Ms. Cheap, Mary Hance, was a popular draw at her session on “Favorite Ways to Be Cheap.” Photo by Mary Donaldson
Wayne Wood, Paul Govern, Dominic Doyle and Chris Williams perform as the Beatles as part of the entertainment during the Recognition Ceremony. The ceremony honored employees for their service. Photo by Anne Rayner
Friday, Sept. 17
Noon–1 p.m. “Wellness Wheel” (189 Sarratt). Angie Antkowiak, health educator, will discuss “Your Personal Wellness Wheel: How Does Your Wellness Wheel Roll? Is your Wellness Wheel Flat?” This fun, interactive presentation will introduce you to the seven Dimensions of Wellness in the Wellness Wheel. You’ll also discover how each of these wellness dimensions interact, what your areas of strength and weakness are, and solutions to balance your Wellness Wheel.
Saturday, Sept. 18
11:30 a.m. Vanderbilt vs. Ole Miss (Away) Call 322-GOLD for more information.
3 p.m. “Family Movie Matinee” (Sarratt Student Center). Finding Nemo will be on the big screen and free to all VU employees and families. Enjoy the free popcorn and soft drinks provided by the Division of Student Life, Office of Student Activities Committee. Must present your Vanderbilt ID.
Week 3
Monday, Sept. 20
All day “Silver Salute” The Chancellor and other administrators will be congratulating employees and delivering balloons and cookies to staff celebrating 25-year anniversaries this year.
All day Faculty and Staff Golf Tournament Tournament will be a four-person, nine-hole scramble at McCabe Golf Course. Call between Sept. 6-10 to register for a tee time. For more information and to register, call 342-8186. Greens fee paid.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Smoothie King smoothie samples and five-a-day recipes (Courtyard Café) Sponsored by HealthPlus, Vanderbilt Nutrition Clinic and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
11 p.m.-1 a.m. “Night Owl Howl” (Langford Lobby) A party specifically planned for Vanderbilt’s night shift workers. There will be pizza, soft drinks, cookies and lots of music and fun. Special guest DJ’s, Vice Chancellors Mike Schoenfeld and David Williams. Free T-shirts and many door prizes.
Tuesday, Sept. 21
11 a.m.-1 p.m. “Fresh Fruit and Veggie Giveaway” (VCH Skybridge). Sponsored by Health Plus, Vanderbilt Nutrition Clinic and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
12 p.m. “Historical Walking Tour of Campus” with Lyle Lankford (meet on front steps of Kirkland Hall)
Noon-1 p.m. “ The Moral Problems We Face” (189 Sarratt) In this talk, John Lachs, Ph.D., Centennial Professor Philosophy, will try to identify the causes of the scandals of the last few years and of those still waiting to be uncovered. The remedy must take into account who we are and how easily we can be tempted; accordingly, it requires both individual resolve and institutional reform.
5-7 p.m. “Tuneful Tuesday” Gospel Night (Benton Chapel) Come hear the uplifting sounds of The Ross Brothers and TSU’s New Direction Gospel Choir.
Wednesday, Sept. 22
6:30–8:30 a.m. “Fresh Fruit and Veggie Giveaway” (Wesley Place Garage). Sponsored by Health Plus, Vanderbilt Nutrition Clinic and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m. “Nutri-Tainment: Follow Your True Colors”(Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Performance Area). Put a new spin on your five a day. See and taste cooking where we “kick it up a notch.” Sponsored by Health Plus, Vanderbilt Nutrition Clinic and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
Noon-12:30 p.m. Health Plus Fall Walking Club (MCN shuttle drop off)
Thursday, Sept. 23
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Smoothie King smoothie samples and five-a-day recipes (Children’s Hospital Café). Sponsored by HealthPlus, Vanderbilt Nutrition Clinic and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
3 p.m. “Taste at Vandy” (Langford and nearby plaza). Local restaurant owners will bring a sampling of their favorite dishes for VU employees to taste. Participants include Café 1-2-3, Roly Poly Sandwiches, Ben & Jerry’s, White Trash Café, Bro’s Cajun Cuisine, Law School Cafeteria, SATCO, and others, $2 admission to benefit the Employee Assistance Hardship Fund.