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Workshop featuring Coach James Franklin, others to address managing staff effectively
Apr. 3, 2013—This workshop is the first in the Leadership, Education and Development Series (LEADS). The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt presents “Managing the Happy, Crabby and All Those in Between,” which will bring together speakers from different entities of business to speak about what it takes to manage staff effectively and efficiently, what makes...
VUMC job fair for nurses April 10
Mar. 27, 2013—Vanderbilt University Medical Center is sponsoring a job fair for nurses on Wednesday, April 10. Those who apply in advance can set up a specific interview time during the fair.
Eskind Library announces changes to printing services
Mar. 1, 2013—In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, reduce paper waste and strengthen its commitment to information security, the Eskind Biomedical Library is implementing the print payment system already in use at other Vanderbilt libraries and computer labs. This change, which replaces the current honor pay arrangement, is expected to take place during the week...
Dress in Blue Day to raise colon cancer awareness
Feb. 21, 2013—“Nashville Elvis” will be in the building at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks, Friday, March 1, to celebrate colon cancer awareness.
Shop the scrub sale for a good cause
Feb. 17, 2013—A scrub sale is planned for Feb. 27 and 28 at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and it’s for a good cause — a portion of sales benefit the Children’s Hospital. The sale will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the performance stage on Level 2 of...
Join Team Vanderbilt for Nashville Kids Triathlon
Feb. 15, 2013—Children ages 6-15 are wanted to join Team Vanderbilt and participate in the 2013 Nashville Kids Triathlon.
Children’s Hospital nationally ranked by ‘Parents’ magazine
Feb. 12, 2013—The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has earned two top spots among "Parents" magazine’s best of children’s hospital lists released last week.
‘Champions’ wanted for nationwide cancer prevention study
Feb. 6, 2013—What if you could prevent even one family member from hearing the words, “You have cancer”? The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers from the Vanderbilt community to become “champions” who spread the word about a historic cancer research study coming to Langford Auditorium April 25. Many individuals diagnosed with cancer struggle to answer the...
Get free pancakes, support Children’s Hospital
Jan. 31, 2013—Enjoy a free short stack of IHOP’s signature buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, and in turn make a donation to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Participating locations are listed on IHOP’s National Pancake Day website. Contact: Allison Sambola, (615) 343-0722...
Program rewards employees who refer new nurses
Jan. 31, 2013—Under the Nurse Referral Bonus Program, Vanderbilt will pay $2,500 to any employee who successfully refers a BSN nurse with at least one year of prior experience for a full-time nursing position, with additional incentives also available.
Basketball player’s project scores big for young patients
Jan. 17, 2013—For Gabby Smith, a senior on the Vanderbilt University Women’s basketball team, a box of crayons is more than a carton of colored wax sticks used to scribble on paper.
Brown named to direct Office of Sponsored Programs
Jan. 10, 2013—Clint Brown, MBA, who has been serving as interim co-director for the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) since August 2012, has been named the office’s new director.
