Releases
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Panel celebrates Darwin’s 200th birthday
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, the Department of Biological Sciences and the Law School at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University are jointly sponsoring a panel discussion about the famous naturalist's life and research. Read MoreFeb 4, 2010
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Activist, musician Anderson Sa visits ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ week of Feb. 22
Musician and recent Reebok Human Rights recipient Anderson Sa, who has used music to help lead Brazilian youth away from drug cartels, will spend a week at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University beginning Feb. 22 in a joint effort by Great Performances at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ and the Center for Latin American Studies. Read MoreFeb 4, 2010
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ‘s Beth Bachmann wins The Kate Tufts Discovery Award
Beth Bachmann of ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University is the 2010 winner of The Kate Tufts Discovery Award, given to honor a poet‘s first book. Bachmann‘s Temper, published last year by the University of Pittsburgh Press, was called "an unforgettable first book" by poet Lynn Emanuel. Read MoreFeb 3, 2010
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ‘s Mark Twain exhibit on display as part of Twain and Twang
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University Libraries are remembering one of America‘s most beloved writers with the exhibit "Mark Twain: An American Original," now on display in Special Collections through June 30. The exhibit is free and open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Special Collections is located at 419 21st Ave. S. Read MoreFeb 3, 2010
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Klezmer composer and instrumentalist to perform at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Feb. 16
The Andy Statman Trio will give a rare klezmer music performance in Nashville Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7:30 p.m. The event, which takes place at the ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Divinity School Reading Room, is free and open to the public. Read MoreFeb 3, 2010
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Writer Peter Guralnick to present Sam Cooke documentary at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ
The author of an acclaimed biography of Sam Cooke will screen his Grammy-winning 2003 documentary about the groundbreaking soul singer, songwriter and entrepreneur as part of ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University‘s International Lens film series. Read MoreFeb 2, 2010
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Study of Midwestern medical center shows low safety reporting by medical residents
According to a just-released, large-sample study, the extent to which medical residents are involved in reporting safety incidents is limited, indicating a need for more institutional focus about how, when, why and where incidents should be reported. Read MoreFeb 2, 2010
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Statement from ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University about Project Dialogue forum on Muslims in the military
A recent forum at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University has generated questions about the university‘s stances on discrimination and free speech. Read MoreFeb 1, 2010
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No ethical breach when companies target and hire competitor‘s employees
It‘s generally accepted among business leaders that "poaching" or hiring a competitor‘s employees violates an unwritten rule of business and may be unethical. A new research paper concludes that as long as their actions are not deceptive or illegal, companies that intentionally identify, contact and offer employment to a rival firm‘s employees are within the bounds of ethical behavior. Read MoreFeb 1, 2010
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Tickets no longer available for ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ event with Gen. David H. Petraeus
Because of demand, tickets are no longer available at Sarratt Box Office for "A Conversation with Gen. David H. Petraeus, Commander, U.S. Central Command" scheduled Monday, March 1, at 5 p.m. at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University. The event will be streamed live at www.vanderbilt.edu/news. Read MoreFeb 1, 2010
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The Seagull premieres Feb. 19 at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ
The Seagull, which debuts Feb. 19 at Neely Auditorium at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University, explores a young artist‘s struggle as he searches for new forms to express truth, a struggle thwarted by fractured domesticity and self-doubt. Read MoreJan 28, 2010
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Government profiling in post 9/11 society topic of panel discussion
The ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Black Law Students Association is hosting a panel discussion on "Profiling, Policy and Police Conduct in a Post 9/11 Society" on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. in Flynn Auditorium. Read MoreJan 26, 2010
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Obama ‘executive pay czar‘ to speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Feb. 26
Ken Feinberg, better known as President Obama‘s executive pay czar, will deliver the keynote speech for a daylong executive pay conference Feb. 26 at the ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Law School. The lecture, scheduled for noon in Flynn Auditorium, is free and open to the public. Read MoreJan 25, 2010
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Documentary about black soldiers to be screened free Jan. 29 at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ
For Love of Liberty: The Story of America‘s Black Patriots will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, in Sarratt Cinema in the Sarratt Student Center on the ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ campus. The screening will precede airing of the film on PBS stations in February. Read MoreJan 22, 2010
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Daughter of Robert F. Kennedy, community activists hold panel discussion at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University Jan. 28
Kerry Kennedy, human rights activist, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy and author of Speak Truth to Power will moderate a panel discussion on activism and justice Thursday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University. Read MoreJan 21, 2010
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More nasty ads expected outcome of Supreme Court ruling
Count on more political attack ads in 2010 after a Supreme Court ruling lifting the ban on corporation and labor donations, according to ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University political scientist John Geer. Read MoreJan 21, 2010
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War, poverty and recovery in New Orleans all part of ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Divinity programming for spring 2010
War, poverty, multi-faith education and the recovery from Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans will all be addressed this spring through programming at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Divinity School. Read MoreJan 21, 2010
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Gen. David H. Petraeus to speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University
Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of U.S. Central Command, will engage in an open dialogue at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University about his actions as commander of the surge in Iraq and the role of U.S. forces overseas. Read MoreJan 21, 2010
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ psychologist honored by National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences has honored Frank Tong, associate professor of psychology at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University, with its 2010 Troland ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Award. Tong is being honored for pioneering the use of neural decoding techniques to explore mechanisms in the human brain mediating perception, attention and object recognition. Read MoreJan 20, 2010
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Relevancy of Fourth Amendment topic of Jan. 22 lecture
Christopher Slobogin, director of ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ‘s criminal justice program, has been appointed the Milton Underwood Chair in Law. His inaugural lecture Jan. 22 explores the question, "Is the Fourth Amendment Irrelevant in a Technological Age?" Read MoreJan 19, 2010