August 13- 27, 2001

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MONDAY, August 13

  • Plus Aerobic Challenge ends today. Memorial Gym. Additional information: call 343-6576.  
  • Employment Practices/Training New Staff Orientation. "Making a Difference." Aug. 13, 20 and 27. 8-11:30 a.m. 208 Light Hall. Important notice: Location to be determined after Aug. 20 due to construction. Additional information: call Kerree Wheelock at 343-3338.
  • Department of Biochemistry Special Seminar. "Mammalian Lanosterol 14a-demethylase CYP51 in Synthesis of Cholesterol and Meiosis Activating Sterols." Dr. Damjana Rozman. 4-5 p.m. 512 Light Hall. Additional information: call Susan Heaver at 322-3315.  
  • Women's Center Book Group meeting. 5:15-6:15 p.m. New readers welcome. Free and open to the public. Additional information: call 322-4843.  
  • Vanderbilt Laser Sight Center, LASIK Information Conference. "Surgery: Benefits, Risks and Complications." Dr. Ming Wang. 6:30-8 p.m. Elliott Conference Room (8th floor, MCE). All Vanderbilt staff and faculty are welcome. 20 percent discount to Vanderbilt faculty and staff and their immediate families. Seating limited. Additional information or to reserve space: call 936-3536 or Dottie Cummings at 936-0301.
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TUESDAY, August 14

  • Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Teaching Conference. "Gait." Dr. Gregory Mencio. 7-8 a.m. Amphitheater - C-2209 Medical Center North. Additional information: call Michelle Lennon at 936-0100.
  • Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds. "The New Millennium: Children's Services at Vanderbilt." Dr. Arnold Strauss. 8-9 a.m. 208 Light Hall. Additional information: call 322-0348.  
  • University Staff Advisory Council meeting. 8:30-10 a.m. 363 Sarratt Student Center. The council meets the second Tuesday of each month and is open to Vanderbilt staff. Visit the USAC Web site at http://www. vanderbilt.edu/usac.
  • Division of Hematology Oncology Seminar."Acute Leukemias." Dr. Madan Jagasia. 5-6 p.m. 1951 The Vanderbilt Clinic. Additional information: call Diane L. Ray at 936-0975 or e-mail: diane.l.ray@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu.
  • Campus Observatory Public Night. Aug. 14, 21 and 28. 8-9 p.m. 10th floor, Physics and Astronomy Building, Stevenson Center. Additional information: call the Dyer Observatory at 373-4897 or visit http://www.dyer.vanderbilt.edu.

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WEDNESDAY, August 15

  • Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Trauma Conference. "Fractures." Dr. Marcus Sciadini. 7-8 a.m. Amphitheater - C-2209 Medical Center North. Additional information: call 936-0100.
  • VUMC Community Giving Campaign Kickoff Campaign Theme: "Neighbors Helping Neighbors." Allan Guyet, chief of police, campaign chairman. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 208 Light Hall. Additional information: call the Medical Center Campaign Office at 343-2375.
  • HEALTH Plus and March of Dimes presents Babies and You. "Breastfeeding: A Positive Choice." Beth James. Noon-1 p.m. 415 Light Hall. Additional information: call 343-8943.
  • Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences Grand Rounds. "Pulsed, Tunable, Monochromatic X-Rays: A New Paradigm." Frank Carroll, M.D. Noon-1 p.m. CCC-1111 MCN, Radiology Conference Room. Additional information: call 343-8516.  
  • The Kim Dayani Health Promotion Center. Power Yoga Class. Aug. 15 and 22. Wednesdays. Class ends Aug. 22. Dayani members, free; and $8 per class for others. Additional information: call the Dayani Center at 322-4751.

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THURSDAY, August 16

  • American Red Cross Blood Drive at VUMC. Support the American Red Cross and Vanderbilt University Hospital by scheduling an appointment to donate. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. S-2400 MCN/Roundwing (The Learning Center). Additional information: call Carlos Ford at 343-4157.  
  • The Kim Dayani Health Promotion Center, Stress Management Workshop. Aug. 23 and 30. Class ends Aug. 30. Thursdays. 5:30-7 p.m. $75, Vanderbilt employees; $125, Vanderbilt employee spouse/domestic partner; and $150, others. Additional information or to enroll: call the course instructor, Colin Armstrong, Ph.D. at 343-2808 or colin.armstrong@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu.  
  • Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society Meeting. "Learn How to Build Your Own Telescope!" 7:30 p.m. Dyer Observatory. Public is invited. Additional information: call 373-4897. Visit the Dyer Observatory on the Web at http://www.dyer.vanderbilt. edu.  
  • Vanderbilt Police Department offers "RAD: Self Defense Class for Women." 5-9 p.m. Rape Aggression Defense System course ends today. Additional information: call 322-2745. Visit the police department's Web site at http://www.police.vanderbilt. edu.
  • The Kim Dayani Health Promotion Center. "Stress Management" 7.5-hour Workshop. 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 30. Fee. $75 for Vanderbilt employees, $125 for a Vanderbilt employee spouse/domestic partner, and $150 for others. Additional information or to enroll: call the course instructor, Colin Armstrong, Ph.D. at 343-2808.  
  • Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society Meeting. "Learn How to Build Your Own Telescope!" 7:30 p.m. Dyer Observatory. Public is invited. Additional information: call 373-4897. Visit the Dyer Observatory on the Web at http://www.dyer.vanderbilt. edu.

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FRIDAY, August 17

  • Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds. "Surgical Conditions of the Newborn." Dr. Susan T. Verghese. 6:30-7:30 a.m. 518 Light Hall. Additional information: call Susan Clanton at 322-3553.

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SATURDAY, August 18

  • InterVU radio program. "Nursing/YW partnership at Domestic Violence Center," Charlotte Covington; and "Trends in executive education," Martin Rapisarda. Ann Marie Deer Owens, host. 10-11 a.m. 91.1 WRVU. Additional information: call Ann Marie Deer Owens, InterVU executive producer at 322-2706 or intervu@vanderbilt.edu.

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SUNDAY, August 19 

  • Eucharist early service. Episcopal and Methodist cooperative service. 9 a.m. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Cooperative worship and Holy Communion for Episcopal and Methodist communities. 11 a.m. Bible study. 5:30 p.m. Additional information: call Becca Stevens at 322-4783 or Mark Forrester at 343-0261.  
  • Vanderbilt University Hospital Chapel Service. 10-10:30 a.m. The Rhea Chapel, lobby of the Vanderbilt Hospital. Additional information: call Lisa Meyers at 343-3535.
  • Vanderbilt Catholic Community Mass. 11 a.m. Benton Chapel. Additional information: call Deacon McKenzie at 322-3752.

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MONDAY, August 20

  • Orientation and registration for first-year Medical students. Aug. 20-22.  
  • Registration for second-year Medical students. Aug. 20-21.  
  • "Teaching at Vanderbilt" New Junior Faculty Orientation. Junior faculty members who are new to Vanderbilt this fall. Includes presentations by Dean William G. Christie, Associate Provost Virginia Scott and Director Allison Pingree. Aug. 20-25. Pre-registration is required. Additional information or to register: call the Center for Teaching at 322-7290, or visit on the Web at http:// www.vanderbilt.edu/cft/newfaculty.  
  • Center in Molecular Toxicology Seminar. "Synthesis of DNA Adducts of Lipid Peroxidation Products and Mutagenic Amines." Carmello J. Rizzo. Noon-12:55 p.m. 206 PRB. Additional information: call 322-2261.  
  • 2001 Fall Center for Teaching International Teaching Assistant Orientation Workshop. New International TAs. Registration required. Additional information: call 322-7290

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TUESDAY, August 21

  • Orientation for all new nursing students (mandatory). Aug. 21-23.
  • Deadline for all students to pay fall charges without a late payment fee.
  • Fall Semester Insurance Waiver deadline. Late payment fees assessed if payment not received by this date). Additional information: call the Vanderbilt University Office of Student Accounts at 1-800-288-1144, 322-6693 or student.accounts@vanderbilt.edu.
  • Human Resource Services Retirement Orientation. Learn more about Vanderbilt's retirement program. 1:30-3 p.m. 539-1 Light Hall. No reservations necessary. Additional information: call 343-6365.

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WEDNESDAY, August 22

  • Orientation for management students. Aug. 22-24.
  • Orientation and registration for first-year Medical students. Aug. 20-22.
  • Squirrel Camp Orientation for registered freshmen. Aug. 22-25. Additional information: call the Student Activities Office at 343-3200.  
  • Classes begin for second-year Medical students.  
  • DoreWays-Pre-Orientation Programs. Aug. 22-25. Call 343-3200 or DoreWays@Vanderbilt.edu.
  • Dissertation. "Role of Non-productive Polymerase Complexes During Misincorporation and Stalling at O6-Alkylguanine." Adrienne Mican Woodside, Department of Biochemistry (Professor F. Peter Guengerich, Chair of Ph.D. Committee). Noon. 214 PRB. Additional information: call 343-2727.

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THURSDAY, August 23

  • Orientation and registration for new Law students. Aug. 23-26.
  • Classes begin for first-year Medical students.
  • Blair School of Music "Kindermusik" Class. Registration. Young children, ages 18-months-3 years. with their parents. Additional information: call 322-7651 or visit the Blair School of Music on the Web at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/blair.  
  • Dissertation. "Identity Transformation Due to Weight Loss." Ellen Marie Granberg, Department of Sociology (Professor Peggy A. Thoits, Chair of Ph.D. Committee).
  • Garland. Additional information: call 343-2727.  
  • Dyer Observatory Public Night. 8-10 p.m. Free and open to the public. 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, Tenn. Additional information: call the Dyer Observatory at 373-4897 or visit http://www.dyer.vanderbilt.edu.

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FRIDAY, August 24

  • Classes being in Nursing.
  • English for Internationals Placement Tests for COPE program. 9 a.m.1208 18th Ave. S. $30, testing fee. Additional information call: 322-2277.
  • Dissertation. "The Burden of History in the Contemporary Novel: National Pain and Narrative Techniques." Rachel Roth Chiguluri, Ph.D. Program in Comparative Literature (Professor William Luis, Chair of Ph.D. Committee). 10 a.m.-noon. 132 Furman. Additional information: call 343-2727.

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SATURDAY, August 25

  • Orientation begins for new Arts and Science, Blair, Engineering and Peabody undergraduate students.  
  • Vanderbilt Dining "Welcome Back Special." 69¢ 44 oz. fountain drinks at the Markets through Aug. 31. Available at Varsity Beach, Varsity Hill and Varsity Towers. Additional information: call 322-2999 or visit http://www.vanderbilt.edu/dining.
  • Student Financial Aid Office will be open. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Additional information: call the Student Financial Aid Office at 322-3591 or visit http:// www.vanderbilt.edu/FinancialAid.  
  • Residence halls open for new students, including transfer students. 9 a.m.
  • InterVU Radio Program. Ann Marie Deer Owens, host. 10-11 a.m. 91.1 WRVU. Additional information: call 322-2706, e-mail: intervu@vanderbilt.edu or visit http://www.vanderbilt.edu/News/news/InterVU.
  • Student Accounts, Loans and Cashier Offices will be open. Aug. 25-26. 1-4 p.m. Additional information: call 1-800-288-1144, 322-6693 or student.accounts@vanderbilt.edu. Visit the Office of Student Accounts on the Web at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/stuaccts.

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SUNDAY, August 26  

  • Orientation begins for new international students.  
  • Residence halls open for upper-class students. Noon.
  • Eucharist early service. Episcopal and Methodist cooperative service. 9 a.m. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Cooperative worship and Holy Communion for Episcopal and Methodist communities. 11 a.m. Bible study. 5:30 p.m. Additional information: call Becca Stevens at 322-4783 or Mark Forrester at 343-0261.  
  • Vanderbilt University Hospital Chapel Service. 10-10:30 a.m. The Rhea Chapel, lobby of the Vanderbilt Hospital. Additional information: call Lisa Meyers at 343-3535.
  • Vanderbilt Catholic Community Mass. 11 a.m. Benton Chapel. Additional information: call Deacon James McKenzie at 322-3752.
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MONDAY, August 27

  • Blair interviews for new performance students (non-majors) and auditions for Vanderbilt Orchestra and Vanderbilt Symphonic Choir.  
  • Registration for upper-class Law students.
  • All classes begin in Law.
  • Classes begin in Management.
  • Orientation for all new Graduate School students.  
  • Elective classes begin for first- and second-year Medical students.
  • Drop/add begins for electives for first- and second-year Medical students.  
  • Orientation for new Divinity students. Aug. 27-28.
  • English for Internationals registration. Fall-I term. Aug. 27-28. Additional information: call 322-2277.  
  • Career Center's "Career Academy." Seniors! This event is for you! 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration required. Register on-line at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/career. Additional information: call 322-2750.
  • English for Internationals registration for the COPE program. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 1208 18th Ave. S. No registration fee for Vanderbilt-related students. Additional information: call 322-2277.
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