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What is positive advocacy?

Oct. 10, 2013—With applications rolling in, I’m excited to learn more about the upcoming selection process. So I asked some of my colleagues about the philosophy of positive advocacy, the idea that admissions counselors open each application looking for the reasons to admit students rather than reasons to deny them.

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Vanderbilt Restaurant Week

Oct. 2, 2013—From haute cuisine to the food truck scene, Nashville has a thriving culinary community. But at Vanderbilt you don’t have to go off campus to get great food. Jay takes a taste of campus dining options for you this week.

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VU Visits You – Travel Updates

Sep. 24, 2013—With the calendar officially turning the corner from summer to fall, travel season is now well underway for us here at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Jay has a look at where we've been as well as where we're going.

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The Number 7 Bus

Sep. 20, 2013—Thinking of getting off campus this weekend? Here are some great Nashville destinations that are just a short bus ride away.

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New Inside ‘Dores

Sep. 13, 2013—We're excited to welcome seven new student bloggers to the Inside 'Dores team! Jay introduces us to the magnificent seven.

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Campus Construction Update

Sep. 10, 2013—Photos and updates of some recent and ongoing campus construction projects.

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The Vander-bucket List

Sep. 6, 2013—"Before I die I want to ____________" How would you finish this sentence?

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Vanderbilt and QuestBridge: A Perfect Match

Sep. 3, 2013—Many talented students aren't even applying to top colleges nationally, but Vanderbilt and QuestBridge are working to reverse this trend.

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First-Year Writing Seminars

Aug. 26, 2013—From Disney in America to Chemistry, Climate, Change, and Energy Policy, Jay takes a look at the fall First-Year Writing Seminars.

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FHOH Kyla Terhune on Learning to Live with a Roommate

Aug. 15, 2013—With move-in just days away, we’re starting a new series about the Faculty Heads of House. First up, Dr. Kyla Terhune of Hank Ingram House.

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Alumni Hoops

Aug. 7, 2013—Basketball greats returned to Memorial Gym for the inaugural Alumni Game last Saturday.

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Come on and Take a Free Ride

Jul. 29, 2013—VU students ride the Nashville bus for free, so we're exploring things to do on each route. Today I'm looking at the #5.

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