Stellar Conversations: An insider's look at the space shuttle with astronaut Charlie Bolden
In this edition of Stellar Conversations, Charlie Bolden, veteran of four space flights, gives an insider's look at what it takes to launch the space shuttle. Bolden logged more than 680 hours in orbit, assisted in deploying the Hubble Space Telescope, and commanded the first mission that included a Russian cosmonaut as a crew member. Rick Chappell, director of Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory and a past associate director of science at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, conducts the interview.
5/9/2007 9:24 am
In this edition of Stellar Conversations, Charlie Bolden, veteran of four space flights gives an insider's look, at what it takes to launch the space shuttle. Bolden logged more than 680 hours in orbit, assisted in deploying the Hubble Space Telescope, and commanded the first mission that included a Russian cosmonaut as a crew member. Rick Chappell, director of Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory and a past associate director of science at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, conducts the interview.
Listen to a lecture about reggae music and Rastafarian theology.
3/18/2010 2:22 pm
Juan Floyd-Thomas, associate professor of black church studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School, spoke on March 16, 2010, on “Stand Up Jamrock Generation: Reflections on Rastafarian Theology, Reggae Music and the Politics of Postcolonial Jamaican Culture.” The lecture was sponsored by the Religion in the Arts and Contemporary Culture program at the divinity school.
Contact: Jim Patterson (615) 322-NEWS
jim.patterson@vanderbilt.edu
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt offers spring classes for the community beginning March 15. The non-credit classes are geared toward older adults who want lectures and discussions in a relaxed and informal environment.
3/11/2010 5:03 pm
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt offers spring classes for the community beginning March 15. The non-credit classes are geared toward older adults who want lectures and discussions in a relaxed and informal environment. The class fee is $80 per term. New members are always welcome, but registration is required as seating is limited for the various classes. For more information, call 615-343-0700 or visit www.vanderbilt.edu/cngr/olli.
Listen: free acclaimed international film series continues at Sarratt
International Lens, which uses film screenings as a forum to promote conversation in the diverse community of Vanderbilt and Nashville, is in its fifth semester on campus. All screenings are free and open to the public. International Lens has been named the best film series in Nashville by Nashville Scene film critic Jim Ridley.
2/22/2010 5:11 pm
International Lens, which uses film screenings as a forum to promote conversation in the diverse community of Vanderbilt and Nashville, is in its fifth semester on campus. All screenings are free and open to the public. International Lens has been named the best film series in Nashville by Nashville Scene film critic Jim Ridley. The series is sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students and various departments, centers and programs at Vanderbilt.
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Listen: Stand Up Jamrock Generation
Listen to a lecture about reggae music and Rastafarian theology.
Listen: Osher Lifelong Learning spring term set
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt offers spring classes for the community beginning March 15. The non-credit classes are geared toward older adults who want lectures and discussions in a relaxed and informal environment.
Listen: free acclaimed international film series continues at Sarratt
International Lens, which uses film screenings as a forum to promote conversation in the diverse community of Vanderbilt and Nashville, is in its fifth semester on campus. All screenings are free and open to the public. International Lens has been named the best film series in Nashville by Nashville Scene film critic Jim Ridley.
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