Events
Gender and Violence Panel
Apr. 1, 2015—Project Dialogue is proud to collaborate with Vanderbilt Interfaith Council to bring a discussion that is very timely as well as needed for our campus. Unfortunately, our campus has been brought painfully aware of the violence that underlies at so many universities, including our own. As we all strive to understand and reduce the violence...
Food & Faith: An Interfaith Exploration
Mar. 25, 2015—Project Dialogue is excited to work in collaboration with Vanderbilt Muslim Student Association (MSA) and Canterbury CIRCLE to host a wonderful dialogue over a meal at St. Augustine’s Chapel on March 25th. Have you heard of “Halal” food but didn’t know what is was? Have you wanted to know what makes food permissible for Islam...
When Painkillers Become Dangerous with Dr. Drew
Mar. 20, 2015—Dr. Drew Pinsky was the final speaker for the 2013-14 Project Dialogue Season. On Thursday, March 20th at 7:30pm in the Student Life Center Ballrooms, Pinsky spoke on “When Painkillers Become Dangerous.” In a laid back style, Dr. Pinsky began speaking of addiction and the root causes. Taking questions from the audience throughout, the discussion...
Project Dialogue 25th Anniversary Event!
Aug. 12, 2014— Project Dialogue 25th Anniversary Event: An Acoustic Evening with Matisyahu The 2014-15 academic year marks the 25th anniversary for one of the University Chaplain’s Office’s signature programs, Project Dialogue. Cofounded by our former University Chaplain Rev. Bev Asbury, Project Dialogue seeks to bring critical discussion of hot topics outside the classroom. Over the...
A Panel Discussion on Poverty and Activism on a Local Level
Oct. 1, 2013—Project Dialogue Presents: A Panel Discussion on Poverty and Activism on a Local Level Oct. 15th at 7:00pm in the All Faith Chapel Poverty takes many forms. From homelessness, to hunger, to broken families, poverty has devastating societal and economic implications. This poverty roundtable will give Vanderbilt students the opportunity to learn about the many...
Coming in November 2013 to Project Dialogue: David Walker – Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility
Oct. 1, 2013— David Walker: Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility November 19th at 7:00pm in the Student Life Center We are a nation divided on almost every issue. Few debates are as contentious as those around our national debt. Republicans say it is too high. Democrats say it is not a near...
February 11, 2014 at 7:30pm in the Wyatt Rotunda: Two College Presidents Discuss Women and Minorities in STEM and the Future of Higher Education
Oct. 1, 2013—February 11th at 7:30pm in the Wyatt Rotunda Higher education is changing faster than ever. The push towards encouraging all students, especially women and minorities to STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math) is growing everyday. In order to shed some light on this movement and other changes coming to higher education, Project Dialogue has invited...
Project Dialogue Presents Dr. Drew Pinsky “When Painkillers Become Dangerous and the College Drug Culture”
Oct. 1, 2013—Dr. Drew Pinsky was the final speaker for the 2013-14 Project Dialogue Season. On Thursday, March 20th at 7:30pm in the Student Life Center Ballrooms, Pinsky spoke on “When Painkillers Become Dangerous.” In a laid back style, Dr. Pinsky began speaking of addiction and the root causes. Taking questions from the audience throughout, the discussion...
Cokie Roberts to Speak at VU March 28th
Mar. 14, 2012—Cokie Roberts at VU March 28th
Eboo Patel, PhD. at Langford Auditorium, Feb. 21st, 7pm
Jan. 24, 2012—Project Dialogue will host Eboo Patel, PhD. at Vanderbilt’s Langford Auditorium on Tuesday, February 21st at 7 pm. Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core, Eboo’s core belief is that religion is a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division. He’s inspired to build this bridge by his faith as a Muslim, his...