November, 2018
Vanderbilt Recovery Support (VRS) Awareness Week
Nov. 12, 2018—Vanderbilt Recovery Support (VRS) provides a supportive and accountable community for individuals concerned about their alcohol or other drug misuse and those actively in recovery from addiction. This collegiate recovery program offers biweekly meetings, monthly seminars, and recovery housing. Additionally, a support group for friends and family is offered.
Badass Beauty Queen Film Screening and Discussion
Nov. 12, 2018—Badass Beauty Queen Film Screening and Discussion Wed., Nov. 14 6:30 p.m. Buttrick 101 Join the Women’s Center in celebrating International Education Week with a film screening of Badass Beauty Queen! Light refreshments will be served. BADASS BEAUTY QUEEN is the story behind Miss World contestant Anastasia Lin using her beauty and brass to stand...
Feminism and Faith
Nov. 12, 2018—Feminism and Faith Tues., Nov. 13 6:00 p.m. Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center (316 West Side Row) Join us for conversation about feminism and faith! Our small discussion group gathers once a month to share our stories, raise our questions, and engage with various experiences on these topics. Light dinner provided. Vanderbilt students of all gender...
Kitchen Table Series: Facing Homelessness as a Woman
Nov. 12, 2018—Kitchen Table Series: Facing Homelessness as a Woman Tues., Nov. 13 5:00 p.m. Commons Center 237 How does homelessness affect women? How do homeless women navigate the male-dominated streets and shelters? This KTS will discuss the intersection of homelessness and gender and cover topics such as access to healthcare. Join us to talk about how homeless women...
Microfinance Silent Auction
Nov. 12, 2018—Bid for Goat Yoga, Chipotle, Beats Headphones, and more! Your participation in our Microfinance Silent Auction helps us raise more money for the microloans that our club gives, allowing us to support more businesses in developing countries! The online platform goes live at 8 A.M. on Sunday, November 11 and will close Friday, November 16 at...
Local OACS DIVE Closing Celebration
Nov. 12, 2018—Local OACS DIVE Closing Celebration – Thursday December 6th The Office of Active Citizenship and Service invites you to join us for the Local OACS DIVE Closing Celebration on Thursday, December 6th in the Kissam Multi-Purpose Room from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. The Closing Celebration offers students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to learn about the...
Local OACS DIVE: Affordable Housing Application Open
Nov. 12, 2018—Local OACS DIVE: Affordable Housing Application Open Applications for the Spring 2019 iteration of the Local OACS DIVE: Affordable Housing program are now open! Apply through the Anchorlink form. Through the Local OACS DIVE Affordable Housing program, students will examine the many factors that contribute to barriers to homeownership in Nashville. Through the framework of...
OACS Global Service Program Application
Nov. 12, 2018—OACS Global Service Program Application Closes November 15th The application for the OACS Global Service Programs in Ecuador and Morocco is open and closes November 15th. Visit www.vanderbilt.edu/global for information on how to apply!
OACS Global Service Symposium
Nov. 12, 2018—OACS Global Service Symposium – Thursday November 15th In partnership with International Education Week, Vanderbilt students, faculty, and staff are invited to the third annual OACS Global Service Symposium on Thursday, November 15th from 4:00 – 6:00pm in Alumni Hall 100. Speak with students from the 2018 OACS Global Service cohorts about their 6-week summer...
Supporting a Survivor
Nov. 5, 2018—Supporting a Survivor Monday, November 5th 5:30-6:30p.m. Rand 308 Do you have someone important in your life who has been impacted by intimate partner violence? Do you have a hard time knowing how to be supportive? Then this is the workshop for you. Come and learn about how trauma impacts survivors, as well as how...