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Current DOS Job Opportunities
Mar. 31, 2016—Program Coordinator-Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center
What Should I Call You?
Mar. 13, 2016—The Faculty Senate Gender Inclusivity Task Force and the Vanderbilt Student government–with input from Office of LGBTQI Life–have initiated conversations regarding third person personal and produced a poster to offer ways to affirm our commitment to gender inclusion on campus. Gender pronouns are the small, potentially powerful, words used to refer to others when not...
OACS Update
Mar. 13, 2016—Spring Break Service Trips Every spring break, OACS is proud to advise and support the huge collective service-endeavor students embark on, an effort comprising a range of both individual student activity as well as organized activity through various student groups. Amounting to just under 1,000 students, they all sought immersive service experiences in communities across...
Black Women in History Series
Mar. 13, 2016—Black Women in History Series (Lunch provided for the first 25 attendees) Monday, March 14 – 12pm in the BCC Auditorium Mavis Staples – The life and career of Mavis Staples is chronicled in this documentary about the soul and gospel singer and civil-rights icon who helped shape the musical soundtrack that defined the 1960s,...
“Excluded: Making Feminist and Queer Movements More Inclusive”
Mar. 13, 2016—“Excluded: Making Feminist and Queer Movements More Inclusive” –Julia Serano 2016 Cuninggim Lecture on Women in Culture and Society Tuesday, March 22 | 5 p.m. | Student Life Center Board of Trust Julia Serano is a writer, performer, activist, musician, and biologist. She is the author of Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating...
Rory Dicker Book Signing
Mar. 13, 2016—Rory Dicker will be signing copies of A History of U.S. Feminisms at Parnassus Books on Thursday March 17 at 6:30 p.m.
International Lens will screen Wadjda
Mar. 13, 2016—On Wednesday March 16 International Lens will be screening Wadjda, the first feature film to be shot entirely in Saudi Arabia; it’s also the first feature to be written and directed by a Saudi woman. Here’s a review of the film, as well as the trailer for it. The Women’s Center is sponsoring the film in collaboration with the...
Always Negotiate.
Mar. 13, 2016—Always Negotiate. Thursday, March 17 Noon-1 p.m. Sarratt Student Center 216/220 This event is part of the Work-Life Workshops, a series sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. It will be led by Emily Hickey, of Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence, who will discuss salary negotiation strategies.
Training opportunities to support students in distress
Mar. 13, 2016—MAPS Training (Mental health Awareness & Prevention of Suicide) Monday March 28, 2:30-4:30 pm in Sarratt 363 Tuesday April 12, 4:00-6:00 pm in Sarratt 363 Register here: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/pcc/maps-training The Psychological and Counseling Center and the Office of Wellness Programs & Alcohol Education is offering two MAPS trainings to interested students, faculty, and staff. This training is designed...
Project Safe Welcomes New Prevention Educator/Victim Resource Specialist
Mar. 13, 2016—In early March, Otis McGresham joined the staff of the Project Safe Center in the role of Prevention Educator and Victim Resource Specialist. Otis holds a Master of Higher Education Administration degree from Texas A&M University and a BA in Organizational Communication from Western Michigan University. Along with his passion for serving students, he brings...
DOS Staff Present at ACPA and NASPA
Feb. 29, 2016—If you are attending either ACPA or NASPA, consider attending one of the following sessions presented by DOS Staff: Pat Helland, Clay McCullough, Lori Murphy, and Laura Walaszek Dermody! ACPA Presenter: Laura Walaszek Dermody Title: How to Measure Student Learning through a Pre/Post Test Design: Developing an Effective Instrument to Evaluate Student Learning Day/Time: Monday,...
Download the New DOS Visual Identity
Feb. 29, 2016—Be sure to download the new DOS logo on the DOS 4Staff Page. You can find the logo in a variety of formats in the folder titled “DOS Visual Identity.”
OACS Update
Feb. 29, 2016—OACS Senior Send-Off: On Thursday, March 3rd beginning at 12:30pm, OACS will host a Senior Send-Off for all seniors involved in service organizations at Vanderbilt. The event will take place in the OAC Lounge/Sarratt 305 and will include ice cream, popcorn, other treats, prizes, and a Photo Booth. Thank you to all of our amazing seniors and we...
IICC DOS Talk About It Thursdays-Cultural Competence and Higher Education
Feb. 29, 2016—The next IICC DoS Talk About It Thursdays, Professional Development will be Thursday, March 3rd in Sarratt 216/220, 12pm – 1:30pm. This is a bring your own lunch (byol) event, with beverages provided. Cultural Competence and Higher Education– March 3, 2016 (Sarratt 216/220) – Kehsi Iman Wilson (facilitator) Description: This session will provide participants with...
Student Centers Hiring for Fall 2016 Staff
Feb. 29, 2016—We are hiring for our Fall 2016 staff! Please direct any students who may be interested to our application on AnchorLink, due March 23rd! Positions available include Reservations & Events Associates, Social Media Team, Set-Up Crew, Centers Associates, Box Office Associates, and Production Services Associates.
Let’s Talk about Sex, DOS!
Feb. 29, 2016—The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center will be offering a professional development opportunity for DOS staff over Spring Break modeled after our Let’s Talk About Sex, Vandy program. At the workshop, you will: Gain basic knowledge of birth control options, STIs, barrier methods, and lubricant in order to more effectively serve as a resource for students. Learn...
This Feels Really Awkward: Talking About Yourself in a Professional Context
Feb. 29, 2016—Sponsored by the Graduate School and coordinated by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, this program offers Ph.D. students who identify as women a chance to reflect on the ways that gender affects their experience as they begin their professional journey in the academy. Ruth Schemmer, Assistant Dean for Career Development, The Graduate School Wednesday March...
Women’s History Month Posters Available
Feb. 29, 2016—March is Women’s History Month. Please take note of the many events happening across campus and consider attending at least one. If you would like a Women’s History Month poster to display in your space, please contact Rory Dicker (rory.dicker@vanderbilt.edu).
Sarratt Gallery presents “Abstracting the Quintessence”
Feb. 29, 2016—Sarratt Gallery is pleased to present “Abstracting the Quintessence” by San Francisco artist, David Avery. Mr. Avery’s printed work may appear at first to be illustrations for children’s stories. After closer inspection one will find that his black-and-white prints depict nightmarish, creepy dreamscapes in excessive detail, with layered symbols like memento mori skeletons, disembodied hands,...
Liv Parks Elected South/Southeastern Representative for the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals
Feb. 29, 2016—Liv Parks (pronouns they/them), program coordinator in the Office of LGBTQI Life, was recently elected as a South/Southeastern representative for the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals. The Consortium (http://lgbtcampus.org) is the national organization for individuals who work in campus LGBT Centers and/or do LGBT equity work on college campuses. The combined vision and mission of...