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New Office of Student Leadership Development – Save the date!
Sep. 3, 2013—The new Office of Student Leadership Development would like to welcome you to learn more about our office and our plans for leadership development at Vanderbilt University. We will introduce you to the Leadership Excellence Philosophy statement as well as share with you our process for the creation of a new office and signature programs...
Update on Support for DOS Web Needs
Sep. 3, 2013—Colleagues: Previous messages and articles have informed you of changes to the Dean of Students IT Support unit. Among those changes is centralizing Web support. As you know, the Webmaster for the Dean of Students, The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, and the Student Rec Center, Mike Petruna transferred on July 1 to University...
Poster Sale! August 18 – 24 in Sarratt Gallery
Aug. 15, 2013—Presented by Sarratt Visual Arts Committee and Beyond the Walls This annual fundraiser for Sarratt Gallery offers you the opportunity to give your home or office a new look and support the programming we offer through out the year. Open daily through the week of August 18 from 11 am – 7 pm in the...
Fall Workshops for Students at the PCC
Aug. 15, 2013—The Vanderbilt Psychological and Counseling Center (PCC) will offer a variety of workshops for students this fall. Several of these workshops are offered to a specific population at VU and are held on campus, in collaboration with other campus departments/offices. Other workshops are held at the PCC and are either ongoing or are offered during...
Call for artists: It’s a Scream! 2013
Aug. 15, 2013—The Sarratt Gallery and Sarratt Art Studios at Vanderbilt University are pleased to announce a call for artists for the first annual exhibit “It’s A Scream – Images from Nightmares!” Vanderbilt artists are invited to submit original works of art that reflect the exhibit’s theme of images from nightmares, fears, phobia, etc. Artists may also...
LGBTQI Welcome Week 2013: Lineup Announced
Aug. 15, 2013—The LGBTQI Life Center has a full lineup ahead for LGBTQI Welcome Week, September 9 through 13. Spread the word! Student Popcorn & Movie Night | Monday September 9th 6:30-8:30 pm K.C. Potter Center Students– come to the KCPC for some popcorn, candy, and queer movie trivia. Then curl up on our cozy couches to...
Announcing BASICS: Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students
Aug. 15, 2013—In partnership with the Office of Student Accountability, Community Standards, & Academic Integrity, the Psychological and Counseling Center has begun utilization of the BASICS program – Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students. BASICS is a program that utilizes principles of prevention and harm reduction with students who have experienced the consequences of choices regarding alcohol or...
Vanderbilt Weekend of Service: Host a Project & Help OACS Spread the Word
Aug. 15, 2013—OACS is currently recruiting projects for the upcoming Weekend of Service, Sept. 13 – 15th. Service projects of all shapes and sizes will take place over that Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to collectively light up the city with action toward the common good. DOS staff and/or departments are invited to lead projects to share in...
Welcome New Green Dots Committee Members
Aug. 15, 2013—The Green Dots committee has grown over the summer and we would like to take a moment to welcome our new campus partners: Michelle Kovash (International Student and Scholar Services) Lauren Moon (Office of Active Citizenship) Kenny Moore (Office of the Dean of Commons ) Annetta Pickett (Student Programs & Organizations) Holly Pritchard (Office of...
Personal Empowerment Through Self Awareness: Help make Vanderbilt a safer place
Aug. 15, 2013—Colleagues, Congratulations to the nearly 200 staff and faculty who have already completed Vanderbilt University’s Personal Empowerment Through Self Awareness (VU PETSA) module on OAK! Thank you for taking the time to become more knowledgeable about power-based personal violence. We are happy to report that over 86% of first year and transfer students have completed...
Welcome to Angela Collins
Aug. 15, 2013—We welcome Angela Collins, Administrative Assistant, to Student Health & Wellness. She has previously been in management, customer service and administrative roles before beginning her career with Vanderbilt in February 2011 with the Center for Human Genetics Research. She moved to the Nashville area in 2006 from Indianapolis, IN. She enjoys spending time with her...
Welcome Baby James!
Aug. 15, 2013—In case you missed it: Kayce Matthews was delivered of an 8-lb. son on Monday, Aug. 5 at 12:09 pm. She and Sweet Baby James are home and doing very well. Congratulations to Kayce, Troy, and big brother Logan! Kayce will return from maternity leave on November 1.
Newflash: New travel system launched
Aug. 1, 2013—Dear DOS staff member: Vanderbilt launched a new travel system on July 30, 2013. All Vanderbilt employees are required to use the new Concur system for travel related to University business. Training on the travel system is being offered in multiple formats including web-based and classroom opportunities. Prior to any travel on University business, DOS...
All Staff: RSVP for Move-In Day today!
Aug. 1, 2013—Move In Day 2013 is Saturday August 17! We need staff volunteers to help as our new students arrive at Vanderbilt. Staff volunteers will help answer questions, direct traffic through the parking lots, and participate in various activities to assist students and families as they move in to their houses. We do not expect staff...
All Staff: Session on flexPTO is August 2
Aug. 1, 2013—A new flexPTO program will go into affect in July 2014 for all University staff. All staff need to be fully aware of these changes as we go into the open enrollment period in October. To help us all better understand the new policy, Rick Ohmer and Alan Napier from HR will present an informational...
All Staff: Document Retention Meetings
Aug. 1, 2013—Dear colleagues: If you were not able to attend one of the document retention and destruction meetings in June, this message is for you. If you have already attended, please disregard. Please RSVP for one of the two sessions listed below. Attendance is mandatory for all DOS staff members. The meetings will be held in...
Hired in the last 12 months? New Staff Orientation
Aug. 1, 2013—Dear colleagues: Have you joined DOS in the last twelve months? Then your attendance is requested for New Staff Orientation. This is mandatory for all new DOS staff members who were hired within the last twelve months. This informative session will better acquaint you with The Office of the Dean of Students, our mission, and...
Welcome to Chris Purcell and Dr. Adale Sholock!
Aug. 1, 2013—The new Director of the Office of LGBTQI Life Chris Purcell will arrive on August 12. While he comes to us from a broad-based position in student affairs at Berklee College in Boston, Chris also spent 3 years working as a program coordinator in the office of LGBT Life at Duke University. It was at...
News from CLIPS: IA&A and VU PETSA
Aug. 1, 2013—Two items of news from the CLIPS cluster: First, Assistant Dean Tina Smith is working diligently to get the new Intercultural Affairs and Advocacy office launched. Grad assistant Kaylen Addison and temporary program coordinator Andrea Ramos-Lewis are working fast and furiously to keep up with their indefatigable leader, Dean Smith. The web site should be...