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Congratulations to January’s STARS Recipients!
Jan. 28, 2016—Congratulations to January’s STARS Recipients: Jim Hagaman F. Clark Williams Kerrie Turney Don’t forget to recognize your colleagues with a STARS card. Fill out the form HERE to do so!
Save the Date: Spring All-Staff Meeting
Jan. 28, 2016—The first Dean of Students All-Staff meeting for the spring semester is scheduled for Friday, February 12, from 9am-10:30am in the Student Life Center Ballroom. A continental breakfast will be provided from 8:30-9:00am. Attendance is expected of all staff and graduate assistants, except for those who have scheduled classes that conflict. Thanks!
Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence (IICC) New Program Coordinator
Jan. 28, 2016—The IICC welcomes Emily Hickey to our team. Emily transitioned from her Program Coordinator position at the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center to the IICC on January 18th. She brings great talent and expertise to the IICC. Emily joined Vanderbilt in 2015 from The University of Toledo. She originates from Toledo, Ohio and has both a...
New Coordinator for Office of Wellness Programs and Alcohol Education
Jan. 28, 2016—Jason Steinas is extremely excited to return to Vanderbilt to work for Office of Wellness Programs and Alcohol Education as Coordinator of Wellness Programs. Jason has years of experience in higher education and non-profit administration at a variety of institutions such as Vanderbilt University and St. John’s University. His work and studies have focused on student wellness, training, staff supervision,...
“Talk About It Thursdays”
Jan. 28, 2016—The IICC “Talk About It Thursdays!” Professional Development Series is a monthly brown bag lunch professional development educational series that creates an opportunity for the Office of the Dean of Students to engage and explore strategic areas around diversity, inclusion, social justice, and cultural competence. This program will help staff leverage the impact of personal...
Rory Dicker, Director of the Women’s Center, Publishes “A History of U.S. Feminisms”
Jan. 28, 2016—Rory Dicker, PhD, Director of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, recently published A History of U.S. Feminism, which is an introductory text designed to be used as supplementary material for first-year women’s studies students or as a brush-up text for more advanced students. Covering the first, second, and third waves of feminism, The History of U.S. Feminism provides...
Linda Welch, Director of the Office of Conferences, Receives the ACCED-I CCEP Certification
Jan. 28, 2016—Linda Welch, Director of the Office of Conferences, has successfully completed the ACCED-I Collegiate Conference and Events Professionals (CCEP) Certification Program and is now a certified Collegiate Conference and Events Professional. The purpose of the CCEP program is to recognize those who have reached a high level of achievement in collegiate conference and event management...
Researcher and storyteller, Dr. Brené Brown to speak at Vanderbilt
Jan. 28, 2016—To help kick off the Vanderbilt [IM]Perfection Project, we have invited researcher and storyteller Dr. Brené Brown to campus. She will give a talk called “More Brave, Less Perfect: Creating a Culture of Courage at Vanderbilt.” The talk will be at 6:00 PM on Sunday, February 14th in Ingram Hall. Tickets are available to members...
Leadership Studio presents first session, “Designing Your Life: Setting Priorities” Next Week
Jan. 28, 2016—Artists of all forms use their studios to hone their respective crafts. The Leadership Studio is a space for students to acquire, practice, and refine their leadership skills. The one-hour studio sessions will give students the opportunity to explore five key elements of leadership. Our first session, “Designing Your Life: Setting Priorities” is coming up...
Volunteer to Judge for The Office of Greek Life 2016 Chancellor Heard Greek Awards and Contribution Day!
Jan. 28, 2016—The Office of Greek Life needs your help! We need judges for the 2016 Chancellor Heard Greek Awards and Contribution Day. This year, the judging will occur in March and the award ceremony will be on April 11. We will notify all who are interested of the exact interview date ASAP. If you would like...
What should the next Warren & Moore Hot Topic be?
Jan. 28, 2016—Since its inception, the Warren & Moore Hot Topics Committee has created programs around such topics as cultural appropriation, gender bias, sexual assault, and marijuana legalization. Now we want to hear from YOU! What should our next Hot Topic be? VOTE! http://goo.gl/forms/bncnbktD0V
SLD January Student of the Month
Jan. 28, 2016—Each month, the Office of Student Leadership Development recognizes a dedicated student who has made a difference in the lives of his/her peers or in the Vanderbilt community through leadership and service. We are excited to celebrate the work of Cici Xuning Zhang for the month of January! Follow this link to read more about the...
Launch of the Vanderbilt [IM]Perfection Project
Jan. 28, 2016—We are excited to launch a new campus-wide initiative called the Vanderbilt [IM]Perfection Project! The Vanderbilt University [IM]Perfection Project aims to create a campus culture where students can celebrate their successes and their failures. It seeks to bring awareness of failure and setbacks as a healthy part of every student’s college experience and life after...
Nominate Students for the 2016 Magnolia Awards
Jan. 28, 2016—On behalf of the Office of Student Leadership Development and Student Organizations & Anchor Link, we want to invite you to nominate students for the 2016 Magnolia Awards! The awards represent a rich tradition of celebrating the efforts of incredible student leaders on Vanderbilt’s campus. The 2016 ceremony is undergoing some exciting changes, from a...
STARS Link Restored
Jan. 14, 2016—Good News! The STARS link has been restored. Please find it here!
EAB Hosts Free Webinars for DOS Staff
Jan. 14, 2016—Any DOS staff member is able to attend webinars hosted by EAB (Education Advisory Board). Check out the link below for more details, but upcoming topics include: Lessons Learned from the EAB Campus Climate Survey, Transforming the First Generation College Experience, and a Higher Education State of the Union. All you need is your Vanderbilt...
Announcing the Spring 2016 Safe Zone Trainings!
Jan. 14, 2016—The Safe Zone program aims to create a visible network of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals and their allies. This program creates an educational experience and provides an avenue through which any member of the Vanderbilt Community can show their support for LGBTQI students and individuals. This workshop is a...
Teach-In by Dr. Clive Mentzel on South African Campuses in Colour
Jan. 14, 2016—Monday, January 18th 1:15-2:30, Divinity School Reading Room South African Campuses in Colour This teach-in will focus on racial issues on South African Campuses, the dynamics between students of varying color, symbolism and reality, what real transformation means and how South African students mobilize to make transformation a reality after centuries of apartheid. The session...
MLK Weekend of Service
Jan. 14, 2016—OACS invites all DOS offices to participate in the Weekend of Service, January 15th – 18th, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by registering a project and volunteering as a small group. You can sign up by visiting the Anchor Link page.
McGill Project’s 2016 Spring Showcase: “Nothing to Fear”
Jan. 14, 2016—On behalf of the McGill Project, we would like to invite you to the McGill Project’s 2016 Spring Showcase: “Nothing to Fear.” The McGill Living & Learning Community encourages the more than 100 McGillites to express themselves creatively, politically, and intellectually. This year’s Showcase will be taking place on Thursday, January 28th from 6:30-8pm in the...