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Nominate students for the 2016 Magnolia Awards
Jan. 14, 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...
Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Annual Awards
Jan. 14, 2016—Please consider nominating a colleague, student, instructor, or administrator for one of the awards given by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center each spring. Please find more information about the three awards below and here. The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Leadership Award Annually presented to an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates leadership in activities that contribute to the...
Now Accepting Workshop Proposals for OUT in Front LGBTQIA+ and Ally Conference 2016!
Jan. 14, 2016—OUT in Front is a conference sponsored by the Office of LGBTQI Life and is open to any currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate student at two and four-year institutions in the South and Southeast regions of the U.S. This year, our theme is (de)constructing: intersections, self, and society. Our keynote performer is DARKMATTER. We are...
2016 Summer Conference & Event Coordinator Applications Are Now Available Online
Jan. 14, 2016—We are currently seeking highly motivated and personable Vanderbilt students to continue the tradition of providing exemplary hospitality to our summer conference guests. The Conference & Event Coordinator or CEC position is an integral part of the Office of Conferences staff. CEC’s are responsible for the daily success of the conference program by responding to...
Vanderbilt Dance Program and Sarratt Arts Studios Spring Registration is open online
Jan. 14, 2016—Vanderbilt Dance Program and Sarratt Arts Studios Spring Registration is now open online. Classes start January 18th for the Vanderbilt Dance program and on January 25th for the Sarratt Studio Arts classes. All classes are open to Vanderbilt students, staff, faculty, and community members. Dance classes are for ages 12 and up and Arts allows...
DOS Holiday Service Project and Cook-Off Donations
Jan. 14, 2016—Special thanks to Sara Bickell and all of DOS for organizing and donating items to Open Table Nashville and The Oasis Center. OACS thanks everyone who participated in the annual Holiday Service Project on December 21st. More than 1,000 blankets were wrapped and distributed to hospital patients and this couldn’t have been accomplished without the...
VIEW Student Cohort Selected
Jan. 14, 2016—The Office of Active Citizenship and Service, the Center for Student Professional Development, and the Department of Political Science are pleased to announce that 24 exceptional students have been selected for the 2016 Vanderbilt Internship Experience in Washington (VIEW) Program cohort. Cohort members will kick off their VIEW experience with participation in the MLK Weekend...
Key Performance Indicator Showing Signs of Strength
Jan. 14, 2016—At the conclusion of each semester, OACS comprehensively assesses our advised student service organizations. A principle component of this instrument measures service organization leaders’ satisfaction with the OACS advisory relationship. OACS is proud to report that this Key Performance Indicator shows an increase of 9% from last semester. Update Schedule: Twice yearly in January and...
Redefine Beginning
Jan. 14, 2016—The Redefine Program, a collaboration between OACS and ISSS focusing on service-learning, social justice, and cross-cultural understanding will enter its second year on January 19th. The cohort of 16 American and international students has been selected and service work begins this month. Thanks to everyone in DOS who helped advertise and encourage Redefine across campus.
OACS Partners with Medicine, Health and Society to create MHS 3890 – Local Perspectives on Wellness in Refugee and Immigrant Communities
Jan. 14, 2016—In partnership with Medicine, Health and Society, Dr. JuLeigh Petty, Dr. Clive Mentzel, and Erika Larson have co-designed and will co-teach a service immersion course where 12 students will learn from academic experts on campus and local community leaders engaged in the community about the lived experience of refugees and immigrants in Nashville. Besides spending...
OACS Student Groups Served in 11 locations around the US
Jan. 14, 2016—Alternative Winter Breaks and Next Steps spent a portion of their winter break serving with communities nationwide. Students were hard at work preparing for their service programs with logistical prep, pre-education, and reflection. They have now all returned safely from their service sites! While each site focused on a different issue area, all trips combined...
Welcome to Jillian Hautman, New ISSS Advisor!
Jan. 2, 2016—Jillian is originally from Redondo Beach, California but spent most of her life living in Burnsville, Minnesota. She has a B.S. in Education and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and a M.Ed. in International Higher Education from Loyola University Chicago. While attending UW-La Crosse, Jillian spent a semester studying Spanish language...
Welcome Back Brunch for Students on First Day of Classes!
Jan. 2, 2016—Please promote and encourage your students to attend the Welcome Back Brunch on January 11 from 11-1 in the K.C. Potter Center. The Brunch is a perfect way to make a new semester even better by (re)connecting with new and existing friends while enjoying a pancake bar, waffle bar, and delicious mocktails! RSVP and share on Facebook....
Announcing the Spring 2016 Safe Zone Trainings!
Jan. 2, 2016—Spring 2016 Safe Zone Trainings: Wednesday, January 27 from 5-8PM in Rand 208 Classroom Wednesday, March 2 from 12-3PM in Sarratt 325/327 Register for a Safe Zone training here (required). RSVP on Anchor Link. The Safe Zone program aims to create a visible network of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI)...
OUCRL & BCC will host Civil Rights Leader Rev. James Lawson for 2016 MLK Commemoration
Jan. 2, 2016—The 2016 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at Vanderbilt is fast approaching and will host Civil Rights Leader and VU Alum Rev. James Lawson on January 18, 2016. The Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life is proud to be the home to the Commemoration and partners with the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black...
The Office of Conferences re-certified as a One Stop Shop Conference Office
Jan. 2, 2016—In December, The Office of Conferences was re-certified as a One Stop Shop conference office by the Association of Collegiate Conference and Event Directors – International (ACCED-I). Designation as a One Stop Shop indicates that the Office of Conferences follows industry best practices and provides one contact, one contract, and one bill for all the...
ASCEND Leadership Program Recap & Thanks!
Jan. 2, 2016—This past semester, the Office of Student Organizations and Anchor Link launched a new leadership program called ASCEND, which is a semester-long, cohort-based program for juniors who are current and rising leaders in their student organizations and governing councils. The program provided students with opportunities for self-evaluation and reflection, strategies to improve collaboration and purpose...
4th Annual DOS Chili Cook Off and Winter Wear Donation Collection
Dec. 11, 2015—It’s time for the 4th Annual DOS Chili Cook Off! This year’s event will be: Date: Friday, December 18th Time: 11:45am-12:45pm (Winners announced at 1:15pm) Location: Student Life Center Ballroom A There will be prize winners for each category: Chili Cook Off, Soup Cook Off, Bake Off *Currently there is only one registered entry in the...
Attending or Presenting at ACPA or NASPA? Let us know!
Dec. 11, 2015—If you are planning to attend ACPA or NASPA please let us know so we can let all of DOS know which of their colleagues will be attending. If you are presenting, please let us know the title of your presentation along with date and time. Email this information to laura.a.walaszek@vanderbilt.edu. Thanks!
Employee Holiday Gift Giveaway
Dec. 11, 2015—Vanderbilt’s 2015 Holiday Gift Giveaway is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 18. Employees can choose a Vanderbilt apron, oven mitt, turkey or tofurkey. Returning for 2015 A limited number of signature Vanderbilt aprons are available to choose in lieu of a turkey. The aprons will be discontinued after this year. New for 2015 A limited number of...