News Blurbs
Strengths Philosophy: Living Out What You Do Best
Jan. 14, 2017—Strengths Philosophy: Living Out What You Do Best Tuesday, January 24 12 p.m. Sarratt 363 Lunch will be provided.
Center for Student Wellbeing Spring Schedule
Jan. 13, 2017—Resilience 101 (Tuesday, 1/10, 3-4pm): Resilience 101 focuses on the development and application of real-world skills that students can use during times of challenge and personal growth. Students will learn what resilience is, be given the opportunity to begin crafting a personal narrative that demonstrates their ability to thrive, and examine resilience-based strategies and skills....
OACS Update
Jan. 13, 2017—MLK Weekend of Service OACS extends a warm thank you to all our DOS partners for helping to make the MLK Weekend of Service a success by registering projects and joining students in service around Nashville. We hope you’re enjoying and participating in the wider MLK Day activities at Vanderbilt and reflecting upon the message...
New Program Coordinator at Women’s Center
Jan. 13, 2017—Please welcome Brianna Nesbitt, the new Program Coordinator at the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. Brianna recently graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration. At Central Missouri, Brianna was a graduate assistant in the Office of Student Activities’ Diversity Education division. Brianna is originally from Geneva, Illinois, but considers Chicago home; she loves...
Sarah Watson Selected to NASPA Board
Jan. 13, 2017—Sarah Watson, Prevention Educator/Victim Resource Specialist with Project Safe, has been selected to serve on the NASPA Journal About Women in Higher Education New Professional and Graduate Student Editorial Board. Her term will run from January 2017 through December 2019. The New Professional and Graduate Student Review Board generates a pipeline of reviewers and authors for...
Apply to be an iLEAD Mentor
Jan. 13, 2017—The Office of International Student and Scholar Services is now accepting applications for Fall 2017 iLEAD Mentors. iLEAD student mentors are current international and US students who are selected based on their experience and enthusiasm to build a welcoming environment to Vanderbilt for all incoming international students, even before they arrive at Vanderbilt. We are looking...
Congrats to December STARS!
Jan. 2, 2017—A STARS card is about showing your fellow DOS staff that you noticed the work they do and you are taking a moment to thank them! One individual was recognized this month. Randy Clark creating & coordination of transportation to grocery stores for students staying over the Thanksgiving break. Sara Bickell for taking the initiative to create...
New Coordinator of Greek Life
Jan. 2, 2017—Alison Templeman has been selected as the new Coordinator of Greek Life, working primarily with the Interfraternity Council. Alison grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Miami University where she served as a leader in her chapter, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity and on the Panhellenic Executive Board. After graduating from Miami, Alison served as a Traveling Leadership...
New Event Manager with Student Centers
Jan. 2, 2017—Brooke McVey has taken on the role of Event Manager with Student Centers. She is a Clarksville native, but considers Nashville home. She attended Austin Peay State University were she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication. She has been in the event planning industry for several years working with various companies creating entertaining and successful events....
Welcome Back Brunch
Jan. 2, 2017—Join LGBTQI Life, Student Wellbeing, and ISSS for the Welcome Back Brunch on Mon., Jan. 9 from 11-1pm in the K.C. Potter Center. We’ll have a pancake and topping bar, delicious mocktails, and will be celebrating the beginning of the Spring semester. Please spread the word to your students and we will see you Monday...
OACS Update
Jan. 2, 2017—OACS Programming OACS extends a warm thank you to all our DOS partners for helping advertise and develop our spring semester programs. Please read the following program descriptions to learn more about OACS’ work locally, nationally, and internationally. MLK Weekend of Service https://www.vanderbilt.edu/oacs/service-programs/weekends-of-service/mlk-weekend-of-service/ The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend of Service is quickly approaching....
Building Inclusive Communities: Safe Spaces
Jan. 2, 2017—IICC will be having its monthly Talk About It Thursday’s professional development session on Thursday January 19th in Sarratt 216/220 from 12-1:30pm. The session is entitled “Building Inclusive Communities: Safe Spaces” and will take a look at how the recent conversations surrounding universities declaring themselves to be “safe spaces” for groups of people that have been historically and currently...
Supporting DACAmented and Undocumented Students
Jan. 2, 2017—IICC will be having its monthly Talk About It Thursday’s professional development session on Thursday January 12th in Sarratt 216/220 from 12-1:30pm. The session is entitled “Supporting DACAmented and Undocumented Students” and will be led by Ali Soltanshahi, Director for the International Students and Scholar Services (ISSS). The purpose of this presentation is to offer an overview of some...
Congrats to the 2016 Chili Cook-Off Winners
Jan. 2, 2017—Congratulations to the following winners of the 2016 DOS Chili Cook Off! Chili: Judges Picks Mark Forrester: Chorizo-Mole Chili with Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes James Crawford – Bourbon Bonanza Chili Josh Giantisis – The Great White….Bean Chicken Chili Popular Vote Nadine DeLaRosa – “Anthony Made me do this” Vegetarian Chili Mark Forrester – Chorizo-Mole...
New Assistant Director of IICC
Jan. 2, 2017—Greg Fontus has been appointed to the newly-created position of Assistant Director of Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence (IICC), effective January 1, 2017. Since 2015, Greg has held the position of Program Coordinator within IICC. Prior to that (2012-2015), he served in the position of Area Coordinator within OHARE. Greg brings a wide range of...
OACS Update
Dec. 1, 2016—Save the Date for the DOS Holiday Service Project Join us on December 20th in the fifth annual DOS Holiday Service Project! In partnership with the Vanderbilt Medical Center’s Volunteer Services Department, DOS staff annually help assemble and wrap gifts for each patient staying at the Medical Center over the holidays. In the first three years of the project,...
New Senior Accountant for Housing Finance
Dec. 1, 2016—Ashley Gray joined our team in November as the new Senior Accountant for Housing Finance. Ashley recently relocated from Rochester, NY where she worked in corporate tax and public accounting. We are excited to welcome Ashley into the OHARE family!
Peer Guide Program
Nov. 30, 2016—The Center for Student Wellbeing and the Office of Student Leadership Development are thrilled to introduce a new joint collaboration between our offices that is being piloted this academic year. The Peer Guide program will provide undergraduate students a space to seek support and guidance from fellow students in one or more of the following areas: emotional...
Martha Harris Retires
Nov. 30, 2016—Martha Harris in 310 Sarratt has announced that she will be retiring from Vanderbilt University effective December 31, 2016. Her last day in the office will be Wednesday, December 21. Staff will receive a Save the Date email regarding a planned January 2017 retirement celebration for Martha. Let’s congratulate Martha on her upcoming retirement! Martha’s...
Vanderbilt Awards for Leadership Excellence
Nov. 30, 2016—This year, Student Leadership Development and Student Organizations have transitioned what was formerly known as the Magnolia Awards into the Vanderbilt Awards for Leadership Excellence (VALE). The mission of VALE is to celebrate the work of student leaders and organizations that strengthens and fosters a diverse and transformative Vanderbilt community. These awards also recognize efforts that encourage...