News Blurbs
OACS Update
Oct. 31, 2016—OACS Global Service-Learning Programs Accepting Applications OACS is accepting student applications for our summer 2017 service-learning programs to Ecuador, London, Morocco, and South Africa. OACS Service Programs challenge students to question their perspectives and roles in the shared human experience through pre-service curriculum, intensive service, post-service skills application, and continuous reflection. The programs are prudently...
Interfaith Spring Break Trip
Oct. 31, 2016—Interfaith Spring Break Trip in Washington, D.C The Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life is partnering with the International Student and Scholar Services and the Interfaith Council to plan Vanderbilt’s interfaith spring break trip. The purpose of this trip will be to explore the meaning of faith between several religions through guided visits...
Holocaust Lecture Series: A Shayna Maidel
Oct. 31, 2016—The Holocaust Lecture Series Presents: A SHAYNA MAIDEL, by Barbara Lebow Presented in partnership with VU Theater Neely Auditorium | Purchase tickets here Directed by Santiago Sosa, Guest Faculty Director November 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 @ 8pm, November 6 @ 2pm Description: Two sisters are suddenly reunited after a 20-year separation. The distance between them has been more than simply geographic, as...
An Evening with Noah Warren
Oct. 31, 2016—An Evening with Noah Warren, Wednesday, November 2 at 6:30pm, Kissam Classroom Suspended Animation: Landscape vs Place In this event presented by the Vanderbilt Creative Writing Program and co-sponsored by Warren College poet Noah Warren, the 2015 winner of the Yale Series of Younger Poets Competition, will be speaking on landscape in poetry and writing...
Cultural Appropriation: Homage or Insult?
Oct. 31, 2016—IICC will be having its monthly Talk About It Thursday Professional Development session on Thursday November 3rd in Sarratt 216/220 from 12-1:30pm. The session is entitled “Cultural Appropriation: Homage or Insult? ” and will be led by Greg Fontus, Program Coordinator in the IICC Office. With the growing diversity in America, someone picking up on the dialect, customs, and religious traditions...
Annual Sarratt Holiday Festival
Oct. 31, 2016—Preparations are underway for the Annual Sarratt Holiday Arts Festival! Save the Dates for your holiday shopping and support local artists and businesses from the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities. This year’s festival will run two weeks beginning November 28 and you’ll find new items each week as we introduce you to new artists for our...
PRIDE Training
Oct. 31, 2016—When: Wednesday, November 2 from 12-3PM Where: Sarratt Student Center 325/327 The P.R.I.D.E. (Pursuing Respect, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) program aims to create a tangible network of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals and their allies by providing an avenue through which any member of the Vanderbilt community can show their support....
America in Transition
Oct. 31, 2016—When: Tuesday, November 1st from 5:30pm to 8pm Where: Black Cultural Center America in Transition is an interactive documentary series and community-building initiative exploring social change from the perspective of trans people in intersectional communities. Please join director André Pérez for a screening and Q&A of “Learning to Recognize Myself Again” followed by the interactive workshop...
Ableism: Are We Being Accessible to Everyone?
Oct. 31, 2016—Kitchen Table Series “Ableism: Are We Being Accessible to Everyone?” Thursday, November 17, 5PM Sarratt 363 Dinner will be provided.
Developing Moral Leadership
Oct. 31, 2016—Work-Life Workshop “Developing Moral Leadership” Wednesday, November 16, 12PM-1PM Sarratt 363 Lunch provided
Pursuing a Career in Politics
Oct. 31, 2016—Women in Politics Series “Pursuing A Career in Politics” Wednesday, November 2nd, 12PM-1PM Buttrick 123 Lunch provided
Nominate a Student for Next Gen 2017
Oct. 31, 2016—Do any of the undergraduate or graduate students you work with have an interest in student affairs or higher education? If so, ACPA’s 2017 Next Generation Conference (Next Gen) may be a great experience! Next Gen will occur in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26, 2017 immediately before the ACPA 2017 General Convention. Next...
EVOLVE Graduates 33
Oct. 31, 2016—EVOLVE fall 2016 wrapped up on Wednesday, October 19th with a Pecha Kucha and Maggiano’s filled graduation. 33 members of our sophomore and junior classes, including 17 transfer students completed the 8- week program that included an opening retreat, sessions facilitated by campus and community partners including, Rachel Eskridge, The Center for Student Wellbeing, Gregory...
New Assistant Director of Housing Assignments
Oct. 31, 2016—Housing Assignments is excited to announce that Ashley Ladyman has accepted the Assistant Director of Housing Assignments position. She is scheduled to start on Monday, November 7th. Ashley comes to us from the University of Maryland, where she has served as an Assistant Director for Resident Life for the past 2 years. Join me in welcoming...
New Program Coordinator Reservations & Events
Oct. 17, 2016—Jordan Farmer has joined Reservation and Events as their new Program Coordinator. She has a degree in Communications & PR from Austin Peay State University. Prior to joining the team she was the Conference Coordinator at Gaylord Opryland. She has further experience from her role as the Event/Sales Communications Coordinator at Valor Hall Conference and Events...
All-Staff Meeting Friday!
Oct. 17, 2016—See you this Friday, November 18th at the All-Staff Meeting in the Student Life Center Board of Trust Room. Please note the time change, we will begin at 10:00am!
Upcoming Application for GME/MVE
Oct. 16, 2016—Upcoming Application for GME/MVE! Planning your spring events? Consider submitting some of those events for the My Vanderbilt Experience and Greek Member Experience curriculums. The application will open at the beginning of November, and close soon after the Thanksgiving Holiday. If you have any questions, please contact Josh at Joshua.m.gianitsis@vanderbilt.edu! Additional Information on GME – http://www.vanderbilt.edu/greek_life/greek-experience/ Additional...
Moving from Indifference to Action with Fr. Patrick Desbois
Oct. 16, 2016—Holocaust Lecture Series: Moving from Indifference to Action with Father Patrick Desbois | Oct. 25th, 7pm | Langford Auditorium In addition to serving as a Roman Catholic priest, head of the Commission for Relations with Judaism of the French Bishops’ Conference, and consultant to the Vatican, Father Desbois is the founder of the Yahad-In Unum,...
SkyVU
Oct. 16, 2016— SkyVU will replace the university’s financial, administrative and research support systems. This project will transform Vanderbilt’s processes, replacing the majority of the applications on Vanderbilt’s E-Business website. For more information check out the website: www.vanderbilt.edu/skyvu and plan to attend the SkyVU Roadshow.
MAPS Training Opportunities
Oct. 16, 2016—The CSW and PCC are offering two MAPS (Mental health Awareness & Prevention of Suicide) training opportunities this fall. Sign up now and feel free to pass along the information to others who may be interested. If you haven’t attended a MAPS Training, here are two chances! MAPS Training (Mental health Awareness & Prevention of Suicide) Thursday,...