News Blurbs
It’s On Us Week of Action: Documentary Screening- Audrie and Daisy
Oct. 16, 2016—It’s On Us Week of Action: Documentary Screening- Audrie and Daisy Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 Project Safe and VSG are co-sponsoring a screening of a documentary that examines the effects of social media and cyber bullying on families, friends, schools and communities when two underage young women find that sexual assault crimes against them have been...
October is Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct. 16, 2016—October is Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month Check out the events Project Safe and other DOS offices are co-sponsoring and hosting to raise awareness of these serious issues.
OACS Update
Oct. 16, 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...
Trick-Or-Treat with Greeks and Athletes
Oct. 16, 2016—The Office of Greek Life and the Student Athletic Advisory Committee would like to invite Vanderbilt Faculty and Staff to “Trick-or-Treat with Greeks and Athletes” on Friday, October 28 from 5:00-7:00pm. It will take place on Vanderbilt Greek Row (Vanderbilt Place, Kensington Place, and 24th Ave. S). We will have safe trick-or-treating at every Greek...
Experience Vanderbilt
Oct. 3, 2016—By now most of you have heard of the implementation of Experience Vanderbilt, our partnership with VSG that provides resources to undergraduate students eligible for financial aid so that they may engage in extra-curricular programs that require the payment of fees. We know from our reading of Strong Inside that merely bringing students with limited resources to...
Congrats to September STARS!
Sep. 30, 2016—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! Three individuals were recognized this month: Martha Harris- “Filling in for me on Move-in and doing a great job. You are the best!” Eileen Remley-“Doing such a great job with new staff orientation!”...
Open Enrollment for 2017 Benefits
Sep. 30, 2016—Mark your calendars for Oct. 17 – 31, 2016! Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to update or choose the benefit options that best meet your and your family’s needs. During Open Enrollment, you can elect, make changes to, or waive: Health, dental and vision insurance Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Health care flexible...
Go for the Gold
Sep. 30, 2016—Vanderbilt’s award-winning three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and taking action to reduce those risks. Complete all three Go for the Gold steps by October 31st by logging into your Health PlusHealth Guide. NEW EMPLOYEES: Please note it may take 7 – 10...
LGBTQI Life October Events
Sep. 30, 2016—Wednesday, October 5: The Lambda Association’s 22nd Annual Drag Show @ 7:30pm in the Student Life Center Ballroom The Vanderbilt Lambda Association is proud to present the 22nd Annual Drag Show! Everyone is welcome to join us for a night of gender-bending fun and learn more about why drag has been so integral to the LGBTQIA+ community since...
James Crawford New Assistant Director of Greek Life
Sep. 30, 2016—Congratulations to James Crawford on being selected as the Assistant Director of Greek Life within our office! James is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where he received his B.A. in Athletic Training and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where he received his M.Ed. in Higher Education...
OHARE Seeking RA Applicants
Sep. 30, 2016—The Office of Housing and Residential Education will soon be seeking applicants for the 2017-2018 Resident Adviser (RA) position. An RA is a paraprofessional student staff member who assists 30-60 residents in a variety of ways — from serving as a mentor to developing community, from encouraging responsible citizenship to upholding university policies and more....
Limits of Free Speech Panel
Sep. 30, 2016—Limits of Free Speech (Panel) Where do you stand on free speech? Monday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. Central Library Community Room OPEN MIND series from the Vanderbilt Libraries that explores divergining viewpoints in different ways.
ASCEND Capstone Project
Sep. 30, 2016—One critical learning component of ASCEND is the end of semester Capstone Project. This experience will allow students to take action toward campus change through the creation of an initiative, program, resource, or event to address one part(s) of a campus issue. This year’s students will research the following: creative ways to address substance abuse...
Nominate Outstanding Seniors
Sep. 30, 2016—It is that time of year as we prepare for Homecoming to search for our Outstanding Seniors! We always appreciate the efforts of faculty to nominate candidates that might not otherwise rise to the occasion and showcase what makes an integral part of the Vanderbilt Experience. The Link below has the forms for this, please...
SLD October Student Leader of the Month
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Women’s Center New Administrative Assistant
Sep. 30, 2016—In late September Libby Crew joined the staff of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center in the role of Administrative Assistant II. Libby has worked at Vanderbilt for almost ten years, most recently in the Program in Jewish Studies in the College of Arts and Science. A Nashville native, Libby is married to a music man, has...
Masculinity 101
Sep. 30, 2016—The Masculinity Series will begin on Monday October 10 with a lecture called “Masculinity 101.” This event takes place at 5:00 in Buttrick 123.
“Women, Politics, and Progress in 2016”
Sep. 30, 2016—Mayor Megan Barry will be speaking about “Women, Politics, and Progress in 2016” on Monday October 10 at 7:00 P.M. in the Student Life Center Board of Trust. Mayor Barry’s lecture is the inaugural event in a series on Women and Politics that will take place in the next several weeks.
OACS Update
Sep. 30, 2016—OACS Global Service-Learning Programs Accepting Applications OACS is now 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...
Homepage Slider Photo Submissions
Sep. 30, 2016—Submit your photos for use on the DOS Homepage! Staffers who wish to submit photos for consideration for inclusion on the dean of students homepage “slider” may send them to dosnews@vanderbilt.edu. Photos must be horizontal in orientation. Photos should be candid rather than posed (although there could be exceptions). Photos should depict scenes related to the Dean...