News Blurbs
IICC Talk About It Thursday- LGBTQI+ Movement Post Marriage Equality: Where do we go from here?
Sep. 30, 2016—IICC will be having its monthly Talk About It Thursday Professional Development session on Thursday October 6th in Sarratt 216/220 from 12-1:30pm. The session is entitled “LGBTQI+ Movement Post Marriage Equality: Where Do We Go From Here? ” and will be led by Chris Purcell, Director of LGBTQI Life. The focus will be to discuss the state of the...
Meet Your Religious Life Leaders
Sep. 15, 2016—Come meet the leaders of religious groups on campus as you’re walking to and from dinner in the Commons Center. We’ll be in the first floor of the Commons Center with goodies, giveaways, and opportunities to connect with religious life on campus.
Labor Day PTO
Sep. 14, 2016—Employees who did not work on Labor Day must record the time as PTO.
Dependent Tuition Benefit Forms for Winter/Spring 2017
Sep. 14, 2016—If employees have a child attending college this spring and plan to use the dependent tuition benefit, they should be sure to turn in their forms by October 1st.
Safe Zone Training
Sep. 14, 2016—Wednesday September 28th 5pm-8pm in Alumni Hall 201 The Safe Zone Training 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 educational experience through which any member of the Vanderbilt Community can show their support. The three hour interactive workshop encourages students, faculty,...
Concert at Kissam Feat. Blakemore Trio
Sep. 14, 2016—You are invited to a special Concert at Kissam featuring the Blakemore Trio on Monday, October 3rd at 8:00pm in the Moore College Great Room in Kissam Center. Desserts and drinks will be provided.
OACS Update
Sep. 14, 2016—Student Service Organization Fair 50 organizations and 446 attendees participated in the annual OACS Student Service Organization Fair on Sept. 7. Student leaders shared about opportunities to learn from and serve with our local community around such themes as education, the arts, healthy living, development, and advocacy. Meredith McKay with the Davidson County Election Commission...
IICC Strong Inside Reflection Video
Sep. 14, 2016—The IICC team reflects on the impact they hope first year reading Strong Inside will have on Vanderbilt’s campus. Find the five-minute video and more university reflection on the IICC website at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/iicc/resources/for-staff/strong-inside/
Work Life Workshop
Sep. 14, 2016—Work Life Workshop “Building Stress Resilience” Thursday, September 29th at 12 PM in Sarratt Student Center, Room 363 Lunch will be provided. Workshop is open to faculty, staff, and graduate students.
Kitchen Table Series
Sep. 14, 2016—Kitchen Table Series “Immigration as a Feminist Issue” Tuesday, September 27th at 5 PM in Sarratt 363. Dinner will be provided. This lecture will discuss how the current U.S. immigration system impacts women and gender non-conforming individuals.
Connecting the Dots: National Green Day of Action
Sep. 14, 2016—Join Project Safe on Sunday, September 18, 2016 in Commons 320 for Connecting the Dots: National Green Dot Day of Action. Universities across the country will be facilitating Green Dot workshops to empower students, faculty and staff with the skills and knowledge on how to be an active and effective bystander. For more information and to RSVP...
OUCRL Chaplain’s Speaker Series
Sep. 14, 2016—The Chaplain’s Speakers Series, Thursday, September 15, will be in Benton Chapel at 7pm. Our keynoter will be Dr. Miroslav Volf, Henry B. Wright Professor of Systematic Theology at Yale Divinity School and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. Dr. Volf will be speaking on “Public Faith in Action.” A reception and...
OUCRL Annual Holocaust Lecture Series
Sep. 14, 2016—The 39th Annual Holocaust Lecture Series, beginning September 13, and concluding the weekend of November 4-6— comprised of lecture presentations, an iLens movie (with discussion) and a play done in partnership with VU Theatre—will follow the theme of “Rituals of Memory & Oblivion.” http://www.vanderbilt.edu/holocaust/
EVOLVE 2016 Roster Selection
Sep. 14, 2016—EVOLVE 2016 kicked off on Sunday, September 4th in the Student Life Center with 37 students. Our EVOLVE group is composed of 17 students native to Vanderbilt and 20 students who are members of our incoming transfer class. These students will participate in 6 educational sessions during Fall 2016 focused on the core competencies of the...
Flulapalooza-Flu Shot Opportunities
Sep. 14, 2016—Flulapalooza® is a Vanderbilt University and Medical Center annual event, providing flu vaccination to faculty, staff and students at no charge. Family members will not be included in this event. This year’s Flulapalooza® will be on Tuesday, October 11 from 6 am to 6 pm. The following types of vaccines will be available at Flulapalooza®: Quadrivalent Inactivated...
Congrats to August STARS Recipients
Sep. 1, 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! Six individuals were recognized this month: Ali Soltanshahi-“Your excellent leadership for ISSS and Vanderbilt!” Laura Little-“Your great work on the Commons Alcohol program and the Mindfulness Workshop.” JaNiene People-“All your work...
CSW Showcase Week
Sep. 1, 2016—Please mark your calendars to attend the Center for Student Wellbeing’s Showcase Week from Tuesday, September 6th- Friday, September 9th! Events include yoga, meditation, time management workshops, recovery meetings, and more!
OUCRL Lecture Series
Aug. 31, 2016—Holocaust Lecture Series: We’re kicking off our 39th annual Holocaust Lecture Series this month, our theme for this year is “Rituals of Memory & Oblivion.” Here is more information about the event happening this month: Lost Theatrical Works of the Holocaust with Prof. Lisa Peschel | Sept. 13, 7pm | Wilson Hall 126: Dr. Lisa Peschel is a...
Songs from the Heart
Aug. 31, 2016—Many of you know the art event, Courage Unmasked TN, that began in Sarratt Gallery three years ago. This effort has now merged with Songs from the Heart to raise money for the Caring Hearts Fund at the Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center. Please join us for our event on Friday September 9, 2016 in the...
LGBTQI Life Graduate & Professional Student Social
Aug. 31, 2016—Calling all LGBTQI+ and ally graduate/professional students! Join the Vanderbilt University Office of LGBTQI Life for food, company, and information on resources for graduate students and ways to get more involved with our LGBTQI initiatives. Bring a friend or two! We can’t wait to meet you! Check us out: https://www.facebook.com/events/605403716294780/ https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/organization/lgbtqi/calendar/details/984482