News Blurbs
EVOLVE Nominations
Feb. 14, 2017—EVOLVE Nominations Student Leadership Development is seeking nominations for EVOLVE. Please email Krystal Clark if you know of any current first year students who might benefit from this 8-week leadership development program. EVOLVE is specifically designed for sophomores and transfer students and is based on SLD’s Leadership Excellence Philosophy Statement (LEPS).
TEDxVanderbiltUniversity Speaker Nominations
Feb. 14, 2017—TEDxVanderbiltUniversity Speaker Nominations Student Leadership Development is seeking speaker nominations for TEDxVanderbiltUniversity. All Vanderbilt students, staff, faculty, and alumni are encouraged to apply to speak at this official TED-sponsored event. Please email Krystal Clark if you know someone who has an idea worth sharing and wants to stand in the red circle on November 12, 2017.
Save the Date: VALE Ceremony
Feb. 14, 2017—Save the Date: VALE Ceremony Student Leadership Development and Student Organizations invite you to attend the Vanderbilt Awards for Leadership Excellence Ceremony on April 5th from 6-7:30pm in the SLC. Join us as we celebrate and honor this year’s award recipients. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Those People: Counter-Narratives Around Poverty and Class
Feb. 14, 2017—Please join the next Talk About it Thursday on February 16th. Those People: Counter-Narratives Around Poverty and Class (12:00pm-1:00pm on February 16th, 2017 at Sarratt 216/220): Pathology and deficit models are often used to describe the experiences of poor and near poor people. These paradigms do not reflect the complex, nuanced lives and experiences of economically marginalized people....
Save the Date DOS All-Staff Meeting
Feb. 14, 2017—Save the date for a Dean of Students all staff meeting on Friday, March 17, at 9am in Sarratt Cinema.
OUT In Front Conference
Feb. 14, 2017—This year’s OUT in Front conference will be Saturday, February 18. The mission of OUT in Front is to engage students, faculty, and staff from across the south/southeast region in issues and topics relevant to the LGBTQQIA+ community and society at large. Each year, the conference strives to connect both individuals and communities with...
ISSS New Assistant Director for Compliance
Feb. 14, 2017—Annette Burris is a native of St. Louis who has worked in international student advising for over 14 years. She holds a B.A. in Spanish and French and a M.Ed. in Adult and Higher Education. Having been a student of foreign languages in her undergraduate career, she enjoys learning about different cultures and being exposed...
SLD February Student Leader
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Congrats to January STARS!
Jan. 31, 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! Two individuals were recognized this month. Kathy Hutchison taking care of food for students during the holidays! Diana Morris Thank you for all of your support of Alternative Breaks this year!...
IICC Community & Comfort Food Space
Jan. 31, 2017—On Friday, January 20th, the Office of Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence held its second Community and Comfort Food space. We provided breakfast, lunch and dinner for 250+ students and throughout the day we watched movies, gave out raffle prizes, and had a quiet space for those who needed to reflect, rest, or meditate.
Peer Guide Program Launch
Jan. 31, 2017—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...
Nominate a Student for the Vanderbilt Awards for Leadership Excellence
Jan. 31, 2017—Please continue to encourage your students and student organizations to apply for the Vanderbilt Awards for Leadership Excellence (VALE). Applications close on Feb.13. If you would like to nominate a student or organization for an award, please provide the student/organization’s name here.
OACS Update
Jan. 31, 2017—Dr. Randy Stoecker, Visiting February 8th OACS is very proud to host a presentation and discussion by Randy Stoecker, Professor of Community and Environmental Sociology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. The talk will talk place on February 8th, 9:30-11:00am, in the Black Cultural Center’s auditorium. Dr. Stoecker is a highly published scholar in the area of...
Peabody Dean’s Diversity Lecture
Jan. 31, 2017—You are invited to the Peabody Dean’s Diversity Lecture on Thursday, February 2nd from 1-4pm at the Wyatt Center Rotunda. Fostering Student Success: Employing Validation, High-Impact Practices, and an Asset-based Framework The next event in the Peabody College Dean’s Diversity Lecture Series will be an interactive workshop by Dr.Laura Rendon addressing three areas of importance...
Martha Harris’s Retirement Party
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Community & Comfort Food
Jan. 14, 2017—Event: Community & Comfort Food Location: Sarratt 337 & 331 Date: January 20th, 2017 Time: 10:00am-7:00pm All students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the IICC in the Multicultural Lounge in Sarratt 337 on Friday, January 20th, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for Community & Comfort Food. We will also be providing a quiet...
Assessment Professional Development Opportunities
Jan. 14, 2017—The Office of Assessment and Special Projects is excited to announce two, new professional opportunities to launch in February 2017! Details are below along with links to RSVP on Anchor Link. Rotating Assessment Workshops Mark your calendars for the second Monday of each month. A new assessment related workshop will be presented from 3-4pm; drop...
BCC & VU-WiSE Book Club: Hidden Figures
Jan. 14, 2017—BCC & VU-WiSE Book Club Monday, January 23 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Black Cultural Center Lunch will be served. Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly. The phenomenal true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped...
Feminist Fridays
Jan. 14, 2017—Feminist Fridays Friday, January 20 Noon-2 p.m. Women’s Center The Women’s Center is launching a new event called “Feminist Fridays,” a casual gathering for all members of the campus community to engage in open dialogue while enjoying some sweet treats. At our first “Feminist Friday,” we will have a poster-making session in preparation for the Power Together...
The Menstrual Taboo
Jan. 14, 2017—The Menstrual Taboo Wednesday, January 25 5 p.m. Sarratt 363 Discuss why menstruation is still treated as a “dirty little secret” and what we can do to eliminate the stigma that comes with menstrual bleeding. Dinner will be provided.