DOS News
Office of Student Leadership Development: Student Leader of the Month
Sep. 15, 2017—Student Leader of the Month Student Leadership Development will be reaching out to a new set of campus partners over the next several months to solicit nominations for incredible students who are adding value to the fabric of our community at Vanderbilt. The 2017-2018 SLOTM campus partners include: Student Accountability, Community Standards and Academic integrity,...
LGBTQI Life: Celebrate Bisexuality Day!
Sep. 15, 2017— Celebrate Bisexuality Day Lunch & Learn Friday September 22 in the BCC Auditorium from 12-1pm Celebrate Bisexuality Day (CBD) is annually recognized on September 23. It is a day for the bisexual community, and their friends and allies, to celebrate bisexual history, community, and culture. The Office of LGBTQI Life and the Black Cultural...
The Center for Student Wellbeing: Training opportunities to support students in distress
Sep. 15, 2017—MAPS Training (Mental health Awareness & Prevention of Suicide) Friday, September 22, 2-4 pm in at the Center for Student Wellbeing Register here: https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/submitter/form/start/121064 The Center for Student Wellbeing and the Psychological and Counseling Center and the are offering MAPS trainings to interested students, faculty, and staff. This training is designed to present knowledge for “gatekeepers”; ie,...
Office of the University Chaplain & Religious Life: Holocaust Lecture Series
Sep. 15, 2017—Holocaust Lecture Series begins 9/26 The 40th annual Vanderbilt Holocaust Lecture Series is kicking off with a keynote address from Pulitzer Prize winner, noted memoir writer, and distinguished historian Saul Friedlander. The event will be held on September 26th at 7:00pm, in Vanderbilt Law School’s Flynn Auditorium. More information can be found at vanderbilt.edu/holocaust or...
Project Safe Center: Upcoming Events
Sep. 15, 2017—Neurobiology of Trauma Monday, September 18, 2017 | 5:30-6:30 PM Rand 308 Those who have experienced trauma have a different experience of the world. Their brains change when traumatic experiences happen. Come learn about what happens to the brain and body and how we can better understand trauma. Yoga for Trauma Survivors Tuesday, September...
Transition Programs: First-generation panel on September 16
Sep. 15, 2017—First-generation panel on September 16 First generation students are an integral part of our university community, contributing to the cultural and intellectual life of our high-achieving, undergraduate student body. The Family Weekend first-generation panel will help connect you and your family to resources that will help ensure a smooth and seamless transition to Vanderbilt. This...
Departmental Announcements
Sep. 1, 2017—Departmental Announcements Black Cultural Center The start of a new tradition can be an exciting experience. Without a doubt, this was the case this past Move-In Day when over 300 first-year students and their families joined numerous student organizations and DOS entities in welcoming the Class of 2021. The class was greeted at Buttrick Hall...
Anchor Dash Volunteers Needed
Aug. 31, 2017—Sign up to volunteer for Anchor Dash 2017 on Saturday, September 9th from 12:15 to 3:00pm! This year the first-year students will be leading out the Vanderbilt Commodores Football team for their first home game of the season against Alabama A&M on Saturday, September 9th. Each volunteer will receive lunch, a unique staff t-shirt, and...
Souvenir Photo Dores in the Dark
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Looking Up Dores in the Dark
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Observing Baily’s Beads
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More Anticipation
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Anticipating Totality
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Gathering on Alumni Lawn
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Eclipse Glasses
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Welcome New DOS Staff Member DeAnte’ Smith
Aug. 18, 2017—DeAnte’ Smith, Director Student Organizations DeAnte’ Smith is a native of Jackson, Ms. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Communications, a Master’s degree in Counseling Student Personnel, and 8 years’ of experience working in higher education. Prior to working at Vanderbilt, he served as the Director of Greek Life at Southeast Missouri...
Welcome New DOS Staff Member Molly Moreau
Aug. 18, 2017—Molly Moreau, Program Coordinator Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Please welcome Molly Moreau, the new Program Coordinator at the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. Molly is a Double ‘Dore: she graduated from Vanderbilt with a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Health and Society and a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies in 2016 and with a Master’s degree in Medicine, Health and...
Transition Programs: Upcoming Programs
Aug. 2, 2017—First Generation Student Welcome Reception The Office of Transition Programs in collaboration with the Commons would like you to join us in welcoming our First Generation Students and their families to Vanderbilt during Parents and Family Weekend. When: Sunday, September 17, 2017 Where: Wyatt Rotunda Time: TBD More information will be released at a later...
August OACS Update
Aug. 2, 2017— OACS Summer Programming In July, OACS has been busy with numerous summer programs. The service-learning program in Morocco has come to a close. This program focused on human rights, immigration, women’s rights and education. Students participated in lectures on Moroccan history and culture as well as participated in Dirijan language courses with the Center...
Project Safe receives a Prevention Excellence Award
Aug. 2, 2017—Vanderbilt was one of five recipients of the Campus Prevention Network’s 2017 Prevention Excellence Award for outstanding achievements in sexual assault prevention. The Campus Prevention Network, founded by EVERFI, is a nationwide initiative of over 1,700 institutions dedicated to creating safer, healthier campus communities, according to the network website. Member institutions pledge to adopt the highest...