DOS News
SLD April Student Leader of the Month
Apr. 13, 2017—Student Leadership Development is pleased to announce April’s Student Leader of the Month, Hunter Savage, who was nominated by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center! Thank you to all our campus partners who nominated student leaders this year! In the coming months, we will reach out to a new set of offices to help us highlight...
DoS Runners Take 4th at Richland Creek Run
Apr. 13, 2017—Left to right: Jorge Wellmann, ResEd; Brandis Blodgett, Conferences; F Clark Williams, Communications; Greg Broome, Facilities; Matt Sinclair, ResEd. The Dean of Students team finished fourth of 11 teams in the 2017 Richland Creek Run, getting edged out by Undergraduate Admissions, who finished third. Greg Broome took second in his age group. Training for next...
Missing VGA Cable
Apr. 11, 2017—[center][/center] The VGA cable kept in the file cabinet near Dawn’s desk in 310 Sarratt has gone missing. If you borrowed it, please return it.
LISTSERV Review
Apr. 5, 2017—Below is an inventory of a number of LISTSERVS administered by offices, centers, and programs in the Dean of Students office. These lists have in common that they are configured to be “opt out,” and that they are repopulated annually with specific student populations. Directors and student organization advisers should review the lists for which they or...
Staff Award Nominations
Apr. 3, 2017—Awards are given to individuals, teams, and/or departments that deserve a special recognition. Descriptions of each award can be found here. Submit your nominations here.
Congrats to March STARS!
Mar. 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! Four individuals were recognized this month for their outstanding contributions: Lauren Moon Thank you for supporting so many students traveling over Spring Break. That is a huge amount of work. Thank you!...
IICC Talk About It Thursday
Mar. 31, 2017—Breaking the Cycle: Speaking Up Against Everday Bigotry (12:00pm-1:00pm on April 6th, 2017 at Sarratt 216/220): Have you ever been in the midst of a conversation, or overheard an insensitive remark and found yourself, standing there, in silence, thinking “What can I say in response to that?” Or, have you ever seen someone treated unjustly, such...
IICC Update
Mar. 31, 2017—Cafe con Leche: Last week, the Vanderbilt Association of Hispanic Students held their cultural showcase of the year: Café con Leche 2017 ! Over 300 students and members of the Latino community in Nashville celebrated Latino and Hispanic culture through authentic Latin American food and desserts and a variety of traditional dances and performances. It was a great...
OACS Update
Mar. 31, 2017—The Office of Active Citizenship and Service invites interested undergraduate students to apply to be part of Local OACS DIVE cohorts launching Fall 2017. DIVE (Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience) is a new, innovative university program with both curricular and co-curricular components that expands access to design thinking methodologies to students, faculty and staff....
New Assistant Chaplain & Assistant Director of Religious Life
Mar. 31, 2017—The Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life (OUCRL) is excited to be welcoming a new colleague to our staff, beginning June 1, 2017. The Reverend Shantell Hinton will join our team as Assistant Chaplain and Assistant Director of Religious Life, furthering our mission as an office under the DOS Area of Social Justice...
New Senior Maintenance Supervisor/Project Manager
Mar. 31, 2017—Vivian Frierson joins Housing Facilities as a Senior Maintenance Supervisor/Project Manager after working as a Clinic Support Services Manager. Prior to that she worked at Vanderbilt Medical Center as a Project Manager. She earned a bachelors in Business Management from University of Phoenix. Vivian has been happily married to her husband, James, for 29 years. They were blessed with four...
Lavender Celebration
Mar. 31, 2017—Lavender Celebration Wednesday April 19th 7-9pm Student Life Center Ballroom A Save the date for Lavender Celebration on Wednesday, April 19 from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Lavender Celebration is an annual celebration of the achievements and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and allied graduating students as well as current student leaders. As part of the Lavender Celebration...
Upcoming Green Dot Training
Mar. 31, 2017—Have you been Green Dot trained? If not this opportunity is for you. April 7th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm is the next open training. Come learn what Green Dot is all about and ways that you can use your voice to prevent violence in our community. You can RSVP via anchorlink here: https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/organization/projectsafe/calendar/details/1074918 Lunch and swag...
Equal Pay Day
Mar. 31, 2017—Equal Pay Day 2017 is on April 4th, and the Margaret Cuniniggim Women’s Center is hosting a series of events to raise awareness about the gender pay gap that exists in the United States. In addition to these programs, various local businesses will be offering discounts to Vanderbilt women-identified students and staff members who show...
New Area Maintenance Supervisor
Mar. 31, 2017—Philip Ferrara was born in the Bronx, N.Y. but lived most of his young adult years in the Tampa, Florida area. He ran a family outdoor power equipment dealership for many years before deciding to go back to school to study architecture. As career goals often change he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management...
SLC in Spring
Mar. 30, 2017—
Dr. Noble, Jr. New Assistant Dean & Director
Mar. 30, 2017—The Office of the Dean of Students is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rosevelt Lavalle Noble, Jr., as the new Assistant Dean and Director of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, effective June 1, 2017. A native of Kankakee, Illinois, he received the BS in Sociology (with honors) from Vanderbilt in 1997,...
DOS Staff invited to VALE
Mar. 30, 2017—The first annual Vanderbilt Awards for Leadership Excellence is coming up soon! Known previously as The Magnolia Awards, VALE recognizes the work of individual students and organizations that positively shape the Vanderbilt community. All DOS staff are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 5 from 6-7:30p.m in the SLC Ballroom as we celebrate our amazing student...
David Heustess Solo Exhibit
Mar. 30, 2017—Next Time You’re at the Nashville Airport… Be sure to stop by and see a solo exhibit created by David Heustess, Assistant Director for Arts and Campus Events. David’s series “Exploring the Amphora”, was selected last year as part of the airport’s Flying Solo series. The 9 large scale clay vessels can be seen in the exhibit display...
OACS Update
Mar. 14, 2017—The Office of Active Citizenship and Service invites interested undergraduate students to apply to be part of Local OACS DIVE cohorts launching Fall 2017. DIVE (Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience) is a new, innovative university program with both curricular and co-curricular components that expands access to design thinking methodologies to students, faculty and staff....