DOS News
Honoring Courtney Salters Henderson
Feb. 28, 2017—To Honor Courtney Salters Henderson, a college fund has been established for her son, Micah. Please click here for more information.
Rachel Winston Transitions to IICC
Feb. 28, 2017—Rachel Winston will be transitioning over to the IICC Department as Executive Secretary effective March 8, 2017. Rachel has been working at the front desk in 310 Sarratt since July 2015. Please congratulate Rachel!
OACS Update
Feb. 14, 2017—Cultivating Roots is Underway The Cultivating Roots: Access to Equitable Education and the Workforce program is underway! The Meaningful Service Institute occurred on Saturday, January 14th and provided the cohort with the basic foundations of healthy community engagement pedagogy, discussions on power and privilege dynamics, and a powerful privilege chain activity and debrief. Each of...
The Chaplain’s Speaker Series presents: Nouman Ali Khan
Feb. 14, 2017—The Chaplain’s Speaker Series presents: Nouman Ali Khan Named one of the 500 most influential Muslims, Nouman is a renowned Islamic scholar and the founder and CEO of Bayyinah. 12pm-1:30pm: Luncheon for staff and spiritual leaders in the community at the BCM | RSVP 3:30pm-4:30pm: Meet & Greet in the OUCRL fireside lounge (open to all)...
Residential Education Recruiting for Front Desk Assistant
Feb. 14, 2017—Residential Education is recruiting for our Front Desk Assistant position for 2017-2018. Applications are now open and will close on March 15th. This is a great part time job opportunity for our students. Feel free to direct students to our website and application link: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/resed/employment/studentemployment/front-desk-assistant/
Mindfulness as a Self-Care Practice
Feb. 14, 2017—Mindfulness as a Self-Care Practice [Work-Life Workshop] Wednesday, February 22 Noon – 1 p.m. Sarratt 216/220 Lunch is provided. If you have any dietary restrictions, please email womenctr@vanderbilt.edu.
Student Leadership Development Open House
Feb. 14, 2017—Student Leadership Development Open House Join the Student Leadership Development staff on March 1st from 1-3pm in Sarratt 339 for light refreshments and a chance to get to know us, our programs, and our services a little better. Applications for ASCEND, EVOLVE, Peer Guides, and TEDx all open on this day, so encourage your students to...
ASCEND Nominations
Feb. 14, 2017—ASCEND Nominations Student Leadership Development is seeking nominations for ASCEND. Please email Brooke Wilson if you know of any current sophomore students who might benefit from this 9-week leadership development program. ASCEND is specifically designed for rising leaders in their student organizations, governing councils, and athletic teams and is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership.
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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Casino Night 2017
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World Hijab Day
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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.