DOS News
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.
Strengths Philosophy: Living Out What You Do Best
Jan. 14, 2017—Strengths Philosophy: Living Out What You Do Best Tuesday, January 24 12 p.m. Sarratt 363 Lunch will be provided.
Center for Student Wellbeing Spring Schedule
Jan. 13, 2017—Resilience 101 (Tuesday, 1/10, 3-4pm): Resilience 101 focuses on the development and application of real-world skills that students can use during times of challenge and personal growth. Students will learn what resilience is, be given the opportunity to begin crafting a personal narrative that demonstrates their ability to thrive, and examine resilience-based strategies and skills....
OACS Update
Jan. 13, 2017—MLK Weekend of Service OACS extends a warm thank you to all our DOS partners for helping to make the MLK Weekend of Service a success by registering projects and joining students in service around Nashville. We hope you’re enjoying and participating in the wider MLK Day activities at Vanderbilt and reflecting upon the message...
New Program Coordinator at Women’s Center
Jan. 13, 2017—Please welcome Brianna Nesbitt, the new Program Coordinator at the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. Brianna recently graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration. At Central Missouri, Brianna was a graduate assistant in the Office of Student Activities’ Diversity Education division. Brianna is originally from Geneva, Illinois, but considers Chicago home; she loves...
Sarah Watson Selected to NASPA Board
Jan. 13, 2017—Sarah Watson, Prevention Educator/Victim Resource Specialist with Project Safe, has been selected to serve on the NASPA Journal About Women in Higher Education New Professional and Graduate Student Editorial Board. Her term will run from January 2017 through December 2019. The New Professional and Graduate Student Review Board generates a pipeline of reviewers and authors for...
Apply to be an iLEAD Mentor
Jan. 13, 2017—The Office of International Student and Scholar Services is now accepting applications for Fall 2017 iLEAD Mentors. iLEAD student mentors are current international and US students who are selected based on their experience and enthusiasm to build a welcoming environment to Vanderbilt for all incoming international students, even before they arrive at Vanderbilt. We are looking...
Congrats to December STARS!
Jan. 2, 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! One individual was recognized this month. Randy Clark creating & coordination of transportation to grocery stores for students staying over the Thanksgiving break. Sara Bickell for taking the initiative to create...
New Coordinator of Greek Life
Jan. 2, 2017—Alison Templeman has been selected as the new Coordinator of Greek Life, working primarily with the Interfraternity Council. Alison grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Miami University where she served as a leader in her chapter, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity and on the Panhellenic Executive Board. After graduating from Miami, Alison served as a Traveling Leadership...
New Event Manager with Student Centers
Jan. 2, 2017—Brooke McVey has taken on the role of Event Manager with Student Centers. She is a Clarksville native, but considers Nashville home. She attended Austin Peay State University were she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication. She has been in the event planning industry for several years working with various companies creating entertaining and successful events....
Welcome Back Brunch
Jan. 2, 2017—Join LGBTQI Life, Student Wellbeing, and ISSS for the Welcome Back Brunch on Mon., Jan. 9 from 11-1pm in the K.C. Potter Center. We’ll have a pancake and topping bar, delicious mocktails, and will be celebrating the beginning of the Spring semester. Please spread the word to your students and we will see you Monday...