DOS News
Pursuing a Career in Politics
Oct. 31, 2016—Women in Politics Series “Pursuing A Career in Politics” Wednesday, November 2nd, 12PM-1PM Buttrick 123 Lunch provided
Nominate a Student for Next Gen 2017
Oct. 31, 2016—Do any of the undergraduate or graduate students you work with have an interest in student affairs or higher education? If so, ACPA’s 2017 Next Generation Conference (Next Gen) may be a great experience! Next Gen will occur in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26, 2017 immediately before the ACPA 2017 General Convention. Next...
EVOLVE Graduates 33
Oct. 31, 2016—EVOLVE fall 2016 wrapped up on Wednesday, October 19th with a Pecha Kucha and Maggiano’s filled graduation. 33 members of our sophomore and junior classes, including 17 transfer students completed the 8- week program that included an opening retreat, sessions facilitated by campus and community partners including, Rachel Eskridge, The Center for Student Wellbeing, Gregory...
New Assistant Director of Housing Assignments
Oct. 31, 2016—Housing Assignments is excited to announce that Ashley Ladyman has accepted the Assistant Director of Housing Assignments position. She is scheduled to start on Monday, November 7th. Ashley comes to us from the University of Maryland, where she has served as an Assistant Director for Resident Life for the past 2 years. Join me in welcoming...
New Program Coordinator Reservations & Events
Oct. 17, 2016—Jordan Farmer has joined Reservation and Events as their new Program Coordinator. She has a degree in Communications & PR from Austin Peay State University. Prior to joining the team she was the Conference Coordinator at Gaylord Opryland. She has further experience from her role as the Event/Sales Communications Coordinator at Valor Hall Conference and Events...
All-Staff Meeting Friday!
Oct. 17, 2016—See you this Friday, November 18th at the All-Staff Meeting in the Student Life Center Board of Trust Room. Please note the time change, we will begin at 10:00am!
Upcoming Application for GME/MVE
Oct. 16, 2016—Upcoming Application for GME/MVE! Planning your spring events? Consider submitting some of those events for the My Vanderbilt Experience and Greek Member Experience curriculums. The application will open at the beginning of November, and close soon after the Thanksgiving Holiday. If you have any questions, please contact Josh at Joshua.m.gianitsis@vanderbilt.edu! Additional Information on GME – http://www.vanderbilt.edu/greek_life/greek-experience/ Additional...
Moving from Indifference to Action with Fr. Patrick Desbois
Oct. 16, 2016—Holocaust Lecture Series: Moving from Indifference to Action with Father Patrick Desbois | Oct. 25th, 7pm | Langford Auditorium In addition to serving as a Roman Catholic priest, head of the Commission for Relations with Judaism of the French Bishops’ Conference, and consultant to the Vatican, Father Desbois is the founder of the Yahad-In Unum,...
SkyVU
Oct. 16, 2016— SkyVU will replace the university’s financial, administrative and research support systems. This project will transform Vanderbilt’s processes, replacing the majority of the applications on Vanderbilt’s E-Business website. For more information check out the website: www.vanderbilt.edu/skyvu and plan to attend the SkyVU Roadshow.
MAPS Training Opportunities
Oct. 16, 2016—The CSW and PCC are offering two MAPS (Mental health Awareness & Prevention of Suicide) training opportunities this fall. Sign up now and feel free to pass along the information to others who may be interested. If you haven’t attended a MAPS Training, here are two chances! MAPS Training (Mental health Awareness & Prevention of Suicide) Thursday,...
It’s On Us Week of Action: Documentary Screening- Audrie and Daisy
Oct. 16, 2016—It’s On Us Week of Action: Documentary Screening- Audrie and Daisy Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 Project Safe and VSG are co-sponsoring a screening of a documentary that examines the effects of social media and cyber bullying on families, friends, schools and communities when two underage young women find that sexual assault crimes against them have been...
October is Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct. 16, 2016—October is Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month Check out the events Project Safe and other DOS offices are co-sponsoring and hosting to raise awareness of these serious issues.
OACS Update
Oct. 16, 2016—OACS Global Service-Learning Programs Accepting Applications OACS is accepting student applications for our summer 2017 service-learning programs to Ecuador, London, Morocco, and South Africa. OACS Service Programs challenge students to question their perspectives and roles in the shared human experience through pre-service curriculum, intensive service, post-service skills application, and continuous reflection. The programs are prudently...
Trick-Or-Treat with Greeks and Athletes
Oct. 16, 2016—The Office of Greek Life and the Student Athletic Advisory Committee would like to invite Vanderbilt Faculty and Staff to “Trick-or-Treat with Greeks and Athletes” on Friday, October 28 from 5:00-7:00pm. It will take place on Vanderbilt Greek Row (Vanderbilt Place, Kensington Place, and 24th Ave. S). We will have safe trick-or-treating at every Greek...
Experience Vanderbilt
Oct. 3, 2016—By now most of you have heard of the implementation of Experience Vanderbilt, our partnership with VSG that provides resources to undergraduate students eligible for financial aid so that they may engage in extra-curricular programs that require the payment of fees. We know from our reading of Strong Inside that merely bringing students with limited resources to...
Congrats to September STARS!
Sep. 30, 2016—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! Three individuals were recognized this month: Martha Harris- “Filling in for me on Move-in and doing a great job. You are the best!” Eileen Remley-“Doing such a great job with new staff orientation!”...
Open Enrollment for 2017 Benefits
Sep. 30, 2016—Mark your calendars for Oct. 17 – 31, 2016! Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to update or choose the benefit options that best meet your and your family’s needs. During Open Enrollment, you can elect, make changes to, or waive: Health, dental and vision insurance Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Health care flexible...
Go for the Gold
Sep. 30, 2016—Vanderbilt’s award-winning three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and taking action to reduce those risks. Complete all three Go for the Gold steps by October 31st by logging into your Health PlusHealth Guide. NEW EMPLOYEES: Please note it may take 7 – 10...
LGBTQI Life October Events
Sep. 30, 2016—Wednesday, October 5: The Lambda Association’s 22nd Annual Drag Show @ 7:30pm in the Student Life Center Ballroom The Vanderbilt Lambda Association is proud to present the 22nd Annual Drag Show! Everyone is welcome to join us for a night of gender-bending fun and learn more about why drag has been so integral to the LGBTQIA+ community since...
James Crawford New Assistant Director of Greek Life
Sep. 30, 2016—Congratulations to James Crawford on being selected as the Assistant Director of Greek Life within our office! James is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where he received his B.A. in Athletic Training and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where he received his M.Ed. in Higher Education...