DOS News
OHARE Seeking RA Applicants
Sep. 30, 2016—The Office of Housing and Residential Education will soon be seeking applicants for the 2017-2018 Resident Adviser (RA) position. An RA is a paraprofessional student staff member who assists 30-60 residents in a variety of ways — from serving as a mentor to developing community, from encouraging responsible citizenship to upholding university policies and more....
Limits of Free Speech Panel
Sep. 30, 2016—Limits of Free Speech (Panel) Where do you stand on free speech? Monday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. Central Library Community Room OPEN MIND series from the Vanderbilt Libraries that explores divergining viewpoints in different ways.
ASCEND Capstone Project
Sep. 30, 2016—One critical learning component of ASCEND is the end of semester Capstone Project. This experience will allow students to take action toward campus change through the creation of an initiative, program, resource, or event to address one part(s) of a campus issue. This year’s students will research the following: creative ways to address substance abuse...
Nominate Outstanding Seniors
Sep. 30, 2016—It is that time of year as we prepare for Homecoming to search for our Outstanding Seniors! We always appreciate the efforts of faculty to nominate candidates that might not otherwise rise to the occasion and showcase what makes an integral part of the Vanderbilt Experience. The Link below has the forms for this, please...
SLD October Student Leader of the Month
Sep. 30, 2016—
Women’s Center New Administrative Assistant
Sep. 30, 2016—In late September Libby Crew joined the staff of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center in the role of Administrative Assistant II. Libby has worked at Vanderbilt for almost ten years, most recently in the Program in Jewish Studies in the College of Arts and Science. A Nashville native, Libby is married to a music man, has...
Masculinity 101
Sep. 30, 2016—The Masculinity Series will begin on Monday October 10 with a lecture called “Masculinity 101.” This event takes place at 5:00 in Buttrick 123.
“Women, Politics, and Progress in 2016”
Sep. 30, 2016—Mayor Megan Barry will be speaking about “Women, Politics, and Progress in 2016” on Monday October 10 at 7:00 P.M. in the Student Life Center Board of Trust. Mayor Barry’s lecture is the inaugural event in a series on Women and Politics that will take place in the next several weeks.
OACS Update
Sep. 30, 2016—OACS Global Service-Learning Programs Accepting Applications OACS is now 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...
Homepage Slider Photo Submissions
Sep. 30, 2016—Submit your photos for use on the DOS Homepage! Staffers who wish to submit photos for consideration for inclusion on the dean of students homepage “slider” may send them to dosnews@vanderbilt.edu. Photos must be horizontal in orientation. Photos should be candid rather than posed (although there could be exceptions). Photos should depict scenes related to the Dean...
IICC Talk About It Thursday- LGBTQI+ Movement Post Marriage Equality: Where do we go from here?
Sep. 30, 2016—IICC will be having its monthly Talk About It Thursday Professional Development session on Thursday October 6th in Sarratt 216/220 from 12-1:30pm. The session is entitled “LGBTQI+ Movement Post Marriage Equality: Where Do We Go From Here? ” and will be led by Chris Purcell, Director of LGBTQI Life. The focus will be to discuss the state of the...
Center for Student Wellbeing Ribbon Cutting
Sep. 19, 2016—
911commemoration
Sep. 19, 2016—
Meet Your Religious Life Leaders
Sep. 15, 2016—Come meet the leaders of religious groups on campus as you’re walking to and from dinner in the Commons Center. We’ll be in the first floor of the Commons Center with goodies, giveaways, and opportunities to connect with religious life on campus.
Labor Day PTO
Sep. 14, 2016—Employees who did not work on Labor Day must record the time as PTO.
Dependent Tuition Benefit Forms for Winter/Spring 2017
Sep. 14, 2016—If employees have a child attending college this spring and plan to use the dependent tuition benefit, they should be sure to turn in their forms by October 1st.
Safe Zone Training
Sep. 14, 2016—Wednesday September 28th 5pm-8pm in Alumni Hall 201 The Safe Zone Training program aims to create a tangible network of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) individuals and their allies by providing an educational experience through which any member of the Vanderbilt Community can show their support. The three hour interactive workshop encourages students, faculty,...
Concert at Kissam Feat. Blakemore Trio
Sep. 14, 2016—You are invited to a special Concert at Kissam featuring the Blakemore Trio on Monday, October 3rd at 8:00pm in the Moore College Great Room in Kissam Center. Desserts and drinks will be provided.
OACS Update
Sep. 14, 2016—Student Service Organization Fair 50 organizations and 446 attendees participated in the annual OACS Student Service Organization Fair on Sept. 7. Student leaders shared about opportunities to learn from and serve with our local community around such themes as education, the arts, healthy living, development, and advocacy. Meredith McKay with the Davidson County Election Commission...
IICC Strong Inside Reflection Video
Sep. 14, 2016—The IICC team reflects on the impact they hope first year reading Strong Inside will have on Vanderbilt’s campus. Find the five-minute video and more university reflection on the IICC website at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/iicc/resources/for-staff/strong-inside/