DOS News
Work Life Workshop
Sep. 14, 2016—Work Life Workshop “Building Stress Resilience” Thursday, September 29th at 12 PM in Sarratt Student Center, Room 363 Lunch will be provided. Workshop is open to faculty, staff, and graduate students.
Kitchen Table Series
Sep. 14, 2016—Kitchen Table Series “Immigration as a Feminist Issue” Tuesday, September 27th at 5 PM in Sarratt 363. Dinner will be provided. This lecture will discuss how the current U.S. immigration system impacts women and gender non-conforming individuals.
Connecting the Dots: National Green Day of Action
Sep. 14, 2016—Join Project Safe on Sunday, September 18, 2016 in Commons 320 for Connecting the Dots: National Green Dot Day of Action. Universities across the country will be facilitating Green Dot workshops to empower students, faculty and staff with the skills and knowledge on how to be an active and effective bystander. For more information and to RSVP...
OUCRL Chaplain’s Speaker Series
Sep. 14, 2016—The Chaplain’s Speakers Series, Thursday, September 15, will be in Benton Chapel at 7pm. Our keynoter will be Dr. Miroslav Volf, Henry B. Wright Professor of Systematic Theology at Yale Divinity School and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. Dr. Volf will be speaking on “Public Faith in Action.” A reception and...
OUCRL Annual Holocaust Lecture Series
Sep. 14, 2016—The 39th Annual Holocaust Lecture Series, beginning September 13, and concluding the weekend of November 4-6— comprised of lecture presentations, an iLens movie (with discussion) and a play done in partnership with VU Theatre—will follow the theme of “Rituals of Memory & Oblivion.” http://www.vanderbilt.edu/holocaust/
EVOLVE 2016 Roster Selection
Sep. 14, 2016—EVOLVE 2016 kicked off on Sunday, September 4th in the Student Life Center with 37 students. Our EVOLVE group is composed of 17 students native to Vanderbilt and 20 students who are members of our incoming transfer class. These students will participate in 6 educational sessions during Fall 2016 focused on the core competencies of the...
Flulapalooza-Flu Shot Opportunities
Sep. 14, 2016—Flulapalooza® is a Vanderbilt University and Medical Center annual event, providing flu vaccination to faculty, staff and students at no charge. Family members will not be included in this event. This year’s Flulapalooza® will be on Tuesday, October 11 from 6 am to 6 pm. The following types of vaccines will be available at Flulapalooza®: Quadrivalent Inactivated...
Congrats to August STARS Recipients
Sep. 1, 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! Six individuals were recognized this month: Ali Soltanshahi-“Your excellent leadership for ISSS and Vanderbilt!” Laura Little-“Your great work on the Commons Alcohol program and the Mindfulness Workshop.” JaNiene People-“All your work...
CSW Showcase Week
Sep. 1, 2016—Please mark your calendars to attend the Center for Student Wellbeing’s Showcase Week from Tuesday, September 6th- Friday, September 9th! Events include yoga, meditation, time management workshops, recovery meetings, and more!
OUCRL Lecture Series
Aug. 31, 2016—Holocaust Lecture Series: We’re kicking off our 39th annual Holocaust Lecture Series this month, our theme for this year is “Rituals of Memory & Oblivion.” Here is more information about the event happening this month: Lost Theatrical Works of the Holocaust with Prof. Lisa Peschel | Sept. 13, 7pm | Wilson Hall 126: Dr. Lisa Peschel is a...
Songs from the Heart
Aug. 31, 2016—Many of you know the art event, Courage Unmasked TN, that began in Sarratt Gallery three years ago. This effort has now merged with Songs from the Heart to raise money for the Caring Hearts Fund at the Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center. Please join us for our event on Friday September 9, 2016 in the...
LGBTQI Life Graduate & Professional Student Social
Aug. 31, 2016—Calling all LGBTQI+ and ally graduate/professional students! Join the Vanderbilt University Office of LGBTQI Life for food, company, and information on resources for graduate students and ways to get more involved with our LGBTQI initiatives. Bring a friend or two! We can’t wait to meet you! Check us out: https://www.facebook.com/events/605403716294780/ https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/organization/lgbtqi/calendar/details/984482
New Anchor Link Program Coordinator
Aug. 31, 2016—The Office of Assessment and Special Projects welcomes our new Program Coordinator for Anchor Link – Josh Gianitsis! Josh begins on Tuesday, September 6, and his office is 315A Sarratt. Please stop by and welcome him! Josh joins Vanderbilt from Austin Peay State University where he served as the Coordinator for Leadership and Student Organizations. He...
Apply for Greek Fellows Program
Aug. 31, 2016—Apply for the Greek Fellows Program with the Office of Greek Life! Greek Fellows is an great opportunity for Vanderbilt University graduate students (particularly those working towards degrees in Higher Education Administration) as well as professional staff members who are seeking opportunities for involvement with the Office of Greek Life. All are welcome to apply, including those...
OACS Update
Aug. 31, 2016—Fall Weekend of Service Still seeking projects and volunteers! The Fall Weekend of Service provides an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to engage with the Nashville community through service projects with local nonprofits and community partners. Service projects throughout Nashville will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 9th-11th, and together will make a meaningful...
Register for WHET!
Aug. 31, 2016— Registration for the 2016 Women in Higher Education Conference in Franklin, TN is now available! The 36th Annual Conference. “Developing Excellence in Your Life” will be October 6-7, 2016 at Columbia State Community College—Williamson Campus in Franklin, TN. The Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Mamie McCullough. To view the agenda and register, click on the link below: http://www.whettn.org/conference/
Work-Life Workshop
Aug. 31, 2016—Work-Life Workshops are provided by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. Thursday, September 29th, 12:00 PM at Sarratt 363 will feature Jim Kendall, Manager at Work/Life Connections, and he will be discussing “Building Stress Resilience.” Free lunch will be provided. Workshop is open to faculty, staff, and graduate students.
ISSS Annual Ice Cream Social
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Green Dot Day of Action
Aug. 31, 2016—Join Project Safe on Sunday, September 18, 2016 in Commons 320 for Connecting the Dots: National Green Dot Day of Action. Universities across the country will be facilitating Green Dot workshops to empower students, faculty and staff with the skills and knowledge on how to be an active and effective bystander. For more information and to RSVP...
DOS Central Welcomes New Graduate Student Worker
Aug. 31, 2016—Micah Francen is a graduate student working in 310 Sarratt this academic year. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lee University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and has been working at Trane in Clarksville, TN over the summer. Micah is a Peabody student in the Leadership and Organizational Performance Program and expects to...