DOS News
Redefine Beginning
Jan. 14, 2016—The Redefine Program, a collaboration between OACS and ISSS focusing on service-learning, social justice, and cross-cultural understanding will enter its second year on January 19th. The cohort of 16 American and international students has been selected and service work begins this month. Thanks to everyone in DOS who helped advertise and encourage Redefine across campus.
OACS Partners with Medicine, Health and Society to create MHS 3890 – Local Perspectives on Wellness in Refugee and Immigrant Communities
Jan. 14, 2016—In partnership with Medicine, Health and Society, Dr. JuLeigh Petty, Dr. Clive Mentzel, and Erika Larson have co-designed and will co-teach a service immersion course where 12 students will learn from academic experts on campus and local community leaders engaged in the community about the lived experience of refugees and immigrants in Nashville. Besides spending...
OACS Student Groups Served in 11 locations around the US
Jan. 14, 2016—Alternative Winter Breaks and Next Steps spent a portion of their winter break serving with communities nationwide. Students were hard at work preparing for their service programs with logistical prep, pre-education, and reflection. They have now all returned safely from their service sites! While each site focused on a different issue area, all trips combined...
Welcome to Jillian Hautman, New ISSS Advisor!
Jan. 2, 2016—Jillian is originally from Redondo Beach, California but spent most of her life living in Burnsville, Minnesota. She has a B.S. in Education and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and a M.Ed. in International Higher Education from Loyola University Chicago. While attending UW-La Crosse, Jillian spent a semester studying Spanish language...
Welcome Back Brunch for Students on First Day of Classes!
Jan. 2, 2016—Please promote and encourage your students to attend the Welcome Back Brunch on January 11 from 11-1 in the K.C. Potter Center. The Brunch is a perfect way to make a new semester even better by (re)connecting with new and existing friends while enjoying a pancake bar, waffle bar, and delicious mocktails! RSVP and share on Facebook....
Announcing the Spring 2016 Safe Zone Trainings!
Jan. 2, 2016—Spring 2016 Safe Zone Trainings: Wednesday, January 27 from 5-8PM in Rand 208 Classroom Wednesday, March 2 from 12-3PM in Sarratt 325/327 Register for a Safe Zone training here (required). RSVP on Anchor Link. The Safe Zone program aims to create a visible network of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI)...
OUCRL & BCC will host Civil Rights Leader Rev. James Lawson for 2016 MLK Commemoration
Jan. 2, 2016—The 2016 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at Vanderbilt is fast approaching and will host Civil Rights Leader and VU Alum Rev. James Lawson on January 18, 2016. The Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life is proud to be the home to the Commemoration and partners with the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black...
The Office of Conferences re-certified as a One Stop Shop Conference Office
Jan. 2, 2016—In December, The Office of Conferences was re-certified as a One Stop Shop conference office by the Association of Collegiate Conference and Event Directors – International (ACCED-I). Designation as a One Stop Shop indicates that the Office of Conferences follows industry best practices and provides one contact, one contract, and one bill for all the...
ASCEND Leadership Program Recap & Thanks!
Jan. 2, 2016—This past semester, the Office of Student Organizations and Anchor Link launched a new leadership program called ASCEND, which is a semester-long, cohort-based program for juniors who are current and rising leaders in their student organizations and governing councils. The program provided students with opportunities for self-evaluation and reflection, strategies to improve collaboration and purpose...
4th Annual DOS Chili Cook Off and Winter Wear Donation Collection
Dec. 11, 2015—It’s time for the 4th Annual DOS Chili Cook Off! This year’s event will be: Date: Friday, December 18th Time: 11:45am-12:45pm (Winners announced at 1:15pm) Location: Student Life Center Ballroom A There will be prize winners for each category: Chili Cook Off, Soup Cook Off, Bake Off *Currently there is only one registered entry in the...
Attending or Presenting at ACPA or NASPA? Let us know!
Dec. 11, 2015—If you are planning to attend ACPA or NASPA please let us know so we can let all of DOS know which of their colleagues will be attending. If you are presenting, please let us know the title of your presentation along with date and time. Email this information to laura.a.walaszek@vanderbilt.edu. Thanks!
Employee Holiday Gift Giveaway
Dec. 11, 2015—Vanderbilt’s 2015 Holiday Gift Giveaway is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 18. Employees can choose a Vanderbilt apron, oven mitt, turkey or tofurkey. Returning for 2015 A limited number of signature Vanderbilt aprons are available to choose in lieu of a turkey. The aprons will be discontinued after this year. New for 2015 A limited number of...
Attend the Screening of It’s a Wonderful Life
Dec. 11, 2015—Following the chili cook off on Friday, December 18, Dean of Students staff may attend the 2pm screening of It’s a Wonderful Life at the Belcourt Theatre, courtesy of the FLiCX program. We’ll have vouchers for popcorn and sodas, and family members are welcome to join us. Please click here to RSVP.
Participate in the DOS Holiday Service Project
Dec. 11, 2015—Join us on December 21st for the fifth annual DOS Holiday Service Project! In partnership with the Vanderbilt Medical Center’s Volunteer Services Department, DOS staff annually helps assemble and wrap gifts for each patient staying at the Medical Center over the holidays. In the first four years of the project, over 2,200 fleece blankets with carrying straps were...
Welcome Ali Soltanshahi – New Director of ISSS
Dec. 11, 2015—Ali Soltanshahi joined the field of student affairs through his leadership role as President of the International Student Council at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and has been in the field of international education for over 15 years. He worked at SIUE as a retention & advising specialist and eventually moved to Iowa State University...
Wellness Programs & Alcohol Education Welcomes New Administrative Assistant Jennifer Bowman
Dec. 11, 2015—Jennifer hails from Park City, Utah and grew up skiing and snowboarding. At age nineteen she was scouted to work in the fashion industry, travelled extensively, and spent six years living between Italy and Spain where she became fluent in Spanish and Italian. During her time abroad, she developed her interests for fashion, food and...
OACS Excited to Contribute to MLK Day
Dec. 11, 2015—OACS is excited to contribute to campus-wide events during Vanderbilt’s commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by: A) Hosting the MLK Weekend of Service B) Erika Larson will facilitate guided reflection on the relationship between service to the community and MLK’s legacy of working to better our nation C) Dr. Clive Mentzel will...
James Crawford awarded the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors 2015 Gayle Webb New Professional Award
Dec. 11, 2015—At the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors 2015 Annual Meeting held in Fort Worth, TX, James Crawford, within the Office of Greek Life, was awarded the Gayle Webb New Professional Award. This award was established in 1990 and re-named for AFA’s first Executive Director, Gayle Webb, upon her retirement in 1999. The purpose is...
OACS Ecuador Program Accepting Site Leader Applications
Dec. 11, 2015—OACS is recruiting one site leader to lead the Ecuador Project 2016. The program will cover all costs, including flight and living expenses. This position is open to Vanderbilt staff members or graduate students. Graduate students serving in this role will receive a stipend. Site Leaders will have the opportunity to serve as a program...
Current DOS Job Opportunities
Dec. 11, 2015—Conferences Offices: Program Coordinator Student Leadership Development: Program Coordinator