DOS News
Free EAB Webinars and Resources
Nov. 13, 2015—As a Vanderbilt staff member you are eligible to attend any of the free webinars offered by EAB. If you do not have a user name, you only need your Vanderbilt email to create one! Click the link to see all upcoming webinars and resources. Contact Laura Walaszek Dermody with any questions. Upcoming Student Affairs...
Office of Wellness Programs & Alcohol Education hosts Great American Smokeout
Nov. 13, 2015—On Thursday, November 19th, the Office of Wellness Programs & Alcohol Education will host our annual Great American Smokeout Day. Our office encourages tobacco and marijuana users to plan in advance and quit using the day of the Smokeout or to make a plan to quit on a future date. In observance of Great American...
OACS Recruiting Site Leader, Ecuador Project 2016
Nov. 13, 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 staff members or graduate students. Graduate students serving in this role will receive a small stipend. Site Leaders will have the opportunity to serve as a program...
Don’t Forget to Save the Date for the Annual Sarratt Holiday Arts Festival 2015
Nov. 13, 2015—Come find wonderful handmade items from Nashville area’s finest craft based artists and artisan vendors. This annual show features jewelry, pottery, book arts, glass, ornaments, delicious gifts, special guests artisans and more. This is the place to find unique gifts for everyone on your list (and maybe a little something special for yourself). The Annual...
International Education Week (IEW) Monday, November 16th – Friday, November 20th
Nov. 13, 2015—International Education Week (IEW) Monday, November 16th – Friday, November 20th International Education Week is an annual initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, http://iew.state.gov/, to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the U.S....
Courage Unmasked TN 2015 Exhibition continues through November 20, 2015
Nov. 13, 2015—Don’t miss your chance to see the profound creations of 6 local artists whose experiences with head and neck cancer begat works of art. Their radiation masks have been repurposed to express hope, spirituality, and strength. This year’s masks were created by DOS’s very own Sara Bickell and Cindy Young, Teresa Gray from VU Library...
A Review of Recent OACS Events
Nov. 13, 2015—OACS Global Service Reflection Dinner OACS hosted the second annual Global Service Reflection Dinner on November 5th, inviting students, staff, faculty, and partners to gather and reflect on the transformative power of international service-learning. Dean Vanessa Beasley delivered an inspired opening address, emphasizing the vital role service plays in the co-curricular development of Vanderbilt students...
Special Thanks from ISSS
Nov. 13, 2015—ISSS would like to thank multiple DOS staff members and graduate assistants for presenting at World on Wednesdays (WOW). We’ve had some really great presentations and we are excited to continue our semester with more. Special thank you to the following presenters from within DOS: Mark Forrester & Alyson Farzad Clive Mentzel Sirajah Raheem Kehsi...
A Letter of Gratitude from Wil De Los Santos
Nov. 13, 2015—Dear DOS Family, In the midst of all of the work that we do for our students it is very easy to lose sight of the joys that we get to experience and I wanted to share a small joy with all of you. As many of you may have known, my Wife, Shelly Bryson-De...
PREVAIL Women’s Leadership Conference a Success
Nov. 13, 2015—PREVAIL is Vanderbilt’s first leadership conference exclusively for students who identify as women. PREVAIL was created for the Vanderbilt student who identifies as a woman who is looking to learn, grow, develop, and be a part of positive personal and community change through a transformational and fun leadership development experience. PREVAIL gave Vanderbilt women a...
Congratulations to October’s STARS Recipients!
Oct. 30, 2015—Karen Burnett Morgan Coslow Josh Culley Nadine De La Rosa Linda Marks Traci Ray RC Stabile Randy Tarkington
Safe Zone Program Training TODAY
Oct. 30, 2015—TODAY is your final chance of the semester to catch a Safe Zone Training hosted by the Office of LGBTQI Life. The Safe Zone program aims to create a visible network of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals and their allies by providing an educational avenue through which any member of...
Sarratt Box Office Ranked #1 Outlet
Oct. 30, 2015—Sarratt Box Office Ranked #1 Outlet Sarratt Box Office was recently ranked the #1 Ticketmaster outlet in the metro Nashville area! From on campus concerts, to speakers and cultural events, and beyond…Sarratt Box Office has Vandy events covered. And don’t forget, we’re your campus ticket source for Preds games, Ryman and Bridgestone concerts, and the...
Check out the Student Centers’ Social Media Accounts!
Oct. 30, 2015—Make sure to follow the Student Centers to keep up with all the events on Campus! Tag us in your events and activities going on our spaces! @VUsudntcenters #VUstudentcentered
Upcoming OACS Events & Open Applications
Oct. 30, 2015—OACS Global Service Programming – Accepting Applications Applications are now live for the OACS global service programs to London, South Africa, Ecuador, and Morocco! Please encourage all interested students to attend upcoming info sessions on Nov. 3rd and Nov. 11th and check out our webpage for more details. Applications are due November 15th. Global Service...
Genocide and Sexual Violence, A Panel Discussion
Oct. 30, 2015—Genocide and Sexual Violence, A Panel Discussion Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 Commons Center MPR 235/237 Shame-filled and stigma-fearing silences, sexism, and the nonrecognition of sexual violence as more and other than violent sex have contributed to the marginalization if not outright omission of the occurrences and functions of sexual violence in genocides from Nazi-occupied...
The Parent and The Professional
Oct. 30, 2015—The Parent and The Professional. [Work-Life Workshop] Thursday, November 12 Noon-1 p.m. Sarratt 216/220 Free lunch will be provided. The Work–Life Workshops for faculty, staff, and graduate students is a lecture-based lunch program that covers a blend of self-care and professional development topics such as navigating organizational politics, mindfulness and stress management, salary negotiation strategies,...
Expectations for International Women in American Culture.
Oct. 30, 2015—Expectations for International Women in American Culture. [Kitchen Table Series] Monday, November 16 5-6 p.m. Sarratt 325/327 Free dinner will be provided. The Kitchen Table Series (KTS) is a peer-facilitated discussion for undergraduate students about current gender-related topics such as sexual health, feminism, body image, women in politics, and other issues related to social justice. Dinner...
Handle a Hot Mess
Oct. 30, 2015—Handle a Hot Mess. [Professional Development Series] Wednesday, November 18 6-7 p.m. Buttrick 123 Free dinner will be provided. Dinner will be provided. http://www.vanderbilt.edu/womenscenter/programs/professionaldevelopmentseries
SLD Recognizes EVOLVE Student Taniesha Williams
Oct. 30, 2015—Taniesha was one of our EVOLVE students who attended the National Student Leadership Forum in Washington D.C. This annual forum, brings together students from around the country to discuss leadership as modeled from the principles of Jesus Christ. Taniesha is a junior majoring Human and Organizational Development with a focus on Community Leadership and Development. ...