DOS News
SLD October Student of the Month
Sep. 30, 2015—The Office of Student Leadership Development is pleased to announce October’s Student Leader of The Month, Lauren Pak. To learn more about Lauren, how she is involved on campus, and her leadership philosophy, visit our Student Leader of The Month webpage. Questions regarding Student Leader of The Month may be addressed to wil.delossantos@vanderbiltl.edu .
Krystal Clark slated as Junior League of Nashville President for 2017-2018
Sep. 30, 2015—The Junior League of Nashville Nominating Committee has selected Krystal Clark to be slated as President-Elect-Elect of the Junior League of Nashville. Krystal has a record of motivating and leading organizations to achieve their goals and will continue to put these skills to work for JLN when she assumes the role of President in 2017-18. She has been...
International Day of Peace
Sep. 30, 2015—OACS is deeply grateful to all of the contributors to the 2015 International Day of Peace Panel Discussion: Peace & Insecurity, in particular panelists Dr. Robert Barsky, Professor Robert Bridgesmith, Jesenka Filipovic, Miso Hrgota, and moderator Linda Ragsdale. With over 65 people in attendance, OACS is thrilled that so many members of the Vanderbilt community sought to...
World on Wednesdays
Sep. 30, 2015—The ISSS team did a fantastic job of organizing the World on Wednesday event September 23rd, which saw more than 80 students turn out to hear Dr. Clive Mentzel speak on challenges facing the South African transition to democracy, particularly in light of the lessons learned during last summer’s OACS-led service-learning program to South Africa....
Mandatory FERPA Training for DOS Staff
Sep. 14, 2015—The Dean of Students is arranging a pair of FERPA (Family Education Rights & Privacy Act) training sessions for DoS staff. The sessions will be conducted by the University Registrar and his staff. Attendance at one or the other is mandatory for all DoS staff who have not attended FERPA training conducted by the Office...
Family Weekend
Sep. 14, 2015—Family Weekend 2015 September 18-20 Many DOS staff and departments are participating in this year’s Family Weekend. For a complete schedule of Family Weekend events, click here (http://www.vanderbilt.edu/families/familyweekend/eventschedule/)
The Journey of Recovery- A Campus Conversation with Sarah Nerad
Sep. 14, 2015—Title: The Journey of Recovery- A Campus Conversation with Sarah Nerad Time: 11:00am -12:30pm Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16th Location: Sarratt Student Center, room 220 Sponsored by: Office of Wellness Programs & Alcohol Education Contact person: Laura Little (laura.c.little@vanderbilt.edu) Sarah Nerad is a young person in long-term recovery since 2007. She has made it her life...
Parents and Family Weekend Healthy Tailgate
Sep. 14, 2015—Title: Parents and Family Weekend Healthy Tailgate Time: 1:00-3:00pm Date: Saturday, Sept. 19th Location: Outside at the Student Life Center Plaza Sponsored by: Office of Wellness Programs & Alcohol Education Contact person: Laura Little (laura.c.little@vanderbilt.edu) This tailgate will feature free delicious smoothies, music, games, and more for students, parents and families to enjoy! Tailgate will start...
OUCRL’s Chaplain’s Speakers Series
Sep. 14, 2015—The OUCRL’s Chaplain’s Speakers Series keynoter for fall semester will be Krista Tippett, American journalist, author and host of National Public Radio’s talkshow On Being (podcasts at http://www.onbeing.org/). Ms. Tippett, recently awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama, is one of our nation’s most traveled journalists who interviews a wide range of religious, secular and...
Locked and Loaded: The 2nd Amendment in the 21st Century
Sep. 14, 2015—In observance of Constitution Day on September 17th, please join Warren and Moore Colleges for a faculty panel discussion that will include Dr. John Lachs, Dr. Laurie Woods, Dr. Clive Mentzel, and Professor James Blumstein. This discussion seeks to explore a balanced path through the issue of gun control and perhaps suggest how we as...
Graphic Design Request
Sep. 14, 2015—In order to keep track of all the request for graphic design needs for Linda Marks, we have created an Anchor Link form. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Linda directly at linda.marks@vanderbilt.edu. https://vanderbilt.collegiatelink.net/form/start/79183
Vandy Fanatics Road Trip
Sep. 14, 2015—Are you ready for a road trip? The Vandy Fanatics on Saturday, September 26th, will be making a trip down 40W to see the Commodores take on the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, MS. We are in need of chaperones for the event. If you have never been to Ole Miss, it is a treat and...
LGBTQI Life and Program in LGBTI Health train entirety of VU Nursing Faculty
Sep. 14, 2015—The Office of LGBTQI Life and the VU Medical Center program in LGBTI health trained the Vanderbilt School of Nursing faculty on inclusive terminology, classrooms environments, and medical practice. The training was a modified version of LGBTQI life’s 3-hour Safe Zone Program. The trainings happened in two shifts, with pre-nursing faculty receiving the training in...
Save the Date for an Evening of Masks and Music
Sep. 14, 2015—
Successful #DiverseDoresDay!
Sep. 14, 2015—A big congratulations to all those involved in the implementation of our second-annual #DiverseDores Day! The committee thanks all those who volunteered their time and those who took the time to travel and visit the participating offices. We are happy to report there were 420 people who swiped in at Diverse ‘Dores (a number from across...
Alcohol & Social Responsibility Training Report
Sep. 14, 2015—The Office of Greek Life had 979 students attend Alcohol & Social Responsibility Training on Monday, 9/7 – definitely more than we had anticipated (or had chairs for)!! We educated many more students than we have in the past because of the change in making this an eligibility requirement and not just a program for...
Leaders Heart Lunch Series
Sep. 14, 2015— If you know of any students who are interested in participating in this semester’s lunches, they can visit our webpage at: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/leadership/programs/lhl/.
SLD September Student of the Month
Sep. 14, 2015—It is the Office of Student Leadership and Development’s pleasure to celebrate the impact that students in our community make on behalf of Vanderbilt. We are fortunate to work with a dedicated group of students who genuinely want to make a positive difference in the lives of many. Although great leaders value results, it is...
ACPA Graduate Student Discount
Sep. 14, 2015—**ON SALE NOW! New Graduate Student Membership is 20% off through October 31, 2015. Further information can be found online
Current DOS Job Opportunities
Sep. 14, 2015—Current DOS Job Opportunities are listed below. All positions may be found at the DOS Homepage: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/deanofstudents/ Director, ISSS Program Coordinator, IICC Program Coordinator, OACS Program Coordinator, Student Centers