DOS News
Two New DOS Job Postings
May. 15, 2013—Two new job postings are now live on the Work at Vanderbilt website. Director, Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center For more information on this posting, CLICK HERE Director, Office of LGBTQI Life For more information on this posting, CLICK HERE If you have any questions about these postings, please contact AJ Smith angela.w.smith@vanderbilt.edu of the Vanderbilt...
Employee Celebration with the Nashville Symphony
May. 15, 2013—This year’s Employee Celebration will be a free concert featuring the Nashville Symphony next Tuesday, May 21 from 6-7:30 PM. The concert, weather permitting will be held on the Commons Center Lawn on the Peabody Campus. Feel free to bring guests and a picnic to enjoy the event. There will also be food trucks with...
310 Sarratt Staff Moves
May. 5, 2013—
art2wear Preview Gala
May. 4, 2013—New Expo of Wearable Art Opens in Nashville Nashville’s debut edition of art2wear will open with a Preview Gala, Friday, May 24, from 5 to 9:30 PM. Guests at the preview party will enjoy sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, strolling musicians, and the first chance to see and buy incredible works of wearable art. In addition...
Register Now for Sarratt Youth Art Institute
May. 4, 2013—School is Almost Out! Summer Vacation is Almost Here! Yikes! Did you remember to register your children for this summer’s Sarratt Youth Art Institute?! It’s not too late for your child to experience this award winning art program for ages 5 – 16. But hurry! Don’t delay! All sessions for ages 5 – 7 have...
DOS Says Goodbye to Three Staff Members
May. 2, 2013—Celeste Sagi has been director of Arts and Creative Engagement since October 2012. She has done excellent work to bring energy and activity into the ACE wing in Sarratt and has fostered collaborations with other DOS departments, as well as faculty and student groups. We will miss her bright smile, her insight, and her intellectual...
DOS Awards Deadline – May 3
May. 1, 2013—The deadline for nominations for the DOS Awards is this upcoming Friday, May 3. The nomination process only takes a few minutes and can be completed through Anchor Link. All information submitted is considered confidential and comments will not be credited to the nominator without their consent. Awards will be presented at the DOS Spring...
All Staff Meeting – May 14
May. 1, 2013—Beginning May 14 we will have recurring all-staff meetings. The goal of these meetings will be to improve communication while providing a greater understanding of the workings of our many diverse and complex departments. At our first meeting we will provide end-of-year highlights, discuss priorities for the 2013-14 academic year, introduce new staff and say...
Graduating DOS Graduate Assistants
May. 1, 2013—The Dean of Students has several graduate assistants will be graduating from their Master’s programs at Peabody on May 10. Thank you for all your hard work and contributions to the Dean of Students and best of luck in your future endeavors! Kate Butler – Greek Life Natalee Erb – Dean of the Commons Claire...
Goodbye Katie Garcia
May. 1, 2013—Katie Garcia will be leaving her role in the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s center to work as a doula in the Chattanooga area. A doula assists a woman in all aspects of the childbirth process. She is also moving to be closer to her partner who lives in that part of the state. We wish her...
Goodbye Nora Spencer
May. 1, 2013—On May 10, 2013, the Women’s Center will say goodbye to director Nora Spencer after five years of service to Vanderbilt. Nora was the first director of LGBTQI Life and the K.C. Potter Center, part of the Dean of Students office. In 2009 her responsibility grew to include the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center. Nora will...
New Arts at Vanderbilt Website
May. 1, 2013—The Office of the Arts & Creative Engagement (ACE) is pleased to announce the launch of the new Arts at Vanderbilt website: www.vanderbilt.edu/vuarts. This site is intended to be a one-stop resource to Students, Faculty & Staff, and the Vanderbilt Community. Wondering how to sign up for an art or dance class on campus? Wish...
Performance Evaluations
Apr. 15, 2013—A reminder that supervisors should begin conducting performance evaluations with the goal to have all completed by May 15. The performance evaluation website has all the resources you’ll need to complete your evaluations: – Training Materials – Top tips for conducting successful performance evaluations (see below) – A link to the paper evaluation (also available...
Dean of Students Annual Staff Awards
Apr. 15, 2013—The Office of The Dean of Students requests your participation in our Second Annual Dean of Students Awards by completing the electronic Nomination Survey found on Anchor Link. To nominate a colleague, please click on the link below. All information submitted is considered confidential and comments will not be credited to the nominator without their...
Run for our Veterans 5K – Team DOS
Apr. 15, 2013—From left to right: Cory Wurst Richard & Sara Bickell (Sara took second in her age group) Heather Jones Anja and Mark Bandas F. Clark Williams (second in age group) and Health+ runners who helped fill out the team Stacey Kendrick (third in age group) Paul Matrisian (first in age group) Chad Blackburn (second in...
OACS and ACE to Host Joint Discussion on April 16
Apr. 12, 2013—Following the success of the “Every/thing Is Illum/nated” art installation led by Jim Jin (watch the video here), Arts & Creative Engagement and Active Citizenship and Service are teaming up to tackle the linkages between art and service: Why create art and why share it? Why share your time and energy for others? What are...
Goodbye Jason Jakubowski
Apr. 12, 2013—After nearly six years as Vanderbilt’s Director of Housing Assignments, Jason Jakubowski has accepted the position of Assistant Dean of Students at Niagara University. Jason’s new responsibilities will include housing facilities and assignments, residence life, student conduct, and program assessment. Located near Jason’s home town, Niagara University is a private liberal arts university anchored in...
McGill and CCRF Showcase
Apr. 12, 2013—
News Flash from the Associate Deans
Apr. 12, 2013—DOS Staff, One of the many advantages of having such a talented IT staff within Dean of Students is the ability to leverage their expertise in using technology to address complex issues. A particularly good example of this is the staff directory introduced yesterday at the all-staff meeting. The goal with the staff directory...
Space Reservations Available Beginning April 15
Apr. 1, 2013—Below is the information that was sent to students on March 29 regarding space reservation for the 2013-14 school year. Reservations will be available beginning on April 15. All reservations for registered student organizations will open online beginning Monday, April 15, 2013 at 8am for FALL 2013 and SPRING 2014. Beginning Wednesday, April 17th @...