DOS News
Giving Back to the Vanderbilt Community
Nov. 13, 2017—Bridget Ukawu, Program Coordinator in the Office of Conferences is giving back to the Vanderbilt Community one student at a time. Ukawu is a recent Vanderbilt graduate and is continuing to be a mentor to a handful of fortunate Vanderbilt students. Ukawu is an excellent role model while sharing her college experiences and helping her...
OUCRL Updates
Oct. 31, 2017—The next Holocaust Lecture Series event will be a screening of the film Monsieur Mayonnaise, which will be held at the Belcourt Theatre on Thursday, November 9th at 7:30pm. The film follows artist and filmmaker Philippe Mora as he investigates his father’s clandestine role in the French Resistance in WWII, and his mother’s miraculous escape...
Student Leadership Development Updates
Oct. 30, 2017—TEDxVanderbiltUniversity Interested in attending TEDxVanderbiltUniversity? This year’s event is on Sunday, November 12th beginning at 1:00 p.m. in Sarratt Cinema. For more details and to RSVP, visit this link https://goo.gl/DH4EwN! All Vanderbilt students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend this FREE TEDx event. Please RSVP by Monday, November 6th. We have 8 speakers who are...
SkyVU Training Options for Staff
Oct. 30, 2017—In preparation for the transition, SkyVU has recently released trainings available to staff through The Learning Exchange. Please take a look at the list below and register for those that are applicable to you. Space is limited in the LIVE trainings (noted below). Trainings Available: Oracle Cloud Employee Self-Service (Personal Information)–Online Module Time Reporting (Offerings...
Transition Programs – Embracing Your Stress
Oct. 30, 2017—The Office of Transition Programs in partnership with the Center for Student Wellbeing will host a workshop entitled “Embracing Your Stress” on November 8th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in Alumni Hall Room 100. This engaging session will provide students with an opportunity to learn more about how to manage their stress and strengthen personal...
Sarratt Art Studio Updates
Oct. 30, 2017—Be Creative in 2018! Register for an art class at Sarratt Art Studios! Have the urge to explore your creativity? Want the opportunity to learn something new without the pressure of homework and exams? Is it time to explore working with your hands? How about a break from the desk and office computer? Then consider...
Project Safe Upcoming Events
Oct. 30, 2017—Gaslighting: Manipulation and Psychological Abuse in Relationships Wednesday, November 1 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sarratt 363 This presentation is an overview of gaslighting as a form of psychological abuse in relationships. Attendees will learn how to recognize examples of gaslighting and how it is used to cause someone to question their reality. Additionally they...
[IM]Perfection Project
Oct. 30, 2017—Join us on Tuesday, November 7th for the first [IM]Perfection Project Speak-Out of the school year. This event is co-sponsored by Warren and Moore Colleges and was rescheduled from the original date of October 3rd. We invite undergraduate and graduate students to come listen to peers share their stories about topics related to perfectionism, fear...
Undergraduate Honor Council
Oct. 30, 2017—The Undergraduate Honor Council is recruiting new members! Encourage students to join the university’s oldest student organization and represent the values of honor and integrity to their peers. There are Information Sessions on Wednesday 11/1 at 7pm or Thursday 11/2 at 8pm in the Commons Center Room 335 to learn more about the process for...
HEA Book Club
Oct. 30, 2017—This is a reminder about the opportunity to participate in a “book club” discussion with the Higher Education Administration (HEA) professional students who are taking the Practice of Student Affairs class this fall. Our book discussion with be held on Monday, November 13 from 5 – 6:30 pm, facilitated by the HEA students. Information on the...
Vanderbilt University Police Citizen Seminar
Oct. 15, 2017—The Vanderbilt University Community Oriented Result and Expectations (CORE) committee is hosting the first Vanderbilt University Police Citizen Seminar on Saturday, October 28th, 2017 from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. The seminar is a series of educational classes, demonstrations, and discussions centered on what Vanderbilt University Public Safety (VUPS) does to make Vanderbilt safe and...
Vandy Leads
Oct. 12, 2017—Student Leadership Development is excited to announce its new blog, Vandy Leads, a blog entirely driven by student content submitted to our office! We are looking for submissions of past experiences of leadership development or personal growth. If you have an experience you’d like to share, or would like to nominate a student to make...
OACS
Oct. 12, 2017—Nichols Humanitarian Fund Accepting Applications Oct 1 Thank you to the DOS partners and honored guests that attended the 11th Annual Nichols Humanitarian Fund Reception. Applications for the Nichols Humanitarian Fund 2017-2018 opens on October 1st. The Nichols Humanitarian Fund enables students to volunteer for local, domestic, or international humanitarian service opportunities by making support...
LGBTQI PRIDE Training
Oct. 12, 2017—The P.R.I.D.E. (Pursuing Respect, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) 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 avenue through which any member of the Vanderbilt Community can show their support. This is the last P.R.I.D.E Training of the semester...
Trick or Treat with the Greeks and Athletes
Oct. 12, 2017—Fall is finally here and Halloween is upon us! The Vanderbilt Greek Community and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee would like to invite you to our annual event, Trick-or-Treat with Greeks & Athletes, on Tuesday, October 31st from 5:00-7:00pm. It will take place on Vanderbilt Greek Row (Vanderbilt Place, Kensington Place, and 24th Ave. S). We will have...
Project Safe – Supporting a Survivor
Oct. 12, 2017—Supporting a Survivor for Staff and Faculty Monday, October 16 11:00 – 12:30 PM Kissam 216 Desserts will be served! Faculty and staff are often interfacing with students who have experienced violence and trauma, and this workshop provides necessary information about the best ways we can support our students.
Women’s Center Events
Oct. 12, 2017—The Working Parent [Work-Life Workshop] Monday, October 23 Noon – 1 p.m. Sarratt 216/220 Lunch will be provided. Please email womenctr@vanderbilt.edu with any dietary restrictions. First Thoughts: Exploring the Beginnings of Masculinity [The Masculinity Series] Tuesday, October 17 7 p.m. Commons Center 335 Thoughts on Faith: Exploring Masculinity, Spirituality, and Faith [The Masculinity Series] Tuesday,...
OTP: Embracing Your Stress Event
Oct. 11, 2017—The Office of Transition Programs in partnership with the Center for Student Wellbeing will host a workshop entitled “Embracing Your Stress” on November 8th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in Alumni Hall Room 100. This engaging session will provide students with an opportunity to learn more about how to manage their stress and strengthen their...
CSW Peer Guides
Oct. 11, 2017—Peer guides (PGs) are Vanderbilt undergraduate students who have received training in wellbeing (time management, stress reduction, social support, etc.). They offer students a space to seek peer support and guidance. If you have a student who would benefit from meeting with a PG, encourage them call the CSW to schedule an appointment at 615-322-0480....
Key Finance and HR Deadlines for Oracle Transition
Oct. 11, 2017— Oracle Go-Live dates: Oracle timesheet will go-live December 17, 2017. Most Oracle modules (including purchasing, procurement, and expense reporting) are scheduled to go-live on January 3, 2018. Current System deadlines: Payroll – submit calendar 2017 payroll actions by November 30, 2017: All staff and student payroll actions effective for December 2017 should be submitted for...