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Open Dore on Location with Provost Susan R. Wente
Aug. 30, 2018—In recognition of the 40th anniversary of the Women’s Center, Provost Susan R. Wente will host the next Open Dore on Location at the Women’s Center. She is excited to get feedback on an upcoming initiative on the status of women faculty and students at Vanderbilt. The Open Dore on Location is an informal discussion...
Women’s Center 40 Anniversary Events
Aug. 30, 2018—
From Listeners to Leaders: A History of Women at Vanderbilt
Aug. 30, 2018—From Listeners to Leaders: A History of Women at Vanderbilt August 28-November 25, 2018 Central Library (Second Floor Gallery) This exhibit explores the history of women at Vanderbilt from the university’s nineteenth-century beginnings to the present day. It highlights women’s experiences as students, faculty, and staff at Vanderbilt, which only began to admit women and...
Apply to be a Body Project intern!
Apr. 27, 2018—The Body Project is a unique body-acceptance program designed to help young women resist cultural pressures to conform to the appearance ideal standard of female beauty and reduce their pursuit of this unrealistic ideal. The Body Project is supported by more research than any other body image program, and has been found to significantly reduce onset...
Nicole Provonchee, “Seeking More Balance with Work & Life?”
Apr. 20, 2018—Seeking More Balance with Work & Life? Tuesday, May 15 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. |1128 3rd Ave S. Join Versher in welcoming Nicole Provonchee, executive coach and founder of Bright Blue Consulting, for an interactive discussion on work-life balance. RSVP here.
Asa Radix: VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture “Transgender Health—2018 Update”
Apr. 17, 2018—Asa Radix: VUSN Dean’s Diversity Lecture “Transgender Health—2018 Update” Monday, May 7 | Noon–1:00 p.m. | VUSN’s Nursing Annex Room 155 Join Vanderbilt University School of Nursing for the Spring 2018 Dean’s Diversity Lecture with Asa Radiz, MD, MPH, FACP, an internationally recognized medical expert and researcher on the health needs of transgender and LGBTQ...
Women and Leadership: A Cross-Sector Panel
Apr. 2, 2018—Women and Leadership: A Cross-Sector Panel Monday, April 9 | 5:20–6:50 p.m. | Owen Graduate School of Management, Room 230 Moderated by Dr. Allison Elias. Light refreshments provided, mix-and-mingle to follow. Supported by: Owen Women’s Business Association, Vanderbilt Women in Business, the Office for Inclusive Excellence, and the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center.
#STAYWOKE: Give Your Feminism an Intersectional Makeover [Feminism 101]
Mar. 29, 2018—#STAYWOKE: Give Your Feminism an Intersectional Makeover Tuesday April 3 | 7:00 p.m. | Sarratt 216/220 Join Feminism 101 in learning about different types of feminism relevant to US society and how to make yours as intersectional as possible. Dinner is provided.
Empowerment Beyond Borders: Social Entrepreneurship and Technology [Gender, Work and Money Series]
Mar. 29, 2018—Empowerment Beyond Borders: Social Entrepreneurship and Technology [Gender, Work and Money Series] Monday, April 9 | Noon | Sarratt 216/220 Tori Samples, Data Architect, Leaf Global Fintech Lunch provided. Sponsored by the Office for Inclusive Excellence.
AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop [Gender, Work and Money Series]
Mar. 29, 2018—AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop [Gender, Work and Money Series] Monday, April 9 | 4:00 p.m. | Sarratt 216/220 Rory Dicker, Director, Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Register here.