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Work–Life Workshop
Aug. 18, 2010—The Work–Life Workshops for faculty, staff, graduate students, and postdocs is a lecture-based program that covers a blend of self-care and professional development topics such as navigating organizational politics, mindfulness and stress management, salary negotiation strategies, and more. Sign up for the Work-Life Workshop mailing list. Questions? Contact the Women’s Center at womenctr@vanderbilt.edu.
Mary Jane Werthan Award
Apr. 20, 2010—The Mary Jane Werthan Award is presented annually to an individual who has contributed significantly to the advancement of women at Vanderbilt University. The award honors three qualities characteristic of the first recipient for whom it is named: vision, persistence, and extraordinary skill in interpersonal and institutional relations. It recognizes the debt that women at...
The Mentoring Award
Apr. 20, 2010—The Mentoring Award is annually presented to an individual of the Vanderbilt community who has helped to support women on campus through professional and intellectual development. To nominate someone, please follow this link. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 29.
Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Leadership Award
Apr. 20, 2010—The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Leadership Award is annually presented to an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates leadership in activities that contribute to the achievements, interests, and goals of women or that promote gender equity. To nominate someone, please follow this link. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 29. PLEASE NOTE: Members of the...
Women’s Center History
Apr. 20, 2010—Vanderbilt established a women’s center in response to the recommendations of the Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Women. The Commission, created by Chancellor Heard in 1972, investigated women’s roles and responsibilities throughout the University. In addition, the Commission analyzed official publications for their use of gender-specific language. Entitled Women at Vanderbilt, the report of the Commission...
Contact Us
Apr. 20, 2010—Mailing Address: Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Vanderbilt University 2301 Vanderbilt Place PMB 351513 Nashville, TN 37235 Office Address: 2304D Vanderbilt Place, Franklin House Phone: 615.322.4843 Website: vanderbilt.edu/womenscenter Email: womenctr@vanderbilt.edu
Meet Our Staff
Apr. 20, 2010— Rory Dicker, Ph.D. (she/her) Director rory.dicker@vanderbilt.edu 615.343.5729 Rory Dicker joined the Women’s Center staff in January 2015 as Director. Rory grew up in New York State and earned a bachelor of arts from the Johns Hopkins University, where she majored in English and minored in French. After completing her Ph.D. in English at Vanderbilt,...