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A Room With a View on The Commons |
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Vanderbilt Student Athletes: An Insider’s Perspective |
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History of Motown |
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Seminar sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students and Student Campus EventsFriday, October 24, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sarratt Student Center Cinema
The Office of the Dean of Students and Vanderbilt Homecoming Board’s Homecoming Committee host this seminar moderated by Dean Mark Bandas and a panel of student organization leaders. Students and alumni will discover the “pulse of campus” through presentations on current trends and student programs.
1993 and 1978 Class-Sponsored Educational EventFriday, October 24, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Commons Center Multi-Purpose Room
Sharon L. Shields, Professor of Human and Organizational Development and Faculty Head of House for Murray House
Gain a valuable viewpoint on life in The Commons from a Faculty Head of House perspective. This presentation will reflect upon what has transpired over a few months’ time during the Fall of 2008 in the First Year Experience. After approximately 25 minutes, we will take a tour of The Commons.
Friday, October 24, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Featheringill Hall, Room 134 – Jacobs Believed in Me Auditorium
Ken Galloway, Dean of the School of Engineering and Professor of Electrical Engineering
Engineering in the 20th century transformed our lives: electrification, automobiles, airplanes, televisions, telephones, and the internet. The 21st century holds a number of grand challenges – we will discuss both successes and challenges, and how engineering at Vanderbilt University is aligned to contribute.
Vanderbilt Quinq Society Sponsored EventFriday, October 24, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sarratt Student Center Cinema
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” - Henry Miller
Cary Allyn, ‘75, Director, Vanderbilt Travel Program
Whether it’s the Cape of Good Hope or Cape Horn that intrigues you, Canada’s majestic St. Lawrence Seaway or the dramatic coast of Turkey that inspires you, the ancient wonders and culinary traditions of the Mediterranean or a family adventure into Ecuador’s highlands that entices you, the Vanderbilt Travel Program offers something to suit everyone’s taste in 2009. Come hear about the amazing destinations for 2009 from the program director and the professors leading the trips.
1958 and 1983 Class-Sponsored Educational EventFriday, October 24, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sarratt Student Center Cinema
Kevin Stallings, Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Coach Stallings will discuss what makes the Vanderbilt Student Athlete unique, from the perspective of the Basketball program. He will address the challenges and advantages of competitive athletic and academic environments.
1963 and 1988 Class-Sponsored Educational EventFriday, October 24, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Student Life Center, Board of Trust Room
John G. Geer, Distinguished Professor of Political Science
With the 2008 presidential election in full swing, Professor Geer will discuss the prospects for the two parties. He will talk about the parts of the system that work well and not so well. This discussion will not follow the lines of conventional wisdom and instead will offer different judgments about the workings of our electoral system.
1973 Class-Sponsored Educational EventFriday, October 24, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Student Life Center, Board of Trust Room
David Williams II, Vice-Chancellor for University Affairs and Athletics
David grew up in the neighborhood in Detroit that birthed Motown. He is one of the world’s experts on this wonderful genre’ of music, delivering a lecture that walks us through the history and sidebars of Motown, replete with an absolutely fabulous sampling of that unforgettable and distinctive musical sound.
2003 Class-Sponsored Educational EventFriday, October 24, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sarratt Student Center, Room 189
John M. Sloop, Associate Dean of Arts and Science, Professor of Communication Studies
Reality television shows have become immensely popular in the last decade for a variety of reasons – both economic and cultural – but their social value is rarely debated. Most pundits see them as socially and morally problematic, while the degree to which they are scripted remains in question. By reviewing and critiquing a number of examples, we will discuss a wide range of issues raised by reality television, highlighting both positive and negative values.
1998 Class-Sponsored Educational EventFriday, October 24, 4:00 p.m.
Meet at the front steps to Kirkland Hall
Join us for a stroll through campus to revisit the places you remember and see how the face of Vanderbilt has changed. Learn what campus life is like now from students who will lead the tour. This refreshing trip through memory lane will wind up at a place we all knew and loved – The Pub, aka Overcup Oak!
