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Remembering Sandy Hook Elementary Victims

The Office of Religious Life invited the Vanderbilt community to observe a minute of silence at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, December 21st—a week after the deadly shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School. In memory of the victims, Vanderbilt community members also had the opportunity, at any time during the day, to light an electric tea...... KEEP READING

Posted on Friday, December 21st, 2012 in News | Comments Off

Chanukah at the Commons

On Sunday, December 9, The Ingram Commons partnered with Vanderbilt Chabad and Vanderbilt Hillel to celebrate the second of eight nights of Chanukah, also known as The Festival of Lights. At 6pm the Commons Center Atrium filled with students, faculty and staff as Dean Wcislo, along with a few student leaders, lit the Menorah as...... KEEP READING

Posted on Monday, December 10th, 2012 in News | Comments Off

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Havdallah and Hanukkah Party

The Hillel community came together Saturday, December 8th for a great finals study break as they celebrated the first night of Hanukkah! Those in attendance were able to enjoy yummy latkes and sweet sufganiot (jelly doughnuts), and play dreidel to win big! Hillel also screened the Rugrats Hanukkah Special, a holiday favorite! Havdallah was...... KEEP READING

Posted on Monday, December 10th, 2012 in News | Comments Off

Christmas at the Commons

The Ingram Commons Center held a Christmas service for the first year students with carols, readings and a lighting of the outdoor Christmas tree by Frank Wcislo, Dean of the Ingram Commons. As part of the larger Holiday of Lights festival, the student gathered for some festive cheer before studying for finals begins. Led by...... KEEP READING

Posted on Friday, December 7th, 2012 in News | Comments Off

Celebrating Christmas with Carols and Candlelight at Benton

The students of seven different Christian student groups joined the Office of Religious Life in celebrating the Advent season in Benton Chapel with carols, scripture readings, reflection and a candle light service. Over 125 gathered together in Benton Chapel for an evening of fellowship, song and celebration of the Christmas Season. Students gathered with staff,...... KEEP READING

Posted on Friday, December 7th, 2012 in News | Comments Off

Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration conducted by Civil Rights Leader Kwame Lillard

The BCC held their last event of the fall semester as students gathered in fellowship to celebrate the coming holidays and the African tradition of Kwanzaa. There was great food, music, and a presentation on the history and significance of Kwanzaa by Civil Rights leader and activist Kwame Lillard.... KEEP READING

Posted on Thursday, December 6th, 2012 in News | Comments Off

Faith In Art

3rd Annual Faith In Art Event Faith In Art is an annual event put on by the Interfaith Council to allow religious groups, as well as individuals, showcase their faith through a form of art. This year Faith in Art had eight performances from a variety of not only student organizations but art forms. The...... KEEP READING

Posted on Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 in News | Comments Off