Officers for 2009/10:

President:
Neelam Khan

Vice-President:
Garrett Spiegel

Secretary:
Hana Nasr

Treasurer:
Shazia Ansari

Vanderbilt Interfaith Council

interfaith symbols

The Vanderbilt Interfaith Council is a student organization representing various faith traditions. Our purpose is to promote campus-wide understanding and respect of diverse spiritual beliefs by means of communication, dialogue, education and advocacy. Our primary annual activities that work towards theses goals are the Interfaith Panel and the Interfaith Music and Culture Night. The Interfaith Council organizes these events which are open to anyone. We are in a position to advocate for various religious groups by means of our seat on the Student Government Association.

For more information:Neelam Khan (President)

Upcoming Events:

Next Council Meeting:

The Interfaith Council held its final meeting for the Spring '09 Semester. Look for active programming beginning in the fall. Please contact any of the officers with any suggestions. Have a great summer!

Past Events:

Council Representatives Meet Commencement Speaker

Mohsinah Usmani, Aniket Rali, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Nick Boyer and Neelam Khan

Representatives of various faith traditions offered prayers and words of hope for the Class of 2009. Prior to the Commencement service the soon-to-be- alumni spoke with Doris Kearns Goodwin who would deliver the Commencement address.

Interfaith Dining
Wednesday, April 15, 5:30 PM

You are invited to join members of the Interfaith Council for casual dinner and discussion at Mellow Mushroom on 21st Street (right across the street from the Vanderbilt law school). With finals so rapidly approaching, this is a busy time of the semester for all of us. But we still have to eat! So come by Mellow Mushroom on Wednesday for some good food and even better conversation!

Interfaith Chocolate Seder
Sunday, April 5, 3 PM
Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life

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8th Annual Interfaith Panel
"What Can God do for You?"

Tuesday, February 17
Sarratt Cinema, Sarratt Student Center

Representatives from ten different faith traditions will respond to the question, "What Can God do for You.?" After each has answered, the floor will be opened up for questions from the audience.

Talking, Eating & Growing

Wednesday, November 5
Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life

Talking, Eating & Growing is a fundraising event where students share in meaningful conversations over a meal. Following the discussion, there is a beard auction to raise money for the Red Cross, Red Crescent and Magen David Adom societies. If you, or your organization, are interested and would like more information, or if you would like to volunteer your beard for a good cause, contact: Neelam Khan.

Sponsored by: Vanderbilt Interfaith Council

Congratulations to all who participated and raised over $300 for our charities!

Religious Organizations Fair

The 2008 Religious Organizations Fair was a gathering of numerous campus religious organizations each with information to distribute regarding their faith, gathering times and locations as well as an opportunity to meet with student and/or staff representatives. The fair was a chance to become more informed as to the broad variety of religious perspectives offered at Vanderbilt.