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Farewells and New Faces in Residential Education
Aug. 1, 2013—Please join me and the rest of the OHARE staff in sending good wishes to Sharese Shannon and Kate Reed. Sharese Shannon, Area Coordinator for Highland Quad, has accepted a position as a Student Success Coach for Inside Track at Austin Peay University. Sharese served as a member of our staff for 3 years. Kate...
Alumni Hall opens August 12
Aug. 1, 2013—Alumni Hall opens on Monday August 12. You can tour the building anytime starting Monday August 5. Hours for the Bamboo Bistro, 1st floor: Monday to Thursday: 11am 8pm Friday: 11am – 3pm Saturday: closed Sunday: 3pm- 8pm Normal building hours (once students return): Monday to Friday: 7am to 10pm Saturday: 8am to 7pm Sunday:...
Meet Your Anchor Link Experts
Aug. 1, 2013—Starting now, DoS will be adopting a broader approach to utilizing and supporting Anchor Link. While the system will still be managed out of the Office of Student Organizations and Governance, all DoS offices are taking on a more active role in ensuring the success of this system. It is expected that all offices will...
Commodore Quake tickets available Friday at 10am
Aug. 1, 2013—The 12th Annual Commodore Quake will present elite rap artists Kendrick Lamar and Wale on Thursday, October 3 at Memorial Gymnasium. Doors open at 7pm for the 8pm show. We are looking for staff volunteers! Please fill out the form on Anchorlink. Ticket sales to the general public are scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM CST...
Little Boxes: Explorations on a Simple Form
Aug. 1, 2013—I know that a lot of folks use other doors to enter and exit Sarratt Student Center besides the doors on the main floor, so I wanted to share this photo and article on the current exhibit, “Little Boxes”. “Little Boxes: Explorations on a Simple Form” is on display at the Sarratt Student Center’s Sarratt...
Save the Date! VU Weekend of Service, 9/13 to 9/15
Aug. 1, 2013—OACS would love your help in recruiting students, staff, and faculty across Vanderbilt as we answer the question, “What will you do to make a difference this year?” Across Nashville, service projects will take place in commemoration of 9-11 on Friday 9/13, Saturday 9/14, and Sunday 9/15. Together we will light up the city with...
Update: Office of Student Health and Wellness
Jul. 15, 2013—In case you missed the update of July 10, it is shared here: Dear Colleagues and Campus Partners, We are pleased to announce some changes along with continuity in the Office of Student Health and Wellness. Keith G. Meador, MD, MPH will give leadership to the office as the Associate Dean of the Office of...
Volunteers Needed: Stream Cleanup, Saturday 7/20
Jul. 15, 2013—Notice courtesy of our colleagues in the Office of Active Citizenship and Service. Would you like to support waterway restoration? The Harpeth River Watershed Association is hosting an OPEN CALL stream cleanup this Saturday, July 20, from 9am to 1pm. We need your help to remove the last bit of flood debris from Pages Branch...
News Flash: Important Listserv Updates
Jul. 15, 2013—Colleagues, Since the inception of the Dean of Students office, with the concurrent realignment of Student Athletics and Recreation, the Dean of Students has maintained the dosathrec listserv to provide an easy method to share information of common interest. Also subscribed to the list were the Black Cultural Center, some folks in Public Affairs, and...
New Name and New Home for Office of Religious Life
Jul. 1, 2013—To reflect its dual missions of ministry and oversight of spiritual life on campus, the Office of Religious Life has been renamed Office of University Chaplain and Religious Life. The Reverend Mark Forrester, for many years an affiliated minister at Vanderbilt, has been appointed University Chaplain. In addition, OUCRL has moved into spacious quarters at...
July Birthdays
Jul. 1, 2013—We hope your big day is a blast! July 11 David Heustess: Sarratt Art Studios, Youth Art Institute, and Holiday Arts Festival July 23 Kelvin Amburgey: Vanderbilt Summer Dance Festival
Farewell Dr. John Greene
Jun. 17, 2013—The entire Dean of Students staff wishes to congratulate Dr. John Greene upon his retirement. Dr. Greene spent his entire academic career at Vanderbilt, a career marked by many firsts and much success. Dr. Greene obtained his M.D. from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Vanderbilt where he served as chief...
Farewell Scott Rausch
Jun. 17, 2013—Scott Rausch, Associate Director of Residential Education, has accepted a new position as Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life at Emory University. Scott’s last day at Vanderbilt is June 21. Scott has been a tremendous asset to the Office of Residential Education for the past 5 years. Under his leadership, RA training...
Welcome to Dr. Christiana Russell!
Jun. 17, 2013—We want to welcome Christiana Russell to Vanderbilt as the new Director of Student Health & Wellness. She comes to Nashville from Auburn, Alabama where she was Coordinator for K12 Initiatives under the Office of the Vice President for University Outreach. She provided university wide leadership for Auburn’s K12 outreach programs, which includes academic programs...
Welcome to Anthony Williams, new Coordinator of Greek Life
Jun. 17, 2013—The Office of Greek Life is pleased to introduce Anthony Williams, new Coordinator of Greek Life. Originally from Jacksonville, NC, Anthony is a 2010 graduate of Wake Forest University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Communication. He is also a 2013 graduate of Clemson University where he earned his Master of Education in...
Newsflash: Changes for Information Technology
Jun. 17, 2013—Colleagues, As mentioned in my earlier email regarding the University’s initiative to centralize information technology services and support, we know that as of July 1, Cory Wurst, Scott Rutledge, and Josh Cully will begin their transition to Vanderbilt Information Technology (VIT), and Mike Petruna will begin his transition to Web Communications in the division of...
Welcome to James Crawford, new Coordinator of Greek Life
Jun. 17, 2013—The Office of Greek Life is pleased to introduce James Crawford, new Coordinator of Greek Life. James is from Charlotte, NC and went to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where he majored in Athletic Training and minored in Psychology. At UNCW, James was a founding member of their Delta Chi chapter, where he...
Exciting changes ahead for Student Conduct & Academic Integrity
Jun. 14, 2013—The Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity is pleased to announce several exciting changes to its operations that will occur over the next several months. First, as of July 1, 2013, the office name will be changing to the Office of Student Accountability, Community Standards, & Academic Integrity. This change is intended to more...
New Program Coordinator in the MCWC
Jun. 3, 2013—Bridget joins the Women’s Center from St. Louis, Missouri, where she earned her Master of Social Work in Health & Organizational Development from Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work and Public Health. During her time in the Show-Me State, Bridget completed practica in medical social work with Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center and in...
Vanderbilt Dance Program Summer Festival
Jun. 3, 2013—