Events
Upcoming Events
Racial Justice, Freedom and Activism in Nashville and Beyond: Then and Now – Symposium
Past Events
“This moment in america” Panel discussion – February 24, 2021
A virtual discussion of equity and inclusion for marginalized communities during turbulent times
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Memorial Service against racism on June 29, 2020
A virtual memorial service held via YouTube live stream
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COVID-19 Webinar on June 24, 2020
A Pandemic in Our Communities—Health Disparities, Health Inequities and Possible Solutions
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Listening Sessions
Interim Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. André L. Churchwell, Vice Chancellor for Administration Eric Kopstain, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for People and Business Services Laura Nairon and Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Safety and Special Initiatives August Washington will continue a series of listening sessions for Vanderbilt University staff this spring.
Key messages and themes discussed will be reported out to the campus community at the conclusion of the listening tour, which will wrap up later this spring. Churchwell, Kopstain, Nairon and Washington, along with other university colleagues, will then consider and analyze the feedback received to identify possible next steps.
Top 2019 Listening Tour Themes>>
Angie Thomas: Finding Your Activism
February 13, 2019
Gabby Rivera: Inspiring Radical Creativity
September 24 – 25, 2018
Margot Lee Shetterly: Hidden Figures
February 20, 2018