Alumni Reunion 2022

LAVA: LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni

Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ Community? Join LAVA today and be a part of our inclusive community! In the 10 years since its creation, our group has continued to grow, host events, provide networking opportunities and fundraise for the LGBTQI Life Fund.

Members receive quarterly newsletters and invitations to exclusive LAVA events that include social gatherings, networking opportunities, and student support activities.

For more information about joining LAVA, contact Beth Porter, Associate Director of Affinity Groups.

Office of LGBTQI Life Annual Report

Our Annual Report can be found here.

‘Dores in Dialogue

The Vanderbilt Alumni Association hosts a series of virtual townhall-style events. See past and upcoming events below.

‘Dores in Dialogue: A Conversation about the history of Hispanic Heritage Month

‘Dores in Dialogue: A Conversation on Bostock V. Clayton County

‘Dores in Dialogue: A Conversation on the history and complexities of the term Latinx

‘Dores in Dialogue: A Conversation on the past, present and future Black experience at Vanderbilt

‘Dores in Dialogue: A Conversation on eliminating racial disparities in public safety and policing

Upcoming “‘Dores in Dialogue” event: September 6th, 2022