April, 2014
Rabbi Joshua reflects on Passover
Apr. 23, 2014—The Jewish community at Vanderbilt gathered on the evening of Passover, April 14th and 15th, to celebrate the Jewish Feast of Freedom at Vanderbilt Hillel. 280 students participated in one of ten different student-led Seders, ritual (and delicious) meals that retell the story of the Exodus from Egypt. The Exodus story is a yearly reminder...
Formal Cooler Giveback!
Apr. 21, 2014—What happens to all those painted coolers after formal weekend? This year, students gathered to give those coolers a second life. OUCRL collected donated coolers, cleaned, re-painted, and filled them with food and necessities for the Nashville homeless. Led by the Vanderbilt InterFraternity Council, the Interfaith Council, and many others, Vanderbilt students gave back to...
Stations of the Cross at Vanderbilt Divinity School
Apr. 21, 2014—On Friday, April 18th, the Society of St. Cornelius and the Worship Team at Vanderbilt Divinity School came together to offer a Stations of the Cross service on Good Friday that focused on the execution of Jesus and bring to light the planned executions of Tennessee inmates currently on death row. From the program: The...
Transitioning into Adulthood: The Cultural Lives of Emerging Adults
Apr. 8, 2014—On Thursday, April 10th, the Office of the University Chaplain & Religious Life offered a Professional Development in partnership with the Dean of Students entitled, “Transitioning into Adulthood: The Cultural Lives of Emerging Adults.” We welcomed Dr. Patricia Snell Herzog, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice at the University of Arkansas,...