December, 2015
2016 MLK Commemoration
Dec. 18, 2015—The 2016 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at Vanderbilt was a memorable experience and hosted Civil Rights Leader and VU Alum Rev. James Lawson on January 18, 2016. With the establishment of the MLK Holiday as a day off from classes for the entire university by Chancellor Zeppos, the Chancellor urged all students...
Vanderbilt hosts SHARING Memorial Service
Dec. 18, 2015—The Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life was happy to open the doors of Benton Chapel to a wonderful organization called SHARING of Middle Tennessee to host a Candlelight Ceremony to support parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant loss. On December 10, combined nursing staff from Vanderbilt Hospital, St. Thomas...
The Vanderbilt Menorah Lighting
Dec. 7, 2015— Vanderbilt Menorah Lighting On December 10th, the Vanderbilt Community came together to celebrate the 5th night of Chanukah on the steps of Kirkland Hall. Vanderbilt Chabad, Vanderbilt Hillel, and the Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life worked together to host a lighting of the 6 foot menorah at the...