2015
Hillel welcomes new Director of Jewish Life – Julie Sugar
Sep. 21, 2015—With the start of the new school year, Vanderbilt Hillel was excited to welcome a new Director for Jewish Life, Julie Sugar. For those who don’t know, can you tell us about Hillel and some of the things that your ministry does? Vanderbilt Hillel is a home away from home for Jewish undergraduate and graduate...
Patrick Dugan Remembered
Sep. 17, 2015—
Remembering 9/11
Sep. 8, 2015—Friday, September 11th marks the 14th anniversary of one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. In remembrance of this tragic day, the Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life will hold a small prayer and reflection service in Benton Chapel from 12 noon to 1pm on Friday, September 11th. Our University Chaplain...
Krista Tippett to speak for CSS
Sep. 2, 2015—Krista Tippett is a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and New York Times bestselling author. In 2014, she received the National Humanities Medal at the White House for “thoughtfully delving into the mysteries of human existence. On the air and in print, Ms. Tippett avoids easy answers, embracing complexity and inviting people of all faiths, no faith,...
Our Muslim Neighbor
Sep. 2, 2015—Our Muslim Neighbor (FCC|OMN) is a pilot of a national initiative of Religions for Peace USA in Nashville, Tennessee. FCC|OMN develops and implements programs designed to advance understanding of Islam and Muslims in Middle Tennessee, a region identified by the Center for American Progress as arguably one of the most Islamophobic areas in America. FCC|OMN uses a...
New RUF Affiliated Chaplain – Rev. Richie Sessions
Aug. 27, 2015—OUCRL is excited to welcome our new Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) Affiliated Chaplain Rev. Richie Sessions to Vanderbilt! With the year just starting, we wanted to get to know him a little better. Welcome to Vanderbilt! Tell us a little about yourself. I was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. I graduated from Belmont...
Religious Org Fair
Aug. 26, 2015—The Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life would like to welcome back all returning students with a special greeting to our new first-year class! While we have many exciting events throughout the year, here’s a look at some of the first few. On Sunday the 30th of August, we will hold the annual...
Diverse Dores Day 2015
Aug. 10, 2015—Each year as we welcome back returning students and are excited to meet new students, OUCRL has hosted a Welcome Week BBQ or reception to show students the facility, let them know of our programs and services, and meet our affiliated ministries, groups, and the Interfaith Council. This year however, we are pleased to say...
Dr. Jackson Katz
Jul. 17, 2015— Project Dialogue is excited to welcome Dr. Jackson Katz to campus. Dr. Katz is one of America’s leading anti-sexist male activists. An educator, author, filmmaker, and cultural theorist, he is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work in the field of gender violence prevention education and critical media literacy. He has lectured on hundreds of...
Farewell to Rev. Stacey Croft & Rabbi Joshua Barton
Apr. 21, 2015—The end of the school year is filled with excitement, change, and sorrow. It is with fond sadness that we will be saying goodbye to two of our Affiliated Chaplains here at Vanderbilt. Rev. Stacey Croft, who is our Presbyterian Church (PCA) Affiliated Chaplain who leads our Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) student group will be...