October/November Religious Life on Campus
Each month, we will take quick note of the various and wonderful events that our various religious organizations have put on throughout campus. Some of the most fundamental and beautiful examples of religious life on college campuses come in the work that our ministries do every week and small events that are put on by way of our student groups. While large scale programs, concerts, and lectures are a great addition to the work of these ministries and groups, we must make sure that all of this tremendous work is seen.
With that being said, here are some of the events that have taken place over the past month. If you would like to know more about these groups or their events, come to our website and links for each group can be found.
Dispelling the Myths of Caribbean Religion
Hosted by: Caribbean Students Association
Wednesday, October 22 2014, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Buttrick Hall
Deciphering the differences between fact and fiction in regards to Caribbean religion.
Diwali Puja: Festival of Lights Celebration
Hosted by: Vandy Karma
Thursday, October 23 2014, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Sarratt 325/327
Diwali is an ancient Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness. On Diwali night, Hindus light up diyas (or oil lamps) inside or outside their homes and participate in a puja, typically for the Goddess Lakshmi. We will make diyas and perform a short puja afterwards. BRING IDOLS FOR THE PUJA IF YOU HAVE SOME. Free Food (Woodlands) provided.
Voices of Praise Home Cooking Fundraiser
Hosted by: Voices of Praise
Friday, October 24 2014, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Black Cultural Center
Come join VOP to partake in an incredible home cooked meal! Stop by Sarratt Box Office Monday, October 13th – Wednesday, October 22nd to purchase a ticket for $8.50 on the card.
We will have food and fellowship in at the Black Cultural Center and to-go boxes will be available!
Living Memorial and Teach-in on Racialized Violence in America
Hosted by: Vanderbilt Divinity School
Wednesday, October 29 2014, 9:00 AM to Thursday, October 30 2014, 6:30 PM
Library Lawn and Divinity School Courtyard
411 21st Ave South 37240
Since last summer seven different unarmed black men were killed by unarmed police officers. The senseless loss of life has changed our nation as the echoes of our countries racist history rears its head once again. Tomorrow the Divinity School will memorialize the victimes of extrajudicial killing and racialized violence with a tribte on the Library lawn and the Divinity School Courtyard.
It is very easy to look away or close our ears to the cries of the vulnerable, but as future leaders and people committed to justice it is our responsibility not only to see and hear, but to tell others. Though this kind of “ seeing” reopens wounds that we try so hard to heal, it is important to our development and integrity as a community, as the School of the Prophets, to rehearse these works once again, so that we might be changed by them and lead the way in becoming the community we desire to be.
Come reflect with us. Lament with us, Repent with us on Wednesday and Thursday as we consider racialized violence and injustice in America.
Living Memorial 9-6 pm
Ling Memorial Service 10:45 am-11:00 am
Teach-in on Racialized Violence in America 4-6:30 pm
Join as we make the campus speak out for justice!
This is an incredible opportunity for many of those in vulnerable communities, who feel voiceless, to have their voices heard, and for those who consider themselves allies to engage in the work of justice making creatively.
Religious Liberty: What it is, Why it Matters, How the Founders Intended to Protect it, and Threats to it Today
Hosted by: Federalist Society
Wednesday, October 29 2014, 12:10 PM to 1:00 PM in the Hyatt Room
The phrase “religious liberty” cannot be uttered without eliciting a strong response. Some believe that it is a touchstone of our constitutional protections and is essential to the flourishing of a liberal society. Others argue that is synonymous with discrimination and should be restricted in order to ensure grander notions of equality. Regardless of one’s opinion on this topic, it is imperative to understand its origins and the role the Founders intended it to play within the American experiment.
Ryan T. Anderson of the Heritage Foundation comes to Vanderbilt Law School to provide a history of religious liberty as well as potential threats it faces within the near future. Anderson’s broadcast and cable appearances include news programs on CNN, Fox News Channel and MSNBC. His work has been featured in or published by major newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Washington Examiner, National Review, Weekly Standard and Christianity Today. It also has appeared in journals such as Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, First Things, Claremont Review of Books, New Atlantis, Touchstone, Books and Culture, The City and Human Life Review.
Nightmare on Our Street
Hosted by: Carmichael Towers
Thursday, October 30 2014, 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the Divinity School Reading Room
Sponsored by the Divinity School and Graduate Department of Religion. Teach-in panel discussion focused on the racialized violence inflicted on communities of color and the systems and structures that reinforce institutionalized racism.
Lists of panelists includes Vice Chancellor August Washington, Chief of Police
Interfaith Panel
Hosted by: Vanderbilt Interfaith Council
Monday, November 3 2014, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Student Life Center Ball Rooms
This year’s panel will feature leaders and scholars from various faith backgrounds who will answer questions on the topic of “Free Will.”
Diwali Shabbat
Nov. 7, Vanderbilt Hillel, 5:30 p.m services, 6:30 p.m program
Come to Hillel’s highly anticipated DIWALI SHABBAT! Featuring special preview performances from Masala SACE’s Diwali 2014, with free dinner catered by Woodlands.
Hillel Presents: The Maccabeats Live in Concert
Sunday November 16th 4pm
Langford Auditorium
Unity Feast
Nov. 8, Bahai Faith Community Center 1556 Bell Road, 6:30 p.m dinner, 7:30 p.m program
The mission of the Unity Feast is to bring people from all religions and backgrounds together in a spirit of friendship and understanding in order to explore common spiritual values from all the world’s major religions. Come for a night of dinner, music, and fellowship.
Chapel Guest Speaker
Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m, St. Augustine’s Chapel
Dean Emily speaks at Circle this Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Come for dinner and worship.
Diwali 2014:She’s the Man
November 15th, 5-7 p.m dinner – 7:30 p.m show, Langford Auditorium
The largest multicultural performance at Vanderbilt University is back and bigger than ever! The South Asian Cultural Exchange presents Diwali 2014: She’s the Man on November 15, 2014 – .
Community Service Event: Second Harvest Food Bank
Saturday, October 19, 2013. Second Harvest Food Bank. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Join MSA as we serve the community by packing food at the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Hanif J. Williams
Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Stevenson Center Hall 4327. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
An inspirational speaker named Hanif J. Williams will be holding a motivational seminar and discussion for all Vandy students to participate in! We will have great discussions on various topics including ‘how to stay Muslim in college.’
RUF Hootenanny is ON!
The annual RUF Hootenanny is Thursday, November 6th at 7:30 p.m.! It will be a hootin’ hollerin’ time! It will be across from Stacey’s house, 1928 Harpeth River Dr. Brentwood, TN 37027, only 20 mins from campus!
Wear your country best for line dancin’, apple bobbin’, roastin’ smores, and sippin’ hot chocolate out under the stars! There will also be a photo booth.
UKIRK – Shuckles Corn Maze & Dinner
Fri, October 24, 5:45pm – 8:45pm. Shuckles Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch – Nashville’s Premier Venue for Fall Entertainment, Lower Station Camp Creek Rd, Gallatin, TN 37066,