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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Upcoming Project Safe Events
Apr. 14, 2021—Staff are welcome to join Project Safe during Sexual Assault Awareness Month for the events below. In particular, please consider attending the Supporting a Survivor workshop if have not done so as professional development. Ashlee Haze, Poet and Spoken Word Artist — Thursday, April 15, 7 PM Ashlee Haze is a poet and spoken word artist from...
Sarratt Cinema Upgrades
Jan. 14, 2021—Winter break 2020 brought about an exciting change to the Sarratt Cinema. For several years the Student Centers Staff has been working towards making Sarratt|Rand as accessible as possible. The Cinema was one of the final pieces of the puzzle. In November, after classes ended, the demo began to add an accessible platform and a...
Ashley Brown – New Director for the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity
Jan. 13, 2021—As many of you know, we conducted a search for our Director for the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity last fall. I am excited to announce that Ashley Brown has accepted the position and will begin at Vanderbilt on January 20, 2021! This is such exciting news as I know Ashley will be...
TEDxVanderbiltUniversity Conference – DOS Speakers Announced!
Jan. 13, 2021—Join Student Leadership Development for the 6th annual TEDxVanderbiltUniversity Conference, Sunday, February 7, to hear 8 members of the Vanderbilt community share their ideas worth spreading! Vanderbilt students, staff, faculty, and alumni are all welcome to attend the virtual event. Register at: https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0USFWbm1QQKvS-Rjx0tnrQ We are excited to announce that two Dean of Students team members...
USAC Corner
Sep. 11, 2020—USAC Representatives: Paige Farst, Jeremy Bourgoin, and Kerrie Turney We are excited to be your University Staff Advisory Council Representatives! Part of our role is participating in monthly USAC meetings and each of us has a subcommittee responsibility based on our interests. The USAC Corner will be a chance to share updates from these meetings...
TEDxVanderbiltUniversity – Speaker Applications Open!
Sep. 11, 2020—The Office of Student Leadership Development is excited to announce that TEDxVanderbiltUniversity Speaker Applications are now open and due on September 21! All of the application information is below and we hope you share this announcement with anyone you feel has an idea worth spreading or submit an application yourself! This will be our 6th...
This Week’s DOS Superstar
Apr. 30, 2020—DOS Superstar recognizes colleagues that are going above and beyond. Congratulations to this DOS News issue’s Superstars! Read below what their colleagues had to say. Marissa McGillis, Elaine Currie, and Josh Wolf The Academic Integrity team in OSACSAI (Marissa McGillis, Elaine Currie, and Josh Wolf) have been absolute superstars this semester! Since January they have...
DOS at Home
Apr. 30, 2020—Each DOS News we will highlight how DOS colleagues are navigating their work from home and how they are staying motivated. This week, we are highlighting Krystal Clark, Director, Student Leadership Development, RC Stabile, Area Coordinator, Residential Experience, and Jorge Wellman, Area Coordinator, Residential Experience! Want to be featured? Follow us on Instagram @vandydos, tag...
Archive: DOS at Home
Apr. 14, 2020—Each DOS News we will highlight how DOS colleagues are navigating their work from home and how they are staying motivated. This week, we are highlighting Otis McGresham, Prevention Educator and Victim Resource Specialist, Project Safe and Brooke McVey, Event Manager, Student Centers! Want to be featured? Follow us on Instagram @vandydos, tag us, and use...
DOS Superstars
Apr. 14, 2020—DOS Superstar recognizes colleagues that are going above and beyond. Congratulations to all DOS Superstars! Read below what their colleagues had to say. Katherine Drotos Cuthbert and Julius Ervin, Center for Student Wellbeing Katherine Drotos Cuthbert and Julius Ervin did a tremendous job hosting the 8th annual Southeast Collegiate Recovery Summit, which was held at...
DOS Stars Spotlight: Makayla Anderson
Feb. 27, 2020—“Makayla Anderson has been with Dean of Students for just over a year, and in this short time she has become a vital member of our team. While the office was short staffed, Makayla willingly jumped in to help support our students and central office. She took over the DOS check out cards so our...
DOS News Stars Spotlight: Ashley Thompson and Ashley Gray
Feb. 13, 2020—Even though an org chart for the Office of Housing and Residential Experience won’t include any reference to the A-team, these two individuals certainly support the mission of OHARE with excellence. I find Ashley and Ashley are always willing to provide accurate, detailed, and prompt responses. Not ones to let an issue age, they’re intent...
DOS STARS Spotlight: Olivia Farely
Dec. 11, 2019—“Olivia has gone above and beyond at her job this semester. She is constantly assisting students plan and coordinate events/programs. She always goes the extra mile to make sure every detail is perfect. She is a STAR in OHARE!” What do you love most about working in Vanderbilt Dean of Students? I love talking with...
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DOS STARS Spotlight: Carrie Mikulka
Nov. 12, 2019—“Carrie continually goes above and beyond to support students involved within the Greek councils at Vanderbilt and beyond. Within her role she defines genuine authentic and compassionate relationships that push students, and staff, to be and do better. She is a true leader within the Vanderbilt community and I am continually inspired by the joy...
5th annual TEDxVanderbiltUniversity Conference
Oct. 10, 2019—Date: Sunday, November 10 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Sarratt Cinema Join Student Leadership Development for the 5th annual TEDxVanderbiltUniversity Conference to hear 7 members of the Vanderbilt community share their ideas worth spreading! Vanderbilt students, staff, faculty, and alumni are all welcome to attend. We are excited to announce that a Dean...
5th annual TEDxVanderbiltUniversity Conference
Oct. 10, 2019—Date: Sunday, November 10 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Sarratt Cinema Join Student Leadership Development for the 5th annual TEDxVanderbiltUniversity Conference to hear 7 members of the Vanderbilt community share their ideas worth spreading! Vanderbilt students, staff, faculty, and alumni are all welcome to attend. Please RSVP at tedxvanderbiltuniversity.com by November 4th! Any...
Women’s Center Workshops
Oct. 10, 2019—Work-Life Workshops for Faculty Staff, Graduate Students, and Postdocs Do I Need A Mentor? Date: Tuesday, March 24 Time: 12:00 p.m. Presenters: Vanessa Beasley, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of Residential Faculty Shunta Curry, Director of Operations, Office of the Chancellor Anna Thomas, Assistant Director, Office of the Dean of Students Questions? Please...
Women’s Center Upcoming October Workshops
Oct. 10, 2019—Work-Life Workshop: Feeling Life a Fraud: Managing Imposter Syndrome Date: Monday, October 28, 2019 Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location: Sarratt 216/220. Women in the Academy – Establishing and Understanding Authority in the Classroom Date Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM...
Student Center for Social Justice & Identity Event Updates
Sep. 26, 2019—Please see below for the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) events! Asian Pacific American Heritage Month October is APAHM! While Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) is officially celebrated in May, Vanderbilt celebrates APAHM in the fall semester from October to early November. It is the official celebration that honors the history, cultural diversity, and unique contributions...