News Blurbs
Student Involvement Fair
Aug. 6, 2019—Greetings Campus Partners! We would like to invite your department to attend the annual Student Involvement Fair on Friday, August 23rd from 3 – 5pm in the Recreation Center Field house at the Recreation and Wellness Center. Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) are invited to participate in the event, which is geared toward groups that have undergraduate...
DOS Mini Conference
Jul. 3, 2019—
DOS STARS Spotlight: Heath Garton
Jul. 1, 2019—“Heath is someone you can call anytime day or night and get help with a building access issue. He is a great partner to have and always gives more than 100%.” What do you love most about working in Vanderbilt Dean of Students? I was fortunate to hire into Ann Nielson’s team. All my time...
UCC Staff at Spring Break Movie
Mar. 8, 2019—
MLK Day 2019
Mar. 8, 2019—
DOS STARS Spotlight: ReChard Peel
Mar. 5, 2019—“ReChard has been an amazing supervisor and a truly awesome person to work with on IICC programs and initiatives. He recently was accepted to present a session at NCORE (National Conference on Race and Ethnicity) in Portland, Oregon this upcoming May. He also runs the iDialogues program in IICC and is able to constantly connect...
Project Safe 3.6 Updates
Mar. 5, 2019—Decorating Lanterns for Prevention Procession Project Safe’s annual Prevention Procession & Survivor Speak Out will be held on April 11. We are in need of offices and organizations to decorate lanterns for these events. Project Safe will provide the lanterns and decorating materials. Make this part of your next staff meeting and show your support...
LGBTQI Life 3.6 Updates
Mar. 5, 2019—Out in The Workplace: Tips for Navigating the Internship and Job Search March 12th 12:30pm- 1:30pm in Kissam 210 The Career Center and The Office of LGBTQI Life invite Dean of Students staff to join us as we rollout an online toolkit for students navigating the internship and job search. We will also be answering...
Women’s Center 3.6 Updates
Mar. 5, 2019—Women’s History Month Celebration Monday, March 11, 11 a.m., Sarratt Promenade For more information, click here. The OpEd Project The two-day workshop, called “Write to Change the World,” will explore the source of credibility and how to establish it; how to present ideas quickly and powerfully under pressure; the components of powerful, evidence-based argument; the...
DOS STARS Spotlight: Otis McGresham
Feb. 1, 2019—“Otis has made incredible contributions to our students and staff. We often overlook how difficult student affairs work can be. Burnout is a very real thing and we work long hours. Otis the kind of colleague that helps his co-workers out. He’s a team player who strives to make people feel included. This takes pressure off...
Student Care Network
Dec. 11, 2018—
West End Neighborhood
Dec. 11, 2018—
Rec and Wellness 10/4
Oct. 3, 2018—Registration is now open for Flag Football and Indoor Volleyball. Create a team, or join as a free agent before October 12th. Register at: http://vu.edu/ims Indoor Volleyball Leagues available: Open (no gender requirement), Co-Rec, Greek, and Grad/Faculty/Staff. Cost is $60 per team or $5 for a free agent fee. All games will occur at the...
Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center 6/1 Updates
May. 30, 2018—Summer Intramural Sports The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center will be hosting Summer Intramural Sports! Grab your friends and register a team to compete this summer in our summer basketball league. Basketball registration will open June 20th, 2018 and league play will begin July 10th, 2018. All Intramural Sports participants will be required to have...
Rev. Mark Forrester presented with Francis Ashbury Award
May. 30, 2018—On May 20th, Rev. Mark Forrester was presented with the Tennessee Annual Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry Francis Asbury Award, from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry for the United Methodist Church. This award recognizes those who represent the highest values of the church in the context of collegiate ministry. It was presented to him in recognition of enduring service to the church on the college campus. To qualify, nominees must be active United Methodists or actively supporting United Methodistcollegiate ministry in an ecumenical setting. Additionally, such individuals offer outstanding leadership, above and beyond basic responsibilities, to help bring heightened awareness to the significance of the church’s higher education ministries. Mark has served for 27 years in campus ministry and chaplaincy. (Right) Brad Fiscus, Director of Next Gen Discipleship for the Tennessee Conference of the UMC presenting the award to Rev....
University Counseling Center Positions
Apr. 25, 2018—On July 1, 2018 Vanderbilt University will launch a new University Counseling Center (UCC) which will report to the Office of the Dean of Students. In an effort to prioritize mental health and wellness, the new UCC will offer all Vanderbilt students (undergraduate, graduate and professional, and postdoctoral scholars) a mix of direct access counseling,...
LGBTQI Life 3/15 Updates
Mar. 15, 2018—LGBTQI Life is looking for faculty and staff volunteers to work with student facilitators next year: Do you share an identity with one of our Affinity Groups and are interested in volunteering to be a co-facilitator? Contact Roberta roberta.nelson@vanderbilt.edu Check our website for a list of current affinity groups.
Women’s Center 2/1 Updates
Jan. 31, 2018—Women in the Academy Series: Speak Up for Yourself: Self-Advocacy in the Academy Tuesday, February 27 | Noon-1:30 p.m. | Buttrick 123 Clare McCabe, Associate Dean, The Graduate School Phillis Sheppard, Associate Professor of Religion, Psychology, and Culture Tiffiny Tung, Associate Professor of Anthropology Lunch is provided for participants on a first-come basis. Contact us at womenctr@vanderbilt.edu with any dietary restrictions. Kitchen...
LGBTQI PRIDE Training
Oct. 12, 2017—The P.R.I.D.E. (Pursuing Respect, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) program aims to create a visible network of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals and their allies by providing an avenue through which any member of the Vanderbilt Community can show their support. This is the last P.R.I.D.E Training of the semester...
Trick or Treat with the Greeks and Athletes
Oct. 12, 2017—Fall is finally here and Halloween is upon us! The Vanderbilt Greek Community and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee would like to invite you to our annual event, Trick-or-Treat with Greeks & Athletes, on Tuesday, October 31st from 5:00-7:00pm. It will take place on Vanderbilt Greek Row (Vanderbilt Place, Kensington Place, and 24th Ave. S). We will have...