Vanderbilt Student Government is partnering with students, student organizations and the Office of Housing and Residential Education to launch “Talk to Me,” a campaign designed to break down social barriers within Vanderbilt, defy prejudices and engage members of the community in diverse conversation.
The weeklong campaign, being held March 22-29, includes events, a Facebook page and a video in which student leaders outline why they think it’s important to engage with a diverse group of their peers. Campus leaders also are wearing “Talk to Me” stickers indicating their commitment to the Talk to Me pledge and getting to know all types of Vanderbilt students.
When a sticker-holder has an organic, meaningful conversation with someone or is confident that another individual would uphold the pledge, he or she has the power to pass on stickers. Then, those sticker-holders have the same ability to pass on the pledge and so on.
A March 25 event gave students an opportunity to sign a diversity pledge and be part of a photo campaign. A diversity training session and discussion titled “The Myth of Self-Segregation: Hidden Dores and VSG” is planned for 6 p.m. March 26 in Furman Hall, Room 114.