Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
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Dean of Students expanding diversity, social justice and identity services
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has approved a reorganization and expansion of the Office of the Dean of Students to better support Vanderbilt’s rapidly changing student body. Read MoreAug 18, 2016
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Chancellor announces new committee to provide ongoing recommendations regarding university policing
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos today announced the creation of the Community Oriented Result and Expectation (CORE) Committee—a group that primarily will comprise Vanderbilt University community members who will meet regularly to make recommendations to the university’s police department regarding safety and security on campus. Read MoreAug 15, 2016
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An invitation from the Provost, Dean of Students to reflect on recent tragedies
The Vanderbilt community is invited to come together on Monday to reflect on the recent violent deaths of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile in Minnesota. Read MoreJul 8, 2016
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‘The Women of Selma’ panel discussion at Black Cultural Center March 24
Three women who were civil rights activists during the 1960s will reflect on their roles in the movement during the March 24 panel discussion "At the Forefront of Freedom: The Women of Selma." Read MoreMar 22, 2016
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Former Vanderbilt football player and author Derrick Gragg to speak Feb. 26
Author and former Commodore football player Derrick Gragg will speak on Friday, Feb. 26, to share his personal experiences as a Vanderbilt undergraduate and the life lessons he has learned that set him on his path today. Read MoreFeb 24, 2016
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How are big health issues being handled in the U.S. South? Leaders to discuss Affordable Care Act, gun control, income differences, more
The complex and often under-addressed political issues facing health and health care in the United States will be tackled March 17-18 during a major interdisciplinary conference at Vanderbilt University, "The Politics of Health in the U.S. South." The conference is free and open to the public. Read MoreFeb 17, 2016
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Dobson named associate dean of students
Frank Dobson's new role will facilitate the integration of the mission and programming of the Office of Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence with that of the Black Cultural Center as Vanderbilt seeks to address issues of diversity, inclusion and intercultural sensitivity. Read MoreFeb 15, 2016
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Spoken word artist Sunni Patterson to perform, present workshop Feb. 5-6
Sunni Patterson, one of the best-known spoken word poets of her generation, will perform Friday on the Vanderbilt campus and give a workshop Saturday at the Nashville Public Library. Read MoreFeb 2, 2016
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1960s civil rights ‘voices’ to discuss Warren’s ‘Who Speaks for the Negro?’
Author and alumnus Robert Penn Warren's impact on civil rights is among the topics of a Feb. 10 panel discussion with '60s activists Robert Moses and Ruth Turner Perot along with the Rev. Kelly Miller Smith Jr., pastor of the historic First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill. Read MoreJan 28, 2016
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Nominations due Feb. 8 for Johnson Award recognizing faculty leadership in equity, diversity and inclusion
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has announced the establishment of the Joseph A. Johnson, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Professor Award, to be given annually beginning at the 2016 Spring Faculty Assembly. The award will recognize a faculty member whose contributions have enhanced equity, diversity and inclusion in the university’s academic endeavors. Read MoreJan 18, 2016
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Listen: Register now for Vanderbilt Osher winter 2016 classes
Learn how to play the steel drums, watch a performance of "King Lear," and much more during the Vanderbilt Osher Lifelong Learning winter classes, open to all adults 50 and older. Read MoreDec 14, 2015
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Center for Student Wellbeing, assistant director for access and inclusion at Psychological and Counseling Center announced
Vanderbilt University Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has announced an immediate expansion in staff that have experience and skills working with people of varying racial and cultural backgrounds, and the opening of a new Center for Student Wellbeing. Read MoreNov 30, 2015
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Black student experience celebrated at Reunion and Homecoming at Vanderbilt
A campus space designed to celebrate the history and contributions of black students at Vanderbilt opens, historically black sorority Delta Sigma Theta celebrates 40 years on campus, and the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center launches its AmbassaDores program on Friday, Oct. 23, during the university’s Reunion and Homecoming. Read MoreOct 21, 2015
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African Diaspora symposium hosts first local screening of ‘Dreams Are Colder than Death’
A Sept. 24-26 symposium will include plenary speakers Nahum Chancler of UC-Irvine and Cheryl Wall of Rutgers University, as well as Vanderbilt faculty member Lucius Outlaw and others. Read MoreSep 17, 2015
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Artist Coco Fusco speaks on performance and politics in Cuba Sept. 22
Interdisciplinary artist and writer Coco Fusco will introduce her forthcoming book, "Dangerous Moves: Politics and Performance in Cuba, on Tuesday," Sept. 22, at 4:10 p.m. at Vanderbilt's Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center. Read MoreSep 16, 2015
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Healthy Masculinities Week begins Sept. 14
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center has developed a series of events designed to explore society’s notions of masculinity. Read MoreSep 11, 2015
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New Office of Inclusion Initiatives and Cultural Competence to promote cultural inclusivity, awareness
IICC aims to help students develop the skills necessary to promote social justice and to have constructive conversations surrounding differences. Assistant Dean of Students Tina Smith has been promoted to associate dean and will lead IICC. Read MoreJul 23, 2015
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Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center director named assistant dean of students
Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center Director Frank Dobson has been named an assistant dean of students, effective Aug. 1. Read MoreJul 20, 2015
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Huerta to speak on ’empowering youth with compassion’ March 26
"Empowering youth with compassion and mindful teaching" will take place in the Black Cultural Center auditorium at 5:30 p.m. Read MoreMar 13, 2015
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Activist Angela Davis to deliver Vanderbilt University’s Walter Murray Commemorative Lecture Feb. 26
Angela Davis, known internationally for her political activism, will deliver Vanderbilt University’s seventh annual Walter Murray Commemorative Lecture Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. Read MoreFeb 13, 2015