Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
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Exhibition to share life lessons of African American seniors
An exhibition showcasing life stories of African American seniors—part of a project founded by Associate Provost Ifeoma Nwankwo—will be displayed April 13 at Sarratt Student Center. Read MoreApr 7, 2017
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Noble named director of Black Cultural Center, faculty head of Stambaugh House
Sociology lecturer Rosevelt Noble has been named director of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center and a faculty head on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. Read MoreMar 30, 2017
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Free ‘Hidden Figures’ screening and discussion March 19
Vanderbilt will host a screening of the Academy Award-nominated film Hidden Figures on Sunday, March 19, in Sarratt Cinema. The screening will begin at 2 p.m. and will be followed by a discussion led by Nicole Joseph, assistant professor of mathematics education. Read MoreMar 7, 2017
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Civil rights activist, sports sociologist Harry Edwards to give annual Walter Murray Lecture Feb. 19
Renowned sports sociologist and activist Harry Edwards will give Vanderbilt University’s annual Walter Murray Lecture Sunday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Student Life Center. Read MoreFeb 14, 2017
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‘Invictus’ art exhibition inspired by Vanderbilt student’s African American studies
An art exhibition inspired by a Vanderbilt undergraduate student's course work in African American history will be hosted by Religion in the Arts and Contemporary Culture at the Divinity School. Read MoreJan 25, 2017
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Fine Arts Gallery exhibition examines era when ‘Vandy woke up’
The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery presents “Race, Sports and Vanderbilt: 1966–1970,” which will showcase photographs, front pages from "The Tennessean," and related artifacts from this time period, beginning Friday, Sept. 23. Read MoreSep 9, 2016
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Vanderbilt to host events observing Constitution/Citizenship Day Sept. 16
A discussion of America’s future and a campus read-a-thon of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights are among the Vanderbilt events that will observe Constitution Day. Read MoreSep 8, 2016
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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