ISSS
WOW meeting to tackle climate change
Sep. 5, 2014—International Student and Scholar Services invites you to World on Wednesdays, a weekly meeting for Vanderbilt and the community to engage in discussion about global issues through presentations and informal conversations.
Football team wins international fans
Aug. 27, 2014—Vanderbilt international students and scholars and their family members got an up-close look at Commodore football Aug. 25 during “Football 101.”
Save the date: Diverse Dores Community Jamboree
Aug. 6, 2014—The Vanderbilt community is invited to the Diverse Dores Community Jamboree on Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event is hosted by the Office of Intercultural Affairs, International Student and Scholar Services, the Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life, The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, the...
World on Wednesdays seeks presenters on international topics
Jul. 3, 2014—International Student and Scholar Services is seeking students, faculty, staff and community members who may be interested in collaborating with ISSS for its upcoming World on Wednesdays(WOW) program during fall 2014 as presenters of diverse and international topics. One mission of ISSS is to facilitate and promote international awareness throughout the Vanderbilt community by sponsoring campuswide events....
Become a First Friend and promote cultural exchange
Jul. 2, 2014—Join International Student and Scholar Services in welcoming new Vanderbilt international students this fall by becoming a First Friend. First Friends fill out an application and are matched with an incoming international student based on their common interests. Matches will meet for the first time at a picnic Sept. 7 and build their friendships throughout the...
‘First Friends’ needed for international students
Jun. 13, 2014—The office of International Student & Scholar Services seeks individuals to help new International students adjust to campus life and American culture.
World on Wednesdays seeks presenters on international topics
Jun. 10, 2014—International Student and Scholar Services is seeking students, faculty, staff and community members who may be interested in collaborating with ISSS for its upcoming World on Wednesdays (WOW) program during fall 2014 as presenters of diverse and international topics. One mission of ISSS is to facilitate and promote international awareness throughout the Vanderbilt community by...
University offers support to those affected by Korean ferry tragedy
Apr. 16, 2014—Vanderbilt University offers its condolences and support for faculty, students, staff and alumni that may have been affected by the tragic ferry accident in South Korea.
WOW: New global health opportunities in Lwala, Kenya
Apr. 4, 2014—International Student and Scholar Services would like you to join us at WOW, where Vanderbilt and the community engage in presentations, informal conversations and topical lectures on global issues.
Myanmar topic of World on Wednesdays meeting April 2
Mar. 27, 2014—International Student and Scholar Services invites you to World on Wednesdays, where members of the Vanderbilt community engage in lectures, presentations and conversations about global issues. The next WOW topic is “Myanmar: Culture and Education,” to be presented by Lu Sam, a visiting Hubert H. Humphrey fellow at Vanderbilt Peabody College. The event is scheduled...
‘Voices of Nashville’ shares the immigrant experience
Feb. 28, 2014—The Dean of Students and International Student and Scholar Services invite you to a performance of Voices of Nashville on Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m.
Service learning in Latin America topic of next WOW
Feb. 12, 2014—International Student and Scholar Services invites you to World on Wednesdays, where members of the Vanderbilt community engage in lectures, presentations and conversations about global issues. The next WOW topic is “Service Learning Opportunities in Latin America,” to be presented by the Center for Latin American Studies. The event is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday,...