K.C. Potter Center
Events centered on ‘The Black Trans Prayer Book’ set for Feb. 18–19
Feb. 12, 2021—A two-day virtual event Feb. 18–19 hosted by the Vanderbilt community will feature the creators of "The Black Trans Prayer Book," an interfaith collection of stories, poems, prayers, meditations and more about the experiences of Black trans and nonbinary people.
Purcell to step down as director of LGBTQI Life; Nelson named interim director
Dec. 18, 2020—Chris Purcell, director of Vanderbilt’s Office of LGBTQI Life since 2013, will leave the position Dec. 31 to become assistant dean of students at Chatham University in Pittsburgh. Rob Nelson, assistant director of LGBTQI Life, will serve as the interim director while a national search is conducted to fill the role, William H. Robinson, vice provost for academic advancement and executive director of the Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence, has announced.
Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence and identity centers’ fall programming supports VU community
Dec. 16, 2020—Vanderbilt’s Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence and identity centers coordinated a number of initiatives and events during the fall 2020 semester to support the university community—in particular, those members with systemically nondominant identities—amid the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing social and political unrest in the country.
Vanderbilt community celebrates LGBTQI History Month
Nov. 7, 2019—Vanderbilt marked LGBTQI History Month in October with a series of events honoring lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex narratives and history, and by engaging community members in meaningful reflection, programming and education.
LGBTQI Life hosts 2019 OUT in Front Conference Feb. 23
Feb. 20, 2019—Vanderbilt's Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life will host the 2019 OUT in Front conference Feb. 23. The keynote speaker is award-winning author, musician and dancer Brontez Purnell.
A Center of Their Own: The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center marks 40 years of interaction and change
Feb. 19, 2019—Tthe Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2018, is taking a look at its origins through an oral history project and a documentary exhibit.
October is LGBTQI History Month: a time to reflect, celebrate and educate
Oct. 1, 2018—The Office of LGBTQI Life will celebrate LGBTQI History Month throughout October with several programs, trainings and events aimed at educating and engaging students, faculty and staff across campus.
Celebrate LGBTQI+ History Month with full slate of events in October
Sep. 30, 2016—October is LGBTQI+ History Month, and Vanderbilt's Office of LGBTQI Life has planned a full month of events.
Sexual misconduct policy updated; Project Safe’s limited confidential status takes effect
Aug. 22, 2016—Vanderbilt University has updated its policy on sexual misconduct and intimate partner violence. In addition, the Project Safe Center now operates as a limited confidential resource for students.
Chancellor shares thoughts on Orlando mass shooting; campus remembrance events planned
Jun. 12, 2016—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos shares his thoughts on Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando. Vanderbilt community members who wish to come together to remember the victims of the tragedy may do so at events held this week at the K.C. Potter Center and Benton Chapel.