Lectures

Buddhist scholar David Loy discussed how the Buddhist religious tradition offers a fresh spiritual perspective on consumerism and ecology during a lecture at Vanderbilt University. Read More

The Responsibility and Global Justice class presents David Reidy, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, speaking on "Human Rights: Agendas and Institutions." Read More

The Responsibility and Global Justice class presents David Reidy, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, speaking on "Human Rights: Agendas and Institutions." Read More

The annual John William Byrn Lecture presents Marcus Rediker, professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh. Read More

The annual John William Byrn Lecture presents Marcus Rediker, professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh. Read More

Watch video of "Las Maras: Street Gangs and Security in Central America and the United States." Read More

Professor of History and Jewish Studies David Wasserstein discusses Islam and Europe at the March 5 lunch and learn series. Read More

Professor of History and Jewish Studies David Wasserstein discusses Islam and Europe at the March 5 lunch and learn series. Read More

Buddhist scholar David Loy will discuss how that religious tradition offers a fresh spiritual perspective on consumerism and ecology during a lecture at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Elyn Saks returns to her alma mater, Vanderbilt University, on Thursday, March 20, at Ingram Hall at the Blair School of Music. Read More

Two speakers will lead a discussion on science, philosophy and the environment at this year\'s Berry Lecture at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Representation, reportage and reality: this panel discussion by prominent members of the Nashville media addresses the historical and contemporary challenges faced by black journalists. Read More

Representation, reportage and reality: this panel discussion by prominent members of the Nashville media addresses the historical and contemporary challenges faced by black journalists. Read More

Watch video of Rigoberta Menchu, a Mayan Indian from Guatemala internationally recognized for her work for social justice and cultural reconciliation for indigenous people, speaking at Vanderbilt University. Read More

Watch video of doctor-turned-environmental-activist Matthew Sleeth's. Feb. 6 talk, sponsored by the Ecology and Spirituality study group of Vanderbilt's Center for the Study of Religion and Culture. Read More

Thinking Out of the (Lunch) Box presents Kelly Oliver, W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, discussing "Is the military using women as weapons of war?" Read More

Thinking Out of the (Lunch) Box presents Kelly Oliver, W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, discussing "Is the military using women as weapons of war?" Read More

Watch streaming video of a multi-disciplinary panel taking up the controversial topic of state-required vaccinations for sexually transmitted disease on Tuesday, Feb. 5, in the Flynn Auditorium of the Vanderbilt Law School. Read More

Watch streaming video of a panel discussion with the judges who presided over the Anfal genocide proceedings, including including the president of the Iraqi High Tribunal and the presiding judge of Trial Chamber II. Among those convicted in the case was the infamous 'Chemical Ali.' The discussion took place Jan. 31, 2007, at the Vanderbilt Law School. Read More

"A university that is aloof from its campus and the community cannot thrive and survive," Interim Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos said about the importance of "town-gown" relationships and the work of the university‘s new Center for Nashville Studies. While Zeppos talked about future Vanderbilt efforts that will impact Nashville on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at The Commons, the evening‘s other speaker - the Rev. James Lawson, Distinguished University Professor at Vanderbilt - reflected on his past as a civil rights leader and the role and responsibility universities have had and must continue to have in creating positive change in their local communities and beyond. Read More