LGBTQI
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Influential former administrator featured in documentary chronicling Nashville’s LGBT community
K.C. Potter, Vanderbilt dean of residential and judicial affairs, emeritus, is among those featured in "A Secret only God Knows," a documentary film chronicling the lives of gay, transgender and bisexual residents who reflect on life in Middle Tennessee before 1970, and how homosexuality was viewed in the larger community. Read MoreJun 25, 2015
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WOW: ‘LGBTQI through an international lens’ Jan. 28
World On Wednesdays will present “Narrative of LGBTQI and Allied Identities Through an International Lens” from 12:10 to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. Read MoreJan 21, 2015
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Out in Front conference for LGBTQI and allies Feb. 21
Join us on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Vanderbilt University for OUT in Front, the sixth annual LGBTQIA+ and Ally College Conference. Read MoreJan 7, 2015
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Safe Zone workshop set for Jan. 21
The Office of LGBTQI Life will host its next Safe Zone workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Sarratt Student Center, Room 216/220. Read MoreJan 7, 2015
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International Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20
Nashville will observe International Transgender Day of Remembrance with a ceremony from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20 at Scarritt Bennett Center, located at 1008 19th Ave. S. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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‘Re-imagining Gender Within the Church’ Nov. 20
Alex McNeill, executive director of More Light Presbyterians, a national organization devoted to advocacy, education and support for LGBTQ people and issues within the church an beyond, will speak at a lunchtime event on Thursday, Nov. 20, at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Read MoreNov 13, 2014
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‘Creating inclusive communities for trans grad and professional students’ Nov. 18
A Nov. 18 panel will discuss how to create more inclusive communities and spaces for trans graduate and professional students at Vanderbilt. Read MoreNov 12, 2014
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LGBTQI Life to host faculty-staff happy hour Sept. 29
The Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life invites all Vanderbilt faculty and staff for its next monthly Happy Hour. Read MoreSep 24, 2014
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National Coming Out Week is Oct. 1-11
National Coming Out Week is scheduled from Wednesday, Oct. 1, through Saturday, Oct. 11. This year’s theme is “You Do You.” The theme was selected to encourage everyone to feel empowered and proud of the identities they hold. Read MoreSep 23, 2014
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LGBTI Health Grand Rounds: ‘Hormonal Therapies for Transgender Individuals’
LGBTI Health Grand Rounds: “Hormonal Therapies for Transgender Individuals," takes place on Sept. 26. Read MoreSep 19, 2014
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Diversity celebrated at community jamboree
Seven campus offices whose focus is to support and serve Vanderbilt’s diverse community teamed up for the first-ever Diverse Dores Community Jamboree Sept. 3. Read MoreSep 5, 2014
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Save the date: Diverse Dores Community Jamboree
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,… Read MoreAug 6, 2014
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VU students land scholarships from LGBTQ foundation
Two Vanderbilt students — Ishan Asokan and Kale Edmiston — have been named to the 2014 Class of Point Foundation Scholars. Read MoreJul 17, 2014
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Check out these Trans* Pride Days events
The Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life at Vanderbilt is hosting a series of events to mark Trans* Pride Days April 3-9. Read MoreMar 21, 2014
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Next Safe Zone workshop is April 8
A Safe Zone Workshop at Vanderbilt will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 9 a.m.-noon in Sarratt 189. Read MoreMar 21, 2014
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Register for March Safe Zone workshop
The next Safe Zone workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 13, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Sarratt Student Center, Room 189. Safe Zone workshops are open to all Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff as well as Nashville community members. Register to attend the workshop here. The… Read MoreMar 5, 2014
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Join LGBTQI Life in celebrating Ally Days Feb. 19-28
A screening of the film Brother Outsider, Safe Zone training and a discussion of the collected writings of Bayard Rustin are included in LGBTQI Life’s celebration of Ally Days Feb. 19-28. Read MoreFeb 17, 2014
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LGBTQI Life to screen film on Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin
Vanderbilt's LGBTQI Life in collaboration with the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center will host a screening of Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The movie will be followed by a discussion. Read MoreFeb 13, 2014
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Safe Zone workshop Feb. 25
The February Safe Zone workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Sarratt Student Center, Room 189. Safe Zone workshops are open to all Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff as well as members of the Nashville community. Register here. The Safe Zone program… Read MoreFeb 11, 2014
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LGBTQI parenting panel is Feb. 11
The Vanderbilt Lambda Association in collaboration with the Office of LGBTQI Life will sponsor a Queer Parenting Panel from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Alumni Hall, Room 201. LGBTQI parents will share their stories. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook… Read MoreJan 28, 2014