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University launches ‘Vanderbilt, Let’s Vote’ to encourage engagement in democratic process
Sep. 18, 2020—Vanderbilt’s Division of Government and Community Relations, in collaboration with the Office of the Provost, has launched “Vanderbilt, Let’s Vote,” a new initiative aimed at promoting voter engagement and increasing voter registration.
Jill Stratton named assistant provost for experiential learning
Feb. 10, 2020—Jill Stratton, an experienced university leader at Washington University, will join Vanderbilt June 1 as assistant provost for experiential learning and associate dean for Residential Colleges.
Voter registration deadline for Tennessee primary is Feb. 3
Jan. 8, 2020—The deadline to submit a registration form to vote in the 2020 presidential primary is Feb. 3. Vanderbilt University strongly encourages all students, faculty and staff to register to vote and participate in the democratic process.
Closing celebration highlights four Local OACS DIVE projects benefitting refugee populations
Dec. 13, 2018—Students and faculty involved with four Local OACS DIVE projects gathered in the Kissam Multipurpose Rooms Dec. 6 for a closing celebration to share and learn about the prototypes designed by students and their nonprofit community partners.
Apply for global service opportunities in Ecuador, Morocco through OACS
Oct. 11, 2018—Applications to participate in six-week OACS global service programs in Quito, Ecuador, and Rabat, Morocco, during summer 2019 are now being accepted through Nov. 15.
OACS Service Organization Fair set for Sept. 26
Sep. 18, 2018—Some 50 student-led service organizations and 40 Nashville-area nonprofits will share their stories of impact with the Vanderbilt community at the Office of Active Citizenship and Service's Service Organization Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Class of 2018: Sarah Robinson bridges cultures through language and music
Apr. 23, 2018—“Adventurous” is the word that best describes Sarah Robinson. The Blair School of Music student is unafraid of doing things she has never tried before and open to new cultural experiences.
All are invited to April 19 closing celebration for Local OACS DIVE projects
Apr. 4, 2018—The Office of Active Citizenship and Service invites students, faculty and staff to the April 19 DIVE closing celebration, set for 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at The Commons Center.
Sign up for Vanderbilt’s Osher Lifelong Learning winter term
Nov. 16, 2017—African American pioneers in sports and entertainment, media in a time of fake news, and climate change and human health are among the winter offerings of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt.
Information sessions for Keegan Traveling Fellowship Nov. 2, 14 and Dec. 8
Oct. 25, 2017—Seniors interested in the Michael B. Keegan Traveling Fellowship as well as the faculty and staff who advise them can learn more about the program during three upcoming information sessions.
OACS celebrates 11 years of student recipients of Nichols Humanitarian Fund
Sep. 14, 2017—The Office of Active Citizenship and Service extends an open invitation to the Vanderbilt community to attend its 11th Annual Nichols Humanitarian Fund Reception on Sept. 27.
Vanderbilt’s Osher Lifelong Learning offers new fall classes
Aug. 4, 2017—Architectural treasures, Broadway plays on film, and a first-time preview of a Nashville Ballet performance are among the rich subjects offered this fall by Vanderbilt's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.