Office Of The University Chaplain And Religious Life
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Remember the Empty Chair: A COVID-19 Memorial Event honors those affected by pandemic
The Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life joined with several campus partners to host “Remember the Empty Chair: A COVID-19 Memorial Event” last week on Library Lawn. Read MoreApr 12, 2021
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Sign up now for upcoming international story exchanges
Students can build global connections and gain greater empathy for differing beliefs and experiences during an international story exchange between Vanderbilt and Nigeria’s Nile University on March 27. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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COVID-19 memorial planned for April 6–7
The Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life will join with several campus partners to host “Remember the Empty Chair: A COVID-19 Memorial Event” on Tuesday, April 6, and Wednesday, April 7, on Library Lawn. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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Million of Conversations: ‘Exploring Truth and Reconciliation’ Feb. 18
Governance and elections expert Kareem Crayton will speak with mediation and labor law expert Mohamed Alli Chicktay about the limits and possibilities of truth and reconciliation on Thursday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m. to noon CT. This event is co-sponsored by the Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life and the Global Education Office. Read MoreFeb 17, 2021
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Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence and identity centers’ fall programming supports VU community
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. Read MoreDec 16, 2020
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OIE and Identity Centers, Center for Student Wellbeing, UCC partner for election week programming Nov. 2–9
The Office for Inclusive Excellence and Identity Centers are partnering with the University Counseling Center and Center for Student Wellbeing to provide the time and space for students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty and staff to be in community with one another Nov. 2–9. Read MoreNov 2, 2020
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New Interfaith Fellowships program engages diversity at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University’s inaugural cohort of Interfaith Fellows is gaining a new understanding about the diverse religious beliefs of their fellow students during a two-semester leadership program. Read MoreOct 26, 2020
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‘Open Spaces: Comfort and Hope’ shares diverse array of artistic expressions, uplifting messages
While the world is practicing social distancing to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, two Vanderbilt community members have created a virtual gathering space for students, faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars to engage with uplifting musical performances, artistic presentations, poetry readings and more. Read MoreApr 20, 2020
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Identity centers offer adjusted resources and support for VU community in response to COVID-19
The Provost's Office for Inclusive Excellence, through its identity centers, has continued to promote academic success, cultural and professional education, and inclusivity and belonging for the Vanderbilt community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreApr 20, 2020
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‘Free Trip to Egypt’ screening Jan. 26
Tarek Mounib’s documentary film Free Trip to Egypt will be screened on Sunday, Jan. 26, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Kissam Center, Room C210. The screening is free to Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff with a Vanderbilt ID. Read MoreJan 15, 2020
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Holocaust Lecture Series to hold online keynote event with Deborah Lipstadt March 31 at 7 p.m.
The 42nd annual Holocaust Lecture Series, which will take place throughout the spring semester, will focus on the theme “It Can’t Happen Here?” The series, sponsored by the Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life in partnership with Vanderbilt Hillel, will include numerous programs, lectures, gallery talks and more. Read MoreJan 13, 2020
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Find community and support at 6th annual Diverse ‘Dores Day Sept. 3
Vanderbilt’s sixth annual Diverse ‘Dores Day will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Sarratt Student Center Promenade. Read MoreAug 29, 2019
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Vanderbilt community gathers for vigil following Easter terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka
More than 100 people gathered at Rand Wall on Monday to honor the victims of last Sunday's terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka. Read MoreApr 24, 2019
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The Rev. Christopher Donald to lead Office of Religious Life
Following a national search, Vanderbilt University has named The Rev. Christopher Donald, an experienced college chaplain, as university chaplain and director of the Office of Religious Life. Read MoreApr 1, 2019
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Vigil honors victims of Al Noor, Linwood mosque attacks in New Zealand
Hundreds of members of the Vanderbilt community gathered near Rand Hall on Monday afternoon to remember the victims of last week’s shootings at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Read MoreMar 19, 2019
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Vigil today for victims of New Zealand terrorist attacks
The Muslim Students Association and the Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life invite the Vanderbilt community to come together today for a vigil to stand in solidarity for the victims of the New Zealand terrorist attacks and their families. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. at the wall outside Rand Hall. Read MoreMar 18, 2019
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Hinton, unlawfully imprisoned for 30 years, to speak at Vanderbilt Feb. 19
Author and prison reform advocate Anthony Ray Hinton, who spent 30 years on death row in Alabama as an innocent man, will speak at Vanderbilt on Feb. 19. Read MoreFeb 5, 2019
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Chaplain’s Speaker Series hosts Jim Wallis Oct. 9
Jim Wallis, a "New York Times" best-selling author and the founder of "Sojourners Magazine," will speak at Vanderbilt University Oct. 9 as part of the Chaplain’s Speaker Series. Read MoreOct 2, 2018
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Beverly Asbury, ‘conscience’ of Vanderbilt University, dies
The Rev. Beverly A. Asbury, who worked tirelessly as Vanderbilt's first chaplain to eliminate racial- and religious-based hatred and to promote inclusion and respect for others, has died. Read MoreAug 31, 2018
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Ash Wednesday services offered Feb. 14 in Benton Chapel
The Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life will offer Ash Wednesday services Wednesday, Feb. 14, in Benton Chapel from 12:10 to 12:30 p.m. Read MoreFeb 9, 2018