Vanderbilt Student Government
Vigil honors victims of Al Noor, Linwood mosque attacks in New Zealand
Mar. 19, 2019—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.
‘Explorations in Research’ networking event Feb. 27
Feb. 18, 2019—The Office of Immersion Resources and several student organizations have partnered to organize Explorations in Research, an event designed to convene researchers from all disciplines for an evening of networking and discovery.
Students, faculty can dine together through FeaST program
Jan. 30, 2019—The FeaST program allows students to share a free meal with any faculty member at any Campus Dining location. The program is designed to help students and faculty members build lasting relationships beyond the classroom.
Applications open for Vanderbilt Student Leadership Award
Jan. 30, 2019—The Vanderbilt Student Leadership Award encourages rising sophomores through rising seniors who hold a job to pursue student leadership with less concern about the financial burdens that may come with pursuing these positions.
Give to VSG Angel Tree by Dec. 4
Dec. 3, 2018—With the help of Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students, VSG will provide holiday gifts to approximately 400 local kindergarten students who otherwise may not receive any.
Hill explains sexual harassment’s legal history, calls for intersectionality, change
Oct. 29, 2018—Anita Hill's talk on campus, “No Longer Silent: Underrepresented Narratives in Sexual Violence,” was the keynote address during a conference organized by Vanderbilt Student Government.
YES portal to include optional pronoun selection
Mar. 12, 2018—Beginning today, a new module will provide all students the option to specify their chosen pronouns through Your Enrollment Services, the university's online student services and academic information portal.
Public Safety announces improvements to Vandy Vans services
Dec. 14, 2017—Undergraduate students designed a Vandy Vans shelter to be installed at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. In addition, a new stop at the Highland Quadrangle boasts increased safety for riders.
Utility work planned to begin mid-December for reimagined ‘West End neighborhood’
Sep. 28, 2017—Construction and utilities work is planned to begin in December to bury overhead utilities in preparation for new residential colleges and a beautification effort along the West End corridor of Vanderbilt’s campus.
Vanderbilt opens new Student Center for Social Justice and Identity
Sep. 21, 2017—Students, staff and even some administrators could not resist moving to the beat of the Latin music that filled the third floor of Sarratt Student Center Sept. 19, as guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Vanderbilt’s new Student Center for Social Justice and Identity.
Chancellor announces new committee to provide ongoing recommendations regarding university policing
Aug. 15, 2016—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos today announced the creation of the Community Oriented Result and Expectation (CORE) Committee—a group that primarily will comprise Vanderbilt University community members who will meet regularly to make recommendations to the university’s police department regarding safety and security on campus.
Class of 2016: Safiah Hassan celebrates diversity and champions cultural exchange
Apr. 29, 2016—Growing up in small-town Kentucky, Safiah Hassan longed to live in a larger city with a diverse population. After coming to Vanderbilt, she made seeking out diverse communities a hallmark of her university experience.