Speakers Category
Speaking to My Soul
Apr. 18, 2014—Just a sampling of some of the incredible speakers I have had the opportunity to see here at Vanderbilt this semester. Highlighted here are Gen. Colin Powell, Courtney Martin, and Josh Radnor.
My Commons Seminar: How a One-Hour Course Changed My Life
Apr. 13, 2014—An overview of Commons Seminars and my fabulous experience in one this spring.
The Community in HOD
Feb. 16, 2014—We all know that Vanderbilt is one of the nation's greatest learning institutions. It's a hub of intellectual development. One reason why I love coming to school here is that in my classes, I not only gain that cognitive fact, but they teach me how to nullify the contradiction between learning and living.
Talks on Talks on Talks
Dec. 14, 2013—One of the best things about going to Vanderbilt is the abundance of talks and panels that are happening on campus every day on an endless lists of topics. There is always a lecture to be attended if you just look for it.
IJM Day!
Oct. 7, 2013—When you find a cause that you really love, you end up bringing into conversations a lot. That's kind of how I feel about human trafficking. It's a huge and heavy need around the world, and I have been SO ecstatic about getting involved with International Justice Mission (IJM) to help make my mark on this injustice.
Screening of ‘Brains on Trial’
Sep. 12, 2013—A screening of a PBS documentary series and an introduction to the JD/PhD Program!
What I Learned
Jun. 11, 2013—I spent the past four weeks in Solola, Guatemala interning with Manna Project International. I worked with six other amazing interns and we were supervised by four long-term program directors. My time in Guatemala definitely ranks high as one of the best months of my life. Despite the lack of running water and clean meat to eat, I made some amazing friends and learned a lot about the world and about myself.
Ehud Barak Visits Vanderbilt!
Apr. 8, 2013—Throughout my time here at Vanderbilt, I have found that there is a large emphasis placed on fostering healthy discussions in the hopes of exposure to a variety of world perspectives.
James Franklin Loves Vandy Guides
Apr. 3, 2013—Being a tour guide has many perks. We get cool swag (sweatshirts, water bottles, t-shirts), we get legitimate name tags and business cards (oooooo. ahhhhh), and we get to lead groups of 10-20 people around campus while bragging the black and gold out of the place we are privileged to call home for 4 years....