The university named Nora Spencer as the new director of the Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center over the summer, one year after she came to Vanderbilt to head the new Office of LGBTQI Life. The university quickly quashed rumors about a possible merger of the two centers, but some people continue to be concerned by the implications of the decision.
An ordinance prohibiting the Metropolitan Government from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity through its employment practices passed by a 24-15 vote in its third and final reading at Metro Council's Sept. 15 meeting.
Students at Vanderbilt are using their talents and skills to take action against one of the greatest challenges facing the world: the environmental crisis. Orbis would like to show some love for two environmental activist groups on campus. Their members are working hard this year to teach Vanderbilt students and administrators how to be green.