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The objectives of the Vanderbilt Programming Board is to sponsor, integrate, and provide social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities at Vanderbilt University, constantly evaluating these programs and assessing the needs of the Vanderbilt community to provide a more enjoyable and purposeful life for all members of the Vanderbilt community. Another objective is to encourage widespread participating in these programs and provide opportunities for all involved to gain experiences in responsibility, leadership, program planning, and program implementation. The six committees include:  CityVU, Homecoming, Music Group, Late Night Programming, Speakers and Vandy Fanatics

  • CityVU offers Vanderbilt students opportunities to explore Nashville, TN. (Organization Advisor:  Jaden Royal)
  • Homecoming committee unites undergraduates, graduates, alumni, and the greater Nashville community under the umbrella of pride and excitement for Vanderbilt University. (Organization Advisor:  Dwayne Elliott & Jayleigh Tawbush)
  • The Music group oversees the planning and execution of a fall and spring concert that caters to both the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities. Rites of Spring has been a tradition at Vanderbilt since 1971. (Organization Advisor:  Lindsey Fuller)
  • Late Night Programming provides late-night, unique, interactive and fun programming events that are not normally offered to Vanderbilt’s campus. (Organization Advisor:  Jaden Royal  & Jayleigh Tawbush)
  • The Speakers Committee’s goal is to enhance the quality of student life and the Vanderbilt educational experience by attracting and presenting distinguished speakers to the University.  IMPACT Symposium has been a  tradition at Vanderbilt since 1964. (Organization Advisor:  Lindsey Fuller)
  • Vandy Fanatics is dedicated to enhancing school spirit and providing opportunities to tailgate, receive Vanderbilt related sportswear, away game trips and support Vanderbilt Athletics. (Organization Advisor:  Jayleigh Tawbush)
Meet the Team
VPB President: Riya Chinni
Vice President: Katie Cho
Vice President: Olivia Haas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Late Night Programming Co-Chair: Alberto Fernandez
Late Night Program Co-Chair: Doris Jiang

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CityVU Co-Chair: Nneka Ijeli
Co-Chair CityVU: Ashley Helms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homecoming Co-Chair:  Nneayo Okabuonye
Homecoming Co-Chair: Bianca Long

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Music Group Co-Chair: Eli Crenshaw-Smith
Music Group Co-Chair: Lina Waseem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vandy Fanatics Co-Chair: Adrian Marquez
Vandy Fanatics Co-Chair: Avelyn Kulsomphob
Vandy Fanatics Co-Chair: Michelle Zhang

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Justin Luckner Co-Chair: Speakers Committee
Alex Karch Co-Chair: Speakers Committee
Sophie Ward Co-Chair: Speakers Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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