Happy New Year from USAC! 

December Meeting Highlights

The December meeting took place in person and on Zoom the week before the winter break. We had a brief agenda in order to allow time for networking in breakout rooms on Zoom and in person.
Following the USAC Business, we heard from Lydell Francis about the Staff-Letics 3v3 Basketball League. View Lydell's presentation and then see the item below for more information on the league and register before the January 10th deadline. 
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Whether you are working from home or on campus, know that USAC remains committed to being a champion for staff, and our digital door is always open. We encourage you to share your feedback or experiences via usac@vanderbilt.edu or our contact form.

All are welcome! USAC Meetings are held virtually from 8:30 to 10:00 am on the third Thursday of each month and are always open to staff members served by the council. Email usac@vanderbilt.edu for a Zoom link.
Next meeting: January 16, 8:30-10:00 on Zoom.
Vanderbilt has a series of impactful events celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his commitment to nonviolence and justice. Please mark your calendars for the following:

Evening with Filmmakers Karen Hayes and Pamela Tom
Join us for a powerful evening as filmmakers Karen Hayes and Pamela Tom discuss their film “A Better Way: James Lawson, Architect of Nonviolence.” The event will be emceed by Dr. Phillis Sheppard, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Chair of Religion, Psychology, and Culture, and Executive Director of the James Lawson Institute for the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements. This special program kicks off Vanderbilt’s 2025 MLK Commemorative series.
  • Date: Wednesday, January 15  
  • Time: 5 – 6:15 p.m.  
  • Location: Sarratt Cinema  
  • Registration Link
40th Annual Nashville MLK March & Convocation
We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to participate in the 2025 Nashville MLK Day March and Convocation, celebrating 40 years of honoring Dr. King in our city! Transportation will be provided, and those who register will receive a free MLK Day hoodie. We will march together with the greater Nashville community from the Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church to the TSU Gentry Center.
Date: Monday, January 20 
Details:
  • Check-in and hoodie distribution: 7:30 a.m. in the Sarratt Gallery and Commons Center Lobby  
  • Buses depart at 8:15 a.m.  
  • March: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. along Jefferson Street  
  • Convocation: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. featuring keynote speaker Dr. Daniel Black  
  • Register to volunteer (staff/faculty only)

    This event is open to all members of the Vanderbilt community. While bus transportation will prioritize students, everyone is welcome to join!
MLK Joint Day of Service 
The MLK Joint Day of Service is an annual celebration of Dr. King’s legacy. On Saturday, January 25, students from Nashville’s colleges and universities will unite at Meharry Medical College for a kickoff event, followed by community service projects throughout the city.

Staff-Letics 3v3 Basketball League

Vanderbilt University’s Staff-Letics Program is back with a new addition: the 3v3 Basketball League. This is your chance to play basketball while bonding with colleagues and staying active in the new year. 
How to join:
  • Form a team with co-workers or sign up solo
  • Registration closes January 10th - sign up here
  • Co-ed teams, with up to 5 players (2 subs)
  • All skills welcome!
Download the flyer to for more information.

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