THIS WEEK:

Begin with Books Careers in Child Development Panel

Join Begin with Books for this year’s fall symposium! Peabody faculty Justine Bruyère, Emily Pendergrass, and Leigh Scheer will lead a Q&A style panel on careers in child development. Representing the Department of Teaching and Learning and the Department of Psychology and Human Development, they will explore their education/career paths and answer questions about their fields.

Monday, October 5, 2020
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Virtual event. Zoom link

Open to Peabody undergraduate students

Questions? Sydney Takemoto

Reset & Recharge

Join the Peabody Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the Peabody Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being to share how the first few weeks of the semester have gone and to circle back around about what would be helpful in terms of support and resources moving forward. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion. We hope to have you join us!

Tuesday, October 6, 2020
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Virtual event. RSVP required.

Open to Peabody undergraduate students and Peabody professional and graduate students

Questions? Ellie Clark

Inaugural Book Talk with Ebony McGee

Come and be a part of an important conversation with Professor Ebony McGee on how racialized STEM education stifles innovation. The first ten people who register and attend will receive a free copy of Black, Brown, Bruised!

Hosted by the Initiative for Race Research and Justice

Wednesday, October 7, 2020
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual event. RSVP required.

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students, Peabody undergraduate students, Peabody faculty, Peabody staff and open to the public

Questions? Ashley Hollingsworth

International Student Potluck

Join the International Student Potluck with the Peabody Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the Office of International Students and Affairs! Bring your favorite cultural dish (either the actual food or a picture) to share with your fellow international students, Vanderbilt faculty, and staff.

The goal of this event is to build a diverse community and to network across cohorts with other international students and organizations. We also aim to foster a safe place for everyone to share questions and concerns regarding cultural adjustment, campus navigation, or immigration status. We hope this interactive event would be helpful in terms of support and resources moving forward.

Thursday, October 8, 2020
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Virtual event. RSVP | Zoom link

Open to Peabody international students

Questions? Hasina Mohyuddin

COMING SOON:

PPGSA General Body Meeting

The Peabody Professional and Graduate Student Association is hosting their first general body meeting of the semester! During this meeting, we will discuss the goals and initiatives of our organization. We will also introduce our newly appointed members.

Tuesday, October 13
7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Virtual event. Zoom link

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students

Questions? Elam Miller

Peabody Faculty & Staff Circles of Trust

Our monthly Circle of Trust® experiences, facilitated by Dane Anthony, are designed to foster personal and professional renewal by offering time and space to:

• pause, disconnect from technology, & be still
• explore where you are on your journey
• acknowledge & honor both struggles & successes
• learn to ask open & honest questions

Join us for a 3-part series (choose Tuesday in-person or Wednesday via Zoom):

Tuesdays (10/20, 11/10, 12/8)
8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
In-person event: PAB 104. RSVP required.

Wednesdays (10/21, 11/11, 12/9)
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Virtual event. RSVP required.

Open to Peabody faculty and Peabody staff

Questions? Meaghan Mundy

CONTINUING:

Meditation Mondays

Co-sponsored by the Peabody Office of Student Engagement & Well-Being and the Center for Student Wellbeing, we invite all Peabody faculty, staff, and students to a free guided meditation every Monday.

Every Monday
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Virtual event. Zoom link

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students, Peabody undergraduate students, Peabody faculty and Peabody staff

Questions? Ellie Clark