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THIS WEEK:

Random Acts of Kindness Goodie Bag Giveaway Part II

Stop by and pick up a goodie bag (while supplies last) from the Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being as our way of showing kindness to you so that you might show kindness to others. In honor of spring, we will have seed packets and mini pots, mini notecards to write a note of appreciation to someone, sweets to share, and more. We hope to see you there!

Monday, March 22
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In person event. Peabody Administration Building Sidewalk. 

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

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Crucial Conversations – Addressing Anti-Asian Racism 

We invite you to this crucial conversation to create a brave space to discuss the history and current state of anti-Asian racism, and to explore action steps towards solidarity and progress.

Facilitators:

Xiu Cravens, associate dean for international students and affairs and associate professor of the practice of educational policy

Hasina Mohyuddin, assistant dean for equity, diversity and inclusion

Matthew Shaw, assistant professor of public policy and education and assistant professor of Law

Duane G. Watson, associate dean for equity, diversity and inclusion and Frank W. Mayborn Chair of Psychology and Human Development

Wednesday, March 24
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual event. Registration required. 

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

Questions? Peabody Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 

Four-part Wikipedia Series on Editing for Social Justice: Sharing Nashville’s Story

Before there were guidebooks, we relied on guides—people in the community you could count on to show you around. In this 4-part edit-a-thon series, we ask you to be the guide, to improve Wikipedia by editing entries about Nashville sites, services and people’s movements towards social justice. The kickoff meeting will feature Peabody faculty and local Nashville activists, followed by events that delve into Wikipedia as an activist tool, and instruction on how to become a Wikipedia editor. The series culminates in a book discussion April 14 with Amie Thurber and Learotha Williams, Jr., editors of I’ll take You There, an account of over 100 places important to Nashvillians.

The edit-a-thon series is co-sponsored by the Peabody Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Peabody Library, and the Iris Book Club is co-sponsored by the Peabody Office of Student Engagement & Well-Being.

Wednesday, March 24, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Kickoff Meeting Registration

Wednesday, March 31, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wikipedia Editing How-to’s Registration

Tuesday, April 6, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Edit-a-thon Registration

Wednesday, April 14, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration for Iris Book Group: I’ll Take You There

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

Questions? VU Libraries Assessment, Communication, & Engagement Office

The 2021 Peabody Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Student Leadership Award

The Peabody Faculty Council needs your help in identifying Peabody students (undergraduate, professional, and graduate students or student organizations) that have demonstrated leadership in improving the culture of Peabody through their efforts in the area(s) of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Please give serious consideration to your nominations.

Friday, March 26
11:59 p.m. Deadline to Submit
Submit nomination here. 

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

Questions? Hasina Mohyuddin

COMING SOON:

Information Sessions for New Data Science Minor

Vanderbilt has recently launched a new undergraduate minor in Data Science, which students may declare now. The minor is shared by all four undergraduate colleges and is designed to complement nearly every major offered at Vanderbilt and provide a foundation for a wide range immersion experiences.

We are offering several student information sessions to provide an overview of the minor and answer any questions. Please RSVP using the Eventbrite link provided, which will provide you with access to the Zoom link to join a session.

Monday, March 29, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration required. 

Tuesday, March 30, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Registration required. 

Wednesday, March 31, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Registration required. 

Thursday, April 1, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Registration required. 

Friday, April 2, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration required. 

Open to Peabody undergraduate students

Questions? Professor Thomas Palmeri

Loan Repayment Workshop

Please join us for this webinar as we will identify important things students should know upon graduation such as knowing their loan portfolio, identifying their servicers and understanding the cost of their student loan. It will also outline information on deferment and forbearance options. The session will also help you understand the basics behind student loan repayment and provide tips on managing student loans and finances.

Tuesday, March 30
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual event. RSVP | Zoom link

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students and Peabody undergraduate students

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Mentality, Advocacy, Zeal, Evolution (MAZE) Design Your Own Event Contest

MAZE aims to provide well-being support and resources for Chinese international students and to build Chinese international student community at Vanderbilt University.

The MAZE Chapter is hosting an event planning contest for Vanderbilt Chinese international students. Submit creative event proposals to help international students adapt to U.S. culture and build up the international student community. MAZE will help bring these ideas to life. Prizes will be provided for the top three event proposals.

Tuesday, March 30
11:59 p.m. Deadline to Submit
Virtual event. Registration required.

Open to Chinese International Students 

Questions? Nemia Zhou

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. Registration required.

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

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Sky Campus Happiness Yoga

Join us to gently stretch your body and mind with certified instructors!

Every Tuesday
5:00 p.m.
Virtual event. Zoom Link. 

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students and Peabody undergraduate students

Questions? Marcelo Galeano

Breathing Technique & Meditation

Join Sky Campus Happiness during this time to learn a short breathing technique and meditation to increase focus and concentration. We’ll also give practical and easy to apply tips!

Every Wednesday
1:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.
Virtual event. Zoom link.

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students and Peabody undergraduate students

Questions? Marcelo Galeano

Fitness in the Tents

The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons is sponsoring weekly fitness classes in the new heated tents. Spaces are limited. Please RSVP by searching fitness in the tents in Anchor Link. Masks are required.

WERQ: HIP HOP DANCE
Every Wednesday
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
In person event. Commons Center Tent. Registration required.

YOGA
Every Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
In person event. Commons Center Tent. Registration required.

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students and Peabody undergraduate students

Questions? Martha Rivers Ingram Commons

Common Grounds: Peabody Coffee Pairing Program

Common Grounds Coffee Pairing Program provides the Peabody community with the opportunity to connect in March through two random pairings. Last semester, over 80 students, staff, and faculty participated and built new relationships across campus.

How it works:

1) Sign-Up Here by Monday, March 29 by 11:59 p.m.

2) Receive a random partner on March 30 and April 29

3) Reach out to your partner and plan a convenient time to connect over coffee or tea via zoom or in-person with a socially distanced meeting

Have an upcoming two weeks that are really busy? Cancel at anytime and join back when you can!

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

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being