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THIS WEEK:

Narrative Circles

The Narrative Circles approach is distinguished by principles and practices of narrative theory intended to create a shared exploration where each individual’s multi-storied self is affirmed. A welcoming and safe space is created for affirmation and connection across lines of difference so that we learn to take a values-based approach to how we exist and interact with each other. The workshops also provide an opportunity for professional development, and anyone participating in 3 or more sessions will receive a certificate. Dinner will be provided, so please be sure to RSVP!

The circles will be held on February 15, March 1, March 15, March 29 and April 12.

Tuesday, February 15
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
In-person event. One Magnolia Circle 241. RSVP Here.

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students

Questions? Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Nutrition 101: Nourishing Heads & Hearts

Nutrition 101: The Blue Zones Power 9: Identifying and Applying Top Lifestyle Habits of the World’s Healthiest, Longest-Lived People

The majority of new year’s resolutions focus on lifestyle behaviors, but translating behaviors into habits can be a challenge. By February, around 80% of new year’s resolutions are abandoned and many people are left unsure of how to move forward on their health journey. Using the world’s healthiest and longest-living people as guides, this session will illuminate top lifestyle behaviors and explore ways to shift these behaviors into habits.

Wednesday, February 16
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. 
Virtual event. RSVP Here.

This event is sponsored by Peabody Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being and Dietic Internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Random Acts of Kindness Day: Peabody Rocks!

In celebration of Random Acts of Kindness Day – and because we love being crafty with you – we are painting rocks with cute and kind symbols and messages. Feel free to keep your creation as our act of kindness to you OR place your painted rock somewhere around campus where others can find it and be inspired! Co-sponsored by the Peabody Library and the Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being, we hope to see you there!

Thursday, February 17
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
In-person event. Peabody Library Ground Floor Project Room.
RSVP Here.

This event is sponsored by Peabody Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being and Peabody Library.

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

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

SKY Happiness Retreat

For the first time this spring semester, SKYatVandy is happy to announce the SKY Happiness Retreat! Explore the secrets of breath, yoga, and deep meditation along with other college students across the US. from the comfort of your home. Learn how the evidence-based SKY breathwork technique can help in reducing stress, and depression and increase pleasant emotions, social connectedness, and mindfulness through the recent groundbreaking studies at Yale and Harvard. Limited seats are available.

Friday, February 18 (5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) 
Saturday, February 19 (10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) 
Sunday, February 20 (10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)                                                    Virtual Event. Register Here.

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

Questions? Harsh Agarwal

Common Grounds

Common Grounds Coffee/Tea Pairing Program provides the Peabody community with the opportunity to connect through random pairings. Over 200 Peabody community members participated in November.

This is an easy, no-pressure way to make a new connection in the Peabody community. And, if you get busy, just let us know and you can join back in (or not) at any time!

How it works:

1) Sign up by Friday, February 18 by 11:59 p.m.
2) Receive a random partner the following week.
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.
4) Receive a new pairing each month.

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

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

UPCOMING:

Peabody Professional and Graduate Student Well-Being Town Halls

A space by students & for students only. Come talk about well-being & brainstorm ideas to better support student wellness efforts on campus. There will be two Town Hall options to choose from:

Tuesday, February 22
7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
In-person event. One Magnolia Circle 241. Pizza provided. RSVP Here.

Friday, February 25
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
Virtual event. Zoom link.

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students

Questions? Risa Roth

Faculty/Staff Circles of Trust

This program, based on The Center for Courage and Renewal’s Circle of Trust approach, provides a foundation for courageous conversations that afford us the opportunity to be more effective and authentic educators, colleagues, and individuals. Spaces are created for reflection, deep listening, and meaningful conversations where you learn to trust your own wisdom and align your inner life with your outer work in the world.

Wednesday, February 23
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 
In-person event. Fireside Reading Room, Peabody Library. Registration Required.

To learn more about Circles of Trust, please visit: couragerenewal.org. We hope to see you at all the circles but feel free to attend as your schedule permits. If you have attended other Circle of Trusts, the content will be different for the spring series.

Open to Peabody faculty and Peabody staff

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

COMPASS Check-ins

COMPASS Check-ins are Circles of Mindful Presence, Awareness, Support and Strength. There is a lot going on in our world today, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed or need a way to process. We are providing a safe space for students to reflect, breathe deeply, get centered, and align our heads and our hearts. There will be opportunities to be fully present with yourself and others through reflection prompts, poetry, free writing, small group discussion, storytelling, strengths awareness and development, and resource sharing.

COMPASS Check-ins will be held on February 23, March 16, March 30, April 13 and April 27.

Wednesday, February 23
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In-person event. Wyatt 050-03. RSVP Here.

This is co-sponsored by Peabody Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being and Peabody Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Feel free to come as you need to and when you can.

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students and Peabody undergraduate students

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Careers in Diversity & Inclusion Alumni Panel 

Join us virtually for a Careers in Diversity & Inclusion Alumni Panel. Jobs addressing diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging have expanded across all industries. Hear from a panel of Peabody alumni who work in DEI roles about the influence of their work, challenges and barriers in their field, and advice for aspiring students who wish to pursue DEI careers in the future. Featured panelists include:

• Alyssa N. Aloyo, Program Manager for Intercultural Community Engagement at Vanderbilt University
• Rene Dillard, Director of Leadership Development for Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance
• Joseph Gutierrez, Program Manager at the Maddox Fund and Executive Director of API Middle Tennessee
• Keldrick Stephens, DEI Talent Strategist for Audit & Assurance at Deloitte

Thursday, February 24
12:00 p.m. 
Virtual.  Zoom link.

This event is co-sponsored by Peabody Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Peabody Career Services.

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

Questions? Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

CONTINUING:

Meditation Monday

Begin your week with a 20-minute meditation session, a partnership between the Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being and the Center for Student Wellbeing.

Monday, February 14
12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. 
Virtual event. Zoom link.

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

Questions? Center for Student Well-Being

Bonsal Applied Education Research Award

The Bonsal Applied Education Research Award is designed to advance the development and completion of dissertations by doctoral students with applied interests in education research. This financial support is intended to enhance the quality of doctoral students’ dissertation projects focusing on research into educational solutions having the potential to result in large-scale implementation in school or other educational settings.

Applicants must be full-time PhD students in a Peabody College department who plan on conducting a dissertation study during the 2022-2023 academic year. There will be one award this year and the awardee will be provided $10,000 to be used to advance the development and completion of an approved research project.

Applications are due on Thursday, April 14 by 5:00 p.m.

Questions? Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez

EDI Office Hours

Visit the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to meet and receive support regarding EDI-related issues, express interest in learning more about EDI, and connect to resources on campus. Virtual or in-person office hours are available by appointment.

Monday – Friday:  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

Questions? Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

OSEW Office Hours

Stop by Peabody Administration Building Room 216  to ask questions, get to know the Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being, or get support! Virtual or in-person office hours are available by appointment.

Monday – Friday:  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being