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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 March 1, March 15, March 29 and April 12.

Tuesday, March 1
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

Peabody Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Student Leadership Awards for 2022 – Nominations Open!

The Peabody Faculty Council needs your help in identifying graduating Peabody students (undergraduate, professional, and graduate students) 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 so we can honor those doing meaningful work.

The Peabody Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Leadership Award will be presented at the Peabody Commencement Awards Reception on May 12, 2022.

Nomination forms are due NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 4th, 2022.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION

Questions? Hasina Mohyuddin.

UPCOMING:

Nutrition 201: Nourishing Heads & Hearts

Nutrition 201: Nutrition Transitions: How Nutrition Needs Change with Time

From cooking independently for the first time, to moving to a new city and learning the local cuisine; many life transitions impact the foods we eat. Our nutrition needs also change as we transition through different life stages. This session will highlight nutrition considerations at pivotal points in life and identify helpful eating patterns to support your body during times of change.

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

If you have multiple questions about any nutrition topic or would like an individual nutrition and wellness session, you may sign up for an “Independent Study” session. These one-on-one sessions are twenty minutes in length and will provide an opportunity for you to receive more personalized nutrition information. Sessions are available in-person or virtually based on your preference. Sign up by Friday, March 11 by 11:59 p.m. 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

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 March 16, March 30, April 13 and April 27.

Wednesday, March 16
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

Rescheduled: Peabody Rocks!

In celebration of Saint Patrick’s 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, March 17
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
In-person event. Peabody Library Ground Floor Project Room.
RSVP Here.

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

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

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, March 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

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, March 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

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. This event is now held both in-person and virtually.

Monday, February 28
12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. 
In-person. Center for Student Wellbeing Meditation Room. Virtual. 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