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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 15, March 29 and April 12.

Tuesday, March 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 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. Zoom Link 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

International Student Wellness Resource Fair

The International Student Wellness Resource Fair will connect international students with many of the resources that support their well-being as a member of the Vanderbilt community. Different campus organizations will share how their office plays a role in overall well-being. Food will be provided as well!

Wednesday, March 16
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Student Life Center Ballrooms

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students and Peabody undergraduate students

Pushed Out: A Panel Discussion About the Perception of “Pink-Collar” Professions

Join Peabody Career Services and the Women’s Center for a candid conversation about the disadvantages women and femme identified folks (still) face in female-dominated fields such as being undervalued, underappreciated, and underpaid. We will be joined by three alumnae panelists who will discuss their careers in female-dominated fields, society’s view on “women’s work,” and strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment.

Thursday, March 17
12:15 p.m. 
Virtual event. RSVP link. 

This event is sponsored by The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center and Peabody Career Services.

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

Questions? Perla Salazar-Rangel

Rescheduled: Peabody Rocks!

In celebration of spring – 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 Patio
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

Yoga on the Lawn

Join a beginner flow & stretch sequence led by Maddy Kelly, 1st-year Community, Development, & Action master’s student. Grab a towel or yoga mat and join us on the Mayborn Lawn, if inclement weather we will be in Mayborn 117. Breakfast will be provided afterward.

Friday, March 18
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 
In-person event. Mayborn Lawn
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

Mind Your Mind: SKY Campus Happiness Breath and Meditation Workshop

In this one-hour interactive session with a SKY Campus Happiness instructor and volunteer, we will be looking into how breathwork and meditation can help us in managing our thoughts and emotions better. This session features an introduction to tendencies of the mind, breathwork, and guided meditation. The session is suitable for all audiences, whether first-timers or expert meditators.

Saturday, March 19th
11am-12pm CT
Virtual event. Register here.

Open to the entire Vanderbilt community

Questions? Harsh Agarwal

UPCOMING:

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

Women in the Academy: Saying Yes to Saying No: Figuring Out Professional Boundaries

Women in the Academy offers graduate students and postdocs a chance to reflect on the ways that gender affects their experience as they begin their professional journey in the academy.

• Laura Carpenter: Associate Professor, Department of Sociology
• Nicole Joseph: Associate Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning
• Clare McCabe: Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering

Wednesday, March 23
12:00 – 1:15 p.m. 
In-person event. Sarratt 189

This event is sponsored by The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students

Questions? Rory Dicker

VUGlobalCitizens Graduation Recognition Celebration

Join the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion on Tuesday, May 10^th for the 2022 VUGlobalCitizens Identity Initiative Graduation Recognition Celebration! We hope to celebrate all graduating students, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional, from Vanderbilt who identify as International students. There are two components to this celebration: a virtual ceremony and a following in-person reception.

Please register by Friday, March 25^th at 11:59pm. Register Here. Logistics for registrants will be sent to graduates in early April.

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

Questions? Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Vanderbilt Out of the Darkness Campus Walk

The Vanderbilt Out of the Darkness Walk aims to bring awareness to suicide and benefit suicide prevention. This 2-mile walk hopes to engage our campus in the fight to prevent suicide, the second leading cause of death among people ages 15-24. This event is a journey of remembrance, hope, support, and a walk that unites campus by providing a space to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental illness have affected our lives and our loved ones. Register Here.  

Saturday, March 26
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-person event. Wyatt Center Lawn

This event is hosted by Vanderbilt Active Minds

Open to the entire Vanderbilt community

Questions? Christine Shatrowsky

Nutrition 301: Nourishing Heads & Hearts

Nutrition 301: Food and the Environment: Sustainable Nutrition Practices

While it might come to mind first, impact on the environment isn’t the only component of a sustainable diet. The complex idea of sustainability includes social, nutritional, cultural, and economic factors in addition to environmental ones. This session seeks to highlight these considerations and discuss potential dietary changes that can support your health and longevity while lessening the burden on the environment. Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday, March 30
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. 
In-person event. 6 Magnolia 207. 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 25 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

World Cup with the Humphrey Fellowship

Join the Humphrey Fellowship and the Peabody Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being in celebrating International Student Month! Drop by and enjoy tasty sips from around the world! If you like, you are also welcome to bring your own special beverage. Please note, this is an alcohol free event. 

Thursday, March 31
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
In-person event. Peabody Administration Building 303

This event is co-sponsored by Peabody Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being and the Humphrey Fellowship

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students, Peabody undergraduate students, 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, March 14
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