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THIS WEEK:

Solidarity Walk/Run for Deaf Children

Donations will be used to support the Center for the Education for Deaf and Blind in Central African Republic

This is an event created by Humphrey Fellows in support of a Humphrey Fellow education project. Join us for some fun and a one-mile loop at the park together! We’ll have remarks at each hour followed by a community walk/run of the one mile loop at each hour (4 and 5 pm). It’s an open house, so stop by when you’re able to join in on the fun and give your solidarity to the great work of the Center for the Education of the Deaf and Blind in Central African Republic. It’s $5 to participate – though you’re welcome to give more in support of the project. We’ll have a raffle of international prize bags for all who give. You’re welcome to give even if you can’t join in person.

Wednesday, April 20
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Centennial Park Events Shelter

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Sarah Crane

Meet & Greet with Dr. Steph Mahnke

You are invited to join us for a conversation to learn more about Steph Mahnke, new Director for the KC Potter Center! Dr. Mahnke is a higher education professional with extensive experience serving the LGBTQIA+ community and marginalized students. Mahnke joins Vanderbilt from Utah University, where she has been an assistant professor of English and literature since 2019. Snacks provided.

Thursday, April 21
11:00 a.m.
Mayborn 117

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

[IM]Perfection Project Workshop

Join the [IM]Perfection Project for food and conversation about perfectionism. During this conversation, a safe and supportive space will be provided to share stories of imperfection, and learn coping strategies for daily challenges. Registration Required. 

Do you feel stressed right now? Or, that you are trying really hard to get things (grades, relationships, body image) exactly right? Join the [IM]Perfection Project for dinner and conversation around perfectionism. During this interactive workshop, a supportive space will be provided to talk about perfectionism and imperfection and to share coping strategies for navigating challenges. Led by Human Development Studies master’s student, Corina Ge.

Thursday, April 21
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
Center for Student Wellbeing Classroom 

Open to all Peabody students

Questions? Vanderbilt [IM]Perfection Project

UPCOMING:

Stress Busting Week, April 25-29

Celebrate the last week of classes and take a break from your work to come re-center and de-stress with us. Feel free to come as you need to and when you can!

• Meditation Monday | Monday April 25 | 12:30-1:00 p.m. | Peabody Administration Building Room 113
  • Take a breath, and stop by for a meditation session!
• Goodie Bags | Monday April 25 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Peabody Administration Building
  • Kick-off Stress Busting Week by picking up a goodie bag!
• A Crafty Afternoon | Tuesday April 26 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. | Peabody Library Fireside Reading Room
  • Take a creative break and come make crafts! Co-sponsored by: The Peabody Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Peabody Library. RSVP Here. 
• Shakti Power Yoga | Wednesday April 27 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. | Peabody Lawn
  • Join in a class led by Shakti Power Yoga! Don’t let the name fool you – all levels welcome and no yoga experience required. Don’t forget to bring a towel or yoga mat. Breakfast goodies will be provided afterward. RSVP Here. 
• COMPASS Check-in | Wednesday April 27 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Wyatt 050-03 
  • Circles of Mindful Presence, Awareness, Support and Strength, provides a trustworthy and welcoming space to check-in and share as we navigate the many challenges occurring in our lives. We are providing a safe space for students to reflect, breathe deeply, get centered, and align our heads and our hearts. RSVP Here.
• Do-nut Stress | Thursday April 28 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Peabody Administration Building, Room 113
  • Come enjoy a donut with Peabody Career Services!
• Shenanigoats | Friday April 29 | 2:00-4:00 p.m. | Peabody Lawn
  • You haven’t seen anything until you’ve seen baby goats in pajamas doing yoga poses with you and your friends!  Enjoy some goat yoga, cuddles, and cuteness!

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Psychology Day

Psychology Day is an end-of-year celebration of psychology research on the Vanderbilt campus. Members of the Departments of Psychology and Human Development (Peabody College), Psychology (College of Arts and Science), and the broader community of scholars interested in psychology across campus gather together to discuss their research.

Tuesday, April 26
4:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 
Wyatt Center

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Ally Armstead

Peabody Iftar

Come join us for a Peabody Iftar! Ramadan is a blessed month for Muslims, during which they fast from sunrise to sunset.  At sunset, they break their fast with an evening meal called iftar.  We would love to have you join us for this communal gathering at Peabody.

Tuesday, April 26
7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 
Location TBD

RSVP Here

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Future Is Female: But We Black? – Lunch & Learn with Nicole Joseph and Cynthia Chapple

Come learn about Nicole Joseph and Cynthia Chapple’s exciting new Research Practice Partnership that seeks to show how Chapple’s Black Girls Do STEM organization understands racialized and gendered oppression, creates curriculum and opportunities to disrupt these systems, and fundamental ideas that center Joseph’s research on Black girls and women in mathematics. Joseph and Chapple are intentionally organizing this partnership through co-construction and bringing together diverse expertise shifting power relations. Learn more about this powerful partnership in conversation with its organizers. We hope to see you there! RSVP Here. 

Thursday, April 28
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 
Mayborn 117

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Anchors Away! Peabody Gala

The Peabody Office of Student Engagement & Well-Being is excited to host the return of the Peabody Spring Gala for Peabody professional and graduate students and their guests. Peabody professional and graduate students who plan to attend MUST purchase tickets in advance by April 29. No tickets will be available at the door. We can’t wait to see you there!

Saturday, May 7
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 
Wyatt Center. Purchase Tickets Here.

Open to all Peabody graduate and professional students

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, April 18
12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. 
In-person. Center for Student Wellbeing Meditation Room. Virtual. Zoom link

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Center for Student Well-Being

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 all Peabody students, faculty, and 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 all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being