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THIS WEEK:

PLASA Interest Meeting

Come learn more about Peabody Latinx Alumni and Student Association (PLASA) at the interest and informational meeting! During the meeting, the executive board members will introduce themselves and share the mission of the organization along with any upcoming events. PLASA welcomes all individuals of various backgrounds, and serves to uplift and unite the Latinx community across Vanderbilt’s campus. Candy will be provided!

Thursday, September 8
7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. 
Mayborn 117

Open to all Peabody students

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Finding Calm Amidst Chaos: SKY Campus Happiness

Our state of mind dictates the quality of our life. Yet the monkey mind is super hard to control. It likes to dwell on unpleasantness, gets stressed and tired, starts complaining. In short, it makes us miserable at times.

Join us for a powerful session where we will learn how to calm our mind and find serenity and peace, wherever we are, whatever may be happening in life. We promise that you will leave feeling calm, happy and relaxed!

Friday, September 9
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
On Zoom. RSVP Here.

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Harsh Agarwal

Random Acts of Kindness at Peabody

Drop by the Peabody Administration Building front steps for a snack and an act of kindness for you or for you to share with others!

Friday, September 9
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
Peabody Administration Building Front Steps

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Common Grounds Coffee/Tea Pairing

Common Grounds provides the Peabody community with the opportunity to connect with new people through random pairings throughout the semester (no worries if you get busy, you can stop at any time!). Last academic year, over 300 students, staff, and faculty participated and built new relationships across campus. We hope you’ll join us! Make a new connection at Peabody in three easy steps:

1. Sign up here by Friday, September 9th.
2. Receive a random partner via email by Monday, September 12th.
3. Coordinate a convenient time, date, and location to meet your partner for a 15, 30, or 60-minute coffee or tea chat (virtual or in-person).

Friday, September 9
Sign up by 11:59 p.m. 

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

UPCOMING:

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 held both in-person and virtually.

Every Monday beginning September 12
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. 
In-person. Center for Student Wellbeing Meditation Room. Virtual. Zoom link here. 

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Center for Student Well-Being

Role & Soul Alignment: What is it and how do I get there?

Join Meaghan Mundy, Assistant Dean of Peabody’s Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being and senior lecturer in the Human and Organizational Development department, as she leads a conversation about how aligning our roles in our lives (student, teacher, researcher, supervisor, employee, family member, parent) with our purpose and inner-knowing can lead to greater authenticity and fulfillment. Meaghan is a certified CliftonStrengths coach and is currently participating in the Center for Courage and Renewal’s facilitator preparation program. This program is part of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Work-Life Balance workshop series.

Thursday, September 15
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
Zoom link here

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Peabody Professional and Graduate Student Social

Please join us for a Peabody social! A monthly space for Peabody to come together across departments and offices, we invite all graduate and professional students, faculty, and staff to join us for some light appetizers and beverages. The Art Gallery will be open for viewing. We hope to see you there!

Co-Sponsored by: Peabody Professional and Graduate Student Association, Cohen Memorial Hall and Art Gallery, and Peabody Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being.

Thursday, September 15
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Cohen Memorial Fine Arts Gallery

Open to all Peabody graduate and professional students, faculty, and 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. Registration required. 

Wednesday, September 28
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 
In-person event. Fireside Reading Room, Peabody Library. 

Open to Peabody faculty and Peabody staff

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Peabody Research Spotlight

The Peabody Research Spotlight (PRS) series is designed to showcase research conducted by Peabody Ph.D. faculty, students, and alumni, and to facilitate and strengthen interdisciplinary collaborations.

The session will feature new Peabody College faculty members. Each faculty member will provide a brief overview of their program of research. This session is intended to encourage within and across departmental collaborations, as well as to provide prospective Ph.D. students with an overview of the exciting research conducted at Peabody. Each presentation will be followed by a brief Q&A period.

Presenters:

Jennifer Russell: Leadership Policy and Organization
Jessica Logan: Special Education
Nicole Allen: Human and Organizational Development
Jessika Boles: Psychology and Human Development
Heidi Carlone: Teaching and Learning

Thursday, September 29
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Virtual event. Registration Required 

Open to Peabody graduate students, post-docs and faculty.

Questions? Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez

CONTINUING:

University Counseling Center (UCC) Drop-in Consultation for International and APIDA-identifying Students

UCC Drop-In Consultation provides easy access to informal, confidential, and free consultations with University Counseling Center counselors.

UCC Drop-In Consultation is generally helpful for students who 1) are not sure about counseling and wonder what it’s like to talk with a counselor, 2) may not be interested in ongoing therapy but would like the perspective of a counselor, 3) have a specific problem and would like to talk it through with a counselor, or 4) have a concern about a friend and want some thoughts about what to do.

Students who are experiencing an immediate mental health emergency are encouraged to attend UCC Urgent Care, instead of Drop-In Consultation. For any questions about UCC Drop-In Consultation, please call 615-322-2571.

Every Tuesday
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
Peabody Administration Building Heritage Room 218B

UCC Drop-In Consultation hours at Peabody are specifically for APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) students and/or International students who wish to receive brief support around concerns which may be impacted by their identities, in an overtly affirming space.

Drop-in Care with SCC

Student Care Coordination Drop-in meetings are offered so that students can meet quickly with a care coordinator to discuss any immediate needs, including but not limited to:

• Planning for a successful semester
• Identifying and connecting with resources for support on or off-campus
• Discussing academic options, taking a Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA), and/or assistance with communicating with faculty/Dean’s office
• Connecting with the University Counseling Center (UCC) Drop-in care coordination meetings are not therapy or counseling, but we can help you get connected to counseling on or off-campus!

Every Thursday
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
Peabody Administration Building Heritage Room 218B

Open to all Peabody students

Questions? please call SCC at 615-343-WELL or email at studentcare@vanderbilt.edu

Tutor Nashville

The Accelerating Scholars program is recruiting community volunteers to tutor more than 7,000 MNPS students who may need a little extra help and support with personalized and positive learning experiences. Tutors will receive training and support on all tutoring session plans and materials. Virtual and in-person opportunities are available.

Learn more and sign up here.

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

EDI & OSEW Office Hours

Stop by Peabody Administration Building Room 216 to get to know the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being. 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