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THIS WEEK:

Leading By Example: Higher Education Supervision Skills Workshop

For second-year Master’s students, the end of graduate school and a full-time position are in sight! However, for many of us this means new roles, duties, and potentially supervisory responsibilities. How prepared are you to take this on? Nikki Thompson, a 2^nd year in the Higher Education Administration program, will present a supervision workshop based on her independent study research this fall. This will be an interactive presentation and students from all programs with work experience inside and outside of higher education are encouraged to attend. Please feel free to bring your lunch!

Wednesday, February 1
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-person event | Magnolia 019

Open to all Peabody students 

Questions? Nikki Thompson

Careers in Think Tanks: Lunch & Learn Workshop

Join us for a workshop co-facilitated with Cody Christensen, LPO doctoral student, to learn all about working at think tanks and about nonacademic research opportunities! We will discuss how think tanks operate to influence public policy, focusing specifically on think tanks based in Washington, D.C. Participants will engage in activities to help inform which think tank jobs they should target and how to find and pursue specific careers in this sector. Lunch will be provided. RSVP: https://forms.gle/WWJWuF8PFb5peGwaA

Thursday, February 2
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
In-person event. Mayborn 117

Open to all Peabody professional and graduate students

Questions? Peabody Career Services

Afro-ARTivism: An Evening of Art & Hip-Hop

Please join the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity (SCSJI), Bishop Johnson Black Cultural Center (BCC), Peabody College, and Blair School of Music on Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 from 6-8:30 pm in the National Museum of African American Music’s (NMAAM) Feature Gallery for An Evening of Art and Hip-Hop, a celebratory kickoff to SCSJI’s new program, Afro-ARTivism! This event will honor the artistic contributions of Black Vanderbilt and Nashville community members while highlighting the concept of Black Resistance, the 2023 national theme of Black History Month. Additionally, this event will introduce the practice of artivism and allow participants to engage in meaningful reflection as they discover the innovative ways social justice work can be pursued through diverse mediums of creativity. Transportation and food provided.

What is Afro-ARTivism?

The mission of Afro-ARTivism is to empower the Black Vanderbilt community by centering artistic activism through a celebratory kickoff that showcases Black creatives and the impact of hip-hop music in addition to facilitating ongoing dialogue around this form of liberation. More information can be found on SCSJI’s website.

Thursday, February 2
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 
In-person event. National Museum of African American Music.

Open to Vanderbilt community

PPGSA Game Night!

Join the Peabody Professional and Graduate Student Association (PPGSA) for the first game night of the semester! There’ll be free dinner and great company as always, plus a variety of games (and you can bring your own if you like!) RSVP here. 

Thursday, February 2
7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 
In-person event. Mayborn 117.

Open to all Peabody professional and graduate students

Questions? Isaac Rosenthal 

Peabody Iris Book Club Discussion

The Peabody Office of Student Engagement & Well-Being and The Peabody Library invite you to join a book discussion with the Peabody Iris Book Club selections. A big thanks to everyone who signed-up to participate over winter break, if you have not yet picked up your book or claimed it virtually, there is still time! No matter how much you’ve read or if you missed the sign-up last December but are interested in joining the discussion, all are welcome! There will be a separate virtual book discussion of Hello, Career: What You Need to Know to Be Successful in Your First Job with the author Ed Bray, who is a Vanderbilt LLO Ed.D. student!

Sign up here by Monday January 30^th to let us know if you plan to join the in-person and/or the virtual book discussion. Please see below for event details:

In-Person Iris Book Club Discussion Over Lunch: 

Friday, February 3
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
In-person event. Peabody Library Fireside Reading Room

Virtual Iris Book Club Discussion of Hello, Career: What You Need to Know to Be Successful in Your First Job with the Author Ed Bray!

Thursday, February 9
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
Virtual: Zoom Link Here

Reminder of this year’s student recommended Iris Book Club Selections:

• Viral Justice by Ruha Benjamin
• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
• Hello Career by Ed Bray
• Sold a Story Podcast

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Heart Strings GBM!

Join Heart Strings for the first General Body Meeting of the semester! Enjoy crafts and community! Events fill up fast so we encourage you to RSVP and book your spot on the guest list. We hope to see you there!

Sunday, February 5
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
In-person event. Saratt 325/327

Open to all Peabody students

UPCOMING:

Peabody Connects

Peabody Connects is a welcoming and reflective space for students to make connections with others and to feel supported on your Peabody journey. If you are looking for community, this is the space for you! Beverages and light snacks provided. Feel free to bring your lunch too!

Tuesday, February 7
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
In-person event. 6 Magnolia 019.

Open to all Peabody students

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

The Graduate Women of Color: Writing Days

The Graduate Women of Color group of Peabody College’s Department of Leadership, Policy and Organizations provides professional development, support and community for Ph.D. students across Peabody. We are cordially inviting you to our writing days! Come and be in community while getting work done. (We will have snacks.)

Friday, February 10
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
In-person event. 6 Magnolia 106.

*These events are sponsored by LPO and the Peabody Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Open to all Peabody PhD graduate women of color 

Questions? Maria Maria Castillo 

Dept. of Psychology and Human Development Diversity Speaker Series presents Chardee Galan

Chardee Galan, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Southern California. A Multi-Pronged Approach to Reducing Racial Inequities in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Mental Health Services.

Friday, February 10
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 
In-person event. 6 Magnolia 110.

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

SKY Campus Happiness Yoga and Meditation

Enjoy relaxing breathwork, meditation, and yoga to destress. These sessions are beginner friendly! All events are offered virtually and in-person. RSVP via AnchorLink

The dates and type of practice are as follows: Feb. 11 – Meditation. Feb. 18 – Meditation. Feb. 25 – Yoga.

Saturday, February 11
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In-person. Center for Student Wellbeing Meditation Room. Virtual.

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Madeline Kelly

Puppy Love at Peabody Library

Come take a break on Valentine’s Day to enjoy some tea, cookies, card making, and selfies with K9 Officer Jack!

Tuesday, February 14
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
In-person event. Peabody Library, Ground Floor Project Room

Open to all Vanderbilt students, faculty, and staff

Peabody Dean’s Diversity Lecture with Katie Koo

Join us for Dr. Katie Koo’s talk on Demystifying the International Student Experience and Mental Health: Understanding Needs and Supports.

Katie Koo, assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services at the University of Georgia, will demystify the unique experiences, challenges, and mental health concerns that traditionally underserved student groups and international students face in U.S. higher education settings by presenting her longitudinal research and clinical cases on diverse students’ mental health and well-being. Koo will unfold real stories and honest conversations from international students and other underserved students about their lives on U.S. campuses and suggest culturally sensitive support that faculty and administrators can provide to better support these students. RSVP here. 

This event will be in-person in the Wyatt Rotunda and will also be streamed online.

Thursday, February 16
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
In-person event. Wyatt Rotunda. 

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Student Lunch with Katie Koo

RSVP Here (Space limited)
Join us for a Student Lunch with Dr. Katie Koo, who will be giving the Spring 2023 Peabody Dean’s Diversity Lecture.  This lunch provides students the opportunity to learn more about Dr. Koo in an informal, conversational setting. Space is limited, so RSVP now!

Friday, February 17
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
In-person event. Wyatt Center Conference Room 310 (Across from the Rotunda).

Open to all Peabody students

Questions? Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

CONTINUING:

Meditation Monday

Begin your week with a 30-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
1:15 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

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.

LIVE Lunch Series

LIVE initiative at Vanderbilt is devoted to a new way of thinking about technology’s role in teaching and learning, in both formal and informal settings.

LIVE Lunch series is intended to be a diverse series of presentations, interactions, and discussions each week. It includes traditional research presentations, but we will also be doing technology demos, design workshops, interaction analysis, external partner visits, and end-of-semester student flash talks. Lunch is provided. Click here for a list of weekly topics.

Every Wednesday
1:00 p.m.
In-person event. Room 215, 6 Magnolia Circle

Open to Peabody student, faculty, and staff

Questions? Harsh Agarwal

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

VIAL – Vanderbilt Interaction Analysis Lab Session

Interested in making sense of interactions with questions of learning and teaching? Join us for weekly sessions of the Vanderbilt Interaction Analysis Lab on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Wyatt 121. To learn more and view our schedule, visit our website: https://lab.vanderbilt.edu/vial/

Every Thursday
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
In person. Wyatt 121. Virtual. Zoom link here.

Open to Peabody student, faculty, and staff

Questions? Natalie De Lucca

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