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THIS WEEK:

Managing Challenges in Social Engagement: A Processing and Learning Space for International Students

To celebrate International Student Month, the Peabody Chinese Student Organization is creating a space for all international students to share their experiences and difficulties with each other. This event will be weekly in March* and lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

Whether you are facing difficulty in classroom discussion, in making meaningful social connections outside the classroom, in finding a sense of belonging in Nashville, on navigating the difference in language and expression, or literally anything else, we are here to support and share our own experiences and resources. This is a safe and informal space for you to share, to connect, to process and to learn new skills to cope with difficulties in navigating your academic and personal life in Nashville.

Monday, March 20
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
In-person event. Peabody Library Fireside Reading Room.

Open to all Peabody international students

Questions? Chenxi Zhu

PISA Open House

Peabody International Students & Affairs (PISA) and Associate Dean Xiu Cravens are pleased to introduce you to our new assistant director – Yu (Wendy) Wu. Ms. Wu is the point of contact in the Dean’s Office to better serve Peabody’s growing number of international students. She will work with the Dean’s Office administrators and staff, program directors, and university services to assess student needs, facilitate resources, and create a holistic support for all international students at Peabody.

We welcome you to stop by the PISA Open House to enjoy tasty treats and say “Hi” to Ms. Wu on Tuesday (3/21) 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and Wednesday (3/22) 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Peabody Administration Building, Suite 216.

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Drink in Spring!

Join the Peabody Professional & Graduate Student Association (PPGSA) to celebrate the arrival of Spring! Stop by our booth and enjoy some free snacks, stickers, and drinks.

Tuesday, March 21
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
In-person event. Peabody Administration Building Front Steps. 

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

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, March 21
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

Time Management: Finding Time for Research and Writing 

The Peabody Research Methods and Strategic Seminar Series is designed to introduce you to practical tools for improving your research outcomes. The following colleagues will participate on this panel discussion: Ann Kaiser, Duane Watson, Chezare Warren, Richard Welsh, and Melissa Gresalfi. Brown bag lunch, drinks and cookies will be provided.

Registration is required here: https://forms.gle/JH9HncUZnkg7Nv8N9

Tuesday, March 21
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-person. Mayborn 117.

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Jenny Abrams

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, March 24
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 student women of color 

Questions? Maria Maria Castillo 

Dept. of Psychology and Human Development Diversity Speaker Series presents Dr. Adam Hoffman 

Dr. Adam Hoffman, assistant professor at Cornell University’s Department of Psychology, will share his research which characterizes the development of ethnic-racial gender identity development and some of the contextual factors that shape this development among adolescents. He will also discuss the importance and implications of these identities for adolescents’ psychological well-being.

Friday, March 24
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
In-person. 6 Magnolia Room 115.

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Nashville PEER Brown Bag + Jam (PB+J) Understanding Metro Schools’ Strategic Priorities: A Conversation with Adrienne Battle

Join the Nashville Partnership for Educational Equity Research for a conversation with Adrienne Battle, Director of Schools at Metro Nashville Public Schools. Battle will discuss Metro Schools’ strategic priorities. Peabody Dean Camilla Benbow will provide the opening remarks for this featured event.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nashville-peer-brown-bag-jam-pb-j-tickets-559614069747

Friday, March 24
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In-person. Mayborn 117.

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

Saturday, March 25
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

Perfect Memory, with Sohee Park and Dan Levin

Please join the conversation between the artist Vesna Pavlović, Prof. Sohee Park (Psychology, Vanderbilt) and Prof. Dan Levin (Psychology and Human Development, Peabody College). Park and Pavlović co-direct “Image, Mind, Body” seminar that examines the intersection of scientific processes of remembering and the role that visual representation plays in that process.

Saturday, March 25
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In-person. Zeitgeist Gallery, 516 Hagan St #100, Nashville, TN 37203

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

UPCOMING:

LPO Colloquium Series – Tomás Monarrez

Tomás Monarrez, senior research associate, Urban Institute senior advisor, Office of the Undersecretary, Office of the Chief Economist, will be our guest speaker on the March 29 LPO Colloquium. His presentation will be from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Mayborn 117.

Wednesday, March 29
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In-person. Mayborn 117.

Questions? Amber Green 

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

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.

Co-Sponsored by: Peabody Professional and Graduate Student Association and Peabody Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being.

Wednesday, March 29
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
In-person event. Wyatt Lobby.

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

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

RRJ Spring 2023 Lunch & Learn with Nicole Joseph

On Thursday, March 30, the Initiative for Race Research and Justice will host its spring Lunch & Learn featuring Nicole M. Joseph, associate professor of mathematics education in the Peabody College Department of Teaching and Learning. Joseph will discuss her most recent book, Making Black Girls Count in Math Education.

This in-person event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Central time in the Wyatt Center Rotunda on the Peabody College campus. Light refreshments will be provided.

Please register at the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-black-girls-count-in-math-education-tickets-518317741317

Thursday, March 30
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
In-person event. Wyatt Center Rotunda. 

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Ashley Best

PPGSA Game Night

Come enjoy some free dinner, friendly faces, and games for Peabody Professional & Graduate Student Association (PPGSA)’s monthly game night! Stay as long as you like and see some old friends or make some new ones!

Thursday, March 30
7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 
In-person event. Mayborn 117.

Open to all Peabody graduate and professional students

Social Justice & The Black Music Experience Through Children’s Literature 

Award-winning children’s literature author Carole Boston Weatherford, facilitated by Alice Randall, discusses Children’s Literature, Black Music, and the Social Justice Movement.

Refreshments will be served.

Friday, March 31
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
In-person event. Peabody Library Fireside Reading Room. 

Open to all Peabody students, faculty, and staff

Questions? Tifenni Fontno

Peabody Disco! The Groovy Gala!

The Peabody Office of Student Engagement & Well-Being is excited to host the 2023 Peabody Gala in celebration of Peabody professional and graduate students and their guests. Join us to get your groove on!

Student tickets are reserved for current Peabody professional and graduate students at $20 per ticket. All others are considered a guest for $30 per ticket.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE by Friday, April 7! Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.

*To make this event inclusive to all students, if you have any financial concerns, please email us.

Saturday, April 15
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 
In-person event. Wyatt Center.

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

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

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 & PISA Office Hours

Stop by Peabody Administration Building (PAB) Room 216 to get to know the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being, and Peabody International Students & Affairs. Virtual or in-person office hours are available by appointment.