October, 2020
Mrs. America Screening and Discussion
Oct. 12, 2020—Wednesday, November 11 4:00 p.m. CT Please join us for a screening and discussion of an episode of Mrs. America! Mrs. America tells the story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and the unexpected backlash led by a conservative woman named Phyllis Schlafly, aka “the sweetheart of the silent majority.” Sponsored by the Margaret...
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Calendar
Oct. 12, 2020—The Student Center for Social Justice and Identity is happy to announce the official calendar for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2020! There are both virtual and in-person events(some of which require RSVPs) and are open to all students, faculty and staff, and surrounding community. A variety of student organizations, campus departments, and community partners are holding dynamic, unique, and...
Panhellenic Pop In
Oct. 12, 2020—We know that right now it can be hard to meet people on campus and we want to help you! Whether you’re interested in joining a Panhellenic sorority or just want to make some new friends, come join us for an opportunity to meet different Panhellenic women each week. Panhellenic Pop Ins will be your...
VUSatellite Club Astronaut Speaker Event
Oct. 12, 2020—Dr. Margaret Rhea Seddon was one of six women in the first ever co-ed class of NASA astronauts while working simultaneously as an ER doctor. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, Seddon went on 3 separate space missions, and was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame for her work on the International Space Station. On...
Vanderbilt Launches Headspace Challenge Today to Encourage Mindfulness and Meditation
Oct. 5, 2020—Beginning October 5 and ending October 30, undergraduate, graduate, and professional students can join Vanderbilt’s Headspace Challenge. Headspace is an award-winning, research-backed digital tool for mindful living with over 1,200+ hours of themed meditations, sleep content, mindful movement exercises, and focus music. Vanderbilt’s Headspace Challenge encourages students to meditate in support of their mental health...
InnerVU Guidelines
Oct. 5, 2020—Please note that ALL student organization programs/meetings/events must be Anchor-Link approved, open to the VU community and adhere to Covid-19 guidelines prior to submitting to InnerVU. The InnerVU email will be sent out every Monday of the semester and the deadline for submission will be the Wednesday prior to the publication date at 5:00 p.m....
October Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
Oct. 5, 2020—The Student Center for Social Justice and Identity is happy to announce the October calendar for Hispanic Heritage Month 2020! All events will be held virtually this year and are open to all students, faculty and staff. A variety of student organizations, campus departments, and community partners are holding dynamic, unique, and fun events that will celebrate Hispanic/Latinx culture...
LGBTQI History Month
Oct. 5, 2020—LGBTQI History Month is a time to come together, reflect, celebrate, and educate. We are excited to be observing LGBTQI History Month throughout October with many of our campus and community partners. Please see our events on the calendar, and we hope to see you at many of these events! If you have any questions...
The Leadership Studio – What’s your Muse? Finding Your “Why” and Mastering Motivation
Oct. 5, 2020—Tuesday, October 6, 2020 5:00-6:00 PM Virtual (see Anchor Link for Zoom information) This session, What’s your Muse? Finding Your “Why” and Mastering Motivation, will help you explore what motivates you as a leader, address lack of motivation, and help you explore strategies for motivating your peers. Participants of this interactive session will have an opportunity for practical...
Study Abroad OverVU
Oct. 5, 2020—Are you a first year or sophomore student interested in pursuing study abroad during your undergraduate career? Then the Study Abroad OverVU is the place to get started! Join GEO on Wednesday, October 7 from 12:00 – 1:00pm to learn about: What you can get out of studying abroad; The basic requirements, policies, and timeline...