February, 2021
The 13th Annual Murray Lecture with Guest Speaker LaTosha Brown
Feb. 1, 2021—February 16 7:00 p.m. Via Zoom Join us for the annual Murray Lecture with special guest speaker LaTosha Brown! Ms. Brown is the Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter, Black Voters Matter Fund, and Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute. These initiatives are designed to boost Black voter registration and turnout, as well as increase power...
The COVID-19 Vaccine: Perspectives from Director of the VU Vaccine Research Program
Feb. 1, 2021—February 2 7:00 p.m. Via Zoom Join VU alum Dr. Buddy Creech, director of the Vanderbilt Vaccine Research program, in a discussion with Dr. Natasha McClure and Emma Alexander (’23) as they talk about research at Vanderbilt, the COVID-19 vaccine, commonly-asked questions, and misconceptions. Visit Anchor Link for the Zoom information: https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/event/6684532 Questions? Contact Melissa...
Give Yourself a Break
Feb. 1, 2021—February 1 7:00 p.m. Via Zoom With what will be another packed semester, it’s important that you plan ahead for some downtime. Let’s discuss how you can intentionally build breaks into your schedule. Dr. Jill Stratton, Asst. Provost for Experiential Learning will share some tips on how to organize your commitments and prioritize YOURSELF. There...
Nominate for Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Annual Awards
Feb. 1, 2021—Please consider nominating a colleague, student, instructor, or administrator for one of the awards given by the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center each spring. The deadline for all three awards is Friday, February 26, 2021 Sponsored by: the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Contact person: rory.dicker@Vanderbilt.edu Anchorlinks: Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Leadership Award Mentoring Award Mary Jane Werthan Award
More Than Tired: The Lesser Told Story of Rosa Parks
Feb. 1, 2021—February 4 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join us for a brief presentation on the often untold story of the racial and social activist experience of Rosa Parks in sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Special prizes for attendees! Sponsored by: the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center and Black Cultural Center Questions? Contact Brianna.Nesbitt@Vanderbilt.edu Zoom Link: https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpcOCvpj8jGdLkxNFlBjTxie5FDUN5U2o0
VALE Applications Are Now Live!
Feb. 1, 2021—We are happy to announce that applications for the Vanderbilt Awards for Leadership Excellence (VALE) are now open! Students that meet the criteria are encouraged to apply for one or more of the individual awards for which they qualify. These awards include a modest stipend or scholarship. Registered Student Organizations (RSO) that meet the criteria...
Apply to be a VUceptor!
Feb. 1, 2021—Do you 💙 the class of 2025? Apply to be a VUceptor! Applications for VUcept are now open until February 14th! Apply at vu.edu/orientationleaders! This week’s information session will be held virtual on Wednesday, February 3rd 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT. (RSVP on Anchor Link <https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/event/6661722>) We’ll also be having virtual application office hours on Thursday, February 4th 4...
Studio V x F45 Virtual Workout
Feb. 1, 2021—Tuesday, February 2 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Studio V is an all women’s fitness community that is hosting free Virtual workouts open to the entire Vanderbilt community all semester long. This week, a fitness instructor from F45 will hold a high-intensity, 45-minute bodyweight workout live on Zoom. This event is open to Remote students...
Tennis Center
Feb. 1, 2021—As students are back on campus, please note that the Currey Tennis Center will remain closed until warmer weather returns consistently. Please visit vu.edu/vandytennis to view updates. Communication will be posted there and communicated through InnerVU messaging when we resume operations.
How to Reach Your Potential – Virtual Career Webinar
Feb. 1, 2021—Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Noon–1p.m. CST Your Alumni Association and Career Center are excited to host Steven Herz, JD’91, author, career coach and one of the nation’s premier talent agents, who will share his method for career success. Research shows that only 15 percent of your success is correlated to your technical skills and prowess...