March, 2021
Picture a Scientist- Film Discussion
Mar. 8, 2021—Tuesday, March 9 4:00 p.m. This panel discussion of the award-winning documentary about gender inequity in academic science will feature Janey Camp, Research Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Vicki Greene, Stevenson Professor of Physics; and Nicole Joseph, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Science Education. The panel will be moderated by Katherine Friedman, Associate...
The Commons Cup Service Week
Mar. 8, 2021—Uplifting Letters Campaign March 8 – 12 Service Forum Tuesday, March 9 7: 00 p.m. The Commons Cup is still underway, and we are getting closer to finding out which house will win the overall competition. Join us for our Service Week activities to earn points for your house. Submit letters here. Service Forum information...
Raíces y Sueños: Latinx Graduates Recognition Ceremony 2021
Mar. 1, 2021—Thursday, May 13 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. “Raíces y Sueños,” or “roots and dreams” in Spanish, is a recognition ceremony held once a year by the Latinx community at Vanderbilt to celebrate the achievements and successes of all graduating Latinx students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional). The celebration is free and open to all students and...
Vanderbilt CKI: Socks for Water
Mar. 1, 2021—CKI is currently fundraising to support access to clean drinking water in schools. You get to support this great cause and get some awesome socks! It is a win-win! Please consider buying socks (3 pairs for $10!) to support this great cause. Contact person: Catherine Martinez (catherine.e.martinez@vanderbilt.edu) More Information
Celebrate Women’s History Month!
Mar. 1, 2021—March 1st – 31st Join Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center to celebrate Women’s History Month! Women’s History Month honors and celebrates the struggles and achievements of women of all nations and cultures. Sponsored by: the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Contact person: brianna.nesbitt@Vanderbilt.edu Website
VUCA Partner’s Competition
Mar. 1, 2021—Saturday, March 6 9:00 p.m. How well do you know your significant other/best friend/lab partner/roommate? Compete in the VUCA partners competition to find out, and potentially win some delicious Asian snacks along the way! Sign up to compete. Sign up to watch.
Multicultural Mental Health Panel
Mar. 1, 2021—Friday, March 5 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Please join us in promoting MoveMENTAL’s + MLC’s Multicultural Mental Health Panel. Come join us as we hold space for an interactive discussion of mental health and culture with psychologists from the University Counseling Center. This is a great chance to learn from other students and connect with...
Freebie Friday: Paint by Numbers
Mar. 1, 2021—Friday, March 5 11:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m. Come pick up a paint-by-numbers kit any time throughout the day. You will need to sign up in advance as the number of kits is limited. Sponsored by: the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Contact person: xuanyi.hu@Vanderbilt.edu Google Sign-up link
Joan Marie Johnson, “Race, Rights, and the Woman Suffrage Movement: The Stories of Alva Vanderbilt Belmont, Irene Moorman, and Rose Schneiderman”
Mar. 1, 2021—Thursday, March 4 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Joan Marie Johnson is the author of numerous books and articles on American’s women history, race, social reform, education, and philanthropy. Her book, Funding Feminism: Monied Women, Philanthropy, and the Women’s Movement, 1870-1967, shows how wealthy women wielded their money to help make change for women, including winning the right...
Inclusive Book Group: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Mar. 1, 2021—Wednesday, March 3 12:00 p.m. At this meeting, we will discuss Maya Angelou’s classic memoir. The Inclusive Book Group is a collaboration between the Women’s Center and the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. All are welcome! Sponsored by: the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Contact person: rory.dicker@Vanderbilt.edu Sign up: Email ACE@vanderbilt.edu to sign up for this event.