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Microagressions in Everyday Life
Feb. 9, 2018—Microagressions in Everyday Life Thursday, March 29 | 5:00 p.m. | Sarratt 363 Microagressions are small comments or actions that can be jarring when on the receiving end of them. This discussion will examine what microaggressions are and how to avoid them while maintaining open and productive dialogue. Kitchen Table Series (KTS) is a peer-facilitated discussion for undergraduate students about...
Wellness in the Academy: Finding a Healthy Balance While in Grad School [Women in the Academy]
Feb. 9, 2018—Wellness in the Academy: Finding a Healthy Balance While in Grad School Wednesday, March 28 | Noon-1:30 p.m. | Buttrick 123 JaNiene Peoples, Student Wellbeing Coordinator, Center for Student Wellbeing Samantha York, Academic Skills Coach, Center for Student Wellbeing Lunch is provided for participants on a first-come basis. Contact us at womenctr@vanderbilt.edu with any dietary restrictions.
March Feminism & Faith Meeting
Feb. 9, 2018—Feminism & Faith: A Discussion Group for Navigating Religion and Identity Tuesday, March 20 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | The Women’s Center Join us for conversation about feminism and faith! Our small discussion group gathers once a month to share our stories, raise our questions, and engage with various experiences on these topics. Light dinner provided. Contact Maria Michonski at maria.a.bednar@vanderbilt.edu...
Hidden Figures: An Evening with Margot Lee Shetterly
Jan. 30, 2018—Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of the Black Women Who Helped Win the Space Race An Evening with Margot Lee Shetterly Tuesday, February 20 | 4:00 p.m. | Sarratt Cinema Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for a lecture and Q & A with Margot Lee Shetterly, author of Hidden Figures. Limited free tickets...
HIV/AIDS Testing with Project C.O.P.E.
Jan. 30, 2018—Free HIV/AIDS Testing with Project C.O.P.E. Thursday, February 22 | 11:00 a.m. | Sarratt 216/220 Please join MCWC, the BCC, and Project C.O.P.E. for free HIV testing. These tests use an oral swab and are completely painless; there are no needles involved!
Whole Lotta Love: Deconstructing Myths and Taboos of Ethical Non-Monogamy
Jan. 30, 2018—Presented by Vandy Sex Ed: Whole Lotta Love: Deconstructing Myths and Taboos of Ethical Non-Monogamy Tuesday, February 13 | 6:00 p.m. | Sarratt 216/220 Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with Vandy Sex Ed and learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about ethical non-monogamy! Dr. Mary Zaborskis, Senior Lecturer of Women’s and Gender Studies at Vanderbilt,...
Chaplain’s Speaker Series 2018
Jan. 29, 2018—Chaplain’s Speaker Series 2018 with Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart “Making Sacred, Where Spiritual Resistance & Activism Meet” Thursday, February 8 | 7 p.m. | Benton Chapel The Office of the University Chaplain & Religious Life (OUCRL) is excited to welcome the Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart as this year’s Chaplain’s Speaker Series Lecturer. As a minister and organizer...
10th Annual Murray Lecture
Jan. 29, 2018—10th Annual Murray Lecture with Linda Gordon “The Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s and the Legacy of American Bigotry” Monday, February 5 | Noon | The Commons Center MPR Linda Gordon, author and professor at New York University, will deliver this year’s lecture. The lecture will address themes found in Dr. Gordon’s book, “The...
Rainbow ReVU 2018 [Lambda]
Jan. 29, 2018— Rainbow ReVU 2018 A Day in the Life: A Student Art Showcase Friday, February 2 | 4:00–6:00 p.m. | Wilson 115 Queer Prom: Saturday Night Dance Party Saturday, February 3 | 8:00–11:00 p.m. | Beta House
VU-WiSE General Body Meeting
Jan. 29, 2018—VU-WiSE General Body Meeting Wednesday, February 7 | 4:30 p.m. | Rand Hall 308 VU-WiSE is having a general body meeting, which will serve as an update for current members and an opportunity for interested students to join. Our group is open to undergrad, grad, post docs, and faculty.