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Women’s History Month Kickoff
Jan. 26, 2018—Women’s History Month Kickoff Wednesday, February 28 | Noon | The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Join us for a kickoff event to celebrate March as Women’s History Month! Lunch will be provided.
The Transgender Community in Nashville [Women’s and Gender Studies]
Jan. 25, 2018—The Transgender Community in Nashville with Edwin Real, Transgender Activist Thursday, February 22 | 4:00–5:30 p.m. Edwin D. Real is a transman currently working on trans issues outside of academia. He will share his experience growing up and living as transgender in a world where gender, sex, and sexuality norms are strictly enforced, and yet rarely discussed....
Black Girl Fest
Jan. 25, 2018—Black Girl Fest Sunday, February 11 | 1:00–4:00 p.m. | Student Life Center In celebration of Black women, Vanderbilt University’s African Student Union, in collaboration with various organizations, will be holding Black Girl Fest. This event is meant to showcase the attributes that characterize black girl excellence, while simultaneously promoting mentorship with neighboring high schools, career development, and...
The Wild Bunch Library Design Challenge
Jan. 22, 2018—Wild Bunch Library Design Challenge Design Challenge Bootcamp: Saturday, February 3 | 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Team Pitch & Awards: Thursday, February 8 | 4:10–6:10 p.m. The Vanderbilt Library Design Challenge is open to all Vanderbilt students interested in learning about design thinking and the principles of human-centered design and applying those principles to make the library’s collections, facilities,...
Body Positivity Week
Jan. 22, 2018—information pending
Women’s History Month Kick-Off!
Jan. 22, 2018—information pending
Wilhemina’s War Film Screening
Jan. 22, 2018—Wilhemina’s War Film Screening Thursday, February 22 | 6:00 p.m. | Black Cultural Center Join co-sponsors the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, the Black Cultural Center, and the Vanderbilt HIV Vaccine Program for a screening of Wilhemina’s War. This film tells the story of Wilhemina Dixon, a daughter of sharecroppers who becomes a force in her family’s fight against HIV and AIDS....
Linda Sarsour: “Intersectionality and Allyship”
Jan. 22, 2018—Linda Sarsour: “Intersectionality and Allyship” Thursday, February 1 | 7:00 p.m. | Student Life Center Ballroom The Middle Eastern Students Association and the Muslim Students Association will be hosting Linda Sarsour, a prominent Arab American activist and one of the organizers of the Women’s March. Dean Frank Dobson will moderate the talk.
Understanding Effective Consent [Project Safe]
Jan. 22, 2018—Understanding Effective Consent Wednesday, February 28 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Kissam Multipurpose Room (210) This presentation is an overview of the prevalence and types of sexual violence impacting our campus community, current programs and services offered by various University partners to address the issue, and applicable laws and policies. Attendees will learn about what consent is, what it is...
February Yoga for Trauma Survivors [Project Safe]
Jan. 22, 2018—Yoga for Trauma Survivors Tuesday, February 27 | 9:15–10:45 a.m. | Center for Student Wellbeing In collaboration with the Center for Student Wellbeing, Project Safe will be offering a 90-minute program for Survivors of Trauma. The first 30 minutes will be an informative session about the ways trauma impacts the body and the benefits of yoga practice. The last...