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Get Out of My Life: Stalking and Harassment [Project Safe]
Dec. 12, 2017—Get Out of My Life: Stalking and Harassment [Project Safe] Wednesday, January 17 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Rand 308 In honor of January’s Stalking Awareness Month, come learn about how to recognize the warning signs of stalking and harassment, and what resources are available.
Escalation: Dating Violence Workshop [Project Safe]
Dec. 12, 2017—Escalation: Dating Violence Workshop [Project Safe] Thursday, January 11 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. | Rand 308 The Escalation Workshop is a 90-minute training consisting of a video and facilitated discussion on the topic of relationship violence. Participants learn about the prevalence and warning signs of dating violence and how to support a friend.
K.C. Potter Center Welcome Back Brunch
Dec. 12, 2017—K.C. Potter Center Welcome Back Brunch Monday, January 8 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | K.C. Potter Center Let’s celebrate the beginning of another great semester together at this year’s Welcome Back Brunch! Complete with a pancake and toppings bar, mocktail mimosas, fruit bowls, sausage patties, and more, this year’s Welcome Back Brunch is sure to be a great time....
Nutrition 101: Developing Healthy Workplace Habits [Work-Life Workshops]
Dec. 12, 2017—Nutrition 101: Developing Healthy Workplace Habits Wednesday, January 31 | Noon–1:00 p.m. | Sarratt 216/220 Marilyn Holmes, MS, RDN, LDN, Associate Director, Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center Lunch is provided for participants on a first-come basis. Contact us at womenctr@vanderbilt.edu with any dietary restrictions.
What Are the Limits? Power Dynamics and Boundaries in the Academy [Women in the Academy]
Dec. 12, 2017—What Are the Limits? Power Dynamics and Boundaries in the Academy Wednesday, January 24 | Noon-1:30 p.m. | Buttrick 123 Alyssa Hasty, Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Melissa Thomas-Hunt, Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Cara Tuttle Bell, Director, Project Safe Center for Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Lunch is provided for participants on a first-come basis. Contact us at womenctr@vanderbilt.edu with...
Feminism & Faith January Meetings
Dec. 12, 2017—Feminism & Faith: A Discussion Group for Navigating Religion and Identity Tuesday, January 9 & 23 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | The Women’s Center Join us for conversation about feminism and faith! Our small discussion group gathers every-other-week 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...
VU-WiSE Grad-to-Postdoc Mentoring Event
Nov. 28, 2017—VU-WISE: Grad-to-Postdoc Mentoring Event Thursday, December 7 | Noon–1 p.m. | MRB III 4th Floor Atrium We will break into small groups of graduate students and postdocs. Postdocs can share advice; graduate students feel free to come with questions! Lunch Provided! RSVP at: https://goo.gl/forms/cF6UMidzVCo9IB3o2
Feminism & Faith
Nov. 27, 2017— Feminism & Faith From the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center A reminder that this semester marked the beginning of a new student discussion group through the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center: Feminism & Faith! If you’re interested in joining the group for the Spring 2018 semester, contact Maria Michonski at maria.a.bednar@vanderbilt.edu for more information. All are...
FLiCX: Hollywood’s Gender Problem
Nov. 27, 2017—FLiCX: Hollywood’s Gender Problem A Three-Part Seminar Saturday, December 2, 9, & 16 | 10:00 a.m. | Belcourt Theatre In December, the Belcourt presents a three-part seminar examining the power imbalance in Hollywood that has allowed assault and harassment to thrive. What happens when women’s stories aren’t told and their voices aren’t heard, when the machinations of industry success...
WGS Gender/Sexuality Matters
Nov. 27, 2017—WGS Gender/Sexuality Matters: International LGBT Issues with Dr. Tara McKay Wednesday, December 6 | 4:00–5:30 p.m. | Buttrick 123 Dr. McKay will present her work on LGBT criminalization and activism in Africa. For the past few months, she has been serving as an expert witness in an asylum case for a gay man from Malawi. Due in part to her expert...