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Language of Violence [Project Safe]
Mar. 15, 2018—Language of Violence Tuesday, April 3 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Rand 308 This presentation examines the ways in which language reflects and sometimes perpetuates violence in our culture. By exploring common vernacular, phrases, slang terms, etc. participants will learn how insidious our language can be, and how to more carefully examine the way culture describes...
Escalation: Dating Violence Workshop [Project Safe]
Mar. 15, 2018—Escalation: Dating Violence Workshop Monday, April 2 | 5:30–7:00 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. RSVP here.
Lavender Celebration [LGBTQI Life]
Mar. 15, 2018—Lavender Celebration Wednesday, April 18 | 7:00–9:00 p.m. | Student Life Center Ballroom Lavender Celebration is an annual ceremony and community dinner to recognize students graduating in May and December (2018) and to thank our student and faculty/staff leaders who worked with us throughout the year. Check out the Facebook event here. If you have any...
First-Gen Fridays [The Office of Transition Programs]
Mar. 13, 2018—First-Gen Fridays Friday, April 6 | Noon–1:00 p.m. | Sarratt 327 Calling all First-Gen undergraduate and graduate students! This month, the Office of Transition Programs is collaborating with GEO and the Career Center for a helpful and informative session. We hope to see you there!
April Feminism & Faith
Mar. 12, 2018—Feminism & Faith: A Discussion Group for Navigating Religion and Identity Tuesday, April 3 | 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...
Managing Conflict with Assertiveness [Work-Life Workshops]
Mar. 12, 2018—Managing Conflict with Assertiveness Tuesday, April 3 | Noon–1:00 p.m. | Sarratt 216/220 Stephanie Dean, LPC-MHSP, CEAP, Assistant Manager, Work-Life Connections EAP Lunch is provided for participants on a first-come basis. Contact us at womenctr@vanderbilt.edu with any dietary restrictions.
The 2018 Cuninggim Lecture with Elaine Welteroth
Mar. 1, 2018—The 2018 Cuninggim Lecture with Elaine Welteroth More Than Meets the Eye: Young Women, Mass Media, and Enacting Social Change Wednesday, March 21 | 5:00 p.m. | Student Life Center Board of Trust Join the Women’s Center in welcoming Elaine Welteroth, former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, as our 2018 Cuninggim Lecturer! This event is free and...
Arts and Science Graduate Student Seminars: Getting the Most Out of the Mentor–Mentee Relationship
Feb. 27, 2018—Arts and Science Graduate Student Seminars: Getting the Most Out of the Mentor–Mentee Relationship Featuring Jane Landers and Tiffiny Tung Tuesday, March 13 | 11:00 a.m.–Noon | Buttrick 101 The relationship graduate students have to their mentors is one of the most important factors in shaping their future careers. It is often difficult, however,...
Womanism: A Panel Discussion
Feb. 27, 2018—Womanism: A Panel Discussion Monday, March 19 | 11:30 a.m. | Black Cultural Center Join IICC, The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, and the Black Cultural Center as we explore the formation and importance of Womanism in honor of Women’s History Month! Panelists include: Dr. Emilie Townes | Dean of the Divinity School, E. Rhodes and Leona...
Intersectionality Week [Vandy Fems]
Feb. 26, 2018—