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Supporting a Survivor [Project Safe]
Feb. 9, 2018—Supporting a Survivor Tuesday, March 20 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Rand 308 Do you have someone important in your life who has been impacted by intimate partner violence? Do you have a hard time knowing how to be supportive? Then this is the workshop for you. Come and learn about how trauma impacts survivors, as well as...
Yoga for Trauma Survivors [Project Safe]
Feb. 9, 2018—Yoga for Trauma Survivors Tuesday, March 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....
Sexual Assault and Mental Health [Project Safe]
Feb. 9, 2018—Sexual Assault and Mental Health Tuesday, March 13 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Rand 308 Trauma and sexual assault impacts survivors in many different ways. One of the ways trauma can manifest is through struggles with mental health which can include anxiety, depression, PTSD, and others. Come learn about how mental health is impacted by trauma...
The Meaning of Money [Work-Life Workshops]
Feb. 9, 2018—The Meaning of Money Thursday, March 1 | Noon–1:00 p.m. | Sarratt 216/220 Ellen Clark, Clinical Counselor, Work-Life Connections EAP Lunch is provided for participants on a first-come basis. Contact us at womenctr@vanderbilt.edu with any dietary restrictions.
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,...