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Welcome back, Graduate School Students,
As we kick off the new semester at Vanderbilt, I am excited to see you back on campus, ready to dive into fresh experiences and challenges. August is the perfect time to revisit one of our core values at Vanderbilt, Freedom of Expression, which empowers us to cultivate a thriving academic community.
Vanderbilt’s commitment to free expression lies at the heart of our mission, ensuring an educational environment where you can explore and articulate your ideas confidently.
Guided by three pillars: open forums, institutional neutrality, and civil discourse, we ensure that our campus remains a vibrant environment for free expression. I encourage you to revisit the full freedom of expression policy in the student handbook.
As always, the Graduate School is here to support you as you continue to grow and develop.
Here is to a fantastic semester ahead. Anchor Down!
Best,
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C. André Christie-Mizell
Vice Provost for Graduate Education
Dean of the Graduate School
Centennial Professor of Sociology
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| Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
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- September 15: Graduation Intent for Fall graduation opens in YES
- September 15: Graduation Confirmation Form (Commencement) for Fall graduates opens in YES
- October 9 - 10: Fall Break
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Vanderbilt Holy Days Calendar
The Vanderbilt Holy Days Calendar helps the community prepare and support one another. The calendar has a comprehensive list of major observances throughout the year and includes recommended accommodations for people participating.
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Vanderbilt Get Connected
Simplifying community engagement, so you can invest your energy where it matters. Get Connected today! Find volunteer opportunities easily, sign up quickly, and track your service hours efficiently. Log in with your VUnetID to get started.
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Dorekeepers: QPR Suicide Prevention Certification
September is Suicide Prevention Month, focusing on Changing the Narrative on Suicide by promoting openness, empathy, and support.
The Student Care Network is providing Dorekeepers: QPR Suicide Prevention Certification trainings for students, faculty, and staff. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training helps the Vanderbilt Community recognize warning signs and assist those at risk of suicide. Faculty, staff, and student leaders can request QPR sessions via the Student Care Network Outreach Request Form.
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Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS) Program
Join GPAS for the following programs:
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BRET Career Development ASPIRE Program Events
The BRET Office of Career Development ASPIRE Program provides career and professional development enrichment activities for Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Join them for the following events:
The ASPIRE UP series is a monthly workshop for biomedical Ph.D. students and postdocs to enhance their career and professional skills.
- PhD Career Stories: Project Management
Join ASPIRE for the 2025-2026 PhD Career Stories seminar series kickoff on Friday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m., Light Hall 214, featuring Ashley A. Able, PhD, Scientific Project Manager, Natera, and Lakshmi Sundararajan, PhD
Senior Project Manager, Research and Technical Operations, Astellas Gene Therapies.
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Off-Campus Housing Resources Office Hours & Events
Join Kayla Austin, Program Manager for Housing and Relocation, every first Wednesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall Lounge (100). Access resources on neighborhoods, housing markets, lease agreements, transportation options, apartment recommendations, moving companies, and financial assistance programs tailored for graduate students.
Find Your Next Place to Live! On Wednesday, October 15, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. join the housing team for the Housing Fair at The Broadview. Meet local landlords and property managers and enjoy free giveaways and housing resources.
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Writing Studio Programs
- Writing Studio Graduate Writing Groups
The Writing Studio offers weekly writing groups for graduate students and postdocs during the Fall and Spring semesters on Tuesdays from 2 - 5 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Participants can attend one or both days and are encouraged to attend weekly. Each session begins with a 10-minute check-in to discuss writing goals and ends with a progress update. A Writing Studio facilitator is available for support. To participate, complete the registration form. More information can be found here.
- Fall Dissertation Writers’ Retreat
The Writing Studio hosts an annual Dissertation Writers’ Retreat for dissertating graduate students, providing a quiet atmosphere for focused writing. The Fall Retreat will take place October 9 - 10 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day. An application is required, with a deadline of Friday, October 19, or until capacity is reached. The retreat offers a supportive community, goal setting, and skill-building workshops, with lunch and snacks provided. Applications are also welcome from master's thesis students and postdoctoral fellows. For questions, please email Nauff Zakaria.
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Digital Lab Python Workshops
The Library's Digital Lab is offering a series of five weekly lessons designed to introduce you to the basics of the Python programming language. No prior coding experience is required, but please remember to bring your laptop. Classes will take place every Thursday afternoon from 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. in Divinity Library, Room 211. For more information, contact Daniel Genkins.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 3rd Annual Virtual Research Career, Education, and Training Fair
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English Language Center Individual Language Coaching: Focus on Speaking, Pronunciation, or Writing
The English Language Center (ELC) coaching sessions are individual, 50-minute, cost-free, virtual meetings designed to address the speaking and writing needs of individuals who use English as an Additional Language and who are enrolled in Vanderbilt academic programs. Book up to 3 appointments per week. For questions, email here.
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Creative Writing Vanderbilt Reading Series
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Student Spotlight: Convocation Edition
We would like to welcome all of our new graduate students to the Vanderbilt Community!
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Fellowships/Funding Opportunities
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