Want to earn a certificate in leadership? Apply today for the LeaDORES Certificate program happening in the fall 2026 semester. Participate in a dynamic 5-week leadership development experience designed to equip students with essential skills for leading with purpose and impact. Application deadline in April 12 at 11:59pm.

Annual RSO Registration is now live! Completing this form is your organization’s pathway to maintain Registered Student Organization (RSO) status for the following academic year (26-27).  Student organizations must complete this form annually to remain active. 

This registration will officially close on Friday, May 15th at 11:59pm.

Please visit our webpage for details about the registration process.

The MLK Joint Day of Service is an annual celebration of Dr. King’s legacy. On Saturday, April 11, students from all of Nashville’s colleges and universities will come together at Tennessee State University for a kickoff event and then volunteer at community service projects across the city.

Register today!

Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: TSU Gentry Center

Please join International Lens for a screening and discussion of Spacewoman, a documentary about Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command the Space Shuttle. The film will be introduced by Dr. Sydney Savion, Vice Chancellor for People, Culture, and Belonging. Here are the details:
 
Spacewoman Screening and Discussion 
Thursday, March 19
7:30 p.m.
Sarratt Cinema

The Vanderbilt Women in Science & Engineering (WiSE) organization invites students, faculty, and staff to the Women in STEM Symposium 2026 on Friday, March 20 from 3:00-7:00 PM in the Student Life Center (SLC) Ballrooms. This annual event celebrates and supports women in STEM through engaging discussions and networking opportunities. The symposium will feature distinguished speakers, interactive workshops, a STEM organization fair, networking opportunities, and light refreshments with dinner. Attendees will have the chance to connect with peers, faculty, and professionals while learning about experiences and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. All members of the Vanderbilt community are welcome to attend. Please RSVP via Anchorlink.

On Saturday, March 21, Active Minds will host the 2026 Vanderbilt Out of the Darkness Campus Walk! The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's iconic student fundraising program, Out of the Darkness Campus Walks, aims to involve young people in the battle against suicide, a leading cause of death. You can join a team or make a donation by visiting our official website at afsp.org/Vanderbilt. We hope to see you at the walk!

Get back to basics and join the Student Care Network for the fourth annual Wellbeing Fair on March 25 from 12:30-3:00 p.m. on Alumni Lawn. 🌿
Enjoy free food, yoga, chair massages, a puppy cuddle zone, giveaways, and more while connecting with campus resources and community partners.
This event is open to all Vanderbilt students, faculty, and staff. Follow @vandycarenetwork for updates and event details!

Anchor Link consultation hours provide consistent, accessible support to the Vanderbilt community by offering a dedicated space for Anchor Link questions, troubleshooting, and guidance. Use this form to RSVP to an Anchor Link consultation session: https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/submitter/form/start/715930.

Sessions occur on Tuesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm and Thursdays from 2-3pm. After you submit this form, you will receive a confirmation email with your session time from anchorlink@vanderbilt.edu.

PLUS, help shape the future of Anchor Link!
We’re gathering quick feedback from the Vanderbilt community to help improve Anchor Link. The survey takes under 5 minutes, and your input will help guide upcoming updates. Thanks! Submit your feedback here!

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. Visit vu.edu/getconnected and log in with your VUnetID to get started.

Check out the following opportunity on Vanderbilt Get Connected!
> Green Sweep Squad in Centennial Park - 2026!

This week we're highlighting Alpha Phi Alpha!

The Kappa Theta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated is dedicated to developing leaders, promoting brotherhood and academic excellence, and providing service and advocacy for our campus and surrounding community. They recently received the Cultivating Member Engagement Award, recognizing the high level of involvement among members. Additionally, they regularly collaborate with other cultural organizations, Vanderbilt offices, and partners such as VUMC to create programming that engages and benefits the broader campus community. Alpha Phi Alpha offers scholarship opportunities, mentorship, and guidance from their graduate chapter and surrounding Alpha Phi Alpha chapters in the Nashville area. Come see what they're all about at their 2026 Miss Old Gold and Black Scholarship Pageant in the Student Life Center Ballroom on April 19th at 5:00 PM!

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