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Dear Graduate School Community,
As we begin the spring 2025 semester, we have an exciting lineup of events. The Career Colloquium will take place February 3 - 7. This week-long event is packed with workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to prepare you for the next steps in your career journey. GPAS has started their weekly Co-Working Space, meeting every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. in Alumni Hall Lounge (Room 100).
Here is to a productive semester! Remember, our doors are always open; please do not hesitate to reach out if you need support or guidance.
Sincerely,
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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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- January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- February 23: Last day to submit Graduation Intent for Spring
- March 8 - 16: Spring break in most schools (classes do not meet)
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MLK Commemorative Event Series
Vanderbilt’s annual MLK Commemorative Event Series celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., offering opportunities to reflect, engage, and take action. These events highlight the enduring relevance of Dr. King’s vision and bring together our campus and the greater Nashville community to honor his impact on justice, equity, and community.
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Beyond the Graduate/Beyond the Professoriate Giveaway
*GIVEAWAY ALERT!* The Vandy GPS team in partnership with the Graduate School is excited to announce an opportunity for two graduate students to win Vandy GPS/Graduate School swag.
To win, engage with the Beyond Graduate School or Beyond the Professoriate professional development platforms and complete this brief survey. Deadline to complete the survey is Friday, February 7. Winners will be emailed on Monday, February 10. *Please note: You must be on campus to claim your prize.*
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8th Annual First-Generation Graduate Student Symposium
Hosted by the FirstGen Forward Network, this national symposium that will be held on Friday, February 7, is open to any student who identifies as a current first-generation graduate or professional student and is studying any discipline.
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Nominate Faculty for Excellence in Teaching Award
The Department of Faculty Development needs your help to nominate one of your professors for the Faculty Excellence in Innovation Teaching Course Design and Instruction Award. This award is one of the most prestigious honors we bestow upon our teaching faculty. By nominating a professor, you are helping the Chancellor and Provost select faculty who are outstanding in their work supporting, inspiring, and challenging students in the classroom.
The nomination deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 24 and recipients will be announced in April.
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Graduate School Career Colloquium
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Friday Fuel
Save the date for the following spring Friday Fuel events:
- February 14
- March 28
- April 25
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GPAS Co-Working Space
Find a quiet space to work on projects at Alumni Hall. Join your colleagues on Thursdays, starting now through May 1, from 1 - 3 p.m., and have a discussion with Stacey about goal-setting or any accountability questions you may have. Free coffee and snacks will be provided.
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The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center Events
Join the BCC for all of their spring events this month.
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Digital Lab Python Workshops
The Library's Digital Lab will be hosting a series of four biweekly lessons that will get you started with the basics of the Python programming language. No prior coding experience is required, but be sure to bring your laptop. They will meet every other Tuesday afternoon from 2:45 - 4 p.m. in the Lab's classroom toward the back of the 4th floor of the Central Library.
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Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Events
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Department of English Events
Join the Creative Program and the Department of English for the following spring events:
- An Evening with Poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil: Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Begonia Labs
- Fiction Reading with Ottessa Moshfegh: Thursday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. in Buttrick 101
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PhD Career Stories: Clinical Research & Development
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The Center for Social Ventures Presents: Annual Summit
Join The Center for Social Ventures for the Vanderbilt Annual Summit, focusing on Sustainability and Social Impact on Saturday, February 15, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Owen School of Management building. Hear from industry leaders like sustainability expert Jeff Gowdy and social impact strategist Ryan Lojo.
Participate in interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and audience-driven Q&A. Enjoy breakfast and lunch, followed by a lively happy hour for networking. Questions? Contact CSV.
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| | The Bishop Johnson Black Cultural Center 2nd Annual Race & Research Fair
Save the date and sign up to present for the 2nd Annual Race & Research Fair on Friday, March 21, from 5 - 7 p.m. in the BCC Auditorium. Deadline to submit is Friday, February 28, 2025.
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| | English Language Center Programs
Registration is now open for the Spring Courses at the English Language Center (ELC). The ELC offers one cost-free English language course each fall and spring semester for Vanderbilt undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, as well as VU faculty, staff, and scholars who speak English as an additional language. They also offer 1:1 consultations on speaking, pronunciation, and writing.
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Student Resource of the Month
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Language Tables
Co-hosted by faculty and students, weekly language tables offer regular conversational practice with native speakers and language learners of all proficiency levels.
At these informal, drop-in sessions, participants come together to talk, learn, practice, and build community. Language Tables can also serve as tutoring sessions for anyone who needs support in their coursework. All in the Vanderbilt community are welcome to join any time, and no signup is required. If you are interested in participating as a co-host or want to ask a question, please contact Professor David Johnson, Language Table Coordinator.
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