Dear Graduate School Community,
We are thrilled to host our spring Career Colloquium February 3 - 7. This weeklong event offers invaluable networking opportunities, career insights, and preparation for life beyond graduate school. Be sure to check the schedule and register to take full advantage of the workshops and panels tailored to your future success.
I want to celebrate the success of our Write On! program, which has grown into a thriving cohort of 68 students. This initiative continues to foster a supportive environment for writing, collaboration, and academic growth.
On February 14, please join us for Friday Fuel from 12 - 1 p.m. in Alumni Hall Lounge. Take a break, enjoy refreshments, and connect with fellow graduate students.
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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- 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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Career Colloquium
Join the Graduate School, in partnership with Vandy GPS at the Career Center, ISSS, and BRET ASPIRE for various events from February 3 - 7, to connect with professionals and gain job search advice. You can attend as many sessions as you wish, including a virtual option this year. Registration is required for each event.
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VU Social, Behavioral, and Educational Research IRB Soft Launch
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AAAS CASE Workshop Student Sponsorship Opportunity
Vanderbilt is sponsoring up to four graduate students to attend the AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science & Engineering (CASE) workshop in Washington, D.C., April 6 - 9. This unique opportunity allows students to learn about science policy, advocacy, and effective communication, with an option to meet Members of Congress alongside Vanderbilt’s Federal Relations staff.
Apply by February 14, at 5 p.m. Travel, lodging, and per diem are covered!
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Unlock the Future of AI in the Workplace with Vanderbilt and Coursera!
Vanderbilt partnered with Coursera to offer groundbreaking generative AI courses and specializations designed by world-renowned Vanderbilt faculty.
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Women’s Center Award Submissions
Each spring, the Women’s Center awards the Margaret Cuninggim Leadership Award, the Mentoring Award, and the Mary Jane Werthan Award. Vanderbilt community members can nominate candidates until Friday, February 28 at 11:59 p.m. For more details, visit this page and submit your nomination today!
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- *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. Engage with the Beyond Graduate School or Beyond the Professoriate platforms and complete this short survey by Friday, February 7. Winners will be notified on Monday, February 10.*Please note: You must be on campus to claim your prize.*
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- From February 10 - 13, Beyond Graduate School will host a boot camp for master’s students at Vanderbilt on landing jobs and gaining work experience. Key topics include unlocking the hidden job market, resume writing, networking, and job searching for international students.
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Friday Fuel
Join us Friday, February 14, from 12 - 1 p.m. for Cupcake Collection Mardi Gras King Cake and cupcakes!
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Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success
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Co-Working Space
Thursdays until May 1, from 1 - 3 p.m.
Find a quiet space to work on projects in Alumni Hall Lounge (100). Join your colleagues and have a discussion with Stacey or Nick about goal-setting or any accountability questions you may have. Free coffee and snacks will be provided.
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| Funding/ Fellowship Opportunities
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Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center Events
Join the BCC and celebrate Black History Month with these wonderful events.
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Student Affairs: Murray Lecture 2025
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Women's Center Events
- Work-Life Workshop: The Rest and Balance Blueprint: Live Better While You Work - Tuesday, February 11, from 11 - 12 p.m.
- Parenting Group: What to Do with Kids when You’re Not at Work: A Crowdsourced Session - Wednesday, February 12, at 12 p.m.
- Galentine’s Day - Thursday, February 13, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Women in the Academy: Career Diversity - Monday, February 17, at 12:00 p.m.
- Clueless? Skills for Life: Fundamentals of Sewing - Monday, February 24, from 4 - 5:30 p.m.
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The Center for Social Ventures Presents: Annual Summit
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Student Organizations, Leadership, and Service for Leadership Week
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Bishop Johnson Black Cultural Center 2nd Annual Race & Research Fair
- 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.
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2025 Annual VIRAL Research Symposium
- Registration is now open for the Annual VIRAL Research Symposium that will be held on April 18, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Student Life Center.
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Digital Lab Python Workshops
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- Co-hosted by faculty and students, weekly language tables offer regular conversational practice with native speakers and language learners of all proficiency levels.
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