Dear Graduate School Community,
Thank you to everyone who attended the Fall Career Colloquium. I appreciate your participation and engagement, and congratulations to the winners of the Lightning Talks for their outstanding presentations.
I hope to see you at DeStress and Decompress on Wednesday, November 5, from 4 - 6 p.m. in Alumni Hall, where you can relax, connect, and recharge with your fellow graduate students.
November 17 - 21 is International Education Week. The Graduate School will be hosting Global Voices: A Coffeehouse Conversation on International Research on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12 - 1:30 p.m. With a “speakeasy coffee talk” atmosphere, attendees will enjoy a light lunch, coffee, and meaningful dialogue centered on the value of international education and collaboration.
We are currently seeking graduate students who would like to present their international research, and encourage you to apply.
Thank you again for your continued engagement and contributions to our vibrant graduate community.
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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Call for Submissions!
International Education Week: Global Voices: A Coffeehouse Conversation on International Research
Join us on Wednesday, November 19, from 12 - 1:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall Memorial Room (202) for "Global Voices: A Coffeehouse Conversation on International Research" during International Education Week. This lunchtime event will showcase the international research of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in a relaxed atmosphere. We will invite 5-6 presenters to share their work while attendees enjoy a light lunch and coffee. If selected, you will be an invited presenter. Submit your abstract by Friday, November 7. Attendees can RSVP here.
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DeStress & Decompress
Join GPAS for DeStress and Decompress on Wednesday, November 5, from 4 - 6 p.m. in Alumni Hall! Enjoy coffee, therapy animals, and swag!
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Midweek Mixer
Join us for Dirty Dough Cookies at our last Midweek Mixer, Crafternoon and Cookies, on Wednesday, November 19, from 3 - 4 p.m. in Alumni Hall Lounge (100).
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Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success (GPCS) Program
- Drop-In Sessions: Weekly drop-in hours: virtual on Mondays from 10 - 11 a.m. and in-person on Wednesdays from 2 - 3 p.m. in Alumni Hall Lounge (100). Check Handshake for Zoom links.
- One-on-One Consultations: Book personalized sessions with Dr. Keeton via Handshake.
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Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS) Program
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| Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
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- November 14: Deadline to submit theses and dissertations for Fall graduation
- November 22 - 30: Thanksgiving holidays in most schools
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Survey Corner
Your voice matters! Each month, the Survey Corner is your space to share quick feedback and ideas that shape grad life, resources, and opportunities just for you.
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Gratitude Month
November is Gratitude Month, and The Graduate School is teaming up with the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life (CSRL) to host the Gratitude Challenge on Instagram. The aim is to promote well-being and connection through daily gratitude prompts such as “Share a positive memory with someone you’ve lost touch with” or “Thank a professor or mentor.” On Thursday, November 13, we will give away swag to the first 10 graduate students who visit us in our office located in the basement of Alumni Hall (Room 010).
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The Writing Studio
- 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. To join, complete the registration form.
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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).
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BRET Career Development ASPIRE Program Events
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Digital Lab Python Workshops
- The Library's Digital Lab is offering a series of five weekly lessons every Thursday afternoon from 2:45 - 4:00 p.m. in Divinity Library, Room 211 designed to introduce you to the basics of the Python programming language.
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Creative Writing Vanderbilt
Reading Series
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English Language Center Individual Language Coaching
- The English Language Center (ELC) offers free, 50-minute virtual coaching sessions to support speaking and writing for individuals using English as an Additional Language in Vanderbilt academic programs.
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Point of VU Film Festival
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Fellowships/Funding Opportunities
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