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Welcome back, Graduate School Students,
The fall semester is off to a strong start. Your curiosity and innovative ideas have set the tone for the year ahead. As we look forward, please save the date for the fall Graduate School Career Colloquium, which will take place October 20 - 24. The week will be filled with opportunities to build skills, explore career paths, and engage with faculty and alumni. I encourage you to take full advantage of these opportunities to learn and grow academically and professionally.
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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- October 9 - 10: Fall Break
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The Southern Festival of Books Student Volunteer Call
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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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Midweek Mixer
The Graduate School's new monthly event, Midweek Mixer, replaces the Friday Fuel events, offering graduate students a chance to connect, converse, and enjoy a treat! Join us for themed events with tasty snacks, a great chance to relax, meet fellow students from various disciplines, and recharge midweek. Save the date for the following events:
- Wednesday, September 24, from 4 - 5 p.m.
Join us for Fatbelly Pretzels & beverages (Beer, Water, and Soda) in Alumni Hall Lounge (100). *Bring your Photo ID if you'd like to enjoy an alcoholic beverage.*
- Wednesday, October 29, from 5 - 7 p.m.
Movie Night in Saratt Cinema. Featuring Kernels popcorn and candy. More information to come.
- Wednesday, November 19, from 3 - 4 p.m.
Crafternoon and Cookies in Alumni Hall Lounge (100). More information to come.
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Save the Date: Student Center for Belonging & Communities (SCBC) X The Graduate School Presents: Notes of Belonging
Exclusive Jazz Social & Resource Fair
Join us on Monday, October 13, from 12 - 2 p.m. in Alumni Hall Lounge (100) for an exciting kick-off to Belonging & Communities Week. Enjoy lunch, live jazz, and some swag as you connect with the many resources available to support your academic journey.
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Save the Date: Fall 2025 Career Colloquium
Save the dates and join us for our fall Career Colloquium, Monday, October 20 - Friday, October 24. Stay tuned for more details!
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Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS) Program
Join GPAS for the following programs:
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Writing Studio Programs
- Writing Studio 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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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 3rd Annual Virtual Research Career, Education, and Training Fair
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Lights on the Lawn X Vanderbilt Career Center Presents: Lights on the Lawn & Lecture on the Lawn
- Lecture on the Lawn: Tuesday, September 16, in Sarratt Cinema, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Don’t miss this music industry panel hosted by Lights on the Lawn and the Vanderbilt Career Center, featuring executives from top companies. Enjoy insights, networking opportunities, and free Hattie B's.
- Lights on the Lawn: Friday, September 26, on Alumni Lawn, from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Join Vanderbilt's annual benefit concert, Lights on the Lawn, which has raised over $815,000 for the Mary Parrish Center. This year features live performances by Twinsick and Xandra.
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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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WeGo Winter Service Changes Webinar
The Office of Transportation & Mobility invites Vanderbilt University faculty, staff, and students to a virtual meeting on Tuesday, October 7, from 11 - 11:45 a.m. to discuss WeGo Public Transit’s winter service changes, effective Sunday, January 4, 2026. Proposed changes include longer service hours on Sundays and increased frequency on routes 3 West End, 7 Hillsboro, and 52 Nolensville Pike. Visit the website for more information.
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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 event:
Join ASPIRE every Tuesday, from 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. in Light Hall 707 for a CV/Resume Drop-in Clinic for VU and VUMC biomedical sciences PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. They will review CVs, NIH biosketches, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, or other professional documents you use in a job search.
The ASPIRE UP series is a monthly workshop for biomedical Ph.D. students and postdocs to enhance their career and professional skills.
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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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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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Fellowships/Funding Opportunities
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