Dear Graduate School Community,

As the semester comes to a close, I invite you to join me for a Graduate School Study Break on Wednesday, December 11, from 12–1 p.m. in Alumni Hall Lounge. Treat yourself to a well-deserved pause and come enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and the company of your fellow students. It is a chance to relax, connect with your peers, and refocus before we move into finals.

I hope to see you there.

Sincerely,

C. André Christie-Mizell
Vice Provost for Graduate Education
Dean of the Graduate School
Centennial Professor of Sociology

Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

December 5: Last day of classes
December 6 - 14: Examinations and reading days

Healthy Minds Study Survey

Vanderbilt University invites students to take part in the Healthy Minds Study, a confidential survey on mental health and support services. Your feedback will enhance student wellbeing initiatives. Participants can win Yeti Tumblers and gift cards up to $250! Check your email for the invitation from healthyminds-Vanderbilt@umich.edu, with the subject “Healthy Minds Study at Vanderbilt University.” The survey deadline is December 13, 2024.

8th Annual First-Generation Graduate Student Symposium

Save the date: February 7, 2025

Graduate School Events

Graduate School Study Break

Wednesday, December 11, from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join the Graduate School for hot cocoa, apple cider, and sweet treats in Alumni Hall Lounge (100)!

Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS)

Co-Working Space

Wednesdays, until December 11, from 2 - 4 p.m.

Find a quiet space to work on projects at Alumni Hall. 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.

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program

The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program offers grants for doctoral students to conduct research overseas in modern foreign languages and area studies for 6 -12 months. See below for more information:

Please note the following Vanderbilt campus deadlines:

December 15: Submit draft budget for review to GLI Program Manager Kaitlyn Mehlhouse.
January 2: Final application deadline in G6.

Funding/ Fellowship Opportunities

Research Operations, Management & Strategy Fellowship - Applications open Wednesday, January 1.
The Boren Fellowship - Deadline: Wednesday, January 22.

Campus Partner Events

BRET Career Development Aspire Program Events

PhD Career Stories: Government Research with Efrain Garcia, PhD - Thursday, December 5 at 10 a.m.
ASPIRE UP: Interviewing Preparedness - Thursday, December 12, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., in Light Hall (208). Food will be provided.

The Gertrude C. & Harold S. Vanderbilt
Reading Series

Poetry Reading
featuring poet Gregory Pardlo: Thursday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. in Buttrick Hall (101)

Career Center Events

Implement Your Job Search: December 12, from 1 - 2 p.m.
Beyond the Professoriate/ Beyond the Graduate

AdvancED’s Academy of College
Teaching

Spring 2025 installment of the Academy of College Teaching. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 20.

The Women's Center Events

Sex-Ed Unplugged drop-ins with Cory Roroya - Every Friday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Women's Center).

The Writing Studio Events

Weekly Writing Groups every Tuesday from 2 - 5 p.m. and every Friday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
One-on-One Writing Consultations

Vanderbilt University Libraries' Events

Chill & Cheer: Centeral Library, 4th Floor. Days vary.
GIS Lab Events

English Language Center Events

1-to-1 Speaking, Pronunciation, and Writing Consultations
English Language Center (ELC) Spring Courses are now open for registration.

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