Make the most of the last weekend before spring break by checking out any of these events around campus. For more options, check out Anchor Link’s full list.
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Educational
What: Capitalism with a Conscience: A Conversation about Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Human Rights
When: Friday, February 23 at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Flynn Auditorium
Why: Join the Vanderbilt Law School’s Hyatt Fund Board for their spring event Capitalism with a Conscience: A Conversation about Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Human Rights. Lunch will be served as Genevieve Taft-Vazquez, Global Manager of the Workplace Rights Department for The Coca-Cola Company, gives her keynote address.
Who: Vanderbilt Law School’s Hyatt Fund Board
What: OUT in Front 2018 College Conference
When: Saturday, February 24 at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Sarratt Student Center
Why: Join us for OUT in Front 2018, the 9th annual LGBTQI+ and Ally College Conference. The event will foster a discussion on issues relevant to the LGBTQI+ community and society at large, allow people to meet their peers from across the state to share resources, develop leadership skills and foster a strong community of student leaders.
Who: LGBTQI Life
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Sports
What: Men’s Baseball v. UMass-Lowell
When: Saturday, February 24 at 12 p.m.
Where: Hawkins Field
Why: Support the Commodores as they compete against UMass-Lowell.
Who: Vanderbilt Athletics
What: Men’s Basketball v. Texas A&M
When: Saturday, February 24 at 3 p.m.
Where: Memorial Gym
Why: Watch our ‘dores fight the good fight against the Aggies.
Who: Vanderbilt Athletics
What: Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball vs. Arkansas
When: Sunday, February 25 at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Memorial Gym
Why: Come cheer on your Commodores as they take on the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Who: Vanderbilt Athletics
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Cultural
What: Lunar New Year Festival 2018
When: Saturday, February 24 at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Langford Auditorium
Why: This is the Year of the Dog, so naturally the Lunar New Year Festival turned to the Disney-Pixar film Up for thematic inspiration. Enjoy a night filled with a diverse group of performances that will bring to life the virtues of loyalty, honesty, and kindness that the dog represents.
Who: Asian American Student Association
What: Malaysian Festival
When: Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Alumni Lawn
Why: Ever wanted to go to Malaysia? Get a taste of what a Malaysian marketplace is life without even leaving campus. The Malaysian Student Association will be hosting a festival complete with great food, traditional costumes and performances right on Alumni Lawn. Bring a camera and some friends to recreate the trip you never took and experience something new.
Who: Malaysian Student Association at Vanderbilt
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Recreational
What: Lambda and Gamecraft Present: Gayyymes
When: Friday, February 23 at 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Alumni Hall Lounge
Why: Lambada and Gamecraft are joining forces to provide students with a night of community building competition, complete with chips, veggie trays, and drinks. Get ready to roll the dice and have a blast.
Who: Vanderbilt Lambda Association and Vanderbilt Gamecraft
What: That’s How I Roll: Sushi Making Party
When: Sunday, February 25 at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Buttrick 201
Why: If you’re sick of trekking to Nama for half off sushi, learn how to make your own rolls at the JCF’s annual sushi making event. Students will walk away with a dinner of their own creation and the knowledge of how to successfully make a traditional sushi rolls.
Who: Japanese Cultural Foundation
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Arts
What: VUTheatre Presents: Orlando
When: Friday and Saturday, February 23 and February 24 at 8 p.m.
Where: Neely Auditorium
Why: Check out VU Theater’s production of Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s Orlando; the Facebook event promises to pique your interest with time travel, foam and people turning into trees. Whether you’re just casually intrigued or a true theater connoisseur, take advantage of the free ticket and find out what all the buzz is about.
Who: Vanderbilt University Theatre
What: UNICEF Charity Concert
When: Friday, February 23 at 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Where: Sarratt Cinema
Why: The Melodores, Vandy Taal and Harmonic Notion are taking the stage to raise money for UNICEF. Tickets are $7 and proceeds go towards the purchase of rehydration tablets for children in need.
Who: Vanderbilt UNICEF Campus Initiative
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Health & Wellness
What: Survivor Self-Care Day
Where: Student Life Center
When: Sunday, February 25 at 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Why: VSAP (the Vanderbilt Sexual Assault Prevention committee) will be hosting a self-care day so survivors and supporters can take a day to treat themselves with coloring books, mug painting, journaling prompts and face masks.
Who: Vanderbilt Student Government
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Editor’s note: Source of event information is Anchor Link and Facebook
