Looking to try something new this week? Peruse the events below and make a point to attend something outside of your comfort zone. For more offerings, check out Anchor Link.
Disclaimer: Sources of event information are Anchor Link and Facebook.
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Educational
What: The Foreign Language Edge Information Fair
When: Tuesday, October 2 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Commons Center Rooms 235-237
Why: Explore career paths and learn how to master foreign languages during your time at Vanderbilt.
Who: Center for Second Language Studies
What: Opening Dores
When: Wednesday, October 3 at 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: [will be sent in confirmation email after sign-up]
Why: First-Year students, network with Vanderbilt alumni and learn about the paths opened up by a VU degree at an informal, exclusive dinner event. Sign up here.
Who: Alumni Relations
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Sports
What: Vanderbilt Soccer vs. Mississippi State
When: Thursday, October 4 at 7 p.m.
Where: Vanderbilt Soccer Complex
Why: Support the Vanderbilt Women’s Soccer Team as they attempt to break their winning streak record.
Who: Vanderbilt Athletics
What: Vanderbilt Football at Georgia Bulldogs
When: Saturday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Athens, GA
Why: Show how much you love our ‘dores and tune into the game here.
Who: Vanderbilt Athletics
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Cultural
What: P.R.I.D.E. Training
When: Wednesday, October 3 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Sarratt Student Center room 189
Why: Learn how to show your allyship for the LGBT+ community and foster a safe environment for students of all genders and sexualities.
Who: LGBTQI Life
What: The 2018 Cuninggim Lecture: Elaine Welteroth
When: Thursday, October 4 at 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Student Life Center Board of Trust Room
Why: Hear from former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue Elaine Welteroth in her lecture More Than Meets the Eye: Young Women, Mass Media, and Enacting Social Change.
Who: Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center
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Recreational
What: So You Want to Build an App
When: Thursday, October 4 at 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: The Wond’ry
Why: Join an ambassador from the Wond’ry to learn all you need to know about building your own app.
Who: The Wond’ry
What: Cheekwood Harvest
When: September 22 to October 21 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Why: Celebrate all things fall with Cheekwood’s yearly fall festival, filled with activities for kids, adults, and families.
Who: FirstBank
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Arts
What: ArtLab Reception
When: Thursday, October 4 at 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: The Wond’ry
Why: Celebrate the intersection of art and science with the opening of the Wond’ry’s new ArtLab installation. Refreshments provided.
Who: The Wond’ry
What: Tongue ‘N’ Cheek Show
When: Friday, October 5 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Sarratt Cinema
Why: Enjoy Tongue ‘N’ Cheek’s second improv show of the year! Tickets are $5 online or at the Sarratt box office.
Who: Tongue ‘N’ Cheek
What: Florence + the Machine: High as Hope Tour
When: Tuesday, October 2 at 7 p.m.
Where: Bridgestone Arena
Why: Florence + the Machine and Billie Eilish come to Bridgestone on October 2.
Who: Florence + the Machine
What: Breakaway Nashville Music Festival
When: Friday October 5 and Saturday October 6
Where: Bicentennial Capitol Mall
Why: Various musicians and artists come to Nashville for the annual Breakaway Music Festival.
Who: Wiz Khalifa, GRiZ, Illenium, Lil Pump, Russ, and more
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Health & Wellness
What: Harvest for Healing
When: Tuesday, October 2 at 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Student Life Center
Why: Support survivors of intimate partner violence by visiting this fall fair to enjoy carnival games, balloon animals, food and fun. Tickets are $5.
Who: Alpha Chi Omega
What: Yoga on the Lawn
When: Wednesday, October 3 at 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
Where: Wyatt Center Lawn
Why: Get outside and enjoy the fall air with a rejuvenating outdoor yoga workout. Yoga mats will be provided.
Who: Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center with the Student Care Network
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