Whether you’re looking to try something new this week or just trying to get out of the library, take a study break and peruse some of the events below. For more offerings, check out Anchor Link.
Disclaimer: Sources of event information are Anchor Link and Facebook.
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Educational
What: Holocaust Lecture Series: United Nations Holocaust Remembrance Day: Tom Wood
When: Monday, Jan. 28 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Sarratt Cinema
Why: In honor of United Nations Holocaust Remembrance Day, hear from Tom Wood as he shares the story of Jan Karski, one of the first people to recount eyewitness reports of the Holocaust to Western governments and someone who worked for years to end the Holocaust. GME: Diversity & Inclusion.
Who: Holocaust Lecture Series
What: VCD Political Internship Info Session
When: Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Kissam C216
Why: Learn tips on how to find a political internship in Washington, D.C. this summer.
Who: Vanderbilt College Democrats
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Sports
What: Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball vs. Kentucky
When: Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: Memorial Gym
Why: Cheer on the ‘Dores as they take on Kentucky. Be one of the first 2000 fans through the doors and receive a free t-shirt.
Who: Vanderbilt Athletics
What: Vanderbilt Lacrosse vs. Indianapolis
When: Saturday, Feb. 2 from 12 to 2 p.m.
Where: Vanderbilt Soccer/Lacrosse Complex
Why: Root for the lacrosse team during their exhibition match against Indianapolis.
Who: Vanderbilt Athletics
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Cultural
What: Taste of the World
When: Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Lupton Lounge, Branscomb
Why: Munch on some tasty snacks from across the globe while engaging with a panel of students as they discuss their study abroad experiences.
Who: Branscomb Quadrangle
What: Café Français conversation hour
When: Thursday, January 31 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Where: Center for Second Language Studies
Why: Practice your French language skills while enjoying coffee, snacks and conversation.
Who: Vanderbilt Center for Second Language Studies
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Recreational
What: Commons Ball
When: Friday, Feb. 1 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: Commons Center
Why: Dance the night and take a trip back in time away during Commons’ Vintage Voyage themed ball.
Who: The Ingram Commons
What: Literary Trivia Night
When: Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: 205 Buttrick
Why: Test your knowledge of the literary canon while snacking on free food. Prizes will be awarded for the best team name and trivia winners.
Who: English Major Association
What: Brownies and the Bachelor
When: Monday, Jan. 28 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: EBI MPR
Why: Watch the Bachelor while eating some tasty brownies.
Who: E. Bronson Ingram College
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Arts
What: Wind Symphony Concert
When: Friday, Feb. 1 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Blair School of Music
Why: Enjoy a free performance by the Vanderbilt Wind Symphony. GME: Campus Involvement.
Who: Blair Student Council
What: Music for Miracles
When: Friday, Feb. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Sarratt Cinema
Why: Hear performances by some of Vandy’s musicians and enjoy snacks while helping raise money for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. GME: Community Impact.
Who: Dance Marathon
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Health & Wellness
What: Raj Punjabi: “How the media promotes (and ignores!) health advocacy, and its implications for health social justice”
When: Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Where: Furman 114
Why: Hear from Raj Punjabi, Wellness Editor at Vice Media, as she discusses the intersection between health and social justice and how media impacts wellness.
Who: Center for Medicine, Health & Society
What: Cole Hall Study Habits and Relaxation Tips with the Center for Student Wellbeing
When: Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 5 to 6 p.m.
Where: Cole Hall
Why: Learn about smart study habits and how to balance work and wellbeing.
Who: Alumni Lawn-Cole & Tolman and the Center for Student Wellbeing
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