Looking for some fun and interesting events to spice up your week? Here are some suggestions to help you get involved on campus before the midterm craze hits.
Disclaimer: Sources of event information are Anchor Link and Facebook.
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Educational
What: Opening Dores: Marketing
When: Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: To be decided
Why: Hear advice from Vanderbilt alumni working in the marketing field. Dinner is provided.
Who: Alumni Relations
What: Innocent on Death Row: Conversation with Anthony Ray Hinton
When: Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Benton Chapel
Why: Anthony Ray Hinton discusses his experience being falsely accused on death row, which he talks about in his book The Sun Does Shine.
Who: Black Cultural Center
What: She Sang Freedom
When: Thursday, Feb. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Wond’ry, 3rd Floor Lounge
Why: Join Dr. Tammy Kernodle, Professor of Musicology from Miami University, for this interactive musical performance exploring how black women musicians have used music as a means of documenting and promoting the struggle for equality and social justice in America.
Who: Blair School of Music, Black Cultural Center, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Office for Inclusive Excellence
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Sports
What: Baseball vs. University of Evansville
When: Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Hawkins Field
Why: Come see the Vandy Boys take on their next opponent after a weekend of wins. Attendees will receive a poster.
Who: Vanderbilt Athletics
What: Men’s Tennis vs. North Florida and Lipscomb
When: Friday, Feb. 22 from 12 to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Currey Tennis Center
Why: Kick off your weekend with this double header match. Chick-fil-A will be served in between the games.
Who: Vanderbilt Athletics
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Cultural
What: SACE Speaks with ALAS: Colorism
When: Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: IICC Lounge
Why: Join ALAS and SACE for a discussion on issues surrounding colorism affecting both the Latinx and South Asian communities. Dinner from Moe’s will be provided.
Who: South Asian Cultural Exchange and Association of Latin American Students
What: Marley Documentary Screening
When: Thursday, Feb. 21 from 7:15 to 10 p.m.
Where: The Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
Why: Join CSA for a screening of the documentary Marley in celebration of Reggae Month. This documentary follows the life of musician Bob Marley, and features real-life footage and interviews with the legend himself.
Who: Caribbean Students Association
What: Lunar New Year Festival 2019
When: Saturday, Feb. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Langford Auditorium
Why: Celebrate the coming of the new lunar year with dances performances originating from a diverse group of Asian cultures. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at the Sarratt Box Office or Rand Wall.
Who: Asian American Student Association
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Recreational
What: It’s On Us: Konsent Karaoke
When: Monday, Feb. 18 from 9 to 10 p.m.
Where: Kissam Center Classroom (Room C216)
Why: Come kick off It’s On Us’s 2019 campaign with consent-oriented karaoke fun.
Who: Vanderbilt Student Government
What: Command Line Capture the Flag
When: Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 11 to 1 p.m.
Where: Featheringill Atrium
Why: Join VandyFOSS for capture the flag, cupcakes and more as they celebrate E-Week.
Who: Vanderbilt Free and Open Source Society
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Arts
What: Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
When: Thursday, Feb. 21 from 7 to 9:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22 from 8: to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 23 from 8 to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Neely Auditorium
Why: VUTheatre presents Shakespeare’s classic comedy Twelfth Night. The show is directed by Fred Coe Artist-in-Residence Santiago Sosa, who is also an artistic associate at the Nashville Shakespeare Festival.
Who: Vanderbilt University Theatre
What: McGill Coffeehouse
When: Friday, Feb. 22 from 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: McGill TV Lounge
Why: Hear fellow students share their talents at this open mic night. There will be free food as well.
Who: McGill Project
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Health & Wellness
What: Escalation: Dating Violence Workshop
When: Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Kissam 216
Why: Learn about the prevalence and warning signs of dating violence and how to support a friend with this training video and discussion.
Who: Project Safe
What: 4th Friday featuring Vandy Taal and Nilaja Amari Dance Troupe
When: Friday, Feb. 22 from 8 to 9:15 p.m.
Where: Rand Lounge
Why: Celebrate this “4th Friday” with featured talent Vandy Taal and Nilaja Amari Dance Troupe.
Who: Residential Education Programming
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