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The Vanderbilt Hustler

The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.
The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University

The Vanderbilt Hustler

The official student newspaper of Vanderbilt University.

Plan your week: 2/18-2/24

Plan your week: 2/18-2/24

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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Isabel Tannenbaum ('21) was a student in Blair majoring in Violin Performance with minors in Viola and Neuroscience. She can be reached at [email protected].
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