It’s the week before Spring Break and we’re busier than ever. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take some time to get away from our studies. Read on to see what events you’ll want to add to your calendar this week.
Educational
Feed that hungry Vanderbilt brain of yours with these thought-provoking events.
What: Palestine in the Media: Analyzing Bias in the News
When: March 6, 6 p.m. CST
Where: Multicultural Community Space Ballroom
Who: Dores in Solidarity with Palestine, Hidden Dores
Why: Join Dores in Solidarity with Palestine and Hidden Dores to learn about how Palestine is portrayed in the media by examining how language is used in various headlines in regard to political stories.
What: Guest Speaker Abby Rubenfeld
When: March 7, 6 p.m. CST
Where: Calhoun 109
Who: Vanderbilt Undergraduate Moot Court Board
Why: Named “Nashvillian of the year” in 2015, Abby Rubenfeld is a champion of civil rights, LGBTQ+ rights and family law. She has worked with the Human Rights Campaign, Tennessee Equality Project, ACLU and National Center for Lesbian Rights for the past 40 years, and has also served as an adjunct professor at Vanderbilt Law School for seven years. Rubenfeld represented Tennessee’s plaintiffs in the 2015 landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges and remains active in the Tennessee legal community through her own legal practice. Additionally, Rubenfeld represented former Vanderbilt employee Olivia Hill in a discrimination lawsuit against the university. She will be on campus to speak and host a Q&A session. This event is eligible for GME credit.
What: Dialogue Dinner
When: March 6, 6 p.m. CST
Where: Center for Spiritual and Religious Life
Who: Vanderbilt Interfaith Council
Why: Join the Interfaith Council to discuss topics of diverse spiritual beliefs over dinner.
What: Commons Field Trip: Votes for Women Room
When: March 6, 4:30 p.m. CST
Where: Dean’s Residence
Who: The Ingram Commons, Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center
Why: Celebrate Women’s History Month and take a field trip with Dean Gresalfi to the downtown Nashville Public Library and see the permanent exhibit “Votes for Women Room.” Created to mark the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, this exhibit explores topics surrounding democracy, political movements, and women’s role in society.
Recreational and Wellness
Move your body and mind to relax during midterm season.
What: Yoga Class
When: March 8, 5:15 p.m. CST
Where: Center for Student Wellbeing
Who: VUSM Student Wellness Committee
Why: VUSM student Thao Le will be leading a yoga class — the perfect way to unwind built up stress from midterm studying.
Athletics
Enjoy the spring weather and come cheer on your fellow Commodores.
What: Vanderbilt Women’s Lacrosse vs. Penn State
When: March 8, 1 p.m. CST
Where: Vanderbilt Lacrosse Complex
Who: Vanderbilt Women’s Lacrosse
Why: The women’s lacrosse team will be celebrating Women’s History Month as well as student and staff appreciation at their game against the Nittany Lions.
What: Women’s Tennis vs. Tennessee
When: March 10, 3 p.m. CST
Where: Curry Tennis Center Complex
Who: Vanderbilt Women’s Tennis
Why: Women’s tennis will look for a win in their matchup against SEC rival Tennessee.
What: Vanderbilt Baseball vs. Loyola Marymount
When: March 10, 4:30 p.m. CST; March 11, 2 p.m. CST; March 12, 1 p.m. CST
Where: Hawkins Field
Who: Vanderbilt Baseball
Why: Kick off Spring Break by supporting the VandyBoys in their weekend series against Loyola Marymount.
Social
Take a study break and have some fun with these campus events.
What: Trivia Night: Safe Spring Break
When: March 8, 6 p.m. CST
Where: Center for Student Wellbeing
Who: Center for Student Wellbeing
Why: Gear up for Spring Break and join the Center for Student Wellbeing to show off your trivia skills.
What: 2023 Delta Man of DSTinction Pageant
When: March 8, 7:15 p.m. CST
Where: Sarratt Cinema
Who: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Why: Delta Sigma Theta will host their annual community service and fundraising pageant with this year’s focus being housing disparities. Candidates develop a platform on proposed solutions to combat housing inequities in Nashville and beyond. Candidates also will be fundraising for the Pamela McDaniels Scholarship, which provides money to local high school seniors. This event is eligible for GME credit.
What: Scoring Points with Coach Nelson
When: March 7, 12:30 p.m. CST
Where: Rothschild Conference Room
Who: Rothschild College
Why: Volleyball head coach Anders Nelson will join Rothschild head of house Professor Ravindra Duddu to discuss what it takes to launch a new varsity sport over lunch.
Around Nashville
Need a break from campus? Check out these local events all around town.
What: Let’s Learn Hindi Nashville
When: March 11, 11 a.m. CST
Where: On Zoom
Who: Hindi language coach Pooja Chandna
Why: Want to learn a new language? Hindi language coach Pooja Chandna will host a Hindi class where you can learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
What: Die Another Day Board Game Night
When: March 7, 7 p.m. CST
Where: Acme Feed & Seed
Who: Acme Feed & Seed
Why: From Settlers of Catan to Dungeons and Dragons, head down to Acme Feed & Seed on Broadway for a fun night of board games.
What: Marvel Trivia Night
When: March 6, 6:30 p.m. CST
Where: Assembly Food Hall
Who: Assembly Food Hall
Why: Calling all Marvel fans! Form a trivia team and show off our MCU knowledge at Assembly Food Hall. The top three teams will win “Hall Passes,” or gift cards to use at any restaurant in the food hall. Additionally, there is a costume contest with a $50 Hall pass as the prize.
