These last few weeks leading up to final exams are understandably stressful and busy for students on campus, but it’s also productive to give yourself a break every once in a while between every review session and problem set. Here are some ideas for a change in scenery to make the most out of your spring semester before it ends!
Educational
Feed that hungry Vanderbilt brain of yours with these thought-provoking events.
What: Change++ Final Symposium
When: April 17, 5:30 p.m. CDT
Where: FGH 134 and Atrium
Who: Change++
Why: Stop by and check out the impressive projects created by Change++’s development teams and their nonprofit partners. This showcase will feature nonprofits including Mission Safe, Family to Family Network and Her Future Coalition. This event is eligible for GME credit.
What: The Tooth Fairy: The Importance of DentiSTry
When: April 17, 6:15 p.m. CDT
Where: Kissam MPR
Who: Pre-Dental Society Vanderbilt University, Mu Rho chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Why: Come join Vanderbilt’s Pre-Dental Society for an insightful discussion on the importance of dental hygiene and its impact on overall health outcomes. A packaging dental hygiene kits event will also take place.
What: Alcohol Awareness Month Tabling
When: April 20, 11:30 a.m. CDT
Where: Rand Wall
Who: Heal VU, Center for Student Wellbeing
Why: In observance of alcohol awareness month, Meharry Medical College’s DryJanuaryUSA Team is coming out to raise awareness about alcohol usage in college as well as harm reduction techniques when it comes to drinks at party settings. Stop by and grab mocktail taste testers!
What: Project Management in Big Tech & Startups Panel
When: April 20, 6 p.m. CDT
Where: Buttrick 202
Who: Product Space
Why: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn more about Project Management and how it could help you in your own life as well as in long-term career goals. This event is eligible for GME credit.
What: Assert Empowerment Self Defense
When: April 23, 11 a.m. CDT
Where: Sarratt 325/327
Who: Project Safe, ASSERT
Why: Train with Project Safe and local women-owned self-defense program ASSERT for a free series of classes covering de-escalation self-defense techniques.
Recreation & Wellness
Move your mind and body with these wellness events.
What: Somatic Healing Space with the UCC: Checking in With Your Body
When: April 17, 12 p.m. CDT
Where: Sarratt 189
Who: University Counseling Center
Why: Join the UCC for a somatic healing space where UCC providers engage in experiential exercises to release physical tension and strengthen the mind-body connection.
What: VUCC Spring Concert 2023
When: April 17, 7 p.m. CDT
Where: Benton Chapel
Who: Vanderbilt University Concert Choir
Why: Join the Vanderbilt University Concert Choir for an unforgettable evening of music at its highly-anticipated spring Concert, complete with refreshments and musical selections such as Mozart’s “Ave Verum Corpus” and Toto’s “Africa.” This event is eligible for GME credit.
What: Design-Thinking (Mental Health Project + Activities)
When: April 19, 7 p.m. CDT
Where: The Won’dry Makerspace (2nd floor)
Who: Design for America – Vanderbilt
Why: Come learn about mental health and human-centered design in order to improve resources on campus! This project is in partnership with HopeLab, DFA Rutgers and CSW.
What: Peabody Carnival
When: April 20, 2 p.m. CDT
Where: Peabody Lawn
Who: Peabody Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being
Why: Destress with the Peabody OSEW at this lively event, featuring Shenanigoats (yoga with baby goats), carnival games and more!
Athletics
With Vanderbilt Bowling recently winning the National Championship, spring sports are in full swing, so come cheer on your fellow Commodores!
What: Vanderbilt Baseball vs. Indiana State
When: April 18, 6 p.m. CDT
Where: Hawkins Field
Who: VandyBoys
Why: Don’t miss your chance to cheer on the VandyBoys one more time as they take on Indiana State before they leave for Knoxville, Tennessee, to continue their impressive spring season.
What: Vanderbilt Women’s Soccer vs. Belmont
When: April 21, 7 p.m. CDT
Where: Vanderbilt Soccer Complex
Who: Vanderbilt Women’s Soccer
Why: Show up for women’s soccer as the team faces off with the Bruins in one of their last games of the season.
Social
Take a study break with these fun campus events.
What: Final Week Boost (VPB Presents: Anchor Week!)
When: April 17, 12 p.m. CDT
Where: Alumni Lawn
Who: Vanderbilt Programming Board
Why: Stop by Alumni in between your classes to pick up some light goodies – refresh with ice cream and recharge with coffee before you lock into the finals grind.
What: The Vanderbilt Review Launch Party
When: April 20, 7 p.m. CDT
Where: Alumni Hall 201
Who: The Vanderbilt Review
Why: Join in the celebration of art and literature at the Vanderbilt Review Launch Party, marking this year’s annual release of Vanderbilt’s official undergraduate literary and arts journal.
What: Boba & Blankets (VPB Presents: Anchor Week!)
When: April 19, 12 p.m. CDT
Where: Rand Patio
Who: Vanderbilt Programming Board
Why: Enjoy free boba, blankets and other Vanderbilt merchandise on the Rand Patio.
What: Cowboy Hats (VPB Presents: Anchor Week!)
When: April 21, 12 p.m. CDT
Where: Rand Wall
Who: Vanderbilt Programming Board
Why: Stop by the Rand Wall to decorate your own cowboy hat and put your signature flare on this Nashville fashion staple.
What: VSA x PISO SEAzn
When: April 23, 1:30 p.m. CDT
Where: Multicultural Community Space
Who: VSA, PISO
Why: Come celebrate the rich diversity and distinct beauty of Southeast Asia with the Vietnamese Student Association and the Philippine Intercultural Student Organization for their first-annual SEA event. All countries of the region will be represented through carefully selected cuisine, music and activities.
Around Nashville
Need a break from campus? Check out these local events all around town.
What: Donovan Woods
When: April 18, 7:30 p.m. CDT
Where: Exit/In
Who: Donovan Woods and Henry Jamison
Why: Listen to the folk and country music of award-winning, Canadian singer-songwriter Donovan Woods at Exit/In.
What: Spencer Sutherland
When: April 20, 8 p.m. CDT
Where: The Basement East
Who: Spencer Sutherland with JORDY and Michael Minelli
Why: Enjoy a night of heartfelt pop music with Ohio-born singer-songwriter Spencer Sutherland on his “In His Mania Tour.”
What: Mac Ayres
When: April 23, 8 p.m. CDT
Where: Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
Who: Mac Ayres
Why: Catch the soulful sounds of New York native singer-songwriter Mac Ayres as he continues on his “Comfortable Enough Tour.”
What: David Spade
When: April 21, 8 p.m. CDT
Where: Ryman Auditorium
Who: David Spade
Why: Ryman Auditorium will host the talented and uproarious David Spade, who will be stopping by as part of the Nashville Comedy Festival and his highly-anticipated comedy tour, “Catch Me Inside.”
