The chaos of finals is finally upon us as the spring semester rushes to an end. Let The Hustler help you make the most of the second-to-last week of Spring 2023 before embarking on your summer adventures!
Educational
Feed that hungry Vanderbilt brain of yours with these thought-provoking events.
What: Lunch & Learn with Coach Lea–Game Changers: The Intersection of Sports, Business, and Leadership
When: April 24, 1:15 p.m. CDT
Where: Walker Management Library
Who: TFC Social Venture Club
Why: Join Clark Lea, Brent Turner, Reggie Ford and Gavin Shoenwald in a discussion on the intersection of athletics and business. Turner — the CEO at Summit BHC — and Ford — the President of RoseCrete Wealth Management — are sure to give interesting perspectives on how their worlds collide with sports. Pizza will be provided. Don’t forget to RSVP here.
What: Public Lecture: “Indigenous and African Enslavement in Eighteenth-Century Amazonia (c. 1740s-1770s)”
When: April 24, 4 p.m. CDT
Where: Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities
Who: Alexandre Pelegrino
Why: Pelegrino is a Ph.D. candidate in Vanderbilt’s Department of History. His presentation on slavery amongst Indigenous and African populations is a great opportunity for anyone interested in history to gain insight into the research of graduate students.
What: Engineering Your Future: Alumni Panel
When: April 25, 12 p.m. CDT
Where: FGH Jacob Believed in Me Hall
Who: Vanderbilt Mechanical Engineering alumni
Why: A panel of Vanderbilt Alumni from companies including Nissan, Boeing, Northrop Grumman and American Bridgestone will be speaking on how students can plan for a successful post-graduate future while in college. Free pizza will also be provided! RSVP here.
Recreation and Wellness
Move your mind and body by taking advantage of these wellness events before heading to your finals.
What: Meditation Monday
When: April 24, 1:15 p.m. CDT
Where: Center for Student Wellbeing Meditation Room
Who: Center for Student Wellbeing
Why: Join the Center for Student Wellbeing in a meditation session that is sure to get you relaxed and in the right mindset before plunging into finals week. Register here.
What: Sophomore SMASH & SCREAM!
When: April 24, 11 p.m. CDT
Where: Library Lawn
Who: Class of 2025
Why: Bring your friends to Library Lawn to release all of your pent-up stress by smashing piñatas, bubble wrap and so much more! When else will you have an excuse to break things and scream your heart out? The first 100 students to arrive will get free t-shirts, and snacks will also be provided. RSVP here!
Athletics
As spring sports wind down, make sure your fellow Commodores feel supported during the last stretch of the season.
What: Vanderbilt Baseball vs. Kentucky
When: April 29, 2 p.m. CDT
Where: Hawkins Field
Who: VandyBoys
Why: Cheer on our very own VandyBoys as they take on Kentucky to continue their incredible season.
What: Vanderbilt Women’s Lacrosse vs. Temple
When: April 29, 12 p.m CDT
Where: Vanderbilt Lacrosse Complex
Who: Vanderbilt Women’s Lacrosse
Why: Take an afternoon study break to see our lacrosse team compete in the final game of their season!
Social
Take a break from the finals grind with these fun events on-campus.
What: Midnight Breakfast
When: April 24, 11:30 p.m. CDT
Where: E. Bronson Ingram College
Who: Big Al’s Deli
Why: Satisfy your late-night munchies and enjoy a delicious meal with friends catered by Big Al’s Deli. Don’t forget to RSVP here!
What: Tango Class and Practice
When: April 24, 7 p.m. CDT
Where: Rand Dining Hall
Who: Vanderbilt Tango Club
Why: The Vanderbilt Tango Club is hosting free Tango lessons for students of all experience levels. Dance away your anxiety in a two-hour study break before the lat- night grind begins. Register for this fun event here.
What: Out of Ideas: Senior Show 2023 (Art Exhibition)
When: April 14 – May 12, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CDT
Where: E. Bronson Ingram Studio Arts Center
Who: Vanderbilt University Department of Art
Why: Head to the Studio Arts Center to see the 2023 Margaret Stonewall Wooldridge Hamblet Thesis Exhibitions showcasing student installations by Portia Jones, Avery Bradley, Ben Damir, Adam Alwan, Teal Caudle and Won Jun Seok. Pop in with friends to enjoy some spectacular art created by our very own seniors.
Around Nashville
Get out of the “Vanderbubble” and check out these concerts off-campus.
What: Lil Wayne Concert
When: April 27, 8 p.m. CDT
Where: Marathon Music Works
Who: Lil Wayne
Why: Listen to Lil Wayne rap his greatest hits on his “Tha Carter Tour.” Don’t miss out on a night with this Grammy-winning icon who will be sure to bring the house down with his contagious energy.
What: The Steve Miller Band Concert
When: April 30, 7:30 p.m. CDT
Where: FirstBank Amphitheater
Who: The Steve Miller Band
Why: Enjoy a night with this legendary group of psychedelic rock icons who have been in the music industry for five incredible decades.
What: Citizen Cope Concert
When: April 30, 8 p.m. CDT
Where: The Basement East
Who: Citizen Cope
Why: Catch this DJ-turned-rock artist deliver his brand of beat-driven sound with hits such as “Son’s Gonna Rise” from his album, “The Clarence Greenwood Recordings.”
What: Katt Williams Comedy Show
When: April 28, 8 p.m. CDT
Where: Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Who: Katt Williams
Why: Spend your Friday night with stand-up comedian Katt Williams at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. Known for tackling difficult subject matter like the war on drugs, enjoy these hilarious jokes laced with scathing social commentary.
