Not sure what to do in the upcoming week? The Vanderbilt community and Nashville area have several educational and relaxing events. Check out this weekly calendar to find out what’s happening on and off campus this week.
Recreation and Wellness
As we quickly approach Thanksgiving break, discover new ways to rejuvenate yourself.
What: Meditation Monday
When: Nov. 13, 1:15 p.m. CST
Where: Center for Student Wellbeing Meditation Room and Zoom
Who: Student Care Network, Center for Student Wellbeing and Peabody Office of Student Engagement and Wellbeing
Why: With practice, meditation helps to quiet the mind, build resiliency, reduce stress and enhance attention — all of which contribute to better learning according to the Center for Student Wellbeing.
What: Sound Bath Experience
When: Nov. 14, 6-7 p.m. CST
Where: Rec Center Aux Gym
Who: The Center for Spiritual and Religious Life
Why: The sound bath provides a rejuvenating experience through soothing vibrations and harmonious sounds of singing bowls.
Education
Stimulate your mind with these educational and career development events.
What: Humanities Internship Search Party
When: Nov. 15, 5:30-7 p.m CST
Where: Buttrick 302
Who: Career Center
Why: If you’re interested in the humanities, the Career Center will show you how to use Handshake to find internships. Dinner is also included.
What: I-Networking
When: Nov. 16, 6 p.m. CST
Where: Alumni Hall
Who: International Student Council
Why: A networking night for international undergraduate and graduate students. Come get a crash course in networking by interacting with students in your desired field.
Social
Feeling stressed? Come to these events to socialize and engage with the Vanderbilt community.
What: International Education Week: Game Night
When: Nov. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CST
Where: Multicultural Community Space
Who: SCSJI
Why: Come celebrate International Education Week with an interactive game night!
What: The Vanderbilt Melodores Fall Concert
When: Nov. 14 & Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. CST
Where: Rothschild Black Box Theatre
Who: The Vanderbilt Melodores
Why: The Vanderbilt Melodores’ Fall Concert will feature 12 of Vanderbilt’s most talented male vocalists as they create an exciting and entertaining night of song and dance.
What: NAIHM: ‘Imagining the Indian’ Film Screening and Panel
When: Nov. 15, 5 p.m. CST
Where: Reception in the Rothschild Great Room at 5 p.m. CST, followed by a screening of Imagining The Indian in the Black Box Theatre at 6 p.m. CST.
Who: Co-sponsored by SCSJI, Residential Colleges, Vanderbilt Sports and Society Initiative, MOSAIC, Vanderbilt Indigenous Scholars and the Tennessee Native American Indian Association
Why: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Athletics
Come show your Commodore spirit this week as our basketball teams continue their seasons at home!
What: Men’s Basketball vs. UNC Greensboro
When: Nov. 14, 7 p.m. CST
Where: Memorial Gymnasium
Who: Vanderbilt’s Men’s Basketball
Why: Come watch the Commodores get back in action this week.
What: Women’s Basketball vs. WKU
When: Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m. CST
Where: Memorial Gymnasium
Who: Vanderbilt’s Women’s Basketball
Why: Help bring our Commodores a Wednesday night win by coming out to support!
What: Men’s Basketball vs, Central Arkansas
When: Nov. 17, 6 p.m. CST
Where: Memorial Gymnasium
Who: Vanderbilt’s Men’s Basketball
Why: Before heading off campus for Thanksgiving break, stop by Memorial Gymnasium to support the Commodores!
Around Nashville
If you’re looking to expand your weekly activities outside of campus, look no further. There are plenty of arts and cultural events around town.
What: Soundwaves Gallery Open House
When: Nov.15, 5-7 p.m. CST
Where: Geodis Park
Who: Local Nashville artists
Why: Check out the work of local artists at this free event!
What: Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights
When: Opens Nov. 17, 5-9 p.m. CST
Where: Nashville Zoo
Who: Nashville Zoo
Why: Celebrate Chinese culture while seeing amazing lights and awesome animals!
