Plan your week: 2/11-2/17
Saratt Student Center. (Hustler Multimedia/Claire Barnett)
February 10, 2019
Whether you’re looking to try something new this week or just trying to get out of the library, take a study break and peruse some of the events below. For more offerings, check out Anchor Link.
Disclaimer: Sources of event information are Anchor Link and Facebook.
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Educational
What: Angie Thomas: The Hate U Give: Finding Your Activism, and Turning the Political into the Personal
When: Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Langford Auditorium
Why:Hear from Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give, about her bestselling book and political activism. Tickets are available here.
Who: Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
What: Underclassmen Resume Workshop
When: Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Buttrick 204 and 205
Why:Join upperclassmen members of VSG and AKPsi to develop and improve your resume.
Who: Vanderbilt Student Government
What: Opening Dores: Music Business
When: Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Details will be provided to students after they register
Why:Enjoy dinner and hear from Vanderbilt alumni working in the music business. Register here.
Who: Alumni Relations and the Career Center
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Sports
What: Women’s Lacrosse vs. Kennesaw State University
When: Saturday, Feb. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Where: Vanderbilt Lacrosse Complex
Why: Root for the Commodores as they take on Kennesaw State University. The first 200 fans to arrive will receive a free hat.
Who: Vanderbilt Athletics
What: Caving I
When: Friday, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. to Sunday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m.
Where: TBD
Why:Break out of the Vandy bubble and learn how to cave over the course of a three-day adventure. The trip, lead by WilSkills, costs $40. To ask questions or sign up, contact the organization through their Facebook pageor visit their website.
Who: Wilderness Skills 101
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Cultural
What: Haiti Week Celebration: Cooking at Creole Class
When: Monday, Feb. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Vanderbilt Recreation Center Kitchen
Why:Learn how to cook a traditional Haitian meal and speak some Haitian Creole.
Who: Center for Latin American Studies
What: Harambee 2019
When: Saturday, Feb. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Langford Auditorium
Why:Enjoy a night of amazing dances, performances and food celebrating the culture of a variety of African countries.
Who: African Student Union
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Recreational
What: Make a Valentine
When: Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 8 to 9 p.m.
Where: E. Bronson Ingram Floor 2 Lobby Area
Why:Make a Valentine for your friends and celebrate Valentine’s Day while enjoying some snacks.
Who: E. Bronson Ingram College
What: Synapse: Lovin’ the Brain
When: Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Kissam C216
Why:Snack on some candy while making a banner and Valentine’s Day cards for patients at the hospital.
Who: Synapse
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Arts
What: Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
When: Feb. 15, 16, 17 and 21 at 7 p.m.
Where: Neely Auditorium
Why:Enjoy VUTheatre’s production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
Who: Vanderbilt University Theatre
What: Anti-Valentine’s Day: A Community-Led Event
When: McGill TV Lounge
Where: Thursday, Feb. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Why:Spend night listening to poetry from Vanderbilt Spoken Word.
Who: McGill Project and Vanderbilt Spoken Word
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Health & Wellness
What: Flowers and Foreplay
When: Monday, Feb. 11 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: Morgan Reading Room
Why:Learn more about consent, contraceptives and foreplay at this annual Vandy Sex Ed event.
Who: Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center
What: Trap Yoga
When: Thursday, Feb. 14 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: Black Cultural Center
Why:Enjoy some relaxing yoga, take care of yourself during midterm season and listen to some trap music.
Who: Black Cultural Center
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Taylor Hopkins (2021) is a staff writer for the Campus and Life sections of the Vanderbilt Hustler. Taylor is majoring in Political Science, minoring in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and hopes to one day work in environmental policy. She is from Warren, Ohio and really misses quality midwest corn. In her free time Taylor loves eating ice cream at Jeni's, watching Law & Order: SVU, and playing with dogs.
