VU Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success Program

ALT Women in the Academy Sponsored by the Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center, this program offers graduate and professional students and postdocs a chance to reflect on the ways that gender affects their professional experiences in the academy. Dangers Seen and Unseen: Navigating the Socio-Political & Emotional Landscape of Academia Tuesday, January 28 12:00 PM ZOOM Lauren Campbell, PhD, Executive Director, Fisk-Vanderbilt Master's to PhD Bridge Program, Department of Physics & Astronomy Jenny Davis, PhD, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair, Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Sociology Rich Milner, PhD, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Education, Founding Director, Initiative for Race Research and Justice, Department of Teaching and Learning Have Questions or need accommodations? Please contact [email protected]

ALT GPAS Co-Working Space Spring 2025 Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00 PM Alumni Hall 100 (Graduate & Postdoc Lounge) January 16 through May 1 Coffee, Tea, Snacks

ALT Destress and Decompress! Destress & Decompress November 13, 2024 (Thursday) 4-6 PM Alumni Hall Barista, Chair massages, Snacks, Therapy Animals, Wellbeing Resources... make your own stress ball, etc...

ALT Peak Performance for Graduate Students & Postdocs Lunch Provided to Registered Participants Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome Tuesday, october 1, 2024 12-1 PM Location: The Center for Student Wellbeing Classroom register here: https://calendly.com/vu_peakperformance

ALT Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center University Counseling Center present Work-Life Workshops for Faculty, Staff, Graduate Students, and Postdocs My Body is My Ally: Engaging Radical SElf-Love through Compassion and Mindfulness Shanice Martin, MA, Doctoral Intern Nora McNulty, MA, Doctoral Intern Sarah Jordan Welch-Moore, LMSW, DSW Wednesday, September 11 12:00 pm ZOOM Have questions or need accommodations? Please contact [email protected]

ALT Vanderbilt Graduate School The Grad School Connection Many disciplines. One Community. [graphic header for newsletter]

ALT The Graduate School Diverse 'Dores Day Celebration and Info Fair Friday, September 13, 2024 NOON to 2:00 PM Graduate Student Lounge (Alumni Hall 100) Discover services and programs tailored to support your unique needs. Meet fellow graduate students, professional students and postdoctoral fellows.

ALT GPAS Co-Working Space Fall 2024 Alumni Hall 100 (Graduate & Postdoc Lounge)

ALT You are invited to a welcome reception for graduate and professional students and postdocs Wednesday, August 28 4:00 - 6:00 PM Alumni Hall 100

ALT GPAS Coworking Canceled 4/2/24 due to predicted inclement weather. Stay Safe!

ALT Ceremony is Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:00 - 11:00 AM Student Life Center Ballroom For any questions and additional information regard accessibility or accommodations, please contact [email protected] With food, music, graduation stoles, guest speakers, student awards, gifts, and photo opportunities, we invite you to join us in this fun and family-oriented celebration. Students who registered could guarantee their participation and recognition in the printed program and reserve a custom stole. The event also features a Live stream option that your family and friends back in the home country could join us. We highly encourage you to wear traditional clothes for this event to showcase your culture! Participation is open to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. We are looking forward to celebrating your graduation as a part of the international community at Vanderbilt!