Student Events

Event Registration Deadline is May 1st.

For your convenience and comfort, the following two spaces will be available Sunday through Thursday, the Writing Room and the Wellbeing Space.

In addition, graduate program advisors will be available for in-person, 30-minute academic advising meetings by appointment. Advising appointments are an excellent opportunity to review your progress toward degree completion and make a plan for future term registration. Students registered for session will be sent more information and links to schedule appointments in advance of the session.

Please direct any questions or concerns to Shayla Moore Prince (smooreprince@fielding.edu).

Writing Room

All day. All week (Sun – Thu)

Please enjoy this designated community space to work on writing and get things done! Join us on July 10 in this room for the writing retreat with coaches available to help answer your questions.

Wellbeing Space

All day. All week (Sun – Thu)

Throughout the week, please enjoy a quiet space for reflection, meditation, prayer, journaling, yoga practice and peace. When you need to slow down or a consistent place to process the day, please find rest in the well-being space. Please also join us here July 8 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for our Sound Bath experience.

Sunday, July 7, 2024

Fielding’s 50th Anniversary: Film Screening of “The Voices of Fielding” & Celebration Reception

5:30–7:30 p.m.

The Voices of Fielding” film (22 min) features graduates from the Navajo Nation, representatives from the Black Student Association, and a broad cross‐section of students and alums from all schools at Fielding. The event will conclude with a brief discussion with the film’s director, Jean‐Pierre Isbouts, D. Litt., and Fielding President Katrina S. Rogers, PhD.  Welcome reception will be hosted by Provost Wendi S. Williams, Ph.D.

Monday, July 8, 2024

Sound Bath Experience with Dante Baker

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join us for an immersive journey as a Sound Healing Practitioner provides therapeutic frequencies for stress relief, relaxation, and good energy. This meditative journey may use crystal bowls, gongs, and other instruments to create waves of soothing vibrations to cleanse the mind, body, and spirit.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

President’s Community Welcome Reception

5-7 p.m.

Join us for an evening full of community connection, resources, and networking. This event combines the Student Organization Recruitment Fair (Formerly listed on 7/8), the Alumni Scholars Reception, and the Research Poster presentations all in one space! Enjoy music, food, and conversation!

Climate Listening Session

July 9: 12-1 p.m. or 4-5 p.m.

Current students are invited to share feedback in Listening Sessions with external consultants Jernigan & Associates, Inc. Sessions are designed to solicit feedback, ideas, and possible concerns regarding your graduate student experiences in a safe and confidential space. All questions or concerns can be directed to Dr. Maryam (admin@mmjerniganassociates.com)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Writing Retreat

Join us for a day of writing in community with our writing coaches. Get additional support while working on your writing projects and dissertations. Sign up for a 15 to 30 minute in-person meeting with School of Psychology’s Kari Lannon or a virtual meeting with SLS writing coach Janet Toliver. To reserve your spot and time, please email WritingCoaches@fielding.edu and specify your program. Zoom links will be sent for virtual consultations.

Climate Listening Session

July 10: 12-1 p.m. 

Current students are invited to share feedback in Listening Sessions with external consultants Jernigan & Associates, Inc. Sessions are designed to solicit feedback, ideas, and possible concerns regarding your graduate student experiences in a safe and confidential space. All questions or concerns can be directed to Dr. Maryam (admin@mmjerniganassociates.com)

Convocation

4 p.m.

Convocation Speaker: Dr. Ronald Mason Presentation of the Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation.

New Graduate Reception

Immediately following Convocation.

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Culture, Arts & Social Change (excursion)

Hosts: Dorothy Agger-Gupta and Cherjanét Lenzy

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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During this all-day excursion, focused on culture, arts, and social change, we will visit three art and social justice locations that deliberately challenge injustices, biases, and inequities based on race, gendered identity, age, and other deeply embedded biases. These include Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage, at The Phillips Collection; Busboys and Poets; and the National Museum of Women and the Arts.

Deep Study Program and Community Impact Awards

5:30-7 p.m.

Featuring Dr. Vanessa Andreotti, author of Hospicing Modernity.

We look forward to seeing you in D.C.!