From: Peabody Student Affairs
Date: September 14
Subject: Peabody Campus Buzz: 9/14 | Student Involvement Fair is THIS WEEK! ⭐️


Getting Plugged In at Peabody!  

Welcome back to the Campus Buzz for week three! The Student Involvement Fair is THIS WEDNESDAY! If you haven't had the chance to jump in to events just yet, there are plenty coming up soon! Read through important campus annoucements, browse, & register for events! 

Events

 
Monday, September 14
10:00am 4:00pm Send Silence Packing

BSC Plaza 1st Floor

3400 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States
 
Wednesday, September 16
12:00pm 1:30pm Student Involvement Fair The Plaza (Rain Location: Arcade) 
 
Wednesday, September 16
Start End   Event         Location
12:30pm 1:30pm String Leadership Goodwin Hall
 
Thursday, September 17
2:00pm 3:00pm Nap Class In the Stacks George Peabody Library
 
Thursday, September 17
5:00pm 6:00pm Study Skills Workshop Virtual 
 
Saturday, October 3
12:00pm 3:00pm LEAD Leadership Bootcamp: Harnessing Harmony Joe Byrd

The Flu Shot

The deadline to get your flu vaccine is November 20, 2026. Please see the flyer below for information on Peabody's flu clinics, which are September 24 and November 4. Make sure to check here for the most up-to-date information on other JHU campuses that are offering free on-site clinics.
 


Dining Updates

Dining is excited to welcome new and returning students to Peabody. We look forward to serving you and have a few updates to share for the year ahead: 

Botrista at Maestro’s Café: Enjoy customizable Botrista beverages at Maestro’s Café! Choose from a variety of flavors and options to create your perfect drink.  

2026-27 Door Rates: Planning to visit the dining hall? Be sure to take note of the updated door rates for the 2026–27 academic year: 

  • Breakfast: $9        
  • Lunch: $10.50
  • Dinner: $15 
  • Weekend Brunch: $15 
  • Continental Breakfast: $6 

Text N Tell Feedback: Have feedback about your dining experience? Use Text N Tell to let us know what’s working, what could be improved, and what you’d like to see next. Your feedback helps us continue to improve dining at Peabody and across campus. 

For more dining information, visit our website.

For the latest information on Peabody performances, be sure to read the Peabody Events newsletter or visit peabody.jhu.edu/events.

Student Blue Jay Dialogue Innovation Fund
 

Johns Hopkins’ Student Blue Jay Dialogue Innovation Fund is now accepting proposals from undergraduate and graduate students across all JHU schools. The fund provides up to $10,000 for collaborative projects that promote respectful and constructive dialogue among students.

Projects must involve two or more student groups and should bring together diverse perspectives around topics such as current events, identity and belonging, civic engagement, religion, politics, campus climate, or social and global issues.

Application Deadline: October 6
Learn More & Apply: https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/socialconcern/student-blue-jay-dialogue-innovation-fund/

Please share this opportunity with students and staff who may be interested.

Questions: volunteer@jhu.edu
 

Send Silence Packing

Join us for Send Silence Packing®, Active Minds’ powerful mental health awareness exhibit that uses personal stories to spark conversation around suicide prevention and mental health. Stop by to reflect, connect with resources, and build a campus culture against mental health stigma.
See More Here!

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 10 AM – 4 PM EDT (GMT-4)
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Want to see NYC?!

Registration for Peabody's Annual Trip to New York City is now live on Hopkins Groups. There are limited tickets, so get yours TODAY! More information can be found here. 

Peabody's Fall Student Involvement Fair (SIF):

On Sept. 16, from 12-1:30 PM, stop by the Plaza (or the Arcade, depending on weather) to find out all the ways you can become involved in student life. You will learn about the resources JHU and Peabody have to offer you, and even get some free swag!
 

Join the Semi Formal Committee! 

Want to help plan one of Peabody’s biggest events of the year? Join the 2026–27 Semi Formal Committee and help bring the celebration to life! Committee members will assist with event planning, promotion, and preparation and receive a free ticket to the Semi Formal on February 18.

Interested? Apply HERE

Academic Calendar

Sept. 18: Last day to drop a course with a deletion; course withdrawal (W grade) period begins after this date

Sept. 25: Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 Incomplete/In Progress grade coursework due from students to instructors unless an earlier date was established by the instructor

Oct. 9: Last day to change a course status from credit to audit

 

Holiday Reminders

Sept. 15-Oct.15: Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 11-13: Rosh Hashanah
Sept. 13-14: Mawlid al-Nabi
Sept. 14: Fast of Gedaliah
Sept. 14: Ganesh Chaturthi
Sept. 20-21: Yom Kippur
Sept. 23: Mabon
Sept. 25- Oct. 02: Sukkot
Oct. 2-3: Shemini
Oct. 3-4: Simchat Torah
Oct. 11-19: Navratri

 

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