Keynote and book signing with Dr. Arun Manilal Gandhi, the fifth grandson of the venerable “Mahatma” Gandhi, has propagated his grandfather’s principles of nonviolence ahimsa throughout his career as a socio-political activist, journalist, author, philanthropist and motivational speaker. Arun’s grandfather was foundational in teaching him the transformational power of channeling one’s anger into an agent for doing good. Arun espouses and promotes “being the change we wish to see in the world,” and challenges each of us to do the same. In recognizing and eliminating violence perpetrated mentally, verbally, and physically against ourselves and others, we too can plant seeds of peace and cultivate a life and global community enshrined in love.

This event is open to the public. Live-streaming and sign language interpretation will be available for this event.

Also on September 16th, community and campus members are also welcome to join us for a Peace Vigil at 10:30 a.m. on Magnolia Lawn. As we find ourselves in a time of division and violence in our country and in the world, join us in a communal reflection of ways we can celebrate and observe the need for peace. No RSVP is needed to attend the Peace Vigil.

Please understand that visitor parking at Vanderbilt is extremely limited during the workday. There are many metered spaces close to Peabody, however nearly all have a two-hour time limit. For all-day parking we recommend visitor parking in the Wesley Place Garage . The cost is $15 per day and is payable at the pay stations in the garage. For other parking options, please visit: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/traffic_parking/visitor-parking.php.