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Vanderbilt Law School Reunion
October 6—7, 2017
Weekend Highlights
Friday, October 6
1—2 p.m.
Conversation with the Chancellor
Sarratt Cinema
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will provide a campus update. Undergraduate and graduate Reunion attendees are invited to attend.
Educational Programs
The Undergraduate Reunion Office offers the following educational programs Friday, October 6. All undergraduate and graduate Reunion attendees are invited to participate, and these programs do not require an R.S.V.P. For more information, please contact the Undergraduate Reunion Office at (615) 322-6034.
11:15 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Best Practices in Estate Planning: How to Protect What Matters Most
Student Life Center, meeting rooms one and two
Turney Berry, JD'86, will speak
R.S.V.P. to (615) 875-8679 or plannedgiving@vanderbilt.edu
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
A Look Inside the World of College Admissions
Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
Janet Schneider, BA'73, MAT'76, director of college counseling at University School of Nashville; a senior leader from the Office of Admissions and a current parent
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Creative People Must Be Stopped
Sarratt Student Center, 325/327
David Owens, professor for the practice of management and innovation
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
The Cost of Comfort
Sarratt Cinema
John Lachs, Centennial Professor of Philosophy
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Wearable Robotics for Rehabilitation
Sarratt Student Center, 216/220
Michael Goldfarb, H. Fort Flowers Professor of Mechanical Engineering, professor of electrical engineering, professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation
2:30—3:30 p.m.
Assessing Presidential Greatness: From Washington to Trump
Sarratt Student Center, 325/327
John Geer, vice provost and Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science
2:30—3:30 p.m.
What's New about Fake News?
Sarratt Student Center, 216/220
Vanessa Beasley, dean of the Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, associate professor of communications studies
2:30—3:30 p.m.
FutureVU: The Campus in 2042
Sarratt Cinema
Eric Kopstain, vice chancellor for administration
4—5 p.m.
9th Annual Naval ROTC National Security Symposium
Langford Auditorium
Jeh Johnson, former secretary of Homeland Security
Law School Events
4—7 p.m.
Check in
Law School Lobby
21st Avenue South entrance
6—8 p.m.
Law School Cocktail Reception
Law School, North Lobby
$45 per person
9:30 p.m.—12:30 a.m.
All-class Party
(for undergraduate and graduate alumni celebrating Reunion)
Alumni Lawn
$45 per person
Saturday, October 7
9:30—10 a.m.
Law School Building Tours
Meet in Main Lobby for tours led by students.
10 a.m.
Dean's Brunch
Law School, North Lobby
Children are welcome
$37 per person for adults/$10 per person for children 6–12/free for children 5 and under
11 a.m.
State of the Law School Address
Flynn Auditorium
Presented by Dean Chris Guthrie
12:30—1 p.m.
Law School Building Tours
Meet in Main Lobby
Various Times
Class Parties
See your class page for details
TBD*
Homecoming Football Game
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Georgia Bulldogs
*Game time will be announced approximately 10 days before the game.
Questions? Please contact the Vanderbilt Law School Office of Development and Alumni Relations at reunion@law.vanderbilt.edu or (615) 322-2606.
