Additional Undergraduate Reunion Events

Important Information

Additional Events are complementary to the Main Schedule and are hosted by campus partners and individual alumni groups. If you are interested in hosting an alumni gathering (Mini Reunion) please email reunion@vanderbilt.edu

 

Blair School of Music

  • Blair School of Music Reunion Events

    Vanderbilt Chorale and Symphony Choir ‘All Good Things Come in Threes’ 
    Friday, November 8 | 8:00 p.m. 
    Location: Turner Hall, Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music, 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville, TN 37212   

    Blair School of Music presents a combined choral concert event with the Vanderbilt Chorale and Symphony Choir, conducted by Tucker and Mary Biddlecombe, Friday, November 8, 8:00 p.m., in Ingram Hall. 

    The program, “All Good Things Come in Threes,” will feature music presented in “threes.” Whether a work broken into three movements, music in three-quarter time, or creative explorations of the trinity, you’ll be treated to an evening of succinct aestheticism. 

    This is a Pay What You Wish event with tickets required for admission. Tickets are available to purchase here.  

    Inquiries: Sarah Kathryn Haley (sarah.haley@vanderbilt.edu) 

    Blair Alumni Brunch
    Saturday, November 9 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  
    Location: Blair School of Music Ingram Lobby, 2400 Blakemore Ave Nashville, TN 37212 

    This is a complimentary brunch for all Blair alumni and their guests. Current and former faculty are also invited to attend. RSVP by November 1.  

    Inquiries: Sarah Kathryn Haley (sarah.haley@vanderbilt.edu) 

    Vanderbilt Jazz Orchestra and Blair Jazz Choir in Concert 
    Sunday, November 10 | 8:00 p.m.  
    Location: Turner Hall, Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music, 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville, TN 37212   

    Blair School of Music presents the Vanderbilt Jazz Orchestra in concert, Sunday, November 10, 8:00 p.m., in Turner Hall.   

    This is a Pay What You Wish event with tickets required for admission. Tickets are available to purchase here. 

    The newest ensemble of the acclaimed Blair jazz program, the Vanderbilt Jazz Orchestra’ s repertoire includes classic big band standards, modern compositions, and original works by its members. Blair musicians and performance groups have been honored with 13 DownBeat Student Music Awards.   

    Inquiries: Sarah Kathryn Haley (sarah.haley@vanderbilt.edu) 

College of Arts and Science

Divinity School

  • Divinity School Reunion Events

    Wine and Cheese Meet and Greet 
    Thursday, November 7 | 7:00 p.m. 
    Location: Disciples Divinity House, 1917 Adelicia St, Nashville, TN 37212 

    Join us for a meet and greet with the new Dean of the House, Rev. Cherisna Jean-Marie, alumni, and community members. We'll share exciting updates about the future of the Disciples Divinity House during a wine and cheese reception, hosted by the 2024 House Scholars.     

    Educational Workshops
    Friday, November 8 | 8:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.  
         Breakfast | 8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.  
         Session 1 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.  
         Session 2 |10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.  
         Lunch | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  
         Session 3 | 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. 
    Location: Vanderbilt Divinity School Reading Room, Room 124, 411 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37240  

    This workshop series examines the rising influence of White Christian Nationalism and its implications for the 2024 presidential election, with a focus on its impact on leadership in ministry and broader society. Over three sessions, we will explore the historical foundations, current challenges, and the political dynamics shaping this moment. Participants will leave with strategies for addressing these issues within their communities and ministries. Breakfast and lunch are provided. All are welcome, and local congregations are especially encouraged to attend. 
     
    A Blessing and a Toast 
    Friday, November 8 | 5:00 p.m.  
    Location: Disciples Divinity House, 1917 Adelicia St, Nashville, TN 37212 

    The Disciples Divinity House has been the backdrop for countless stories and cherished memories shared by our alumni. Come together with fellow alumni as we reminisce and toast to the past while offering blessings for the future as the House and its leaders embark on a new chapter.      

    Distinguished Alumni Celebration 
    Friday, November 8 | 6:00 p.m.  
    Location: Vanderbilt Divinity School, 411 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37240 

    Join us for an evening of celebration and recognition as Vanderbilt Divinity School and the Graduate Department of Religion honor distinguished alumni/ae whose work has made a significant impact in ministry and scholarship. The evening begins with wine and appetizers in the Lobby, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The event will include an address from     Dean Yolanda Pierce and the presentation of awards to this year’s honorees. 

    Social 
    Friday, November 8 | 9:00 p.m. 
    Location: Disciples Divinity House, 1917 Adelicia St, Nashville, TN 37212 

    "After the party, it's the after party." Continue the celebration with us at the Disciples Divinity House for a lively social hosted by the renowned Al’s Pub. It's the perfect way to reconnect and unwind after the Distinguished Alumni Celebration.     

    Saturday, November 9 | 10:00 a.m.   
    Installation of new Disciples Divinity House Dean 
    Woodmont Christian Church, 3601 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 

    The Board of the Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt warmly invites you to a historic occasion—the installation of our new Dean, Rev. Cherisna Jean-Marie. The service will feature guest preacher Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, with a reception to follow. The Installation will be held at Woodmont Christian Church. 

    Inquiries: Kanya Womack, Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Engagement, Development and Alumni Relations Vanderbilt Divinity School (kanya.womack@vanderbilt.edu).  

    *Please see the 2024 Divinity School Reunion website for additional information.  

Homecoming Student Events

  • Homecoming Student Events

    Outstanding Senior Voting 
    Friday, October 25 - Tuesday, October 29  

    During this time, students will have the opportunity to vote for the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Senior Award. This annual award, presented during Homecoming Week, honors an exceptional graduating senior who has made significant contributions to building a stronger Vanderbilt community.  The Outstanding Senior Award is one of the highest accolades a Vanderbilt undergraduate can receive, recognizing a senior who embodies the university’s values through leadership, service, and passion. Please vote here.   

    Fill it Forward Water Bottle Campaign 
    Monday, November 4 - Saturday, November 8  

    During Homecoming week, the Homecoming committee will be distributing Fill it Forward bottles during events. The purpose is to help the Vanderbilt community make reusable choices and reduce single-use waste. Each bottle has a QR code on the side that can be scanned to donate to charities. While using the app and scanning each reuse of the bottle, the Vanderbilt community can track their environmental and social impact in the areas of waste diverted, emissions saved, and ocean pollution prevented. On the app users can track their spot on the leaderboard and how much their impact is during the campaign.  Every time you scan with the Fill it Forward app, Fill it forward will give back ($0.02 – $1.00) to 8+ core charity partners that support clean water, nutrition, and reforestation. 

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    Commodore Pride Photo Day  
    Wednesday, October 30 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  
    Location: Sarratt Gallery, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240 

    We invite all students, faculty, and staff to show your Vanderbilt pride by dressing up in your best black and gold! Join us for a photo session in the Sarratt Gallery, where your photos will be featured during Homecoming Week. Let's celebrate our Commodore pride together! 

    Blood Drive 
    Monday, November 4 - Wednesday, November 6 | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
    Location: Community Event Space, 208 24th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37240 
     
    Donating blood during Homecoming week is a simple yet powerful way to save lives. Every donation can help up to three people in need, from accident victims to those undergoing surgery or battling illnesses like cancer. By donating, you’re directly contributing to the health and well-being of others, making an immediate, life-changing impact in your community. Plus, it’s a way to give back and feel good knowing you’ve made a difference! Please follow this link to sign up and donate (Please make sure you select the one for November 4th – 6th).  

    Women vs. Lipscomb 
    Monday, November 4 | 11:00 a.m. 
    Location: Memorial Gymnasium, 210 25th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37240  

    Join us for the season opener of Vanderbilt Women's Basketball as they take on Lipscomb! The first 100 students in attendance will receive a special Homecoming t-shirt, so come out, show your support, and celebrate the start of the season with us! 

    Men vs. Maryland Eastern Shore  
    Monday, November 4 | 7:00 p.m. 
    Location: Memorial Gymnasium, 210 25th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37240 

    Join us for the doubleheader to watch Coach Mark Byington lead the Vanderbilt men's basketball team in his coaching debut, as they take on Maryland Eastern Shore at 7:00pm   

    Commodore Pride Photo Display  
    Tuesday, November 5 | All Day 
    Location: Sarratt Gallery, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240 

    Your Vanderbilt photos will be featured in the Sarratt Gallery! We invite all students, faculty, and staff to stop by and check out members of the Vanderbilt community proudly showing off their best black and gold. Come celebrate our Commodore spirit together!  

    Pretzel Day Pop Up 
    Wednesday, November 6 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  
    Location: Rand Wall, 2302 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240 

    Come by Rand Wall and celebrate the announcement of our November 21st campus speaker in Langford Auditorium by enjoying a celebratory snack for Pretzel Day, just like the employees of Dunder Mifflin would.  

    Goat Yoga 
    Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (first class) and 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (second class) 
    Location: Kensington Lawn  

    As you navigate the challenges of academics at Vanderbilt, it's natural for stress levels to rise. A great way to manage that stress is by joining us for Goat Yoga! Come relax, unwind, and enjoy some fun yoga with adorable baby goats. It’s the perfect way to recharge and de-stress!  

    Chancellor’s Reception  
    Wednesday, November 6 | 7:00 p.m. 
    Location: Nicholas S. Zeppos College Tower, 2417 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37240 
     
    We invite the Top 10 Outstanding Seniors to a reception with Chancellor Diermeier, as he honors the student leader’s contributions to Vanderbilt. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. This is an invitation only event.   

    Homecoming Trivia  
    Thursday, November 7 | 7:00 p.m. 
    Location: Sarratt Student Center, Rand Lounge, Room 262, 2302 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240   

    Think you know all about Nashville? Prove it at Homecoming Trivia Night! Join us for a fun-filled evening of fierce competition and awesome prizes, brought to you by the Vanderbilt Programming Board’s Late Night Programs committee. Don’t miss out on the excitement!"

    Block Party 
    Friday, November 8 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
    Location: Alumni Lawn (adjacent to Alumni Hall)  

    We invite Vanderbilt students and alumni to join us for this year’s joint Block Party celebration! This event offers a unique opportunity for current students and alumni to come together in the spirit of community and celebration. Enjoy a variety of activities, indulge in delicious bites from local food trucks, and watch performances by groups from the Vanderbilt Performing Arts Community. Don’t miss out—come celebrate Homecoming/Reunion 2024 with us! 

    WBB vs. Austin Peay 
    Friday, November 8 | 6:30 p.m. 
    Location: Memorial Gymnasium, 210 25th Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37240  

    Outstanding Senior Brunch  
    Friday, November 8 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
    Location: Alumni Lawn (adjacent to Alumni Hall)  

    Join us for a special event celebrating the achievements of our Top 10 Outstanding Seniors! Enjoy a delightful brunch with light hors d'oeuvres as we honor these exceptional students and their accomplishments. This is an invitation only event.  

    Homecoming Tailgate 
    Saturday, November 9 | 2 hours before kick-off 
    Location: West End Neighborhood   

    Join us for a fun-filled Homecoming Tailgate as we gear up to cheer on the Commodores against the South Carolina Gamecocks! Enjoy free food, exciting giveaways, and great company before the big game. Don’t miss out on the pre-game celebration!

    Outstanding Senior Presentation  
    Saturday, November 9 | Halftime 
    Location: First Bank Stadium, Jess Neely Drive, Nashville, TN 37212  

    Be there to witness the excitement as we reveal for the 20th year, the coveted Outstanding Senior Award during the halftime presentation at the South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt football game. 

    Inquiries: Vanderbilt Programming Board (vpb@vanderbilt.edu) 

Peabody College

School of Engineering

Affinity/Identity Group

  • APIDA Association of Vanderbilt Alumni (AAVA)

    Asian Studies Department and APIDA Association of Vanderbilt Alumni (AAVA) Reception
    Friday, November 8 | 3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Location: Community Event Space, 24th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37240

    Reunite with APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) alumni and meet current students on campus for a community reunion reception with AAVA (APIDA Association of Vanderbilt Alumni) and the Department of Asian Studies. The event will begin with a mini-lecture from professor Ben Tran, followed by a reception. 

    Inquiries: Jess Abbattista, Director of Affinity Networks (jess.m.abbattista@vanderbilt.edu)

  • Association of Vanderbilt Black Alumni (AVBA) Events

    AVBA Mixer
    Friday, November 8 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
    Location: Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, Vanderbilt Campus, Nashville, TN 37212 

    Join members of the Association of Vanderbilt Black Alumni (AVBA) to connect with community at a reception/mixer in the BCC Courtyard.

    Inquiries: Contact the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center: (615-322-2524) 

    Black Peabody Museum Opening Reception
    Friday, November 8 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Location: Peabody Library, Fireside Reading Room, 1210 21st Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37203

    We invite you to join us for the launch of the Black Peabody Museum (BPM), a new cultural and educational initiative that celebrates and explores the rich history and contributions of the Black community within our institution and beyond. This project, inspired by notable alumna MaKenzie Mosby and the Peabody Coalition of Black Graduates (PCBG), aims to address themes of belonging and visibility within the Peabody College community. Funded by the Sesquicentennial Grant and spearheaded by PCBG, the BPM will offer an immersive experience that traces the evolution of Vanderbilt’s Peabody campus from the Roger Williams University to the present day.

    BCC Homecoming After Party Co-Sponsored by AVBA
    Saturday, November 9 | After the football game 
    Location: TBD, off-campus

    Reconnect with alumni and friends after the Homecoming football game at a neighborhood bar. 

    Inquiries: Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center: (615)-322-2524

  • NPHC & Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center (BCC) - Homecoming Block Party

    Saturday, November 9 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    Location: Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, Vanderbilt Campus, Nashville, TN 37212   

    Connect with students, alumni and NPHC members at the Black Cultural Center for a Homecoming Block Party, 3 hours before kickoff. More details to come, as game time is TBD. 

    Inquiries: Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center: (615-322-2524) 

  • Black Homecoming Committee (BHC) Programming

    BHC Pageant 
    Thursday, November 7 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Location: Sarratt Cinema, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240

    Join us for a night of talent, entertainment, and culture as we celebrate royalty across the Black diaspora. 

    Inquiries: Contact the Bishop Joseph Black Cultural Center (615)-322-2524

    BHC Service Event
    Saturday, November 9 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Location: Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, Auditorium, Vanderbilt Campus, Nashville, TN 37212

    Help us with creating care packages for families through There With Care. 

    Inquiries: Contact the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center (615)-322-2524.

    BHC Pre-Professional Panel
    Sunday, November 10 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    Location: Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center, Auditorium, Vanderbilt Campus, Nashville, TN 37212

    In association with the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), the Black Business Student Association (BBSA), and the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), AVBA members will provide pre-professional advice and networking to undergraduate students. 

    Inquiries: Contact the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center (615)-322-2524.

  • (CLACX) and Vanderbilt Association of Hispanic and Latinx Alumni (VAHLA)   

    Lecture by Distinguished Professor of History, Marshall Eakin 
    Friday, November 8 | 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
    Bryan Building, Suite 106, Nashville, TN 37212   

    Reception 
    Friday, November 8 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
    Bryan Building, Suite 106, Nashville, TN 37212   

    Reunite with amigos, your favorite professors, and meet current students on campus for a community conversation with professor Marshall Eakin, followed by a reception.  

    Inquiries: Avery Dickins de Girón, Executive Director (avery.dickins-degiron@vanderbilt.edu) 

  • LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni (LAVA) Events

    Office of LGBTQIA+ Life Open House and Reception with the LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni (LAVA)
    Friday, November 8 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Location: The K.C. Potter Center, Euclid, 2304 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37203

    The Office of LGBTQI Life and the LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni (LAVA) invite all LGBTQIA+ alumni for a reunion celebration at the K.C. Potter Center. Come join us for hors d'oeuvres and refreshments as we celebrate all the LGBTQIA+ alumni who were a critical part of Vanderbilt's vibrant community. 

    Inquiries: lgbtqi@vanderbilt.edu

    LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni (LAVA) Big Drag Bus Nashville Tour
    Saturday, November 9 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
    Parking and Shuttle Pick-Up: Terrace Place Garage, 2010 Terrace Place, Nashville, TN 37203

    Board the Big Drag Bus with fellow LGBTQIA+ alumni to connect and celebrate our Reunion and Homecoming! Please note that this event is intended only for members of the LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni (LAVA). Advance registration for this event is required. 

    Inquiries: Jess Abbattista, Director of Affinity Networks (jess.m.abbattista@vanderbilt.edu)

  • Multicultural Mixer and Mimosas with the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity (SCSJI) and AAVA, AVBA, LAVA, and VAHLA

    Saturday, November 9 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    Location: Multicultural Community Space, 200C 25th Avenue S

    Event Description: The Student Center for Social Justice and Identity (SCSJI) will be hosting a Multicultural Mixer with Mimosas in advance of the tailgate and Homecoming football game! This event is an opportunity to connect with Vanderbilt faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are interested in or identify with the multicultural community. Visit the Multicultural Community Space for some light brunch bites and a tour of the facility!

    Inquiries: scsji@vanderbilt.edu

  • NPHC Unity Step

    Friday, November 8 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Location: Sarratt Student Center, Rand Terrace, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240 

    NPHC Alumni and members of the Vanderbilt community are invited to view the Annual Unity Step sponsored by the National Pan-Hellenic Council on Rand Terrace. Immediately following the Unity Step, alumni of the council are invited back to the Black Cultural Center for an open house and student tours from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

    NPHC organizations represented at Vanderbilt include Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 

    Inquiries: Contact Ashton Sawyers ashton.sawyers@vanderbilt.edu  

  • Vanderbilt Chabad Reunion Weekend Events

    Vanderbilt Chabad Reunion Weekend Events 
    Location: The Lubeck Center for Jewish Life at Vanderbilt University, 111 23rd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203 (across the street from Alumni Lawn) 

    Friday, November 8  
    Open House | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 
    See the new Chabad House, meet the directors and learn about the program. Coffee, tea, and bagels will be provided.  
     
    Open House | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
    See the new Chabad House, meet the directors and learn about the program. Lunch will be catered by Holy Smokes Kosher.  

    Mentorship | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
    Share your professional experience and talk with current students. Sushi and soft drinks will be provided. 

    Shabbat 
    Kabbalat Shabbat Services | 6:15 p.m. 
    Shabbat Dinner | 7:00 p.m. 
    Join Chabad for Shabbat!

    Saturday, November 10 
    Shabbat Day 
    Torah Study and Coffee | 10:00 a.m.  
    Morning Services | 10:30 a.m. 
    Torah Service | 11:45 a.m. 

    Sunday, November 10 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
    Bagel Brunch and schmooze

    RSVP here. 

  • Vanderbilt Hillel

    Open House 
    Friday, November 8 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

    Wine & Cheese Reception before Shabbat Services 
    Friday, November 8 | 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

    Shabbat Services 
    Friday, November 8 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

    Shabbat Dinner 
    Friday, November 8 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

    Tailgate 
    Saturday, November 9 | Two hours before kickoff 

    Location: Schulman Center for Jewish Life, 2421 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville TN, 37212   

    If you plan to stop by any Vanderbilt Hillel events, we invite you to fill out this interest form HERE.   

    Inquiries: Shannon Small, Development Director, Vanderbilt Hillel (shannon.small@vanderbilt.edu) 

  • Vanderbilt MSA Alumni Dinner

    Friday, November 8 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 
    Location: Vanderbilt University, Alumni Hall, Memorial Room 202, 2205 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37240    

    A space for Vanderbilt MSA alumni to reconnect with one another and the Vanderbilt community, with the opportunity to meet current students! Featuring a catered dinner.   

    RSVP 

Additional Campus Partners

  • 1989 Memorial Tree Dedication

    Friday, November 8 | 4:00 p.m.
    Location: North of Furman Hall

    All are invited to attend a dedication for a new campus tree near Furman Hall, in memory of members of the class of 1989. We will be joined by a guest from the Vanderbilt Divinity School.

    Inquiries: McCallum Morley (mccallum.j.morley@vanderbilt.edu)

  • Army ROTC Brunch

    Army ROTC Brunch 
    Saturday, November 9 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 
    Location: Center for Teaching, 1114 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212  

    Join Fellow alumni and current Cadets at the annual Army ROTC Alumni Brunch. R.S.V.P. with names of those attending and the year commissioned no later than October 25th, 2024. 

    Inquiries: Kenneth Walden to RSVP (kenneth.w.walden@vanderbilt.edu) 

  • Class of 1968 Gathering

    Friday, November 8 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
    Location: Sarratt Student Center, 1st Floor, Room 189, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240 

    Hosts Anne Meckstroth Menter and Paul Kurtz invite classmates from 1968 to come together for an informal gathering to say hello and catch up on life in Room 189 of Sarratt.  If you register for the Homecoming Block Party, you can pick up your lunch first and then come join us.  Your guests are welcome to come too. We can’t wait to see you!

    Inquiries: Andra DeVincenzo, Associate Director of Reunion and Class Engagement (andra.p.devincenzo@vanderbilt.edu)

  • McGill Hall Events

    Friday, November 8 
    Location: McGill Hall, West End Row, Nashville, TN 37212

    Open House | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
    Alumni and current McGill residents are invited to our Open House. Participate in McLore, where alumni can share stories from their time at McGill and listen to experiences from current residents. Alumni are also welcome to contribute to painting the staircase.

    Coffeehouse | 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    McGill alumni and the Vanderbilt community are invited to our Homecoming coffeehouse. The theme will be Y2K Crash. Enjoy a variety of performances from past and present McGill project members. Alumni are encouraged to perform at Coffeehouse. We hope to see you there!

    Inquiries: Shunnar Virani (shunnar.h.virani@vanderbilt.edu) 

  • National Security Symposium  

    Social Hour  
    Friday, November 8 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  
    Location: Sarratt Cinema, 2302 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN, 37240    

    We invite all military personnel, veterans, students, alumni, or anyone interested in national security to meet and greet with high-ranking military personnel during this social hour. This year we are being joined by the Honorable Meredith Berger '04, the current Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment. Light refreshments will be served during this social hour.    

    Inquiries: Paul Velazquez, Commander, U.S. Navy/Executive Office of NROTC (paul.velazquez@vanderbilt.edu)  

    Honorable Meredith Berger ‘04 NSS Keynote Address: The Impact of Climate Change on National Security and the Department of Defense  
    Friday, November 8 | 4:00 p.m.   
    Location: Sarratt Cinema, 2302 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN, 37240    

    Join the National Security Symposium main event where Chancellor Diermeier will give remarks, followed by an address given by Honorable Meredith Berger ‘04 and an open Q&A session. The Keynote Address is open for anyone interested in learning more about The Impact of Climate Change on National Security and the Department of Defense. 

    RSVP. 
    Inquiries: Paul Velazquez, Commander, U.S. Navy/Executive Office of NROTC (paul.velazquez@vanderbilt.edu) 

    National Security Symposium Flyer 2024

  • Vanderbilt University Bookstore Homecoming Author Event: Go to Hell Ole Miss by Jeff Barry '88

    Thursday, November 7 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  
    Location: Vanderbilt University Bookstore, 2501 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37213  

    Jeff Barry is a native Memphian with deep Mississippi roots. Over the past twenty years, Jeff has worked in the farmland business in the Mississippi Delta. He now lives in Tennessee with his wife and three children.  

    Set in the Mississippi hill country in the early 1970s, Go to Hell Ole Miss tells the story of a father’s willingness to do almost anything to save his daughter from the Southern gentleman he had pressured her to marry. Almost. At its heart Go to Hell Ole Miss is a historical family saga of hope and hardship, redemption and revenge, faith and doubt. It’s also a compelling Southern tale with characters that become people who make you laugh, cry, and think. 

    Inquiries: Cheryl Dalton, General Books Manager, Vanderbilt University Bookstore (cheryl.dalton@vanderbilt.edu)  

  • Vanderbilt Museum of Art

    Behind-the-Scenes Tour 
    Friday, November 8 | 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 
    Location: Cohen Memorial Hall, 1220 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203   

    Join Amanda Hellman, Director of the VU Museum of Art, for a look behind the scenes at some of the unique works of art in Vanderbilt’s collection and learn about upcoming exhibitions as well as the history of the Museum and its approach to curating and connecting with art. After the tour, attendees will have the opportunity to view the current exhibition, Gloss: A Measured Response to Recent Video Art 

    Gloss: A Measured Response to Recent Video Art  
    Friday, November 8 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Saturday, November 9 | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Sunday, November 10 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Location: Cohen Memorial Hall, 1220 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203   

    Gloss: A Measured Response to Recent Video Art is an exhibition of artists’ films from the last decade (2015 to now) that demonstrate how the establishment and proliferation of social video and video-sharing platforms has produced a new quality of moving image artworks that departs from the modern and postmodern uses of the form from the 1960s onward. The most delicious recent video art is vibes: careful filmmaking renders not just striking aesthetics, but an all-encompassing affect. Featuring works from the US, UK, and South America, the exhibition brings multiple cutting-edge artworks and artists to Nashville, the region, and/or the US for the first time. Relying on big images and soundtracks to produce big feelings by tackling big ideas, these new videos are the product of culture as we experience it now: desperate and hopeful, and forever online. 

    It’s ~vibes~. Is there a more infuriating word for a mood, a tone, an affect? Here, “vibes” is an all-encompassing sensibility comprising both the look and the feel of something, the aesthetic and the affect. These videos are, you know, a mood — vibes are enmeshed in internet culture, like a good Instagram grid or an on-trend natural wine bar. 

    • Louis Blue Newby, somewhere crashing // crashing somewhere (2018)
    • Tourmaline, Salacia (2019)
    • Hannah Quinlan and Rosie Hastings, Something for the Boys (2018)
    • Feminist Land Art Retreat, heavy flow (2015) 

    Approx. 30 minutes 
    ASL interpretation screening with Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Sunday, November 10 
    Note: some works contain explicit sexual content. 

    Inquiries: Mary Anne Caton, Sr. Associate Curator for Campus & Community Engagement (mary.a.caton@vanderbilt.edu) 

  • Vanderbilt University Concert Choir

    Vanderbilt University Concert Choir 2024 Alumni Reunion 
    Friday, November 8 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.      
    Location: Music Rehearsal Hall, 124 28th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212  

    Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Any VUCC alums are welcome to stop by to meet, chat, and sing the Alma Mater with current choirites!  

    Vanderbilt University Concert Choir Fall Concert 
    Sunday, November 10 | 4:00 p.m. 
    Location: Benton Chapel, 411 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37240 

    Tickets are free. Light refreshments will be provided. The concert will be streamed LIVE on the VUCC Facebook page for those unable to attend. 

    Inquiries:  President - Elizabeth Arceneaux (elizabeth.m.arceneaux@vanderbilt.edu) or Alumni Historian - Neil Yao (qixiu.yao@vanderbilt.edu) 

     

  • Vanderbilt University Rugby Football Club Alumni Association Events

    Saturday, November 9th | 10:00 a.m. 
    VURFC Current Versus Alumni Rugby Match  
    Location: Hendersonville Rugby Complex, 1788 Avant Lane, Hendersonville, TN 37075 

    The annual Vanderbilt Rugby Football Club Alumni versus Current Side rugby match is scheduled for Saturday of homecoming weekend at 10:00 AM and will be held at the Hendersonville Rugby Complex in Hendersonville, TN (just north of Nashville). Note the match is dependent on the team's success during the fall season and success in the post-season playoffs. Please reach out to Coach Jim Snell or alumnus Bob Matthews for more information. 

    Saturday, November 9th | 3 hours prior to kickoff 
    Vanderbilt Rugby Football Club Alumni Association 
    Location: The tailgate will be located at the corner of Natchez Trace and Jess Neely Drive, Nashville, TN, 37212   

    All Vanderbilt Rugby alumni are cordially invited to Dan McCormick's tailgating tent at the corner of Natchez Trace and Jess Neely Drive beginning 3 hours before game time and continuing until kickoff. 

    Saturday, November 9th | 7:30 p.m.
    Vanderbilt Rugby Football Club Alumni Association Social 
    Location: Springwater Supper Club and Lounge, 115 27th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203 

    All Vanderbilt Rugby alumni and friends are cordially invited to a no-host social Saturday evening of homecoming at Springwater beginning at 7:30 PM." 

    Inquiries: Bob Matthews (bobmatthews03@gmail.com) or Jim Snell (jamesesnell@yahoo.com)

  • Vandy in Hollywood Fall Reception

    Friday, November 8 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
    Location: Vanderbilt Career Center, Student Life Center, 2nd floor, 310 25th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37240  

    For over 20 years, Vandy in Hollywood has launched careers by placing VU students in exclusive internships at Hollywood’s most prestigious companies. Whether you’re a writer, director, actor, or agent, join ViH and the Career Center for a special Homecoming/Reunion reception this fall! You’ll connect with friends and former interns, learn about the program, and meet the future of the industry! Plus, we’ll have food, drinks, and a panel hosted by ViH co-founder Chad Gervich that will tell you everything about ViH and breaking into Hollywood! RSVP.   

    Inquiries: Lindsey Carroll (lindsey.l.carroll@vanderbilt.edu)