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Additional Undergraduate Reunion Events

Important Information

Additional Events are complementary to the Main Schedule and are hosted by campus partners and individual alumni groups. Specific event details will be announced in late Summer 2026. If you are interested in hosting an alumni gathering (Mini Reunion) please email reunion@vanderbilt.edu.

Blair School of Music

College of Arts and Science

  • Climate and Environmental Studies Alumni Panel followed by a Student, Faculty, Alumni Mixer

    Friday, October 16, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:30pm

    Location: Living Room/Room 164 - Garland Hall 2117 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37240 

    No registration is required 

    Contact: Abby Crawford (abby.crawford@vanderbilt.edu)

  • Department of Economics Alumni Reception

    Date and Time TBD 

    Location: Calhoun Hall, 4th floor Lounge 415 Calhoun Hall, Nashville, TN 37240 

    Stop by the Economics Department to catch up with fellow alums, faculty, and to enjoy some light refreshments.  

    RSVP not required but appreciated -https://forms.gle/N1nkURtq98MvPZ5Z6 

    Contact: Bailey Cook at bailey.cook@vanderbilt.edu 

  • Vanderbilt University Museum of Art Exhibition: Instead Of

    Thursday, October 15 | 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

    Friday, October 16 | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    Saturday, October 17 | 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

    Sunday, October 18 | 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

    Location: Vanderbilt University Museum of Art, Cohen Memorial Hall, 1220 21st Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37203 

    VUMA’s fall exhibition, Instead Of, showcases significant drawings, prints, textiles, and fresco painting at both monumental and intimate scales by Sheila Hicks, Hannah Quinlan & Rosie Hastings, Barbara Rossi, and Cécile McLorin Salvant, on display at the museum for the first time. On view through December 13. Visit vanderbilt.edu/art-museum to learn more.  

    Registration Information: No registration necessary, just come by! 

    Contact: Faith Lindsay, faith.lindsay@vanderbilt.edu 

  • Rhythm & Pattern - Contemporary Abstraction in the American South

    Thursday, October 18 | 3:00pm - 5:00 PM

    Location: E. Bronson Ingram Studio Arts Center, 1204 25th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37240

    Join fellow Studio Art alumni and current students and faculty at the 204 Space Gallery reception at the Department of Art.

    This exhibition explores the evolving language of abstraction in contemporary painting, bringing together four artists working in Nashville and the Southern region: Alex Blau, Alex Lockwood, Su A Chae, and Lance Turner. While sharing abstraction as a common framework, each artist develops a distinct visual system that expands its possibilities today.

    Please R.S.V.P. no later than October 3rd, 2026. Inquiries and RSVPs: Martha Dale (martha.l.dale@Vanderbilt.Edu)

Additional Campus Partners

  • Army ROTC Alumni Brunch

    Saturday, October 17 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 

    Location: Army ROTC, 1114 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212   

    Join Fellow alumni and current Cadets at the annual Army ROTC Alumni Brunch. Please R.S.V.P. with names of those attending and their commissioning year no later than October 3rd, 2026.

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

  • Vanderbilt Center for Languages Reception   

    Friday, October 16 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  

    Location: VCL Satellite, Rothschild College, Vanderbilt University, 2401 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 

    Come and celebrate global languages and cultures at Vanderbilt's Center for Languages Satellite in Rothschild College on West End. Reconnect with other Vandy language majors and enjoy delicious international fare in our beautiful event space. 

    RSVP information through email at vcl@vanderbilt.edu. 

  • Southern Festival of Books

    Saturday, October 17 | 9:00am to 6:00pm

    Sunday, October 18 | 10:00am to 5:00pm

    Location: Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

    The Southern Festival of Books, presented by Vanderbilt University in partnership with Humanities Tennessee, is among the oldest literary festivals in the country, annually welcoming hundreds of authors and thousands of visitors to downtown Nashville each October. The festival will feature author talks, book signings, live stage performances, food trucks, vendor booths, and family-friendly activities. Admission is free.

    Registration Info: Registration not required. Subscribe to SFB emails.

    Contact: Vanderbilt Libraries, lib-communications@vanderbilt.edu

  • 16th Annual National Security Symposium

    Friday, October 16 | Time TBA

    Location: Sarratt Cinema, Vanderbilt University, 2301 Vanderbilt Pl, Nashville, TN 37240

    The 16th Annual National Security Symposium brings together students, military leaders, policymakers, industry partners, alumni, and members of the Vanderbilt community for a day of meaningful dialogue on leadership, service, and the evolving challenges shaping our national security landscape.

    The day will begin with the Student Leadership Breakfast, providing Vanderbilt students with a unique opportunity to engage directly with a distinguished national security leader and explore the principles of leadership, character, and service that guide those who dedicate their careers to protecting our nation.

    The symposium will feature a Keynote Address by Admiral Chris Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who will share insights drawn from his distinguished career in military service and offer perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s national security community. The program will include opportunities for engagement and discussion with leaders across government, academia, and industry.

    Hosted by Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security and the Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NROTC) Alumni Association, the National Security Symposium reflects Vanderbilt’s commitment to developing future leaders through collaboration, dialogue, and engagement with those serving at the forefront of national security.

    Guests can RSVP by emailing nationalsecurity@vanderbilt.edu

    Contact: Brayton Johns, nationalsecurity@vanderbilt.edu

  • Vanderbilt in Hollywood Fall Reception

    Friday, October 16 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.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 an alumni writer, director, actor, or agent — or a college student hoping to break into entertainment — join ViH and the Career Center for a special ViH reception this fall at Homecoming! 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-founders Chad Gervich and Rich Hull that will tell you everything you need to know about ViH and how to get your foot in Hollywood’s door! Learn more: 

    Inquiries: Erica Betz, Director, External Partner Engagement, Career Center (erica.m.betz@vanderbilt.edu)