Additional 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

Blair School of Music Alumni Brunch

Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Vanderbilt Blair School of Music, Ingram Hall 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 October 10.
Registration: https://vanderbilt.alumniq.com/index.cfm/events:register/home/eventId/5851

College of Arts and Science

Program of Climate and Environmental Studies-Faculty, Student and Alumni Mixer

Friday, October 16, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:30pm
Location: 3rd Floor Garland Hall (City View Area)
Stop by to enjoy refreshments and catch up with fellow alums, faculty, and current students.
RSVP not required but appreciated.
Contact: Jennifer Montgomery at jennifer.montgomery.1@vanderbilt.edu
Department of Economics Alumni Reception

Friday, October 16 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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 15 | 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)
GSS Reunion Open House

Friday, October 16 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m
Location: Bryan Building 124 330 24th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37240
Open house for alumni to meet with faculty and current students.
No registration required
Christin Essin christin.essin@vanderbilt.edu
Department of English Reunion Celebration

Friday, October 16 | 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Benson Hall, North Lawn - 2119 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37240 (*Rain location will be on the Third Floor of Benson)
English alumni are invited to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate their writing achievements with fellow members of the literary community.
Register Here
Contact: Arianna Pappas, arianna.f.pappas@vanderbilt.edu
Medicine, Health, and Society, Alumni Reunion Mixer

Friday, October 16th | 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: 334 Garland Hall
We welcome our accomplished MHS alumni to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate their achievements with fellow members of the MHS community. This event is open to alumni, faculty, and students. Refreshments will be served.
RSVP not required but appreciated
Contact: Jennifer Montgomery at jennifer.montgomery.1@vanderbilt.edu
Anthropology Alumni Reunion Mixer

Friday, October 16 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: 134 Garland Hall & Archaeology Lab
We welcome our accomplished Anthropology alumni to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate their achievements with fellow members of the Anthropology community. This event is open to alumni, faculty, and students. Refreshments will be served.
RSVP not required but appreciated .
Contact: Jennifer Montgomery at jennifer.montgomery.1@vanderbilt.edu
Communication Studies Open House

Friday, October 16 | 3:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Calhoun Hall, suite 300
Stop by the Communication Studies suite in Calhoun Hall to catch up with current faculty and other alumni. Light snacks and drinks provided.
No RSVP required; Optional RSVP link here: https://forms.gle/hpbtDjSTvqHAnotp7 to get a rough idea for food.
Contact name: Rachel Wike, rachel.wike@vanderbilt.edu
History of Art and Architecture Alumni Lecture: "The Art of Paying Attention: Lessons Learned in Cohen Hall"

Thursday, October 15 | 4:10p.m. - 5:30 p.m. with reception following
Location: 203 Cohen Memorial Hall, 1220 21st Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212
Lecture delivered by the HART alumna Sarah Catherine Perot discussing her new book “Styles of Joy"
Contact: TBD

Peabody College of Education and Human Development

Fall DTL Alumni Homecoming Drop In

Friday, October 16 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Peabody Library, Fireside Room, 1210 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Reception for Alumni of the Department of Teaching and Learning
Questions? Contact: Elizabeth Wilson (elizabeth.h.wilson.1@vanderbilt.edu)

School of Engineering

ME/IMS Alumni and Social Hour

Friday, October 16 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: ESB (Engineering Science Building) Lobby, 2400 Highland Ave, Nashville, TN 37212
Social Hour for ME/IMS Alumni
No registration required at this time
Contact: Joshua Caldwell, josh.caldwell@vanderbilt.edu
Division of Engineering Science & Management—Faculty, Student, and Alumni Mixer

Formerly the Division of General Engineering
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Featheringill Hall, Room 349A
Come reconnect with fellow alumni and current and retired faculty who will be delighted to see you! Meet current students, share memories from your Vanderbilt days, and catch up on what’s new in Engineering Science and the Engineering Management minor. Whether you knew us as General Engineering or Engineering Science & Management, we look forward to welcoming you back.
Registration Here
Contact: Tana Hoffman, tana.hoffman@vanderbilt.edu.

Affinity Networks

Vanderbilt Hillel
Friday, 10/16/26
Location: Events Hosted at Schulman Center for Jewish Life/Vanderbilt Hillel
- 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Vanderbilt Hillel Open House
- 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Wine and Cheese Event
- 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Vanderbilt Hillel Shabbat Services
- 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Vanderbilt Hillel Shabbat Dinner
Saturday, 10/17/26
Location: Event Hosted at the Vanderbilt University Tailgate
- Vanderbilt Hillel Tailgate Booth
Please note to access this event, you will need to register for the University's Homecoming Tailgate here; event fees run between $30 and $40. More details can be found on the Reunion Registration page. Register early and save!
***If you're interested in attending any of our events, please click HERE to fill out our interest form.
Inquiries: Shannon Small, Development Director, Vanderbilt Hillel (shannon.small@vanderbilt.edu)
Black Homecoming Committee Talent Show

Thursday, October 15th | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Sarratt Cinema, 2301 Vanderbilt Pl, Nashville, TN 37240
Get ready for one of the most exciting events of Black Homecoming Week: the Black Homecoming Talent Show!
Join us on Thursday, October 15th from 6:30 PM- 9:00 PM in Sarratt Cinema as we celebrate the incredible talent and creativity within the BVU community. Come out and support students as they take the stage to showcase their creativity through music, dance, spoken word, and more. Bring your friends and get ready for a night filled with Black excellence, community, and unforgettable performances!
Contact: TBA

Athletics

Vanderbilt Swimming | Celebrating 20 Years
Friday, October 16
Location: First Bank Stadium, 2601 Jess Neely Dr, Nashville, TN 37212
- 11:30 a.m. | Opening Lunch at the Hoine Family Rooftop Terrace in FirstBank Stadium
- 1 p.m. | Facilites Tour
Saturday, October 17
*Time to be announced at a later date.
- Breakfast in Natatorium and an Alumni Swim Relay
- Black & Gold Alumni Weekend Tailgate
Please R.S.V.P. by Monday, Oct. 13. HERE
Questions? Please contact Emma Clapp: emma.clapp@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:
- ViH News
- Career Center’s ViH Website
Inquiries: Erica Betz, Director, External Partner Engagement, Career Center (erica.m.betz@vanderbilt.edu)
Center for Student Wellbeing's 10th Anniversary

Friday, October 16 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Center for Student Wellbeing, 1211 Stevenson Center Ln, Nashville, TN 37232
Join us on October 16th from 2-4pm as we celebrate the Center for Student Wellbeing’s 10th Anniversary during Reunion weekend. Current students, alumni, and friends of the CSW are invited to stop by to celebrate a decade of supporting students' wellbeing. The celebration will kick off with brief remarks from G.L. Black, Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, and light refreshments will be served.
Contact: Rachel Eskridge rachel.eskridge@vanderbilt.edu
VUCC Alumni Reunion 2026

Friday, October 16th | 2:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Music Rehearsal Hall, 124 28th Ave South, Nashville, TN, 37212
Calling all VUCC alumni!
We’re hosting an event specifically for VUCC Alumni during Reunion Weekend to bring generations of singers back together under one roof. Come hang out with current members, reconnect with other alumni, share your favorite choir memories, and sing a song or two with us!
Whether you still sing every day or haven't hit a high note since graduation, we would love to see you there.

Registration will not be required, Alumni can come and go as they please during the time of the event.
Contact: Ria Eda, email: ria.s.eda@vanderbilt.edu
NROTC Open House and Tailgate

NROTC Unit Open House
Saturday, October 17 | Time TBD
Location : 1114 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
No advance registration is required.
Contact: Joe Goodell, joe.goodell@gmail.com | 240-426-1178
NROTC Alumni Tailgate at the Unit
Saturday, October 17 | Time TBD – Following Open House
Location : 1114 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
No advance registration is required.
Contact: Joe Goodell, joe.goodell@gmail.com | 240-426-1178
No formal capacity limit is anticipated. The event uses indoor and outdoor areas with direct access to outdoor exits.
Class of ‘76 NROTC Dinner

Friday, October 16 | 6 p.m.
Giovanni’s Ristorante, 909 20th Ave South
Open to all class of ‘76 NROTC graduates and Navy & Coast Guard veterans.
Contact: George Busse'76 georgekbusse@hotmail.com
Phi Beta Kappa Anniversary Celebration

Friday, October 16 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Central Library Community Room, 419 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest academic honor society, is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and the Vanderbilt Phi Beta Kappa chapter is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Please join us for light food and beverage, some interesting artifacts from the chapter's history, and an address from Malcolm Getz, Professor of Economics Emeritus and former president of the chapter.
Registration: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/aJcsajbdbZ
Contact: David Golann, david.golann@vanderbilt.edu
Post Game Band Party

Saturday, October 17 | 7:30p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Location: Exit/In, 2208 Elliston Place, Nashville, TN. 37203
Join all VU reunion classes for a scholarship benefit featuring two sets from the ironically named and frequently misspelled, Melonious Funk, Nashville's longest running, most elusive Grateful Dead tribute band.
Registration: https://exitin.com/event/melonious-funk-2/
Contact: Jeff Cares (A&S ’84), jeff.cares@alidade.net, 401-662-9844
Fall Chancellor’s Launch Grant Competition

Friday, October 16th | 1:15 to 3:00 pm
Location: Owen Graduate School of Management (401 21st Ave S., Nashville, TN 37203) Averbuch Auditorium (Classroom 110)
The Chancellor's Launch Grants is Vanderbilt's penultimate pitch competition - awarding $125,000 in grants to student founders each cycle. During this 2-hour session, the ten best Vanderbilt student founder teams will present their post-product startups to a who's who of alumni judges. Six winners walk away with an initial tranche of $10,000, master mentorship from the Vanderbilt alumni network, and a challenge to generate as much traction as possible over the coming 2 months.
Registration: https://luma.com/4yfegks3
Contact: Vanderbilt Center for Entrepreneurship (c4e@vanderbilt.edu)
McGill: Then, Now, & Always

Friday, October 16 1:00p.m.- 3:00p.m.
Location: McGill Hall, 2304F Vanderbilt Place Nashville TN 37203
Come celebrate the history, community, and memories that make the McGill Project so special! Whether you’re a longtime McGill alum or a current McGillite, this is an opportunity to reconnect, share stories, and make a few new memories together. Stop by for a dirty soda bar, help bring our community to life through mural painting, snag some exclusive McGill merchandise, and enjoy an afternoon celebrating where McGill has been and where it’s going.

No Registration Required. Please visit the McGill Project AnchorLink for event details!
Contact: Meera N. Patel, meera.n.patel@vanderbilt.edu
The Vanderbilt Hustler & Student Media Alumni Open House

Friday, October 16 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Sarratt Student Center, Room 135 (VSC Newsroom)
Alumni of The Vanderbilt Hustler student newspaper and other Vanderbilt student media groups are invited to join students for an open house hosted by Vanderbilt Student Communications. Light refreshments will be served.
No advance registration is required.
Contact: Paige Clancy, paige.clancy@vanderbilt.edu

Additional Undergraduate Reunion Events