Undergraduate Reunion Schedule

Location: Oliver C. Carmichael College, 2321 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37240

Make Check-In your first stop and pick up your Reunion materials for the weekend! Receive your name badge and more at the main Reunion HQ.

See campus from a different perspective and join one of the unique VU tours. 

Historical Tour
Departure from steps of Kirkland Hall
Take a stroll with University Archivist, Kathy Smith, as she recounts stories from 150 years of Vanderbilt history. Attendees should plan on walking outside, mostly on sidewalks, for the duration of the tour

Oliver C. Carmichael College Tour
Departure from 155 25th Avenue S (Archway of Zeppos College)
Welcome to the Neighborhood! Oliver C. Carmichael opens this fall; be one of the first to tour this new living and learning residential space in West End Neighborhood. Join Bob Grummon, Resident Colleges Project Manager and members of the Facilities team for an exclusive look behind the scenes.

Location: 2414 Highland Ave, Suite 102, Nashville, TN 37212

Inventors, Changemakers, Entrepreneurs, Artists, and Innovators: Visit the Wond'ry, Vanderbilt's Innovation Center for our Reunion Weekend open house and pick-up tours!

Drop in anytime during the event to learn about Wond'ry resources available to help alumni in areas of making and prototyping, social innovation, and entrepreneurship. See exhibitions of current Wond'ry-supported projects and witness cool innovations and inventions. Meet the Wond'ry staff in the lobby of the Engineering and Science Building to begin a tour.

Location: Student Life Center, Board of Trust; 310 25th Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37240 

Join us from 9:30-10 am for pre-reception with Provost Cybele Raver, Vice Chancellor of Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee, and the Director of the Addiction Center Dr. Erin Calipari, to learn about the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research (VCAR) and recent impacts of the cutting-edge research happening in the lab. Then, in the Commodore Classroom beginning at 10am, Calipari will also be joined by student researchers from the Center who will share insights into their lab experience - favorite moments, what drives their work and more.

Erin Calipari, Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research and Associate Professor, Pharmacology, has worked with leaders in the field to develop a research program that is focused on solving the substance use disorder crisis. Her lab has made seminal discoveries on how drug use changes the brain at the systems and molecular level to give rise to addiction.

Location: Student Life Center, Commodore Ballroom; 310 25th Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37240

Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, are going to transform industries and ways of life – join Dr. Jesse Spencer-Smith for an explanation of these new tools as we discuss the opportunities and capabilities of these language models and how they are going to transform the way we live.

Location: Student Life Center, Commodore Ballroom; 310 25th Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37240

A "don't-miss" opportunity to hear from University Leadership and Dr. Kelly Goldsmith, Professor of Marketing and Faculty Director of Hoogland Undergraduate Business Program and Ingram Scholars Program.

Location: Alumni Lawn  (adjacent to Alumni Hall)

Enjoy lunch from a collection of Nashville's own food trucks! Play games and listen to student and alumni entertainment during this family-friendly afternoon event.

See campus from a different perspective and join one of the unique VU walking tours below. Tours subject to change.

Admissions Tour 
Departure from Alumni Lawn nearest E. Bronson Ingram
Join current a VU Student to learn about the Vanderbilt's student experience today, including some longtime favorite places on campus, as well as new ones! Attendees should plan on walking outside, mostly on sidewalks, for the duration of the tour. 

Arboretum Tour
Departure from Rand Terrace
University Landscape Architect James Moore will lead attendees on a tour of the Arboretum within the historic core of campus. Along the way, he will discuss the trees of the Arboretum, the history of campus design, and how the University is planning for the future. Attendees should plan on walking outside, mostly on sidewalks, for the duration of the tour. 

Athletics Tour - Vandy United: What's New, What's Next
Departure from Memorial Gymnasium, Gate 3
Join members of Vanderbilt Athletics for exciting insight into some of our newest spaces and hear what's next for the future of Athletics.

*Note: The path will include a mix of indoor/outdoor opportunities, site visits may vary depending on active construction areas. 

Vanderbilt Museum of Art Tour
Meet in atrium of Cohen Memorial Hall at 1220 21st Avenue South
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.

Location: Student Life Center,  Commodore Ballroom; 310 25th Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37240 

Just days after the 2024 election, join Vanderbilt experts Josh Clinton, John Geer and Nicole Hemmer for an engaging and bi-partisan discussion. The group will discuss the campaign, what lies ahead, and what have we learned about elections and democracy. This timely event will leverage their current class on the 2024 election that has over 900 students enrolled in it.

Josh Clinton, Abby and Jon Winkelried Chair and Professor of Political Science; Co-Director of the Vanderbilt Poll; a Co-Director for the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, Executive Board Member of the Data Science Institute, and Senior Election Analyst for NBC News. 

John Geer, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair and Distinguished Professor of Political Science; Co-Director of the Vanderbilt Poll, leader of the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy, and Senior Advisor to Daniel Diermeier. 

Nicole Hemmer, Associate Professor of History, Director of the Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Center for the American Presidency, and regular columnist for a range of news outlets, including CNN and The Washington Post. 

Many of our Greek Houses will be opening their doors to welcome alumni back for Reunion weekend for a complete list of participating houses, and other Greek events, visit our Greek Events page.

Location: Bishop Johnson Center, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37212

Hear from a distinguished alumni guest speaker about their experience on campus and beyond.

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

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.velazauez@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.velazauez@vanderbilt.edu) 

National Security Symposium Flyer 2024

Location: Peabody Esplanade (adjacent to Peabody College, near the Wyatt Center)

University Leadership invites all Volunteer Reunion Committee Members to a special cocktail reception in recognition of their outstanding service and the impact they have made. This event is by invitation only and is extended to all 2024 Reunion volunteers and their guests.

50th Reunion Volunteers will be recognized at their Quinq induction ceremony on Sunday.

Location: Embassy Suites Downtown, 708 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37203

All classes who have celebrated their 50th Reunion are invited to reconnect with classmates and friends at the inaugural Quinq dinner. The classes of 1964 and 1969 will receive special recognition as they celebrate their 55th or 60th Reunion. Share Vanderbilt memories and make new ones during this seated dinner! 

Inquiries: Andra DeVincenzo (andra.p.devincenzo@vanderbilt.edu)

Location: Embassy Suites Downtown, 708 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37203

Class of 1974 - reconnect with classmates at your 50th Reunion class party! Join us for an unforgettable evening to share Vanderbilt memories and create new ones during a cocktail reception and seated dinner. You can dance the night away or catch up with friends during this lively milestone event.

Inquiries: Samantha "Sam" Mazzuca (samantha.mazzuca@vanderbilt.edu)

Location: One Magnolia Circle, Vanderbilt University

Join us on Peabody Esplanade and Magnolia Lawn to celebrate your class! Parties will feature a generous array of hors d'oeuvres, full open bar, and late night snacks in addition to a DJ and dance floor.