Reunion

Where did all that time go since you graduated? Do you wonder what your classmates are doing these days? Wishing you could reconnect to network, build professional relationships, reminisce about old times? Well, you’re in luck! Vanderbilt University celebrates Reunion during Homecoming every fall. The School of Nursing uses this opportunity to bring alumni together for a weekend of activities.

New for 2024 - Specialty-Based Reunion! 

We are enriching how we celebrate Reunion at VUSN by piloting programs that center around nursing specialties. As with all School of Nursing Reunion activities, all of our alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend this new segment that will, over the next four years, pair two specialty groups together for a day of continuing education, networking and fun.

This year, we’re focusing on mental health and primary care** to present:

Collaborative Academic Practice Symposium: Achieving Health Equity – Integrating Mental Health and Primary Care*

(And don’t worry if those aren’t your areas of interest. We’ll soon announce a different specialty pair for 2025. Stay tuned!)

Schedule of Events

Thursday November 7

Time Event
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m

School of Nursing Quinq Luncheon with Dean Pam Jeffries

During this beloved annual School of Nursing tradition, join Dean Jeffries as we honor BSN and MSN Classes of 1974 and hear news from the School. All Quinqs are invited to attend this special event.   

Godchaux Hall Living Room  

Hosted by School of Nursing
5:00-7:00 p.m.

Quinq Welcome Reception

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Julia Hereford Society Reception (by invitation only)

Members of VUSN’s donor society will gather to celebrate the success of the Dare to Grow campaign. Don’t be left out! Information about the Julia Hereford Society is available on our website. It’s not too late to join!

Graduate Hotel

Hosted by School of Nursing
6:00-9:00 p.m.

Downtown Kick Off Party (SkyDeck @ Assembly Food Hall)

Availalbe for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

Friday, November 8

Time Event
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Reunion HQ

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

9:00 a.m

Morning University Campus Tours

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Collaborative Academic Practice Symposium: “Achieving Health Equity – Integrating Mental Health and Primary Care”

NEW continuing education credits for 2024! All School of Nursing alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend this new segment that will, over the next four years, pair two specialty groups together for a day of continuing education, networking and fun. This year, we’re focusing on mental health and family/primary care* CEUs and fellowship. More information and registration will be available in August.

School of Nursing Building Colleen Conway-Welch Atriu

Hosted by School of Nursing

10:00 a.m.

Commodore Classroom #1: A Day in the Lab: Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

10:00 a.m.

Commodore Classroom #2: Generative AI Will Transform Computing and All Industries

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

11:00 a.m.

Conversation with University Leadership

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

12:00-2:00 p.m.

Homecoming Block Party

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

2:00 p.m.

Afternoon University Campus Tours

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

2:00 p.m.

Commodore Classroom #3: Election 2024 with panelists John Greer, Nicole Hemmer, Josh Clinton

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

2:00-4:00 p.m.

Greek Open Houses

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

3:15-4:00 p.m. 

School of Nursing Welcome Reception

Connect with friends over light hors d’oeuvres and drinks as the day’s activities segue into an evening of excitement at VUSN. 

School of Nursing Building Colleen Conway-Welch Atrium 

Hosted by School of Nursing
4:00-5:00 p.m. 

School of Nursing Annual Alumni Awards Ceremony featuring Dean Jeffries' State of the School Address (includes virtual option for viewing)

Join Dean Jeffries and the VUSN Alumni Board to celebrate and recognize seven alumni and one friend, for their notable contributions to the nursing field and health care. The Dean will share updates from the school in her annual address to alumni.

Frist Hall 140

Hosted by School of Nursing
5:00-8:00 p.m. 

School of Nursing Sim Lab Expo, MIND Lab Demo and alumni receptions (with breakouts for psych and family/primary care alumni and friends)

It’s Reunion! Have you been to VUSN to see our new building and Simulation and MIND Labs? Have you met Dean Jeffries? Recently caught up with friends and classmates? Join us for live music, heavy appetizers, drinks and fun, while exploring new state-of-the art classroom technology and celebrating our award recipients. You won’t want to miss this! 

School of Nursing Building Colleen Conway-Welch Atrium 

 
6:00 p.m. 

Volunteer Recognition Toast

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

6:30 p.m

Quinq Dinner Highlighting the 55th and 60th Reunions

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

6:30 p.m

Class Party for the 50th Reunion

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

7:00 p.m. 

Class Parties for the 5th to 45th Reunions

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

Saturday, November 9

Time Event
10:00 a.m

Commodore Classroom #4: Aging and the Brain: A Natural Part of Life

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

TBD

School of Nursing Homecoming Tailgate (2 hours prior to kick-off)

Dean Jeffries, the Nursing Graduate Council and Alumni Board co-host this opportunity to drop by and visit with friends, faculty/staff and students on your way to watch Vandy take on the South Carolina Gamecocks. 

Lot 73 

Hosted by School of Nursing
TBD

Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina Gamecocks @ FirstBank Stadium. Game time released two weeks prior.

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

Sunday, November 10

Time Event
9:00 a.m. 

50th Reunion Commodore Classroom

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

10:00 a.m.

Quinq Brunch and 50th Reunion Induction

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

10:00 a.m.

Bluegrass Brunch and Market

Available for all Vanderbilt University Alumni

 

*Presented by the Collaborative Academic Practice (CAP) Program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing as part of the 2024 Vanderbilt University Reunion. This presentation is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $650,000 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov. A moderate processing fee will be collected from Symposium registrants not affiliated with the grant.

**While all School of Nursing alumni are encouraged to attend the Symposium, it will be of special interest to alumni with these specialties: Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, Child & Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist/Adult, Community & Family Health Nursing, Family Nurse Clinician, Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Nurse Clinician, Oncology Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Clinician, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Lifespan, and Psychology

Registration

  • Registration link for Symposium – coming soon in late July/early August
  • Register for VUSN and VU Reunion – opening September 3

Check your email, social media and this page for updates about registration opening and other information. Be sure to contact Betsey Usher if you’d like to volunteer, make a class gift or get additional information: betsey.usher@vanderbilt.edu or (615) 322-4836.

 

 

Volunteer

Volunteers are integral to the success of Reunion. You know best how to rally your classmates to return to campus and how to ask them to join you in supporting VUSN. Volunteers are the front line in communications with Nursing alumni, and your personal connection makes a big difference. With your help, alumni will Come Back and Give Back. Thank you to all our VUSN Reunion volunteers for their leadership! If you are interested in joining your class’s Reunion volunteer committee, please email Andrea Zink, Associate Director of Annual Giving.

Overall Chair

Dr. Benjamin A. Smallheer, MSN ’04, PhD ’11

Class of 1974 Reunion Volunteers

Ms. Beth Colvin Huff, BSN ’74, MSN ’79
Mrs. Melissa B. Paty, BSN ’73, MSN ’74

Class of 1979 Reunion Volunteers

Dr. Cheryl Smith Anderson, BSN ’79, DNP ’18
Dr. Randolph F. R. Rasch, MSN ’79

Class of 1984 Reunion Volunteer

Mrs. Shelley S. Keller, BSN ’84

Class of 1989 Reunion Volunteer Mrs. Velinda Youngner Block, MSN ’89
Class of 1994 Reunion Volunteer Please email Anja Fairholm at anja.fairholm@vanderbilt.edu if you would like to serve as a Volunteer for your class!
Class of 1999 Reunion Volunteer Dr. Marcia E. Barnes, MSN ’99, DNP ’10
Class of 2004 Reunion Volunteer Dr. Joan Marie Jeannette, BSN ’83, MSN ’04, DNP ’23
Class of 2009 Reunion Volunteer Dr. Jannyse LaNee Tapp, MSN ’09, DNP ’11
Class of 2014 Reunion Volunteers

Dr. Matthew Jay Martin, MSN ’12, DNP ’14
Ms. Ekomobong Ekerete Essien, BS ’10, MSN ’14

Class of 2019 Reunion Volunteer

Dr. Andrea Renee Goldstein, DNP ’19
Dr. Jolene Elizabeth Ramirez, DNP ’19
Mrs. Brie E. LaJeret, MSN ’19

FNP Specialty Volunteers  

Jannyse Starks Tapp, MSN'09, DNP'11
Shannon Cole,  MSN'94

 

Questions about Volunteering? Contact Us

Photos of Reunion 2023 coming soon. 

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