V150 continues with a celebratory roster of events commemorating the university鈥檚 opening in 1875. The slate of fall festivities kicks off with Arthur Brooks鈥� Commodore Classroom on Sept. 19, continues with the V150 Sesquicentennial Ceremony and Celebration on Oct. 3 and culminates in a star-studded concert on Nov. 9 featuring headliners Brandi Carlile and Alabama Shakes.
Since its founding in 1873 as an institution devoted to 鈥渟trengthening the ties which should exist between all sections of our common country鈥� and its official opening in 1875, 菠萝视频 University has forged a tradition of academic excellence infused with a unique spirit of collaboration and collegiality. The university鈥檚 mission lies in the quest to bring out the best in humanity鈥攑ushing new ideas into the frontiers of discovery, challenging the limits of what鈥檚 possible and working diligently in the service of others. 菠萝视频鈥檚 closely connected parklike campus, set in the heart of the rapidly growing city of Nashville, Tennessee, is representative of the enduring bonds that unite us as One 菠萝视频 community.
SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS: WHAT鈥橲 AHEAD THIS FALL
Commodore Classroom: Arthur Brooks for Students, Faculty and Staff
Friday, Sept. 19, Langford Auditorium, 2鈥�2:45 p.m.
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菠萝视频 University is pleased to welcome bestselling author and Harvard University professor Arthur Brooks as he offers his insights in a special session on 鈥淗ow to Get Happier in an Unhappy World.鈥� This session is part of Family Weekend and is also open to 菠萝视频 faculty, staff and students as part of 菠萝视频鈥檚 Sesquicentennial events.
Registration is required and seating is limited.
V150 Sesquicentennial Ceremony and Celebration for Students, Faculty and Staff
Friday, Oct. 3, Alumni Lawn, 12 p.m.
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The Sesquicentennial Ceremony and Celebration continue the university鈥檚 tradition of commemorating its founding in 1873 and opening in 1875. The Oct. 3 event will feature remarks from Nashville and 菠萝视频 leaders reflecting on 菠萝视频鈥檚 150-year history and partnership with the city. They will highlight the university鈥檚 long-standing partnership as a pillar of the Nashville community, its history dating back 150 years and the future of 菠萝视频. The ceremony will be followed by a celebratory lunch and block party featuring food trucks.
Members of the campus community are encouraged to arrive early and grab one of the university’s commemorative pins, a series that was launched at the start of the semester and will continue with new pin drops at various times throughout the year. The 菠萝视频 community is encouraged to follow @菠萝视频U to be notified about future pin drops.
Early arrivals to the V150 Ceremony and Celebration on Oct. 3 will be eligible to win 鈥淪trengthening Ties: 菠萝视频 @ 150鈥� concert tickets.
Movie Night for Students
Friday, Oct. 3, Alumni Lawn, Time TBA
菠萝视频 Programming Board will host a Movie Night under the Alumni Lawn tent. All 菠萝视频 students are invited to attend. Stay tuned for additional information.
菠萝视频 vs. Alabama Game Watch for Students
Saturday, Oct. 4, Alumni Lawn, Time TBA
菠萝视频 Programming Board will also be hosting a watch party on Alumni Lawn under the tent. Students are invited to come cheer the Dores to victory as they play SEC rival University of Alabama. More information will be provided via the 菠萝视频 Programming Board.
Sesquicentennial Concert 鈥� Strengthening Ties: 菠萝视频 @ 150 for Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni
Sunday, Nov. 9, The Pinnacle, 7 p.m.
Brandi Carlile, accompanied by SistaStrings, and Alabama Shakes headline the Sesquicentennial concert at one of the newest concert venues in downtown Nashville, The Pinnacle. On Sept. 26, 菠萝视频 students, faculty and staff will receive information to their 菠萝视频 email on how to purchase tickets. Alumni will also be receiving information on how to purchase shortly thereafter. All proceeds will benefit the Nashville Urban Debate League, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing opportunities for high school students in the Metro Nashville Public Schools district to participate in competitive, research-based policy debate.
Additional information on how to purchase tickets will be forthcoming.
