Centennial Activities & Events
Centennial Lecture Series
Through this landmark series of seminars, the School of Nursing will bring alumni, faculty, students and friends together to discover the latest information about current health care topics from experts in a variety of fields.
The Vanderbilt School of Nursing Centennial Lecture Series is generously underwritten by the family of Ann Schuh Taylor, Class of 1951, of Mountain Brook, AL
Speakers
Gen. Russel Honore’, Presenting "Creating a Culture of
Preparedness: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina."
September 18, 2008 ~ 6 pm ~ Reception to follow
Langford Auditorium, Vanderbilt Medical Center
(map/driving directions)
Please register online (click here)
Barbara J. Safriet - 2/29/08
Senator Bill Frist, MD - 10/30/08
Congressman Jim Cooper, U.S. House of Representatives - 11/20/08
Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP
Martha Hill, RN, PhD, FAAN - 1/15/09
Clayton M. Christensen, DBA - 3/12/09
Centennial Kick-off
Dean Colleen Conway-Welch will initiate the Centennial festivities by welcoming the Centennial Class, unveiling the Centennial logo and recognizing students, alumni and special friends of the School of Nursing. Food and give-aways. Live music by Flat River Band.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 ~ 11:00 am- 1:00 pm
Heard Library Lawn ~ Vanderbilt campus (rain or shine)
The Vanderbilt community is invited
Centennial Gala
This blockbuster evening will celebrate the School of Nursing by honoring a century of achievement while paying tribute to past, present and future generations of nurses. Proceeds benefit School of Nursing scholarship programs. For corporate sponsoship opportunities please contact Betsey Usher at 615.322.4836 or by email at betsey.usher@vanderbilt.edu.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 ~ 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Loews Vanderbilt Plaza ~ 2100 West End Avenue, Nashville
$225 per person ($135 tax-deductible donation)
Register online (click here) or by phone (615-322-4836).
AfterParty for Students
Celebration immediately following the Centennial Gala. Music by Soul Incision.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 ~ 9:00 pm - midnight
Loews Vanderbilt Plaza
$30 per person
Online registration (click here)
or by phone (615-322-4836).
Reunion Brunch
Join us for Reunion Brunch. We will honor Top 100 Leaders for the School of Nursing and present annual alumni awards.
Saturday, October 25, 2008 ~ 9:00 am - noon
The University Club ~ 2402 Garland Avenue, Nashville
$15 Quinqs and Quinq Plus
$20 for alumni ~ $25 for guests
Next 100 Years Reception
As the Centennial year of celebration comes to a close, the School will launch into the next 100 years of extraordinary nursing education. Details to be announced.
