V150 continues with a celebratory roster of events commemorating the university's opening in 1875. The slate of fall festivities kicks off with Arthur Brooks' 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 "strengthening the ties which should exist between all sections of our common country" and its official opening in 1875, Vanderbilt University has forged a tradition of academic excellence infused with a unique spirit of collaboration and collegiality. The university's mission lies in the quest to bring out the best in humanity-pushing new ideas into the frontiers of discovery, challenging the limits of what's possible and working diligently in the service of others. Vanderbilt's 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 Vanderbilt community.
SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS: WHAT'S AHEAD THIS FALL
Commodore Classroom: Arthur Brooks for Students, Faculty and Staff
Friday, Sept. 19, Langford Auditorium, 2-2:45 p.m.
