Event Schedule

Women’s Basketball Game vs. Johnson University

2 PM | Allen Arena

Bison fans—come cheer for the women's Bison basketball team as it hosts Johnson University. 

Cost: Alumni and current parents receive two (2) free general admission tickets—registration is required. Additional tickets may be purchased for $10 each. Tickets for those 2-12 years old are $5. Lipscomb University students may use their student ID for game admission.

Don R. Elliott Presidential Lecture Series: An Evening with Liz Wiseman

5 PM | Reception – George Shinn Center Lobby

6-8 PM | Lecture and Interview – George Shinn Center Ballroom

This year, Lipscomb is excited to feature Liz Wiseman, executive strategy and leadership expert and best-selling author of “Impact Players” and “Multipliers,” as the keynote speaker of the annual Don R. Elliott Presidential Lecture Series. Wiseman is the CEO of The Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm in California, and she teaches leadership to executives around the world. The annual lecture series features best-selling authors and thought leaders at the intersection of psychology, leadership and business. The Don R. Elliott Distinguished Presidential Lecture Series is designed to expose the Lipscomb University campus and the surrounding community to individuals of influence on one or more contemporary issues; recent speakers have included Jonathan Haidt, Daniel Pink and Dan Heath.

An endowment established at Lipscomb by the Don R. Elliott Foundation provides primary funding for the Elliott Distinguished Presidential Lecture. The lecture series is named in memory of Don R. Elliott, a native of Kerr, Arkansas, who was a professor of economics and political Science at Little Rock University, Randolph-Macon College and Vanderbilt University. He founded Don Elliott and Associates, a fundraising consulting firm that directed campaigns for Lipscomb University and a host of other universities, colleges and private schools.

Hosted by the College of Leadership and Public Service and in partnership with the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service.

No cost to attend, but registration is requested.

 Register

Parent Council Breakfast and Meeting (by invitation only)

8 AM | Paul Rogers Board Room

Legacy Visit Day - Admission Friday

9 AM | Admissions Welcome Center, George Shinn Center

Legacy Visit Day is a special visit experience for prospective students with alumni parents during Bisons Weekend that is all about seeing what Lipscomb has to offer. Click here to register!

Bisons Weekend Check-in Open

9 AM - 6 PM | Bison Lounge (across from Starbucks in Bennett Campus Center) 

Class of 1975 Welcome Coffee

10 AM | Longview Mansion, 811 Caldwell Lane, Nashville, TN

Members of the Class of 1975 are invited to a coffee at Longview Mansion to kick off your reunion weekend! No cost to attend but registration is requested. Registered guests will receive information and directions to Longview Mansion.

Parent Lunch & Learn: Building Emotional Resilience in Your College Student

11:30 AM | Faculty Club 1891 

Does your college student call you overwhelmed or shut down? Join us for lunch and an interactive session to learn how to support your student's emotional wellbeing. Walk away with practical language, strategies for maintaining your calm presence during their crises and the confidence to support your student. Kim Anderson, founder of Elevate Moms and licensed therapist, will lead the session.

Cost is $15 per person.

Bisons Weekend Parade

1:30 PM | Bison Square

The Bisons Weekend Parade features students, faculty and staff to kick off a weekend filled with fun, friends and memories. It’s an afternoon you don't want to miss! The parade route will travel throughout the Lipscomb campus with a fun stop in Bison Square. Everyone is welcome! Join us in the Bison Square and show your Bison spirit!

Class of 2025 December Grads Senior Send-Off

2:30 - 4:30 PM | North Concourse, Allen Arena

Undergraduate seniors walking in December, it’s time to celebrate! Join us for Senior Send-Off, your one-stop event to get graduation-ready. Pick up your regalia, check off important graduation details and grab your official alumni T-shirt as you take the next step into the Lipscomb alumni family. Registration link is coming soon!

Lipscomb Family Therapy Center 10th Anniversary

3:30 – 5 PM | Marriage and Family Therapy Center, 3839 Granny White Pike

Join us as we celebrate a decade of transformative work at the Lipscomb Family Therapy Center! Our 10-year anniversary event will feature a special program highlighting our journey, achievements and vision for the future, followed by a warm reception where you can reconnect with fellow alumni who have been the heart and soul of our program.

This milestone celebration honors the countless lives touched through our therapeutic services and training, while providing a wonderful opportunity to network with professionals who have shaped our center's legacy. Don't miss this meaningful occasion to commemorate our shared commitment to healing, growth, and excellence in family therapy.

No cost to attend; registration is requested.

Class of 1975 50th Reunion

4:30 PM | Class of 1975 50th Reunion Reception – George Shinn Center Lobby

5 PM | Class of 1975 50th Reunion Group Photo – George Shinn Center Lobby 

5:30 PM | Class of 1975 50th Reunion Dinner – George Shinn Center Ballroom

Class of 1975—It's your year to celebrate! Members of the Class of 1975 mark your milestone50th Reunion with a coffee, as well as a reception, dinner and program during Bisons Weekend 2025. You will also be inducted into the Golden Circle and join an esteemed group of alumni who graduated 50+ years ago. The Class of 1975 also will be hosted in the President’s Suite and recognized at halftime of the 4 p.m. men's basketball game against Bryan College on Saturday, Nov. 14 in Allen Arena. Visit the Reunions page for specific reunion-related details!

Cost: Alumni who are 1975 graduates attend at no charge; spouse and/or guest are $40. Business casual attire.

Parent Council Interest Coffee

4 - 5 PM | The Well Coffeehouse, 4002 Granny White Pike 

Are you interested in learning more about the Parent Leadership Council? This parent event is a great opportunity to hear directly from other parent council members and learn more about the impact this council is having on Lipscomb’s campus. Cost: Free but registration is requested.

Family Fall Harvest Dinner hosted by Sodexo

4:30 - 8 PM | Bison Café, Bennett Campus Center

Join us for a delicious dinner service from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in Bison Café featuring a variety of flavorful options. Our main line offers roasted turkey with gravy, whipped potatoes, roasted carrots and steamed broccoli, alongside a plant-based butternut squash and lentil entrée. The Simple Serving station presents apple cider glazed pork tenderloin, herb roasted chicken breast, roasted sweet potatoes, cauliflower mixed vegetables and roasted garlic herb quinoa. As always, our pizza, grill, salad and dessert bars will be open throughout the evening to satisfy all your cravings.

Dinner is free for parents, but registration is requested.

Matilda the Musical

7:30 PM | Willard Collins Alumni Auditorium

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her school teacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Based on the novel by Roald Dahl.

Appropriate for all ages. Alumni receive 25% off a general admission ticket with promo code ALUMNI.

Purchase Matilda Tickets

Student Concert

8 PM |  Flatt Amphitheater

Join us at the Flatt Amphitheater for a show from Mom’s In General, one of our up-and-coming student bands made up of many College of the Entertainment and the Arts students. Open to students, parents and alumni, this concert is the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Plus, enjoy fun mixed sodas from The Pop Stop food truck!

Bisons Weekend Check-in Open

8 AM - 7 PM | Bisons Weekend Registration open - Bison Lounge (across from Starbucks in Bennett Campus Center) 

IDEAL Savannah’s Boogie 5K

8 AM | University Park Drive

IDEAL’s 9th Annual Savannah’s Boogie! Sign up to participate in the 5K Race happening on Saturday morning as part of Bisons Weekend! Proceeds from Savannah’s Boogie contribute to IDEAL student scholarships. Help make inclusive postsecondary education at Lipscomb more accessible for all!

• Alumni Registration: $20 (Registration includes event T-shirt)
• Family/Community Member Registration: $30 (Registration includes event T-shirt)
• University Student Registration: $20 (Registration includes event T-shirt)
• T-shirt only (pick up at race): $15
• T-shirt only (includes shipping): $25

Pharmacy Bison Brunch, Networking and Continuing Education

9 AM - 1 PM | Brunch, Networking and Continuing Education - 3rd Floor, A.M. Burton Health Sciences

College of Pharmacy alumni can enjoy a vibrant day of events for community and professional growth. Start with Bisons Brunch and Continuing Education: three hours of live sessions, brunch and networking on campus. Can't attend in person? Join the Virtual Continuing Education and coffee session for the same enriching content and virtual networking from home. Updates on college happenings will be shared by leadership. 

Cost: $20 per person includes brunch and CE opportunity; Virtual option: $10 per person. 

Golden Circle Breakfast

9 AM | Bison Café, Bennett Campus Center

Alumni who graduated from Lipscomb University 50+ years ago are automatically members of the Golden Circle. This year, the Golden Circle welcomes the Class of 1975 to its group! A special breakfast is scheduled for this prestigious group of alumni so be sure to join your fellow classmates and other Golden Circle members for this event. A specially designed commemorative gift will be available for each Golden Circle member who has not yet received one.

Reserved parking is available in the Lipscomb Academy parking lot in front of Harding Hall. Golf carts will be available to transport guests to Bennett Campus Center. Cost: $18 per person. Business casual attire.

The Dr. Harvey Floyd Memorial Lectures

9 - 10:45 AM | Swang Chapel, Ezell Center
 

Doubt—A Companion of Faith: Panel discussion with Randy Huffines, Stan Wilson,  Aiden Bass, Kristen Flake and Ken Mick

No cost to attend; registration is requested.

Delta Omega Alumni, Mother & Daughter Pickleball Tournament

9 - 11 AM l Houston-Marsh-Griffith Tennis Center

Join Delta Omega for our Alumni, Mother & Daughter Pickleball Tournament! This fun event is all about building connection and community with the families of our actives and the alumni of Delta Omega. Each Delta Omega member can sign up to play with their mother, their big, another friend in the club or any alumni! The tournament is a great way to engage parents and give them a chance to experience the culture and sisterhood we’ve built in DO.

No cost to attend; registration is required. No cap on registration!

Phi Sigma Alumni Brunch

9-11 AM | Longview Mansion, 811 Caldwell Lane, Nashville, TN

Phi Sigma Alumni—We’re excited to invite you to a memorable Brunch during Bisons Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9-11 a.m. Come reconnect, reminisce and share a morning of laughter, community and sisterhood with our current members. We can't wait to see you there!

No cost to attend; registration is requested.

Pancakes with the President

9:30 AM | George Shinn Center

Current parents and students are invited to enjoy breakfast with Dr. Candice McQueen (’96), as well as other faculty and staff members. 

Cost: $13 per person. Lipscomb University students may use their meal plan or dining dollars for their breakfast. Please be sure they bring their ID to the event.

Bisons Weekend Chapel

11 AM | Willard Collins Alumni Auditorium

All Bisons will enjoy hearing from Dr. McQueen (’96) as she shares a Lipscomb University update. Lipscomb’s Gospel Choir will amaze with its incredible talents. The 2025 Alumni Awards, Miss Lipscomb and Bachelor of Ugliness honorees will be recognized. Mark Lanier, J.D. (’81) is this year's Chapel special guest speaker. Lanier is  a member of the Lipscomb Board of Trustees. He and his wife, Becky, are known for their passion for theology and archaeology and are ardent supporters of this work. They also founded the Lanier Theological Library in Houston, Texas, and also established the Lanier Center for Archaeology at Lipscomb.

Current students will receive chapel credit for attending. Registration not required.

Bison Square Fair

Noon – 2 PM | Bison Square

All Bisons are invited to come out for Bison Square Fair—a fun-filled afternoon of connection, food and celebration from noon to 2 p.m.! Enjoy games, face painting, a petting zoo, inflatables and delicious bites, all while exploring tents hosted by our clubs, affinity groups, colleges, reunion classes, parents and more. It’s a great opportunity to catch up with old friends, meet new people, and celebrate the Bison community together. There is no cost to attend the fair or reunion gatherings.

Lunch will be available for $10 per person; kids age 4 and under eat free. Current Lipscomb students may use their meal plan or dining dollars, but must bring their student ID to participate.

Lanier Center for Archaeology Advisory Council Lunch (by invitation only)

Noon | East Wing, Beaman Library

Athletics Hall of Fame Luncheon

12:30 PM | Paul Rogers Board Room, Ezell Center

Celebrate the Lipscomb Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The 2025 inductees include Jewell Dobson Forester (volleyball), Lauren Ford Sophiea (volleyball), Mark McGee (meritorious service), Kellie Sirus McGuckin (softball), and Madi Talbert Artz (XC/Track & Field). Click here for more info about the honorees and event!

Cost: $25 per person; $200 for a table of 8.

BisonTalk with Steve Taylor

2 PM | George Shinn Center

Artistic reinvention! You may think you know Professor Steve Taylor, director of Lipscomb’s creative sandbox Imagine House and architect of the now thriving Lipscomb film school. But which Steve Taylor do you know? He contains multitudes.

The thoughtful, genre-pushing, faith-fueled filmmaker behind acclaimed projects like Sketch, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and Blue Like Jazz? 

Or maybe the multi-platinum record producer and music industry executive who helped launch Sixpence None The Richer, a woodshedding alternative band from Texas out of the confines of the Christian music market and into the mainstream. Through his label Squint, Taylor produced and developed some of the most exciting artists ever to bust through the stained-glass ceiling. 

Or maybe you were most impacted by his work as a co-writer and producer for CCM groups like The Newsboys back in the early ‘90s, or hard rockers Guardian, or hip-hop legends LA Symphony.

Or maybe, just maybe, you are “seasoned” enough to remember when Steve Taylor was crafting some of the most imaginative, thoughtful, engaging and often hilarious Christian “alternative rock” in the ‘80s as an artist himself.

So—which Steve Taylor do you know? On Nov. 15 we will hear from all of them when the man himself sits in the hot seat to join us in conversation. Hosted by Lipscomb’s Director of Music Industry Studies, John J. Thompson, and joined by Matt Slocum and Leigh Nash of Sixpence None The Richer and others, Taylor will be interrogated, grilled, investigated and plumbed for every last glistening morsel of wisdom his hard-won sojourn through the music and film industry has afforded him. We will hit every chapter and leave only one stone unturned. He told us which one. There will music. There will be video. There will possibly be nondisclosure agreements at each exit. 

Do not miss this. 

Biology Open House

2 PM | McClure Faith and Science Center, McFarland Science Center

Join us for a special Department of Biology open house during Lipscomb’s Bison’s Weekend! This come-and-go event takes place from 2- 4 p.m. in the McClure Faith and Science Center, immediately located upon entering the McFarland Science Center. Meet current and former biology faculty, enjoy snacks and desserts, and connect with current students to learn about their exciting work and research experiences. Guided tours of our research and anatomy labs with their updated equipment will be available, offering a glimpse into the innovative research and teaching happening in our department.

Whether you're a current student, alum, parent or just interested in biology, this is a great opportunity to network, catch up and celebrate our vibrant community. We invite you to discover how you can support the ongoing work of our faculty and students as we continue to push the boundaries of discovery. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration isn’t required, but is appreciated.

Colonial Homes/Married Housing Reunion

2 PM | Racquet Club

Did you live in the school duplexes that were situated on Granny White Pike, Shackleford Road, Belmont Boulevard and Belvidere Drive, with Cove Place up the center?   Those modest homes witnessed our first steps into adulthood—where we balanced studies and/or work with new marriages, new jobs, new realities of paying rent and utilities, where neighbors became family, and where lifelong friendships were forged through shared walls, shared issues, and shared experiences.

Join us for a special reunion to reconnect with those who understood the unique joys and challenges of duplex living.

Cost: $5 per person.

Pickleball Tournament

2 - 4 PM | Student Activities Center

Students, parents, and alumni—grab a partner and join us for a fun afternoon of pickleball! Entry fees support student scholarships and the winners' prize.

The tournament is limited to 24 teams, so register early. Teams should arrive by 1:45 p.m. for check-in; late arrivals risk disqualification. Make sure to register for you and your partner. If you don’t have a partner, one will randomly be assigned to you!

Cost: $5 per person. $10 per team.

Lanier Center for Archaeology Open House

2 - 4 PM | Beaman Library, East Wing of the Main Floor

Established in 2020, the Lanier Center for Archaeology houses several academic programs, a collection of over 1,000 artifacts and multiple archaeological projects from the Nile to the Silk Road. Visit the Lanier Center for Archaeology to learn more about this exciting program and see how Lipscomb is involved in uncovering and interpreting the long-buried material heritage of the Bible and the Early Church.

Sanctuary Concert

3 PM | Swang Chapel, Ezell Center

Sanctuary, Lipscomb’s premiere vocal group, presents the best of Christian music in a unique and exciting a cappella style. The group’s performances are meant to inspire listeners to draw closer to our God.

Men’s Basketball hosts Bryan College

4 PM | Allen Arena

Bison fans—come cheer for the men's Bison basketball team as it hosts the Bryan College Lions. Members of the Class of 1975 will be hosted in the President’s Suite and recognized at halftime as part of their 50th Reunion celebration.

Cost: Alumni and current parents receive two (2) free general admission tickets—registration is required. Additional tickets may be purchased for $10 each.Lipscomb University students may use their student ID for game admission.

Sigma Iota Delta Alumni Dinner

6 PM | Paul Rogers Board Room, Ezell Center

THE Brotherhood of Sigma Iota Delta invites you to reconnect with our 58 years of history and brotherhood. We’re calling all brothers to join us for dinner with their fellow alumni and our current members. Cost: $15 per person.

Theta Psi Alumni Dinner

6 PM | LOCATION TBD

To celebrate another year of the club’s activity, the men of Theta Psi invite you to attend a dinner with other alumni and current members of the club. Cost: $15 per person.

College of Pharmacy Alumni Dinner

7 PM | Off-Campus Location

After enjoying Bison Square Fair and cheering on the Bisons basketball team, make plans to join us for the Alumni Reunion Dinner, where all alumni and family are warmly invited to reconnect and enjoy special recognition for the Classes of 2015 and 2020. Location to be announced!

Cost: $25 per person; $15 for children age 12 and under. Registration required. 

Matilda the Musical

7:30 PM | Willard Collins Alumni Auditorium

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her school teacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Based on the novel by Roald Dahl.

Appropriate for all ages.

Purchase Matilda Tickets