The 2024 Bisons Weekend offers you a weekend of fun!
The schedule of events for Bisons Weekend is ready for you! Click the + sign to see the day's events.
Thursday, Nov. 7
Bisons Weekend Registration open
4:30 - 6 PM | George Shinn Center Lobby
Don R. Elliott Presidential Lecture Series featuring Dan Heath
5 PM | Reception | George Shinn Center Lobby
6-8 PM | Lecture and Interview | George Shinn Center Ballroom
Dan Heath is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of five beloved business books: “Switch,” “Made to Stick,” “Decisive,” “The Power of Moments” and “Upstream.” His books have been translated into 33 languages worldwide and have sold over 4 million copies. Dan also hosts a podcast, "What It’s Like to Be,” where he interviews someone from a different profession in every episode.
The Don R. Elliott Distinguished Presidential Lecture Series is designed to expose the Lipscomb University campus and the surrounding community to persons of influence in one or more issues of contemporary debate or discussion, with a preference for issues related to economic or political science. 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. No cost to attend, but registration is requested.
Friday, Nov. 8
Legacy Visit Day
9 AM | Admissions Welcome Center, George Shinn Center
Legacy Visit Day is a unique visit experience for prospective students whose parents are alumni. This special event during Bisons Weekend is all about seeing what Lipscomb has to offer. Click here for details and to register.
Bisons Weekend Registration open
9 AM - 6 PM | George Shinn Center Lobby
Class of 1974 Welcome Coffee
10 AM | Longview Mansion, 811 Caldwell Lane, Nashville, TN
Members of the Class of 1974 are invited to a brunch 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: “Purpose Beyond the Paycheck”
11:30 AM | George Shinn Center
The average time an individual spends throughout their life on income-earning career work is 90,000 hours. Some see this work as a compartment of their lives that has little connection to their faith. Others see it as a burden or an obligation to simply make ends meet. And most think about how much money they might make during this span.
Led by Rob Touchstone, director of Lipscomb’s Center for Vocational Discovery and co-founder of The Well Coffeehouse, this lunch and learn will explore how our work can be so much more. Join us as we consider the God-designed purpose of work as an opportunity to live out our faith, steward our opportunities, and live on mission at the intersection of faith and work. This session will also feature a spotlight on The Well Coffeehouse as an example of the kind of impact that can be created in the marketplace. Cost is $13 per person.
Retired University Faculty & Staff Luncheon
11:30 AM | Paul Rogers Board Room - by invitation only
Retired university faculty and staff members are honored at a luncheon hosted by the Office of the Provost.
Bisons Weekend Parade
1:30 PM | On-campus route
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, so pick a spot and show your Bison spirit!
Beaman Coffee Klatch
3 PM | Beaman Library
Enjoy coffee, conversation, music and pieces of Lipscomb history in beautiful Beaman Library. While you are in Beaman Library, be sure to stop by the John C. Hutcheson Gallery to see the incredible fashion exhibit “The Halston Narrative: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.” It is free to attend, but registration is requested.
Class of 1974 50th Reunion
4:30 PM | Class of 1974 50th Reunion Reception | George Shinn Center Lobby
5 PM | Class of 1974 50th Reunion Group Photo | George Shinn Center Lobby
5:30 PM | Class of 1974 50th Reunion Dinner | George Shinn Center Ballroom
Enjoy reconnecting and reminiscing with your fellow classmates from the Class of 1974. Cost: Alumni who are 1974 graduates attend at no charge - use the discount code Alumni1974; spouse and/or guest are $40. If you and your spouse are both celebrating your 50th Reunion, please register separately to receive the discount. Business casual attire. Class of 1974 photo is $5 for a 5x7 (add on).
College of Pharmacy Alumni Networking
6-9 PM | Game Terminal (Off-Campus Venue)
Off campus. No registration fee, but registration is requested.
An Evening with The Lion King: Disney Producer Don Hahn
6 PM | Shamblin Theatre, Bennett Campus Center
Join Lipscomb's George Shinn College of Entertainment & the Arts/Imagine House for an evening with Disney legend, Don Hahn. Hear behind-the-cenes stories of how some of your favorite Disney movies such as "Beauty and the Beast," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "The Lion King," "Atlantis" and "The Emperor's New Groove" were made. The award-winning producer of all of these films (and more!) hopes you will be our guest!
An Evening with The Lion King: Disney Producer Don Hahn—Meet & Greet
7:30 PM | Commuter Lounge, Bennett Campus Center
Join Lipscomb's George Shinn College of Entertainment & the Arts/Imagine House for a special “meet & greet” with Disney legend, Don Hahn. The award-winning producer of films such as “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “The Lion King,” “Atlantis,” “The Emperor's New Groove” and more, hopes you will be our guest for this exclusive opportunity!
Musical: “Cats”
7:30 PM | Collins Alumni Auditorium
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Directed by Christopher Bailey and Kari Smith.
One of the greatest Broadway musicals of all time with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on “Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats” by T.S. Eliot, CATS is a theatrical experience for the ages. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year—the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their stories to Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. Appropriate for all ages.
Discount codes:
- EARLYBIRD10 gets 10% off before Nov. 1
- Alumni use ALUMNI for a 25% discount.
- Students use WHISKERS for a 50% discount.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Bisons Weekend Registration open
8 AM - 6:30 PM | George Shinn Center Lobby
IDEAL 8th Annual Savannah’s Boogie 5K
8 AM | University Park Drive
Sign up to participate in this family fun 5K happening on Saturday morning 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
- Family/Community Member Registration: $30
- University Student Registration: $20
- T-shirt only - pick up at race: $20
- T-shirt only - includes shipping: $30
College of Pharmacy Alumni Brunch and Continuing Education
8 AM - Noon | Burton Health Sciences Center
Cost: $15 includes brunch and CE opportunity. Registration is required.
The Dr. Harvey Floyd Memorial Lectures
9 AM | Swang Chapel, Ezell Center
9 - 9:30 AM: Panel Discussion on the Impact of Dr. Floyd's 55 years of teaching at Lipscomb
9:30 - 10:15 AM: The Life & Legacy of Francis Schaefer on the 40th anniversary of his death - Drew Davis
10:15 - 10:45 AM: The Multigenerational Dynamics of Religious Understanding in Today's World - Dr. Randy Huffines
Golden Circle Breakfast
9 AM | Paul Rogers Board Room, Ezell 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 1974 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.
Cost: $17 per person. Business casual attire. Registration is required.
Delta Omega Brunch Bash
9- 10:30 AM | Church of Christ Green Hills Fellowship Hall
The sisters of Delta Omega invite their alumnae, parents and beaux to enjoy fellowship, food and fun. This invitation-only event will be held in the fellowship hall of the Church of Christ in Green Hills.
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 | Collins Alumni Auditorium
Alumni, parents, students and friends are invited to this special chapel opportunity celebrating our Christian heritage.
All Bisons will enjoy hearing from Dr. Candice McQueen (’96) as she shares a Lipscomb University update. Lipscomb’s Gospel Choir will amaze with its incredible talents. We will recognize our 2024 Alumni Awards honorees—the 2024 Alumnus of the Year and 2024 Young Alumnus of the Year. Current students will receive chapel credit for attending. Registration not required.
Bison Square Fair
NOON - 2 PM | Bison Square
All Bisons are invited to attend Bison Square Fair for an afternoon of food, fun and fellowship from noon until 2 p.m.! Experience a memorable afternoon with your favorite games, face painting, food and more! The Square will be filled with tents representing affinity groups, clubs, colleges, reunion groups, parents and more. All Bisons—be sure to visit the tents filled with new and old friends! No cost to attend the fair and reunions. Lunch is $9.75 per person with children 4 and under eating free. Lipscomb University students may use their meal plan or dining dollars for their lunch. Please be sure they bring their ID to the event.
Athletics Hall of Fame Luncheon
12:30 PM | George Shinn Center
Celebrate the Lipscomb Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Tessa Hoefle ('14), cross country/track and field; Danie Walker Moore ('14), cross county/track and field; Miguel DaSilva ('10), men's soccer; and Garret Pettis ('12), men's soccer. The class includes two men's soccer honorees, marking the first Lipscomb men's soccer athletes to enter the Hall of Fame. Cost: $25 per person; $200 for a table of 8.
BisonTalk with Brown Bannister
2 PM | Shamblin Theatre, Bennett Campus Center
Brown Bannister has been working in the music industry for nearly five decades and is best known as a successful mentor and producer for top Christian artists. His work includes a broad range of production, engineering, arranging and writing credits across multiple music genres. He has collaborated with artists such as Amy Grant, B.J. Thomas, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kenny Rogers, Third Day, MercyMe and CeCe Winans among many others.
In the process of selling more than 50 million records, he has won 15 GRAMMY® Awards, more than 20 Dove Awards and has been named “Producer of the Year” five times by the Gospel Music Association. He is also a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
Listen as he shares about his experiences and calling from the Lord that led him from the recording studio to his current role as professor and director emeritus of the Lipscomb School of Music as well as the senior creative director of Imagine House, the production entity of the George Shinn College of Entertainment and the Arts.
Biology Open House
2 - 4 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 will take 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.
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.
Phi Sigma Mother/Daughter Tea
2 - 4 PM | Longview Mansion, 811 Caldwell Lane, Nashville, TN
The sisters of Phi Sigma invite their mothers to a special time of celebration at Longview Mansion. Tea and snacks will be served at this invitation-only event.
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 Wofford College Terriers
4 PM | Allen Arena
Bison fans—come cheer for the men's Bison basketball team as it hosts the Wofford College Terriers. Alumni and current parents receive two (2) free general admission tickets—registration is required. Additional tickets may be purchased for $5 each. Current students receive a free ticket with the ID.
IDEAL 10th Anniversary Celebration
6 PM | Hors d'oeuvre Reception | George Shinn Center
6:30 PM | Dinner | George Shinn Center
IDEAL is calling all alumni, families, faculty and staff to celebrate our 10th anniversary! Whether you were an IDEAL student or former peer mentor, we'd love to see you! Faculty and staff, past and present, are welcome as well! IDEAL–Igniting the Dream of Education and Access at Lipscomb–helps make inclusive postsecondary education at Lipscomb more accessible for all!
Tickets: $10/person; $300 table sponsor (includes swag)
LBAC Family Cookout
6:30 PM | Paul Rogers Board Room
Get ready for a Homecoming Family Reunion! Join the Lipscomb Black Alumni Council (LBAC) to celebrate the milestones we've achieved, honor the legacy of those who came before us and indulge in some good old-fashioned cookout vibes.
From the sizzling BBQ to the powerful stories, this is a tribute to our community’s strength and success. Come to make memories that honor our past and inspire our future! $10 per person includes dinner, fun and fellowship.
Musical: “Cats”
7:30 PM | Collins Alumni Auditorium
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Directed by Christopher Bailey and Kari Smith.
One of the greatest Broadway musicals of all time with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on “Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats” by T.S. Eliot, CATS is a theatrical experience for the ages. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year—the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their stories to Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. Appropriate for all ages.
Discount codes:
- EARLYBIRD10 gets 10% off before Nov. 1
- Alumni use ALUMNI for a 25% discount.
- Students use WHISKERS for a 50% discount.