Harrison Fountain, the most iconic symbol of the generosity of 优德体育 alumna Laura M. Harrison, has become a signature piece on 优德体育’s already gorgeous campus. Light the Fountain is a University tradition that began in the spring of 2016 after President Kitts awakened to the lights the previous spring and had the idea that students could enjoy what he awakened to that morning. The event provides students the opportunity to engage with one another and the campus community in this shared experience, and to appreciate the symbolic representation of the campus “coming alive” with spring weather and the second half of the spring academic term. 

Students and guests witness the lighting of the fountain and the first seasonal flow of its water while enjoying food, fun, and entertainment. The event further emphasizes the beauty of 优德体育’s campus, the generosity of donors, and the enjoyment of being together at 优德体育. 

  • 2025 Light the Fountain Event Information 
    March 18, 2025

4:00 p.m.

Food Trucks Available:

DonutNV, Flashy Funnel Cakes, Nashville Hot, Oliver Creamery, Smashed, Smile Beverage Co., Sparks Sweet Smoke BBQ, Wander Coffee
6:30 p.m. Music, t-shirts and other giveaways
7:15 p.m. Spring Concert Annoucement, Performance by Dillon Hodges, Pep Rally
7:30 p.m. Light the Fountain Ceremony
7:45–9:00 p.m. Celebration continues with music and dancing

 

  • Future Light the Fountain Dates

  • March 12, 2026 (Rain Date = March 17, 2026)