Upcoming Events & Newsletter
For accommodations or more information contact: 931-372-3392 or interculturalaffairs@tntech.edu
Fall 2026 Events
Tech Goes Pink
Pink Out Tailgate & Game
- Saturday, October 17
- 10:50 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.
- Tailgate Park
Tech Goes Pink Exhibition & Walk
- Thursday, October 22
- Exhibition Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Walk Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Main Quad
Join us as we come together to support the fight against cancer, celebrate survivors, and honor those whose lives have been impacted. Take part in meaningful conversations, spread awareness, and learn more about prevention, early detection, and ways to stay informed and prepared. Together, we can make a difference!
Special thanks to our sponsors: Tennessee Tech Athletics, Tennessee Tech Auxiliary Services, Tennessee Tech Gretta Stanger Center, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Tennessee Tech Health Services, Putnam County Family YMCA, Esthetics by P. Brown, and Academy Sports.
For any questions or to learn more, contact the Intercultural Affairs Office at interculturalaffairs@tntech.edu or 931-372-3392.
Study Sessions
Need extra support with Math, Chemistry & Physics this Fall 2026? Get help with assignments, exams, and course material. Stop by RUC 258 each week and get the support you need to succeed.
Physics
- Every Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Dr. Reid
Math
- Every Thursday, 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Dr. Sam
Chemistry
- Every Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Dr. Dan
Study sessions are hosted by Intercultural Affairs and First-Generation Student Success. For any questions or to learn more, contact the Intercultural Affairs Office at interculturalaffairs@tntech.edu or 931-372-3392.
Newsletter
February – Newsletter (PDF)
March – Newsletter (PDF)
April – Newsletter (PDF)
Spring 2026 Highlights – Newsletter (PDF)
Past Events
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Below are archives of past events hosted here at Tennessee Tech by Intercultural Affairs. Each year, we try to host a variety of events that create interest and awareness in the importance of diversity on campus and in life. Take a look at events that were present here on campus from past semesters:
› Fall 2026
Aug. 25: Annual Welcome Back Event — See the Flyer »
› Spring 2026
Feb 22: Gospel Extravaganza — See the Flyer »
Feb 26: Somebody Feeds Phil Tour Dinner with Jim & Samella’s House, Memphis — See the Flyer »
March 2: Campus Conversations: Future You Panel — See the Flyer »
› Fall 2025
Oct 7: DJ Lee & The Magi Band – See the Flyer »
› Spring 2025
JAN 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Silent March — See the Flyer »
JAN 22: MLK Week Hygiene Drive — See the Flyer »
JAN 23: MLK Candlelight Vigil — See the Flyer »
FEB 6: Basketball Game at The Hoop – See the Flyer »
FEB 11: Annual Soul Food Night – See the Flyer »
FEB 16: Gospel Extravaganza
FEB 20: SOLO Events Live on the Plaza and Music Workshop – See the Flyer »
FEB 23: IMPACT Annual Banquet – See the Flyer »
FEB 25: Black History Month Trivia Night
FEB 28: Step Afrika! – See the Flyer »
MAR 4: Women's History Month Campus Conversations – See the Flyer »
MAR 7: Clothing Donation Drive – See the Flyer »
› Fall 2024
SEPT 15: Upper Cumberland Hispanic Heritage Festival — See the Flyer »
SEPT 30: Campus Conversations: Sharing Our Stories — See the Flyer »
OCT 1: Tech Goes Pink — See the Flyer »
NOV 5: Annual Indigenous Cultural Exhibition and Campus Conversation— See the Flyer »
NOV 14: Student Reflections, Voices from the Field: Reflections on Cultural Engagement — See the Flyer »
NOV 15: Annual First Nations Circle of Music — See the Flyer »
NOV 18: Indigenous Spirituality: A Discussion of American Indians and Kanaka Maoli Spirituality —See the Flyer »
› Spring 2024
JAN. 15: Putnam County Branch NAACP MLK Breakfast — See the Flyer »
JAN. 15 & 19: Days of Service at the Tech Food Pantry — See the Flyer »
JAN. 16: Silent March with the Omicron Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Frat, Inc — See the Flyer »
JAN. 17: Candlelight Vigil — See the Flyer »
FEB. 1: Black History Celebration, Men's and Women's Basketball Games — See the Flyer »
FEB. 6: Campus Conversations, Sharing Our Stories — See the Flyer »
FEB. 8: Spoken Word with Ashlee Haze — See the Flyer »
FEB. 10: Food Pantry Service Day — See the Flyer »
FEB. 12: Black History Month Program with Caylin Moore, "A Dream Too Big" — See the Flyer »
FEB. 18: Gospel Extravaganza — See the Flyer »
FEB. 25: Impact Cookeville Annual Honors Banquet — See the Flyer »
FEB. 28: Annual Soul Food Night — See the Flyer »
MAR. 19: Art of Wellness with Ashley Witherspoon — See the Flyer »
› Fall 2023
AUG. 22: Grand Re-Opening and Open House of Intercultural Affairs and Leona Lusk Officer Black Cultural Center — See the Flyer »
SEPT. 16: Hispanic Heritage Festival— See the Flyer »
SEPT. 18: Campus Conversations: Hispanic Heritage Month
SEPT. 28: Live on the Plaza — See the Flyer »
OCT. 16: Joshua Leonard, Graphic Designer and Illustrator — See the Flyer »
› Spring 2023
JAN. 16-19: Martin Luther King Jr. Week 2023 — See the Flyer »
JAN. 16 & 18: MLK Week of Service — See the Flyer »
JAN. 19: Candlelight Vigil— See the Flyer »
FEB. 2: Jonathan Blanchard & Band "History to Hip Hop" Session
FEB. 2: Concert - "The Block Party"
FEB. 7: Guest Speaker, Anthony Hinton with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) — See the Flyer »
FEB. 9: Jeff Hobbs, Presentation on "Cherokee Freedmen" with Professor Troy Smith — See the Flyer »
FEB. 19: Gospel Extravaganza
FEB. 21: "Racing Through Time" - Student Led History Exhibition
FEB. 21: Soul Food Night — See the Flyer »
FEB. 22: Center Stage Event with Ebone Bell
FEB. 26: Impact Banquet
FEB. 27: Paint Night with Marc Burnett
FEB. 2023: Black History Daily Trivia with the History Department
› Fall 2022
AUG. 16: Welcome Back — See the Flyer »
SEPT. 20: An Evening with Ada Limon — See the Flyer »
SEPT. 22: Live on the Plaza
OCT. 4: Campus Conversations: Celebrating Culture
NOV. 1: Native American History Exhibition — See the Flyer »
Nov. 10: First Nations: Circle of Music — See the Flyer »
› Spring 2022
JAN. 17-28: MLK Days of Service — See the Flyer »
FEB. 7: Movie Screening - "Harriet" — See the Flyer »
FEB. 10: Woman of Worth with Dr. Polk Johnson — See the Flyer »
FEB. 16: Soul Food Dinner
FEB. 20: Open Mic Night — See the Flyer »
FEB. 23: NSBE Black Excellence Trivia Night
FEB. 23: Remember Black Excellence — See the Flyer »
› Spring 2021
FEB. 11: Center Stage Event ft. Natalie Williams
FEB. 23: Amend Together ft. Shan Foster
MARCH 9: Women in STEM Panel ft. Cheryl Seals, Kimberly Mulligan, and Cordelia Brown
› Fall 2020
SEPT. 21: "Moral Monsters: George Floyd and Beyond" Virtual Conversation ft. Rasheed Cromwell
› Spring 2020
JAN. 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Silent March
FEB. 6-25: Black History Month
MARCH 12: Women in STEM ft. Kelli Meade
APR. 4: Legacy Gala — See the Flyer »
› Fall 2019
AUG. 23: Welcome Event
SEPT. 14: Family Weekend Event
OCT. 1: Hispanic Heritage Month ft. Felix Villa
OCT. 10: Financial Aid Workshop
NOV. 1: COB Women's Leadership Conference
DEC. 10-11: Finals Study Break
