Spring Kickoff

Wednesday

January11

11

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation & Fitness Center)

Are you a pool shark or an air hockey champ? Join us for a night at the arcade! No quarters needed. Billiards, Air Hockey, and Pac-Man tournaments. Everyone is welcome, and we hope to see you there!

Thursday

January12

12

Grab & Go Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. while supplies last (Roaden University Center Lobby, 1st Floor)

Get your day started on the right foot by getting a quick bite to eat on your way to class! This free grab & go breakfast table will have all the essentials you will need to give you energy for your first day of classes!

Thursday

January12

12

Grocery Bingo

6:00 p.m. (Derryberry Hall Auditorium)

Join the Office of University Housing and Residential Life for some fun rounds of BINGO! Residential students and commuters alike are welcome to join in the fun and have a chance at winning some great prizes to help you stock your pantry!

Thursday

January12

12

Doubleheader Basketball vs. Morehead State

5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. (Hooper Eblen Center)

Come cheer on your Golden Eagle Basketball teams in this double header game against Morehead State! Women's game at 5:30 pm and men's game at 7:30 pm. We can't wait to see you there! Students get in free with their Eagle Card!

Friday

January13

13

Scary Movie Night

8:00 p.m. (Memorial Gym)

What better way to spend Friday the 13th than watching the original Friday the 13th (1980). Popcorn, movie candy, and drinks will be provided. Plus! Test your knowledge in the Horror Movie Trivia Contest before the movie starts to win fun prizes!

Saturday

January14

14

Doubleheader Basketball vs. Tennessee State

1 p.m. & 3 p.m. (Hooper Eblen Center)

Come cheer on your Golden Eagle Basketball teams in this double header game against Tennessee State! Women's game at 1:00 pm and men's game at 3:00 pm. We can't wait to see you there! Students get in free with their Eagle Card!

Monday

January16

16

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Various Locations)

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Week, join fellow students in taking part in one of three service opportunities. Advance registration required. Check Eagle Engage (via TechExpress) for more information and to sign up.

Tuesday

January17

17

Martin Luther King Jr. Silent March

11:00 a.m. (Walton Park)

Join the Omicron Phi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. for the annual silent march in commemoration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Tuesday

January17

17

Tech Night at Thrive Trampoline Park

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Thrive Trampoline Park - 400 Dubois Rd Suite A21, Cookeville)

Spend the evening with your fellow Golden Eagles showing off your awesome trampoline skills! This event is FREE for students; grip socks provided and a waiver must be signed prior to participation. *Must have Eagle Card for entry.

Wednesday

January18

18

Martin Luther King Jr. Service Project: Cookeville Rescue Mission

9:00 a.m. (Multipurpose Room, Roaden University Center, 2nd Floor)

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Week, join fellow students in preparing boxed lunches for the local Cookeville Rescue Mission. Advance registration required. Check Eagle Engage (via TechExpress) for more information and to sign up.

Wednesday

January18

18

Welcome Back Spring Part-Time Job Fair

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Tech Pride Room, Roaden University Center, 1st Floor)

Are you looking for a part-time job? Attend the Welcome Back Part-Time Job Fair! At this event, you'll get to browse available employment opportunities with both on-campus and off-campus employers.

Wednesday

January18

18

Coffee, Cocoa, & Crafts

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Tech Pride Room, Roaden University Center, 1st Floor)

Come de-stress from your first week of classes by enjoying some coffee and hot cocoa while making some DIY crafts with your friends! All supplies will be provided.

Wednesday

January18

18

Sharp Shooter Skills Challenges

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation & Fitness Center)

Enjoy some friendly competition with fellow Golden Eagles by testing your skills in a 3-Point Contest, Football Throw, and Frisbee Throw!

Thursday

January19

19

MLK Candlelight Vigil

6:00 p.m. (Tech Pride Room, Roaden University Center, 1st Floor)

All faculty, staff, and students are invited to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Each person will receive a candle and listen to reflections by staff and students that support MLK's mission or what MLK means specifically to them. Light refreshments will be provided.

Friday

January20

20

Jammy Jam

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Roaden University Center, 2nd Floor)

Kick off the semester with a sleepover themed party! Grab your besties, wear your cutest pajamas, and join us for a fun evening of sleepover-themed activities, such as board games, music, DIY gourmet hot chocolate, cookie decorating, DIY pillowcases and sleep masks, and so much more!

Saturday

January21

21

Faith-Based Organizations & Churches Fair

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Multipurpose Room, Roaden University Center, 2nd Floor)

If you’re interested in joining a religious organization, come stop by and visit with the various religious organizations and churches both on Tech’s campus and within the Cookeville area. Come find your fit!

Saturday

January21

21

Laundry Bingo

1:00 p.m. (Tech Pride Room, Roaden University Center, 1st Floor)

Join the Residential Hall Association (RHA) for some fun rounds of BINGO! Residential students and commuters alike are welcome to join in the fun and have a chance at winning some great prizes to help you do your laundry!

Tuesday

January24

24

Eagle Resource Fair

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Tech Pride Room, Roaden University Center, 1st Floor)

Did you know that Tech has so many resources available on campus to help you be successful? Come browse the Eagle Resource Fair to learn more about what's available to you! Some of the resources that will be present include Tech ASPIRES, Study Abroad, Center for Career Development, Residential Life, ROTC, and several others!

Tuesday

January24

24

Movie Night at the AMC

Various Times - See participating showtimes below (AMC Classic Highland 12 - 1181 S Jefferson Ave., Cookeville)

Come watch a movie on the big screen with your fellow Golden Eagles! You'll get to choose the movie you want to see (movie selections below). The first 75 Golden Eagles will get in for FREE! After that, it's only $5 per person. *Must have Eagle Card for entry.

7:30 p.m. - Skinamarink
7:30 p.m. - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
7:45 p.m. - Avatar: The Way of Water
7:45 p.m. - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
8:00 p.m. - A Man Called Otto
8:00 p.m. - Missing

Thursday

January26

26

TikTok Challenge

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Tech Pride Room, Roaden University Center, 1st Floor)

Do you consider yourself a Tik Tok master? Join the Launchpad Student Success Center for a fun event full of various games and challenges inspired by content on TikTok!

Thursday

January26

26

Doubleheader Basketball vs. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. (Hooper Eblen Center)

Come cheer on your Golden Eagle Basketball teams in this double header game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville! Women's game at 3:00 pm and men's game at 6:00 pm. We can't wait to see you there! Students get in free with their Eagle Card!

Thursday

January26

26

ORG-stravaganza!

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Hooper Eblen Center)

Want to get involved on campus? Did you know Tech has 200+ student organizations? There's something for everyone here, so come to ORG-stravaganza! to meet representatives from various student organizations to find your fit on campus.

Saturday

January28

28

Doubleheader Basketball vs. University of Arkansas Little Rock

1 p.m. & 3 p.m. (Hooper Eblen Center)

Come cheer on your Golden Eagle Basketball teams in this double header game against University of Arkansas Little Rock! Women's game at 1:00 pm and men's game at 3:00 pm. We can't wait to see you there! Students get in free with their Eagle Card!

Spring Kickoff

Wednesday, January 11

Thursday, January 12

Friday, January 13

Saturday, January 14

Monday, January 16

Tuesday, January 17

Wednesday, January 18

Thursday, January 19

Friday, January 20

Saturday, January 21

Tuesday, January 24

Thursday, January 26

Saturday, January 28