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08/17/2024 at 11:00 AM

Faith-Based Organization & Churches Fair

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 between 11 AM and 1 PM. Come find your fit!


08/20/2024 at 08:00 PM

Movie at Tucker Stadium

Enjoy an evening with your friends from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM as you watch a movie outdoors on the big screen while enjoying concessions, such as popcorn and Italian ice! Grab your blankets and friends to make it a fun, unforgettable evening! This year's movie is The Super Mario Bros. Movie.


08/22/2024 at 07:00 PM

Bowling

Get your friends together and come out for an afternoon of FREE bowling at Bowling World (located at 545 Neal St. in Cookeville). Games begin at 7 PM and go until 10 PM, and each student will be permitted to bowl 1 game for free! *Must have Eagle Card to be admitted!


08/19/2024 at 08:00 PM

Club Golden Eagle

Kick off the semester with music, games, prizes, free food, and more from 8 PM to 11 PM! Whether you're into dance beats or coffee house vibes, tabletop games or table tennis, catching up with old friends or making new ones, this event is for you! Make sure to explore all of the Roaden University Center to find activities hosted by the Student Orientation Assistants, the Residence Hall Association, Fraternity & Sorority Life, the eSports Club, the SOLO Events Committee, and others.


08/20/2024 at 01:30 PM

Freshman Fall Classes Guided Tour

Classes start on Thursday, so don’t be lost and confused on your first day! Come take a tour from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM of your fall classes with the SOAs. The SOAs will help you find the buildings and classrooms you need so you can be successful and start the semester off right!


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08/18/2024 at 07:00 PM

Hypnotism with Randy Andrews

Get ready for an evening full of laughs that you'll never forget! Come see Randy Andrews, singing hypnotist, mesmerize the crowd as he hypnotizes selected volunteers. If you've ever wanted to be hypnotized, here's the perfect opportunity! *Must have Eagle Card to be admitted!


08/17/2024 at 08:00 PM

Pinkerton Quad Block Party

Calling all residents of Pinkerton Quad! Come outside from 8 PM to 10:00 PM and eat some pizza, listen to music, play some games, and meet new friends! Popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones and other treats will also be available. Free Block Party t-shirts will be given out to the first 400 students in attendance!


08/20/2024 at 09:00 AM

Prepare for Takeoff: Launch Your First-Year Success

All first-year freshman students will meet with their Launchpad Student Success Center advisor and the rest of their incoming freshman classmates from 9 AM to 11 AM to begin building connections while participating in an engaging experience on how to be successful during your first-year of college. Note: Your Launchpad advisor will contact you before Week of Welcome to share specific details and location information.


08/19/2024 at 01:00 PM

Convocation Pre-Parties with Academic Departments

The Class of 2028 will meet with their academic department/college for a pre-party from 1 PM to 2:30 PM before heading to University Convocation. Freshmen, check your Tech email before the event for more information! Note: Not all departments/colleges may host events


08/19/2024 at 02:45 PM

University Convocation

University Convocation is the formal induction of the Class of 2028 into the Tennessee Tech academic community. This event is for freshmen and their families only. For more information about this event, visit tntech.edu/convocation. Note: Freshman students should arrive at 2:30pm and must wear the purple 2024 freshman t-shirt received at SOAR.


08/19/2024 at 04:00 PM

Class of 2028 Photo

This event is for freshmen only! Your freshman year at Tech will be one of your most memorable so capture it by taking part in this Tech tradition! Your class photo will be available for you to download as a keepsake to share with your family and friends. Note: Freshman students must wear the purple freshman t-shirt received at SOAR.


08/21/2024 at 05:00 PM

Mix & Mingle Involvement Fair

Want to get involved on campus? Tech has over 200 student organizations. Come out to the Mix & Mingle Involvement Fair from 5:00 Pm to 7:00 PM to meet representatives from various organizations and find your fit on campus!


08/22/2024 at 10:00 AM

First Day of School Photos

Between 10 AM and 12 PM, come commemorate your first day of classes this fall semester! Students who take a first day photo will have their photo mailed home (to the address requested) on a Tennessee Tech postcard with a personalized message of choice! Limited quantities available.


08/17/2024 at 08:00 PM

Tech Village Block Party

Bring a lawn chair or blanket between 8 PM and 10:00 PM and come out to grab a plate of food (hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken sliders, etc.), listen to some music, play some games and meet new friends! Free Tech Village/Res Life t-shirts will be given out to the first 200 residents in attendance!


08/17/2024 at 08:00 PM

Capitol Quad Block Party

Calling all residents of Capital Quad! Come outside from 8 PM to 10:30 PM and eat some pizza, listen to music, play some games, and meet new friends! Popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones and other treats will also be available. Free Block Party t-shirts will be given out to the first 400 students in attendance!


 

 

 

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