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Travel Tips, Tricks, and Stories
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Johnston Center
RA Bibi will share travel tips on culture, food, language, must-see places, and practical travel advice. She will also share personal stories, photos, and videos from her trips abroad. This event will be held in the Johnston Center in room J-223.

Social Sciences Awards Ceremony
2025-04-11 11:00 - 23:50 | Gault Fine Arts Center Recital Hall and Foyer, 423 W Madison St, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
The School of Social Sciences Awards Day to be held at 11:00 a.m. in Gault Fine Arts Auditorium.

A Shakespearean Variety Show: Comedic Scenes and Moments
2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Martin Hall Auditorium, 433 W. Madison St., Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
Come out and join us for a comedic investigation of Shakespeare, his comedies, and what happens when we throw a bit of improv in for good measure! Excerpting scenes from The Tempest, Romeo & Juliet, Much Ado about Nothing, Twelfth Night, Taming of the Shrew, and others, the show explores some of the most intriguing moments of Shakespeare and how the comedy still shines through today! Performances are in the Martin Hall Aud. at 2pm. Admission is free! Please come out and join us!

Chelsea Abdullah Author Talk
2025-04-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Gault Fine Arts Auditorium
Join us for a discussion with award-winning author Chelsea Abdullah on April 21 about fantasy literature, her book The Stardust Thief, and her experiences as a traditionally-published author. The event, held in Gault Auditorium, will include both a talk with Abdullah and a Q&A session at the end.
Inspired by stories from Abdullah’s childhood growing up in Kuwait, The Stardust Thief follows a merchant, her bodyguard, a prince, and a thief as they search for a magical object whose discovery could reshape their world. Its sequel, The Ashfire King, is available April 15.
This event is free and open to the public. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are encouraged to attend in person or via Zoom. For more information, please contact Angeline Morris at amorr113@utsouthern.edu or Mary Brindley at blw271@utsouthern.edu

Speer Distinguished Entrepreneur Series
2025-04-15 15:00 - 20:00 | Gault Fine Arts Center Recital Hall and Foyer, 423 W Madison St, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
We will be hosting the speaker of the Speer Distinguished Entrepreneur Series, Mr. Don Denbo. Mr. Denbo is a serial entrepreneur with ventures in several sectors. He was a co-founder of Commercial Insurance Associates, a leading casualty insurer and risk management firm, where he remains Executive Chair. He was a star football player and scholar-athlete at UT Knoxville. He went on to earn his Ph.D. in Economics at the London School of Economics. He is a published poet, and benefactor of the Denbo Center for the Humanities and the Arts at UT Knoxville.
Mr. Denbo, a native from Pulaski, will visit the campus, deliver a talk (with Q&A) for students, faculty, and community, and attend a dinner in his honor. The talk will be livestreamed.

Speer Distinguished Entrepreneur Series (DINNER)
2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Gault Fine Arts Gallery
DINNER (invitation only) after the lecture series – We will be hosting the speaker of the Speer Distinguished Entrepreneur Series, Mr. Don Denbo.
Mr. Denbo is a serial entrepreneur with ventures in several sectors. He was a co-founder of Commercial Insurance Associates, a leading casualty insurer and risk management firm, where he remains Executive Chair. He was a star football player and scholar-athlete at UT Knoxville. He went on to earn his Ph.D. in Economics at the London School of Economics. He is a published poet, and benefactor of the Denbo Center for the Humanities and the Arts at UT Knoxville.
Mr. Denbo, a native from Pulaski, will visit the campus, deliver a talk (with Q&A) for students, faculty, and community, and attend a dinner in his honor. The talk will be livestreamed.

Admitted Student Day
2025-04-16 08:00 - 15:00 | Martin Hall Auditorium, 433 W. Madison St., Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
We welcome admitted students as they visit campus!

Honors Showcase
2025-04-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Gault Fine Arts Auditorium
UT Southern Honors Showcase featuring student work via presentations, papers, posters, performance, etc., presented by Academic Schools

Spring Holiday
2025-04-18 00:00 - 23:59 | Entire Campus, 433 W Madison St., Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
Campus closed in observance of the Spring Holiday.

Criminal Justice Capstone Presentations
2025-04-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Gault Fine Arts Auditorium
Criminal Justice Capstone Presentations, held in the Gault Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

Mathematics and Sciences Honors Award Ceremony
2025-04-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Gault Fine Arts Center Recital Hall and Foyer, 423 W Madison St, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
The School of Mathematics and Sciences Honors Award Ceremony will take place on Monday, April 21, at 3 PM in Gault Auditorium, with refreshments to follow!

English Capstone Presentation
2025-04-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Johnston Center
Please join us for our English Capstone presentation, we would love to see you there!

🎓 Welcome to the Alumni Association – Senior Luncheon
2025-04-23 11:00
Seniors, graduation is almost here, and it’s time to celebrate your achievements! The Alumni Board invites all graduating seniors to join us for a Graduate Luncheon and Commencement Orientation — your one-stop event to prepare for commencement and enjoy a well-deserved celebration on Wednesday!
RSVP Here!
What’s Happening:

Complimentary lunch for all graduates on behalf of the Alumni Board 🍴
Must-know commencement information to ensure you’re ceremony-ready
Pickup of graduation gift, honor cords, name cards, rain tickets, etc.
A chance to celebrate becoming Alumni with your fellow graduates!

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 23
🕒 Time: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Campus Green, UT Southern

Make Your Own Pet Rock
2025-04-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Johnston Center
Join Karli Wade on Reading Day for a fun and creative break to make your very own pet rock! This event is designed to provide you with a unique emotional support companion that does not require any paperwork. Personalize your pet rock with paints, googly eyes, and other decorations to create a little friend who will be there to cheer you on through finals. Take a break, get creative, and leave with a new friend to help you through finals week!

Choir Concert: An Afternoon with Chamber Choir & Arts and Humanities Honors Award Ceremony
2025-04-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Gault Fine Arts Center Recital Hall and Foyer, 423 W Madison St, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
The School of Arts and Humanities Honors Award Ceremony will take place during the Chamber Choir concert on Sunday, April 27, at 3 PM in Gault Auditorium.

Santa Fe School Visit
2025-04-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Gault Fine Arts Center Recital Hall and Foyer, 423 W Madison St, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
UT Southern welcomes Sante Fe School to campus.

MBA Capstone Presentations
2025-04-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Gault Fine Arts Center Recital Hall and Foyer, 423 W Madison St, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
MBA Capstone Presentations to be held on April 29, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Gault Fine Arts Auditorium

Southern on Tap
2025-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 | kitchen218
Partnership between UT Southern and Kitchen 218 Prepare to indulge your curiosity and quench your thirst for knowledge about your hometown university at UT Southern’s “Southern On Tap” event!
Join us for a casual evening of Southern On Tap features faculty, staff, and leaders from UT Southern sharing exciting things happening on our campus and in the community! Attendees have the opportunity to learn about the great things happening at UT Southern while enjoying delicious local brews and food at Kitchen 218. It’s a free event for all ages, offering an engaging platform for UT Southern faculty and staff to share what makes our university so great!
How to Attend Southern On Tap takes place every first Wednesday of the month during the academic year (August-May). The event, held at Venue 220, upstairs at Kitchen 218 in downtown Pulaski, begins at 5:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:00 p.m.

Grissom School of Education TEC Reception
2025-05-01 15:00 - 19:00 | Gault Fine Arts Gallery
Grissom School of Education Teacher Education Committee Meeting and Reception.

MBA Celebration Dinner
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Reveille House
MBA Celebration Dinner to be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Reveille Hall.

2025 Athletic Sash Ceremony
2025-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Martin Hall Auditorium, 433 W. Madison St., Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
You’re Invited! 2025 Athletic Sash Ceremony Join us as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our graduate student-athletes at this year’s annual Athletic Sash Ceremony! 📅 Date: May 2, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. 📍 Location: Martin Hall Auditorium
This special event honors the hard work, dedication, and success of our student-athletes as they prepare to graduate. Don’t miss the opportunity to cheer them on as they receive their commemorative sashes and step into their next chapter with pride.

Halls Close for Spring Semester (Graduating Seniors)
2025-05-02 18:00

Senior Sunset
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Richland Drive (Below CAC Hill)
Senior Sunset & Sendoff is a celebratory gathering for graduating seniors and their guests to mark the end of their time at UT Southern.
This outdoor event will feature a cookout-style dinner, a scenic sunset viewing, and a sparkler send-off to welcome students into the Firehawk Alumni family. Seniors are invited to bring up to two guests free of charge, with additional guest accommodations available upon request. The event will also include giveaways for early arrivals, plenty of photo opportunities, and time to reflect and celebrate with the Firehawk community.

MSCJ & CJ Grad Reception
2025-05-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Criminal Justice Center, TN, United States
MSCJ & CJ Grad Reception to be held on May 3, 2025 immediately following commencement in the Criminal Justice Center.

MBA Orientation
2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Colonial Hall Gallery
MBA Orientation for the 2025-2026 cohort! We can’t wait to welcome you and embark on this exciting adventure together!

✨ Firehawk Orientation
2025-05-16 09:00 - 16:00
Our traditional Orientation sessions are open to all new students on Fridays throughout the summer. All traditional Orientation sessions begin at 9:00 AM (CDT) on our campus and will conclude by 4:00 PM (CDT):

May 16, 2025
June 13, 2025
June 21, 2025
July 11, 2025

Visit our orientation page to register and for more information: https://utsouthern.edu/Orientation

Memorial Day
2025-05-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Entire Campus, 433 W Madison St., Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
Campus closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Breakfast to Honor Chancellor Martin
2025-06-03 07:30 - 09:00 | Reveille House
Join us for a celebration honoring Dr. Linda C. Martin for her remarkable leadership of UT Southern and the lasting impact of her three years as Chancellor before she returns to Knoxville to serve in the UT System President’s Cabinet.
Employees, community members, and students are invited to attend. A light breakfast will be served.

HOBY TN 2025 Youth Leadership Retreat
2025-06-05 00:00 - 2025-06-08 23:59
