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Warm Welcome Back with Hot Chocolate Bar!
2025-01-06 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Johnston Center
Join Student Life to learn about this month’s upcoming events and enjoy a hot chocolate bar!

Create Your Own Vision Boards and Memory Jars
2025-01-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Student Life House, 420 W Madison St, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
Kick off the year with creativity! Create a vision board to set your goals and a memory jar to capture your favorite moments throughout the year.

FAFSA Completion Event
2025-01-09 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-01-21 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-02-04 16:30 - 18:30 | Johnston Center
Financial Aid Office staff will be available to assist current students, as well as the public with the 25-26 FAFSA form.
See you at Johnston J-201!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2025-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Entire Campus, 433 W Madison St., Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
Campus closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Postvention for Athletes
2025-01-22 10:00 - 14:30 | Warren-Wilson Hall, 433 West Madison Street, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States

Money Monday
2025-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Johnston Center
Financial Aid Office staff will be available to speak with students about scholarship resources, help with the FAFSA, and answer financial aid questions.
Students who attend can grab snacks and enter to win a $1,000 scholarship for Fall 2025.
See you at Johnston J-201!

Spring 2025 Guest Artist Exhibition
2025-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Gault Fine Arts Gallery
UT Southern Fine Arts presents guest artist, Mr. Bruce Irwin. A resident of Prospect, TN, Irwin’s displays will feature several paintings and sculptures. The opening event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Following the opening event, Irwin’s art will remain on display until February 14.

Guest Artist Series: Jessica Dunnavant
2025-02-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Gault Fine Arts Center Recital Hall and Foyer, 423 W Madison St, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
Join us for our next Guest Artist event as Pulaski native Dr. Jessica Dunnavant (flute) is joined in performance by our own Dr. Peter Douglas. Dunnavant teaches at Lipscomb University and Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music, where she is the instructor for the Blair Academy flute students. She maintains a large private studio in metro Nashville. As a performer, Dr. Dunnavant is a core member of the Jackson Symphony in West Tennessee and a frequent sub with other area groups. As a proponent of Historically Informed Performance, she is the traverso and recorder player with Music City Baroque, and in summer 2023, along with several other area flute teachers, she founded the Flute Society of Greater Nashville.

Author Alex Kor, Guest Speaker and Book Signing
2025-02-09 18:00 | Gault Fine Arts Auditorium
A Special Keynote Event with Alex Kor
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Alex Kor, son of Holocaust survivor Eva Mozes Kor, as he shares his mother’s powerful story of survival, resilience, and forgiveness. This special event, in coordination with the Tennessee Holocaust Commission, includes a keynote address and a book signing.
Eva Mozes Kor was a survivor of Auschwitz and the founder of the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center. Her story of courage and hope has inspired countless people around the world. Alex Kor will honor her legacy by sharing her remarkable journey and the lessons she taught about healing and humanity.
This event is free and open to the public. We encourage students, faculty, staff, and community members to attend.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Hagan.
Related: Son of Auschwitz Survivor to speak at UT Southern

FIRE Week! 🔥
2025-02-10 08:00 - 2025-02-14 17:00
🔥 Get ready, UT Southern!
🔥 Fire Week is BACK and bigger than ever! 🚀
🔥 Mark your calendars—this is your chance to fuel the future and ignite your spirit to support the future of our amazing university! 🧑‍🎓🧡

February 5 – Parent Care Packages Go on Sale
February 10 – 13 Candy Grams on Sale
February 11 – A Taste of Common John – MakeShift at Giles Chamber 5:00 to 7:00 PM
February 12 – Faculty/Staff Breakfast – Reveille Parlor 7:30 to 9:00 AM
February 12 – Food Truck at Reveille House (free food w/gift) 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
February 12 – Free Food/Free Gift for Students at Basketball Game 6:45 to 8:00 PM
February 13 – Stuff a Plush with Student Life, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
February 13 – Giving Day!

FIRE Week 2025 Giving Link!

Third Annual Lynn McKee Erwin Conference on Children’s Literature
2025-02-15 08:00 | Martin Hall Auditorium, 433 W. Madison St., Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
We are so excited to announce the 3rd Annual Lynn McKee Erwin Conference on Children’s Literature. Happening Saturday, February 15th, 2025, this all-day conference offers K-5th grade teachers not only a venue to earn professional development credit but also to connect with nationally recognized children’s authors, publishers, and Missy Testerman, the National Teacher of the Year.
The day will be packed with educational opportunities, free books and other goodies, and fun! RSVP now to secure your spot!
Contact Dr. Judy Cheatham for more information at jbcheat@utsouthern.edu.
To register, please visit our https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6518534registration site: https://bpt.me/6518534

Rise Above with Tia Banks
2025-02-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Martin Hall Auditorium, 433 W. Madison St., Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
Guest Speaker: Tia Banks
Join us in the Martin Theater at 11 AM on February 24th for guest speaker Tia Banks! A former pro athlete turned resilience expert, Tia shares her powerful journey through adversity, mental health challenges, and success.
She’ll offer practical tools to help you build resilience and overcome obstacles in any situation. Don’t miss this inspiring and empowering session!

Financial Literacy: Student Loans and Being an Informed Borrower During and After College
2025-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Gault Fine Arts Center Recital Hall and Foyer, 423 W Madison St, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States

Campus Visit | Campbell University
2025-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Andrews Science Building
Joseph Griffin from Campbell University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine will come to campus for a visit on Thursday, March 6th, from approximately 10:00am to 12:00pm, and he will plan to set up at a table in the lobby area on the first floor.

Athens Middle School AVID Group Visit
2025-03-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Martin Hall Auditorium, 433 W. Madison St., Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
Group campus tour

Preview Day
2025-03-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Martin Hall Auditorium, 433 W. Madison St., Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States

Preview Day
2025-03-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Gault Fine Arts Center Recital Hall and Foyer, 423 W Madison St, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States

Alpha Chi Induction Ceremony and Reception
2025-03-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Gault Fine Arts Center Recital Hall and Foyer, 423 W Madison St, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
The Tennessee Xi Chapter of Alpha Chi National Honor Society will induct new members. A reception for inductees and their guests will follow in the lobby.

Career Fair with Alumni
2025-03-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Warren-Wilson Hall, 433 West Madison Street, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
On Tuesday, March 11th, the Office of Career Development in partnership with our Alumni Association will host a Career Fair with Alumni!
This event will feature individuals who graduated from our University and will give students a chance to learn about job and internship opportunities. These individuals will provide information about career pathways and are excited to network with each of our current students!

Campus Visit | TN Department of Children's Services
2025-03-12 09:00 - 23:30 | Johnston Center
On Wednesday, March 12th, Courtney Kendrick from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services will be on campus to meet with students and share various career opportunities with them.

Criminal Justice Club 1st Annual Mentor Luncheon
2025-03-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Criminal Justice Center, TN, United States
The UT Southern Criminal Justice Club is pleased to announce that the Criminal Justice Mentor BBQ Luncheon will take place on March 27, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM. This luncheon is for CJ Club and Alpha Phi Sigma (APS) members interested in pursuing careers in Criminal Justice (CJ), Homeland Security (HS), and/or Cybersecurity. This event presents an exhilarating opportunity for students to stimulate their contemplation of the future by engaging with professionals. The luncheon will offer students the chance to interact with representatives from local, state, federal, and even private sector criminal justice agencies. CJ Club members are invited to engage with participating agencies, acquire information about the agency’s recruitment, and network with professionals.

FIRE Resource Fair
2025-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | East Campus – Outside, 1238 E College St, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
This event brings together more than 35 statewide and local agencies/organizations that serve and support individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers.
Open to students, faculty, staff, and the public at no cost, the FIRE Resource Fair is an excellent opportunity to connect with valuable resources and learn more about available support services.

Spring Student Art Show Opening
2025-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Gault Fine Arts Gallery
Join us for the opening of the Spring Student Art Show! The event will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, where you can enjoy the range of student artwork on display. Don’t miss this opportunity to support and appreciate our student’s artistic endeavors!

UT Southern Choirs Present: Mozart in the Park Event Type
2025-04-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Sharewood Park Ampitheater
The UT Southern Choirs perform a concert of music by Mozart, accompanied by orchestra, at the Sharewood Park Amphitheater.

School of Business Awards Night & Sigma Beta Delta Initiation Ceremony
2025-04-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Gault Fine Arts Center Recital Hall and Foyer, 423 W Madison St, Pulaski, TN, 38478, United States
D.W. Johnston School of Business awards ceremony and Sigma Beta Delta Initiation Ceremony to be held at 6:00 p.m. on April 7, 2025 in Gault Auditorium.

TMTA High School Math Contest
2025-04-08 08:00 - 14:00 | Martin Hall and Johnston Center
The annual Sixty-Seventh Annual TMTA High School Math Contest is Tuesday, April 8, 2025; UT Southern will serve as one of several Testing Centers for the contest.
Check-In for participating schools begins at 8:30 AM in Martin Hall Lobby. We will have a Welcome Ceremony at 9:00 AM in the Martin Hall Auditorium, and contestants will be guided to their testing rooms in the Johnston Center by their contest proctors. Testing should conclude by 11:00 AM.
Contest participants and their accompanying teachers will have lunch in the UT Southern Dining Hall while tests are graded. The awards ceremony will begin at approximately 12:45 PM and will conclude by 1:30 PM.

A Night for Recovery and Healing: Stories of Addiction
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Gault Fine Arts Auditorium
A Night About Recovery and Healing – Stories of Addiction
Sponsored by: “Stronger Together,” UT Southern’s new student peer support team led by Karlee Wright, president and wonderful State Certified Student Allies.
Program Description: Research shows that teens and young adults are particularly vulnerable to addiction, with family genetics increasing their risk fourfold. This highlights the need for public health interventions and community-based actions across college campuses. Join us for a panel discussion, “A Night About Recovery and Healing – Stories of Addiction,” where survivors will share their experiences, emphasizing that “If you can make it to age 25 without having an addiction, you are likely to remain addiction-free.” The program will also provide information on accessing local resources and support.
Facilitated by: Samantha McIntire, Director of Collegiate Recovery, TN Association of Mental Health Organizations, and Dr. G. Lea Bryant, UT Southern Wellness and Prevention Coordinator.
For more event information, contact: Dr. Lea Bryant at gbryan12@utsouthern.edu.

Scholarship Luncheon
2025-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Gault Fine Arts Gallery
UT Southern’s 2nd Annual Scholarship Luncheon Celebrating the achievements of our scholarship recipients and the generosity of the donors who make their success possible.
