TSU East Tennessee Alumni 2015-2016 Schedule of Events
OCTOBER 2015
17th-18th - Homecoming
Homecoming at Tennessee State University is unlike any other and this year's celebration is expected to be one of our biggest ever. We recognize that each year is special but 2015 promises to be even more extraordinary as Tennessee State University honors the contributions of alumni
31st - Fall Preview Day Big Blue Explosion
High School Senior Fall Preview Day - This event is sponsored by the Tennessee State University Office of Admissions and Recruitment. The program is designed to introduce high school seniors and juniors the opportunity to preview what it is like to be a student at Tennessee State University. Students will have the opportunity to: Meet TSU President Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, Visit Academic Departments, view Student Organizations, Tour the beautiful Campus, Attend a TSU home football game at Hale Stadium, and Hear our World Famous Aristocrat of Bands. NOTE: Direct admission is available for seniors with official transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores. Contact Us at ETTSUAlumni@live.com to reserve your seat.
NOVEMBER 2015
14th - 4th Quarter Alumni Meeting (Saturday)
Beck Cultural Exchange Center
1927 Dandridge Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37915
3:00-5:00 p.m. NOTE: Student, Parent & Alumni meet and greet prior to meeting
DECEMBER 2015
29th – #TSU20 Chow & Cheer Basketball Contest
Tennessee State University students admitted to the Class of 2020 will be able to attend pre game dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings with East Tennessee TSU alumni and two free tickets to the TSU versus the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Students will be able to enter on Twitter and Facebook beginning on November 1, 2015 at midnight. @TSU_NAAEastTN
Buffalo Wild Wings Thompson-Boling Arena
11431 Parkside Drive 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way #202
Knoxville, TN 37934-1974 Knoxville, TN 37996
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
NOTE: Meet at Will Call is on the 2nd level at west gate
JANUARY 2016
23th – TSU20 “New Recruit” Reception
The East Tennessee Chapter of the Tennessee State University National Alumni Association invites new incoming Tennessee State Freshmen, undecided admitted students and their families to a freshman “New Recruit” Reception. We will meet at the home of the chapter President, located at 12821 Peach View Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37922 on Saturday, January 23rd from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please arrive at 3:00 p.m. for social hour prior to the dinner.
Food and beverages will be provided by the chapter. Alumni attendees are encouraged to drop by with a side dish or dessert to share, welcome the incoming freshmen to the Big Blue Tiger Family, and help kick off the new academic year!
If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail chapter president Carlos Ramon Houston at rhouston1142@gmail.com.
Contact Information: Carlos Ramon Houston ‘99
Telephone: (615) 400-3616
Email: rhouston1142@gmail.com
Sponsors: East Tennessee Alumni Chapter
FEBRURARY 2016
13th - 1st Quarter Alumni Meeting (Saturday)
Beck Cultural Exchange Center
1927 Dandridge Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37915
3:00-5:00 p.m.
MARCH 2016
19th- #TSU20 Dinner & a Movie Ticket Giveaway
TSU alumni, supporters, current and incoming students to movie and dinner with the East Tennessee Chapter of the Tennessee State University National Alumni Association held in the spring. Movie & Dinner TBD
APRIL 2016
16th – Spring Preview Day Tiger Junior Jumpstart 2016 (tentative)
This event is sponsored by the Tennessee State University Office of Admissions and Recruitment. The event is held annually in the Spring/April and is designed to introduce high school juniors (with sophomore in mind) to all that Tennessee State University has to offer. Students will have the opportunity to: Meet TSU President Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, visit academic departments, discuss financial aid and housing, tour the beautiful campus, eat & socialize at the admissions tailgate, attend the Spring Blue and White Football Game, and hear our World Famous Aristocrat of Bands.
MAY 2016
14th - 2nd Quarter Alumni Meeting (Saturday)
Beck Cultural Exchange Center
1927 Dandridge Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37915
3:00-5:00 p.m.
JUNE 2016
To Be Announced
JULY 2016
To Be Announced
AUGUST 2016
13th - 3rd Quarter Alumni Meeting (Saturday)
MLK Jr. Community Center
209 East Franklin Street
Alcoa, TN 37701
3:00-3:30 p.m.
13th - Big Blue Freshman Send Off
The Big Blue Send-Off cookout is an annual celebration for rising college Tennessee State University freshmen, transfers and honored guests from Greater Metropolitan Knoxville, TN. Students that have had their enrollment verified will be entering Tennessee State University to learn and departing to serve. Students that attend this event will be invited via electronic mail, recognized for their achievements, receive food and fellowship they won’t forget.
MLK Jr. Community Center
209 East Franklin Street
Alcoa, TN 37701
3:30-6:00 p.m.
16th - Freshman Move in Day (tentative)
Tennessee State University National Alumni Association
East Tennessee Chapter Alumni Scholarship
Amount: Awarded once annually. Awards may vary
Deadline: August 1st annually
Criteria: State of Tennessee Resident; for first time freshman and must reside in one of the following counties: Anderson, Blount, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Roane, Sevier, Sullivan & Washington.
Other requirements: A 3.0 unweighted grade point average, a completed East TN alumni scholarship application & an official transcript with ACT or SAT scores
Contact: Carlos R. Houston at ettsualumni@live.com
