Ceremonies & Special Events

Nov10

Ceremonies & Special Events

Libraries Storage Annex Dedication

3:00 PM

UT Libraries Storage Annex, Knoxville, TN

Join Chancellor Donde Plowman and Dean Steven Smith for the Libraries Storage Annex Dedication Tuesday, November 10 4:00 p.m. 5711 Middlebrook Pike The Libraries Storage Annex provides modern climate-controlled, high density storage for the UT Libraries' rare books, special collections, University Archives, and other library materials that require long term preservation to support the research, teaching, and service missions of the University of Tennessee. RSVP at https://tiny.utk.edu/librariesannex

Nov11

Ceremonies & Special Events

Veterans Day for UTK Veterans

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

John C Hodges Library, Knoxville, TN

All UTK students and faculty and staff who are veterans are welcome to free food and drinks at the Veterans Success Center on November 11 from 9am to 10am. The UTK Special Collections staff will be displaying some of the military memorabilia that has been donated to the Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War over the past four decades. We will be showing interviews with Tennessee veterans from World War 2 to the present day. This event is for veterans only. We want to do more than thank veterans for their service. The event is sponsored by the Center for the Study of Tenneseans and…

Nov19

Ceremonies & Special Events

Global Leadership Showcase

2:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Student Union Ballroom, Knoxville, TN

Join us for a campus-wide showcase featuring students sharing how their international experiences have shaped their academic and personal journeys. Attend for a chance to win up to $3,000 in scholarships to fund your own global experience! Co-hosted by the Division for Global Engagement and the Division of Access and Engagement's Office of Leadership and Global Learning. For disability-related accommodations, please email Madison Howard at [email protected].

Dec1

Ceremonies & Special Events

Fall Awards and Intiation Luncheon_Gamma Sigma Delta-Tennessee Chapter

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Agriculture and Natural Resources Building, Knoxville, TN

RSVP: GSD Awards and Initiation Ceremony – Fill out form The Tennessee Chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta will hold the Fall Initiation and Awards Ceremony on December 1, 2026, from 12-2:00 pm ET. The event will be held in ANR 101B to include a banquet to honor our guests, members, and initiates. Gamma Sigma Delta is an international honor society dedicated to recognizing the accomplishments of students, faculty, staff, alumni, or industry supporters. Nomination to the society is more than an honor; it is a challenge and an obligation. The society contributes to the advancement of agriculture thr…

Dec2

Ceremonies & Special Events

Study Day Snack Break

10:00 AM

International House, Knoxville, TN

One of our favorite traditions during finals! Come visit us this week and next. Take a study break with a snack and a hot drink from our snack collection. All are welcome to use our rooms and space for studying. Make yourself at home!

Dec10

Ceremonies & Special Events

Fall 2026 Commencement

3:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee’s official Fall Commencement ceremonies will take place December 10–11 at Food City Center, unless otherwise noted. For the full commencement schedule and answers to frequently asked questions, visit commencement.utk.edu.

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