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Culinary Showcase: Decorate Your Own Cookie
Get creative with a sweet treat at Southern Kitchen! Decorate your own cookie with a variety of fun toppings, then enjoy your one-of-a-kind creation.
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Connect the Dots
UTK faculty and staff are invited to join colleagues from around Rocky Top for Connect the Dots on Friday, October 30, from 2-4 p.m. in the Student Union, Room 362. Participants can expect guided conversations, engaging activities, and refreshments while meaningful campus connections are built. Registration required!
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The Recovery Rotation
Rocky Top Recovery’s Specific Support Groups provide welcoming, peer-led spaces for UT students to connect with others around shared experiences and challenges. One group meets each week on a rotating basis, offering students opportunities for connection, conversation, and peer support in a supportive and judgment-free environment. Our rotating groups include: Bite Back: Eating disorder support What We Carry: Grief and loss support Resilient Minds: General mental health support No previous experience with support groups is needed, and there is never any pressure to share. Whether you want t…
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Rocky Top Connect
Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to meet new people and connect with the UT community? Join Rocky Top Recovery for Rocky Top Connect, our weekly community game night! Rocky Top Connect is a welcoming space for students to relax, play games, meet new people, and build meaningful connections in a substance-free environment. Whether you’re part of the recovery community, looking for a supportive social space, or simply want somewhere to hang out and have fun, you’re welcome here. No recovery experience or affiliation with Rocky Top Recovery is required. Come by yourself or bring a friend, s…
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Rocky Horror Picture Show 2026
The Center for Student Engagement, presents our annual showing of the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This interactive experience includes games, snacks, a photo booth, and activities for attendees. Be sure to arrive early to get the best seat in the house! All event components are while supplies last and this event is open to all.
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Paint the Union 2026
Student organizations can show off their UT spirit with Paint the Union! Organizations will be assigned a glass window section of the Student Union and judged on creativity and design in adherence to the theme, "All Roads Lead to Tennessee". Pre-Registration is Required at tiny.utk.edu/hc26studentorgcomp Registration Closes on October 19th at 11:59 PM
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Homecoming 2026 - Sand Volleyball Tournament
Come on out to Sutherland Fields to play a bracket-style, single elimination volleyball tournament! Standard volleyball rules and regulations will apply. Sign up your organization and see if you have what it takes to win! Pre-Registration is Required at tiny.utk.edu/hc26studentorgcomp Registration Closes on October 19th at 11:59 PM
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Banner Drop 2026
Student Organizations and UT Departments are invited to design and create a banner, which will hang from Neyland Stadium for the duration of Homecoming Week! Details on how to receive your banner to follow Homecoming registration in the fall. Decorating a Banner? Pre-Registration is Required: Student Org Registration: tiny.utk.edu/hc26studentorgcomp Faculty/Staff/Departments: tiny.utk.edu/hc26utkstaffreg Registration Closes on October 19th at 11:59 PM NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED: WATCH BANNER DROP at 12 PM @ Neyland!
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Homecoming 2026 Kickoff
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to the official kickoff of Homecoming 2026 with the Center for Student Engagement as we host the tradition of dyeing the Europa and the Bull fountain orange! We will have activities, homecoming giveaways, food, and all things UT spirit in this ultimate kickoff party! All event components are while supplies last and this event is open to all.
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Chalk PED Walkway 2026
Student Organizations and Campus Departments can showcase their design skills during this campus tradition. Each group will have a section of PED Walkway to decorate with sidewalk chalk in adherence to the theme, "All Roads Lead to Tennessee". Want to Chalk? Pre-Registration is Required: Student Org Registration: tiny.utk.edu/hc26studentorgcomp Faculty/Staff/Departments: tiny.utk.edu/hc26utkstaffreg Registration Closes on October 19th at 11:59 PM ENJOY THE CHALK: After 6 PM on PED Walkway!
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Homecoming 2026 - Office Decorating Competition
All campus departments are invited to decorate and show off your Volunteer Spirit! JUDGING DAY: Tuesday, November 3rd Pre-Registration is Required at tiny.utk.edu/hc26utkstaffreg Registration Closes on October 19th at 11:59 PM
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Homecoming Trivia 2026
Join the Center for Student Engagement at our favorite Tuesday tradition, Trivia Tuesday, but Homecoming Style! The theme for this one? All things UT! While this event will serve as an official competition event for the week, this event is open to all as space allows. Bring your friends, your UT knowledge, and let's play! Assisgned priority seating will be provided to student organizations competing, all remaining spaces will then be first come, first serve, while capacity allows. Student Organization Pre-Registration is Required at tiny.utk.edu/hc26studentorgcomp Registration Closes on Oct…
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Welcome Wednesday
Wake up and smell the free coffee and breakfast at Welcome Wednesday! Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations, Welcome Wednesday is a chance to get to know campus leaders, learn what it means to be a UT alum, and score free breakfast! Featuring giveaways, fun themes, and good vibes...you won’t want to miss out.
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Homecoming 2026 - Rocky Top Rally
Join the Center for Student Engagement for Rocky Top Rally 2026! Get excited for the rest of Homecoming week with spirit items, snacks, and more! This will be another time to receive a Homecoming T-Shirt, while supplies last! All event components are while supplies last and this event is open to all.
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Arabic Friendsgiving 2026
UT Middle East Studies (MEST) and the Arab American Club of Knoxville (ACCK) will co-host Arabic Friendsgiving, a potluck-style dinner to celebrate Arab cuisine and culture. Dinner will be served at 6 PM. All members of the UT community are welcome to attend. This potluck dinner will feature an Arab culture trivia game, student study abroad travel scholarship information, and student Middle Eastern baking and traditional dress competitions. $100 prize each. Please consider bringing a side-dish to share.
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Smokey's Howl 2026
Student organizations are invited to compete in Smokey's Howl Spirit Competition. Groups will rehearse their routine and perform for what is sure to be a packed crowd. This is a fun, longstanding UT tradition! --- **SHOW 1: 6 PM - 7:30 PM** Get your free student ticket to see Smokey's Howl Show 1 (6 PM in the Student Union Auditorium on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026! Tickets will go live for claiming HERE on Wednesday, October 28th at 12 PM and will remain avaliable while supplies last.-- **SHOW 2: 8 PM - 9:30 PM** Seating is First Come, First ServeLine will begin forming immediately follow…
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Homecoming 2026 - Bingo
Join us for Homecoming Bingo 2026! Try your luck at various rounds of Bingo vying for one of our many prizes from autographed memorabilia, VolShop merchandise, tech, household items, and more! We will also have some snacks and drinks avaliable, while supplies last! This event is open to all and will go until 8 PM or until all prizes have been claimed.
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Southern Tailgate: Triple Pulled Pork Sandwich
Bring your appetite to Southern Tailgate! Dig into a loaded pulled pork sandwich topped with crunchy pork rinds and candied bacon for a hearty, flavor-packed game day meal.
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Homecoming 2026 Parade
The entire Knoxville and campus community are invited to come out and celebrate Homecoming 2026 at the Annual Parade watch party. The ever-popular decorated floats will be on display, as well as a number of newer additions to the line up. Participation in addition to viewing the parade are strongly encouraged! Want to participate, complete the appropriate registration below! Pre-Registration for Participation is Required: Student Org Registration: tiny.utk.edu/hc26studentorgcomp Faculty/Staff/Departments: tiny.utk.edu/hc26utkstaffreg Community Partners + Businesses: tiny.utj.edu/hc26communi…
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Memphis Online MSSW Meet and Greet
Note: This event is in Central time: 5:30pm CT: Meet & Greets are a great way to meet members of our team and ask questions that you may have about our programs. If you are considering applying or have already applied, find a Meet & Greet near you and join us!
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TCE Tailgate
Please join us for our Homecoming Tailgate in Circle Park! Stop by and catch up, meet some new faces, and enjoy some food before kickoff. Food will be provided on a first-come basis. Please RSVP here by October 23. Saturday, November 7 3:15 p.m. Circle Park, Tents W3 & W4 1345 Circle Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37916 Where to find our tents: Enter Circle Park at the Torchbearer statue. We will be the third and fourth tents on the right side of the brick path. See a map of the tent location at this link.
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Trivia Tuesday: The Hunger Games Series
Every other Tuesday meet us in the CSE Suite for trivia sessions throughout the semester! Check out our instagram the week before to find out the theme! We will have snacks, drinks, and prizes for the top players. Bring your friends, come test your knowledge, and make Tuesdays your favorite day of the week! All event components are while supplies last and this event is open to all.
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Monty's Craft Circle
Join McClung Museum staff for an hour of crafting! Drop-in with any fiber-art work in progress or learn crochet, knitting, or embroidery with materials that we have on hand. All skill levels are welcome to join us in creative exploration and relaxation. The craft circle takes place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Funding for the McClung Museum’s educational programming has been provided by the Knox County Tourism Consortium.
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International Friendship Program
Registration:Fall 2026 International Friendship Program – Fill out form The Friendship Program is designed to encourage cultural exchange and help all students feel at home on campus. Each week, we’ll take a break from our busy academic schedules to connect with a global community through dinner, activities, games, and discussions. We hope this hour becomes a refreshing pause in your week and a consistent space to build meaningful connections with other students on campus. Feel free to invite others who might be interested in this program—it’s open to all students! Come when you can!
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