JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 19, 2022) – Students are making their way to campus for the fall semester, and East Tennessee State University is gearing up to revel in their arrival with the traditional Welcome Week celebration. The week-long event will take place from Sunday-Saturday, Aug. 21-27, and will provide new and returning students with the opportunity to enjoy entertainment; learn about campus life, organizations and services; engage with fellow students; and win prizes including tablets, headphones and more.
Highlights of the week include a block party, a variety of tabling events, giveaways from local businesses and a free concert.
On Sunday, Aug. 21, Housing and Residence Life and Campus Recreation will host the
ETSU Welcome Back Block Party, which will feature free food, giveaways and prizes. It will begin at 6 p.m. at the
Tri-Hall Field.
Bucky’s Back to School Bash will be hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life on Monday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m.-2
p.m. at the Pride Lawn, which is located near the D.P. Culp Student Center adjacent
to the Pride Walk. At Bucky’s Back-to-School Bash, students will have the opportunity
to get involved with various organizations on campus.
On Tuesday, Aug. 23, the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement will host Scoop on Faith and Service, where students will be treated to ice cream and prizes while connecting with faith-based
activities and community service organizations on campus. The event begins at 10 a.m.
at the Pride Lawn.
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, beginning at 9 a.m., the ETSU National Alumni Association and
the Johnson City-Jonesborough-Washington County Chamber of Commerce will host the
ETSU PRIDE Community Showcase event. It is open to students, faculty and staff and will feature giveaways from local
businesses. Then, from 5-7 p.m. at the Basler Center for Physical Activity, the Department
of Military Science and Campus Recreation are sponsoring a 3-on-3 Welcome Week Basketball Tournament.
From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, the Cultural Jam will be held at the Quad. Through culturally diverse entertainment, activities and
food, students can engage with different cultures and connect with various organizations.
Cultural Jam also promotes upcoming programs and events offered by the Mary V. Jordan
Multicultural Center.
Campus Roundup will provide entertainment, free food and the opportunity for students to connect
with various support services available on campus through academic departments, academic
student organizations and honor societies. The event begins at 10 a.m. on Friday,
Aug. 26, and will be located at the Quad. It is sponsored by the Office of Student
Activities and Organizations (SAO) and Buctainment.
Finally, Welcome Week will conclude with an outdoor concert sponsored by Buctainment. The event features local band Fritz & Co. The concert takes
place at the Amphitheatre from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, and is free to students,
faculty, staff and community members.
Students may visit the Welcome Week web page at etsu.edu/welcomeweek for a complete schedule.
For more information, call SAO at (423) 439-6633 or email sao@etsu.edu. To schedule an interview, contact Briar Worley at worleyb@etsu.edu or call (423) 439-5715.