The limited-edition ETSU Alumni Summer Series t-shirts will be available at the summer events.

Gear up for a season of sunshine and school spirit with East Tennessee State University’s Alumni Summer Series.

The ETSU National Alumni Association is rolling out a lineup of three low-cost, family-friendly activities designed to connect ETSU alumni and friends throughout the region.

“The Alumni Summer Series is another way to keep Buc pride going throughout the summer months with fun events both on campus and in our communities,” said Whitney Goetz, executive director of the ETSU National Alumni Association. “Attendees to these events will also have an opportunity to pick up a limited-edition summer series T-shirt.”

Guests are encouraged to pre-register for all events at etsualumni.org/summerseries to receive updates on possible weather cancellations and changes.

The ETSU Alumni Summer Series t-shirt with pom poms

Big Screen Bash: June 10

The first installment of the Alumni Summer Series is the “Big Screen Bash” outdoor movie night on Monday, June 10. This event begins at 6 p.m. with popcorn, lawn games, a visit from ETSU’s beloved mascot Bucky and giveaways on the lawn of ETSU’s Basler Center for Physical Activity (CPA). There will be food trucks on-site with items available for purchase. The festivities will be followed by a 7 p.m. screening of Disney and Pixar’s “Cars” on the lawn. Register to attend at etsualumni.org/summerseries. 

Homerun Hangout: July 13

Next up to bat in the Alumni Summer Series is the Homerun Hangout on Saturday, July 13 at 5:30 p.m. Guests are invited to join the fun at the TVA Credit Union Stadium in Johnson City to watch the Johnson City Doughboys take on the Danville Otterbots. Enjoy  pre-game festivities with alumni gifts and then watch Bucky throw out the first pitch. Register for discounted tickets at the Alumni Summer Series registration link at etsualumni.org/summerseries. 

Crazy 8s Tailgate: July 20

The final event of the Alumni Summer Series is a Crazy 8s pre-race tailgate on Saturday, July 20, at Kingsport’s Fun Fest in Memorial Garden Park. Runners can take advantage of a special discount code and join the ETSU Alumni team for 20% off the registration fee. However, you don’t have to run to participate in the fun. Those who just want to support and cheer on the ETSU Alumni Team are invited to attend the pre-race tailgate festivities, which begin at 6 p.m. at Memorial Garden Park along the starting line. To register for the event and for the discount code, visit etsualumni.org/summerseries. To learn more about the Crazy 8s race, visit https://werunevents.com/crazy-8s/ .

For more information about the ETSU Alumni Summer Series, contact the ETSU Alumni Association at alumni@etsu.edu.

East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. Through its world-class health sciences programs and interprofessional approach to health care education, ETSU is a highly respected leader in rural health research and practices. The university also boasts nationally ranked programs in the arts, technology, computing, and media studies. ETSU serves approximately 14,000 students each year and is ranked among the top 10 percent of colleges in the nation for students graduating with the least amount of debt.

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