Founder's Week 2025

Sept. 15-19, 2025
In Celebration of UTC's 139th Anniversary
Monday-Friday (All Week)
Scrappy’s Cupboard Founder’s Week Food Drive
Join the Campus Community in supporting our Scrappy’s Cupboard Food Pantry! Donation bins will be hosted in the Chancellor’s Office, University Center, UTC Library and Lupton Hall. Donate online here!
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Annual Service Awards Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wolford Center, McKenzie Arena
Make and Shake: Airbrush and Coke Floats
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Vine Street
Stop by for free coke floats and airbrush swag. Students will have the choice of a custom airbrush tote bag or T-shirt. (One per student and limited while supplies last)
Scrappy’s Market
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Vine Street
Join Scrappy’s Cupboard and MOCs Dining for our bi-weekly Free, Fresh Produce Market. Open to all students, faculty, and staff.
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Coffee with the Chancellor
8:15 - 9:30 a.m.
McKenzie Arena, Wolford Center
Chancellor Lori Bruce will enjoy coffee and conversation with Faculty and Staff.
Friday, Sept. 19
United Way, Day of Caring
Volunteer details:
Time Commitment: 7:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Support Provided: Grab-and-go breakfast, volunteer t-shirt, lunch, and transportation from campus to and from volunteer service sites.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is proud to once again partner with the United Way of Greater Chattanooga for the 21st Annual city-wide Day of Caring on Friday, September 19. We invite students, faculty, staff, and alumni to join this impactful volunteer initiative alongside more than 500 community members across Chattanooga.
This annual event offers a unique opportunity for UTC to demonstrate our collective commitment to civic engagement and servant leadership by addressing pressing community needs. Volunteer projects include making meals, sorting food, food pantry organization, painting projects, and building projects at various service sites throughout the city.
By participating in Day of Caring, faculty and staff have the opportunity to model a culture of service, lead by example in fostering community engagement, elevate UTC’s role as a regional changemaker, and continue to light the way for others through compassion, commitment, and purpose.
For questions or additional information, please contact, Bryant Fairley, Director of Engagement at 423.425.5860 or [email protected].