Welcome Week 2021

Welcome Week activities happen the first week of each semester, so check out the schedule below and get involved! 

 Events are open to ALL currently enrolled UTC students and are FREE unless otherwise noted!

Need accommodations to participate in an event? Reach out to the event contact listed for each event. 

Pre-registration may be required for some events. Please check the event description for more information.

Events will be held in an in-person format unless otherwise specified.

Sunday, Aug. 15

Oak Street Roast, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Kick-start your semester with our campus block party! Join us for food, games, inflatables, and fun!

Location: Chamberlain Field

Rain Location: Maclellan Gym

Event Contact: Laura Petrus, [email protected], (423) 425-2321

Sponsored by the Office of Student & Family Engagement

Monday, Aug. 16

Clumpies on Campus, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Whenever friends come to visit us in Chattanooga, we take them to Clumpies on the North Shore. We don't have a big enough car for all of you, so we invited Clumpies to bring their Ice Cream truck to us. Join the Center for Career and Leadership Development for an ice cream cone or cup to celebrate the opening of the Fall semester. 

Location: Vine Street between the Library and Maclellan Gym

Event Contact: Rob Liddell, [email protected] 

Learn more in MocSync: https://www.mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/7148506 

Sponsored by the Center for Career & Leadership Development

Chamber Singers Open Rehearsal, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Prospective members of the Chamber Singers are invited to participate in our Open Rehearsal time.

Location: 540 McCallie, Room 108

Event Contact: Kevin Ford, [email protected] 

Sponsored by Performing Arts

Stitch 'N' Bitch, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

We will be cross stitching patterns around Women's Empowerment and Gender Equity and having discussion around relevant topics. This program begins with a discussion on the history of textile work and how needlepoint connects to the social justice movement. All supplies are provided for the event and all skill levels are welcome.

Location: Center for Women & Gender Equity, Lupton Hall 119

Event Contact: Lauren Ouwerkerk, [email protected]

Connect with this event in MocSync: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/7146638

Sponsored by the Center for Women & Gender Equity

Cycle Studio Grand Opening, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Join us in the grand opening of our cycle studio!  Music, lights, giveaways & more!  We will have 30 min classes and intro to cycling sessions.  No registration required.  Must have valid MOCs ID to enter. 

Location: Cycle Studio in the ARC (Aquatic & Recreation Center)

Event Contact: Scarlett Vineyard, [email protected]

Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Singing Mocs Open Rehearsal, 3:25 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.

Prospective members of the Singing Mocs are invited to participate in our Open Rehearsal time.

Location: 540 McCallie, Room 108

Event Contact: Alison Allerton, [email protected] 

Sponsored by Performing Arts

Men's Steak Night with Cru, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Men, come grab a steak, play some games, and learn more about Cru on campus.

Location: 947 Vine Street

Event Contact: Jason Morris, [email protected]

Sponsored by Cru

Chattanooga Singers Open Rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Prospective members of the Chattanooga Singers are invited to participate in our Open Rehearsal time.

Location: 540 McCallie, Room 108

Event Contact: Kevin Ford, [email protected] 

Sponsored by Performing Arts

Women's Tacos & Tie Dye with Cru, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Ladies, join us for this fun event to kick off the school year at the First Pres Youth Building.

Location: 554 Mcallie Ave

Event Contact: Jason Morris, [email protected]

Sponsored by Cru

Soundwaves: Neon Paradise, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Join us for our annual Welcome Week pool party! Our talented DJ will be making waves in this once-a-year event. Swim, float, and slide into darkened waters with a laser light show and neon lights illuminating the night. Free pizza, drinks, and swag! All students are welcome! Free! No registration required! All students must have a valid Mocs card to enter.

Location: Aquatic & Recreation Center (ARC) Pool

Event Contact: Craig Gosnell, (423) 425-5682

Sponsored by Campus Recreation, Student Success Programs, Veteran Student Services

Tuesday, Aug. 17

Women's Chorale Open Rehearsal, 10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

Prospective members of the Women's Chorale are invited to participate in our Open Rehearsal time.

Location: 540 McCallie, Room 108

Event Contact: Alison Allerton, [email protected]

Sponsored by Performing Arts

Meet & Greet with Office for URaCE, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

UTC Undergraduate Students: Are you passionate about solving problems or exploring the unknown? Do you want to stand out from others and get the most out of your undergraduate experience? If you answered yes to these questions stop by the Office for URaCE Welcome Week meet and great event! Pick up swag, candy, and learn more about how to gain a competitive advantage for future professional success.  You can also register for an opportunity to win a $25.00 Amazon gift card!

Location: Chamberlain Pavilion

Event Contact: Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor (URaCE), [email protected]

Connect to this event in MocSync: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/7143403

Sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor (URaCE)

Full STEM Ahead, 11 a.m. - 1p.m.

Learn about all that CECS has to offer! This event includes hands-on demonstrations from student organizations such as the UTC Chem-E-Car, Concrete Canoe and Baja teams.

Location: Chamberlain Pavilion

Event Contact: Sara Jackson, [email protected] or (423) 425-5464

Sponsored by the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Games On!, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Welcome Back to UTC with a game of Corn Hole, Connect Four or Giant Jenga. Come see us in front of Maclellan Gym and get your "GAME" on!!

Location: Vine Street in front of Maclellan Gym

Event Contact: Michelle Pelfrey, (423) 425-5581

Sponsored by Military Science

Mocs Dining Informational Session, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Come to Crossroads for our information session and get a FREE MEAL on us! Learn everything you need to know about Mocs Dining this semester including our hours of operation, when our events are, and new updates for the semester. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @mocsdining for more details

Location: Crossroads

Event Contact: Alorah Colwell, [email protected]

Sponsored by Mocs Dining

Chamber Singers Open Rehearsal, 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Prospective members of the Chamber Singers are invited to participate in our Open Rehearsal time.

Location: 540 McCallie, Room 108

Event Contact: Kevin Ford, [email protected]

Sponsored by Performing Arts

International Student Welcome Reception, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. 

Incoming international students are invited to join us for a welcome reception.

Location: Multicultural Center, Lupton Hall 119

Event Contact: Christopher Stokes, [email protected]

Connect with this event in MocSync: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/7148784

Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs

Mocs Dining Informational Session, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Come to Crossroads for our information session and get a FREE MEAL on us! Learn everything you need to know about Mocs Dining this semester including our hours of operation, when our events are, and new updates for the semester. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @mocsdining for more details

Location: Crossroads

Event Contact: Alorah Colwell, [email protected]

Sponsored by Mocs Dining

UTC Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Prospective members of the UTC Symphony Orchestra are invited to participate in our Open Rehearsal time.

Location: Fine Arts Center, Room 104

Event Contact: Sandy Morris, [email protected] 

Sponsored by Performing Arts

Headphone Dance Party, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Dance like no one is watching in a sensory-friendly environment at Headphone Dance Party!  

Upon arrival, participants will sign in, retrieve a pair of event headphones, choose between two music stations provided by our live DJs, and party on! It is going to be the loudest party that can’t be heard! This event is for currently enrolled UTC students only. Must present valid UTC student ID when checking in for this event. 

Location: Chamberlain Field

Rain Location: Lupton Hall 1st floor

Event Contact: Disability Resource Center, [email protected] or Laura Petrus, [email protected]

Sponsored by the Disability Resource Center, Mosaic, Office of Student & Family Engagement

Let's Glow Mocs, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

We are welcoming back our second year students with a glow-skate night in the Tennessee Room. Moonlight Roller will provide the roller skates. Together we will provide the fun! Pre-registration in MocSync is required. This event is exclusive to students who began their first year at UTC in the fall 2020 semester. 

Location: University Center Tennessee Room

Event Contact:  Crystal Edenfield, [email protected], or Jason Harville, [email protected]

Sponsored by Student Success Programs

Wednesday, Aug. 18

Entrepreneurship Meetup & 1 Million Cups, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Are you an interested in starting your own business? Developing a new product? Creating a non-profit? Building your existing business? Come join us in the new Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to meet other like-minded students and community members. This meeting will coincide with the weekly 1 Million Cups event that supports entrepreneurs in the Chattanooga community.

Location: Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Mapp Building Room 212

Event Contact: Libby Santin, [email protected] or (423) 425-4786

Sponsored by the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

History, Swag, and Snacks!, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

This drop-in event is a great opportunity to mingle with History faculty and fellow students, ask questions about the History program, and grab some snacks and swag.

Location: Brock Hall 404

Event Contact: Michelle Dell, [email protected] or (423) 425-4561

Sponsored by the History Department

Goat Yoga, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Center for Student Wellbeing and the Office of Student and Family Engagement are bringing GOAT YOGA to UTC! Goat Yoga is exactly how it sounds- yoga with goats! It has become extremely popular at UTC for being a fun, unique way to do yoga and relax.

Spots are limited, so sign up is required! Check back soon for the registration link. Participants are asked to bring their own mat/towel.

Location: Chamberlain Field

Event Contact: Lauren Burns, [email protected] 

Connect with this event in MocSync: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/7143442

Sponsored by the Center for Wellbeing and the Office of Student and Family Engagement

Chamber Singers Open Rehearsal, 12 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Prospective members of the Chamber Singers are invited to participate in our Open Rehearsal time. 

Location: 540 McCallie, Room 108

Event Contact: Kevin Ford, [email protected] 

Sponsored by Performing Arts

Mocs Dining Campus Crawl, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Stop by to explore all of our campus locations in one spot! Each location will be at Chamberlain Field from 12pm-2pm with free samples and giveaways.  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @mocsdining for more details.

Location: Chamberlain Field

Event Contact: Alorah Colwell, [email protected]

Sponsored by Mocs Dining

Singing Mocs Open Rehearsal, 3:25 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.

Prospective members of the Singing Mocs are invited to participate in our Open Rehearsal time. 

Location: 540 McCallie, Room 108

Event Contact: Alison Allerton, [email protected]

Sponsored by Performing Arts

Club Lupton, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Get to know the offices on the first floor of Lupton Hall with games, food, and music!

Location: Lupton Hall 1st Floor

Event Contact: Laura Petrus, [email protected]

Sponsored by Center for Global Education, Center for Women & Gender Equity, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Student & Family Engagement

Thursday, Aug. 19

Discovering the Past: Archaeology Lab Open House, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Come visit the Jeffrey L. Brown Institute of Archaeology and UTC's Archaeology Lab! Our collections include everything from industrial history to prehistoric indigenous peoples of the southeast to the colonial Caribbean. If you are interested in Anthropology or Archaeology, are curious about archaeology as a discipline, or just want to seem some cool artifacts, please visit us!

Locations: Brock Hall 104

Event Contact: Dr. Brooke Persons, [email protected] or Dr. Morgan Smith, [email protected] 

Sponsored by the Department of Social, Cultural, and Justice Studies, UTC Archaeology, Jeffrey L. Brown Institute of Archaeology

Back to School Cornhole, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Shoot for an "A"! Stop by Chamberlain Field to showcase your corn hole skills and win prizes. Also, meet some of our SI leaders, Tutors, & Peer Academic Coaches, that will be providing academic support all year long.

Location: Chamberlain Field

Event Contact: Brad Bond, [email protected] or Vanessa Schieble, [email protected]

Connect with this event in MocSync: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/7143442

Sponsored by the Center for Academic Support and Advisement

Women's Chorale Open Rehearsal, 10:50 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Prospective members of the Women's Chorale are invited to participate in our Open Rehearsal time. 

Location: 540 McCallie, Room 108

Event Contact: Alison Allerton, [email protected]

Sponsored by Performing Arts

Chamber Singers Open Rehearsal, 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Prospective members of the Chamber Singers are invited to participate in our Open Rehearsal time. 

Location: 540 McCallie, Room 108

Event Contact: Kevin Ford, [email protected]

Sponsored by Performing Arts

College of Arts & Sciences Student Success Center Open House, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Attention College of Arts and Science students come check out the HUB-- your new Student Success Center. You have probably experienced us virtually, but now you can experience us in person! Stop by during Open House and meet your advisor, grab some food, a t-shirt, and other swag. All for just stopping by and saying “Hi.

Location: Lupton Hall, Room 201

Event Contact: Bryan Bulmer, [email protected] 

Connect with this event in MocSync: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/7154285

Sponsored by The HUB: College of Arts & Sciences Student Success Center

International Tea Time, 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Twice a month, the Center for Global Education hosts International Tea Time. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to enjoy different types of tea while playing games and learning about different cultures.

Location: Lupton Hall, 1st Floor Lobby

Event Contact: Bailey Davidson, [email protected]

Connect with this event in MocSync: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/7126617

Sponsored by the Center for Global Education

Chattanooga Mocs Soccer v. UAB, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Come support your Chattanooga Mocs as they host the UAB Blazers in the season home opener! Admission is FREE.

Location: UTC Sports Complex

Event Contact: McKenzie Arena Box Office, open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, [email protected] 

Sponsored by Athletics

Cru Weekly Meeting, 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

We are kicking off the school year with our first weekly worship gathering! Come learn how to get involved this semester.   

Location: Grote, Room 129

Event Contact: Jason Morris, [email protected]

Sponsored by Cru

Wind Ensemble Open Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Prospective members of the Wind Ensemble are invited to participate in our Open Rehearsal time.

Location: Fine Arts Center 104

Event Contact: Randall Coleman, [email protected]

Sponsored by Performing Arts

Welcome Back Cookout 2021, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Welcome back to campus! Join us for an interactive cookout with great music and great food!

Location: Chamberlain Field

Event Contact: Christopher Stokes, [email protected]

Connect with this event in MocSync: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/7148743

Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs

Friday, Aug. 20

Screen on the Green, 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and join us for an outdoor movie night on Chamberlain Field!

Location: Chamberlain Field

Event Contact: Laura Petrus, [email protected]

Sponsored by the Office of Student & Family Engagement

Saturday, Aug. 21

Center for Women & Gender Equity Meet and Greet, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Please join us to learn more about the Center for Women and Gender Equity and their organizations, Women's Action Collective, Spectrum, and the Coalition Advocating for Student Empowerment (CASE). You will learn about and help us plan our exciting programs for the upcoming year. Attendees will get free tacos and a free Center t-shirts.

Location: Center for Women & Gender Equity, Lupton Hall 118

Event Contact: Lauren Ouwerkerk, [email protected]

Connect with this event in MocSync: https://mocsyncorgs.utc.edu/event/7143486

Sponsored by the Center for Women & Gender Equity

UC After Dark, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

The UC will be hosting multiple events throughout the building for students to meet new people and have fun their first weekend on campus! We will have various events all over the UC, including a Party with DJ Kinnawa the African Thunder, Grocery Bingo, Painting Class, Video Gaming, and much more! Be sure to explore the UC, because you never know what or who you might find. Oh, and of course there will be free food and giveaways everywhere!

Location: University Center

Event Contact: Tonya Love, [email protected]

Sponsored by the University Center