I Heart UTM Week
On April 6–10, the University of Tennessee at Martin will host a week of events celebrating the students, Skyhawk spirit, and community support. UTM Alumni is proud to sponsor this week-long celebration with the Student Alumni Council (SAC) and UTM FlightCrew. Check out our full event schedule to follow along, and celebrate with us!
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Get your exclusive I Heart UTM t-shirt today! Orders of 2XL and above is an additional $3. A $5 portion of your purchase will be a gift to support I Heart UTM Week activities.
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Stock Captain’s Closet
8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday | Dunagan Alumni Center
Help our Skyhawks dress for success! Donate gently used, nearly new professional attire to stock CPAD’s Captain’s Closet to help our students prepare for upcoming interviews. Donations will be accepted all week long at the Dunagan Alumni Center and Student Life Office. An after-hours box will be available outside of the drop-off areas.
Chalk the Quad (Students, Faculty/Staff)
Starts on Monday in the Quad
Show your love for UT Martin and celebrate the week by helping us Chalk the Quad! We’re asking organizations, students, and departments on campus to create a chalk art masterpiece to show their love for the university. The theme is “Happy 125th Birthday, UT Martin!” Your design must be suitable for public viewing. When finished, take a photo of your art work and submit it with your name to alumni@utm.edu by Monday at 4 pm. All submissions will be posted to our social media accounts for community voting.
Show your Skyhawk Spirit
Skyhawks near and far, send us a picture of you wearing your I Heart UTM t-shirt or UTM apparel in your hometown or your favorite local spot. Tag us on Facebook and Instagram or send your picture by email alumni@utm.edu. We will post our favorite submissions by the end of the week!
125th Birthday Bash
11 a.m.–12 p.m. | UC Patio
Captain Skyhawk invites you to enjoy free cupcakes and giveaways with SAC & FlightCrew to celebrate 125 years of UT Martin.
Cowboy Crawdad (Student Event)
5–8 p.m. | Connor Community
UTM Residence Life & FlightCrew is hosting a crawfish boil with live music and a chance for students to win tickets to UTM Rodeo weekend with a FlightCrew cowboy hat.
FlightCrew Movie Night (Student Event)
9:45 p.m. | Ciné Theatre
More information coming soon.
SGA Election Day (Student Event)
10 a.m.–6 p.m. | UTM Runway
It’s election day…with SGA! Vote online at runway.utm.edu.
I Heart UTM T-Shirt Swap
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC Patio
Swap another college t-shirt or donate items to the Captain’s Pantry for a FREE I Heart UTM t-shirt sponsored by SAC.
UTM Softball Game (Student Event)
4 p.m. | Bettye Giles Softball Field
Support the UTM Softball team at student night while cheering on the Lady Skyhawks to victory against Murray State—food and drinks provided.
The Browning FUNeral
5–7 p.m. | UTM Browning Hall
Join UTM Residence Life in celebrating the life and legacy of Browning Hall with free food, rides, music, and more!
SHCS Escape Room (Student Event)
5:30 p.m. | Student Health
More information coming soon.
Dancing with the Skyhawks
7 p.m. | Watkins Auditorium
So these Skyhawks think they can dance…and we want you to join in on the fun! SGA invites the Skyhawk community to come out and support your favorite Skyhawks as they compete to see who the best dancers are at UT Martin.
SAC Crumble Cookie Giveaway (Student Event)
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC Patio
SAC invites you to be SWEET on UTM and write a note to a donor for a FREE Crumbl cookie—while supplies last, so make sure to be there before it’s all gone!
Care Team Cookout (Student Event)
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC Patio
Take a break, grab your FREE meal, and enjoy the fresh air before your next class! Hamburgers, chips, and drinks provided by the UTM Care Team.
JED Wellness Fair (Student Event)
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | UC Patio
Be a better YOU and join Student Health & Counseling for the Health and Wellness fair.
Senior Salute (Student Event)
12–3 p.m. | UC Ballroom
Spring graduates are invited to join CPAD for a graduate fair to get ready for graduation as a final salute to your senior year.
UTM Hawk Break
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Dunagan Alumni Center
Chancellor Freeman invites all UTM faculty and staff to a Hawk Break to enjoy a delicious lunch and reflect on why we love UTM. $9 per person, cash or check accepted at the door.
SAC Petting Zoo (Student Event)
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | The Quad
Take a break in between classes to relax with SAC at the petting zoo.
Destress at the Bookstore
11 a.m.–3 p.m. | UTM Barnes & Noble Bookstore
You’re invited to come relax and have some fun at the UTM Bookstore! You have the option to belt a note at the Karaoke Corner, strike a pose in the Photo Zone, or get some peace and quiet in the Quiet Color & Chill Room.
Dog Days (Student Event)
4–5 p.m. | UC Patio
Time to let the dogs out for an afternoon dedicated to all UTM dogs. Enter your pup in the pet show, win fun prizes, and make new furrrriends with SAC!
UTM Rodeo Night #1
7:30 p.m. | UTM Ag Pavilion
Put on your boots and head over to the UTM Ag Pavilion to cheer on the UTM Rodeo team!
SAC Community Day
10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Weakley County Schools
SAC will hit the road and travel to Weakley County Schools to show students why it’s GREAT to be a Skyhawk!
Destress at the Bookstore (Student Event)
11 a.m.–3 p.m. | UTM Barnes & Noble Bookstore
You’re invited to come relax and have some fun at the UTM Bookstore! You have the option to belt a note at the Karaoke Corner, strike a pose in the Photo Zone, or get some peace and quiet in the Quiet Color & Chill Room.
UTM Baseball Game
5 p.m. | Skyhawk Baseball Field
Support the UTM Baseball team while cheering on the Skyhawks to victory against Tennessee Tech. Free to all UTM students.
UTM Rodeo Night #2
7:30 p.m. | UTM Ag Pavilion
Put on your boots and head over to the UTM Ag Pavilion to cheer on the UTM Rodeo team!
UTM Softball Game
12 p.m. | Bettye Giles Softball Field
Support the UTM Softball team while cheering on the Lady Skyhawks to victory against Western Illinois University. UTM Athletics will be hosting outdoor activities like food, drinks, balloons, and more!
UTM Softball Game
2:30 p.m. | Bettye Giles Softball Field
Support the UTM Softball team for the UTM Alumni Day while cheering on the Lady Skyhawks to victory against Western Illinois University. UTM Athletics will be hosting outdoor activities like food, drinks, balloons, and more!
UTM Baseball Game
3 p.m. | Skyhawk Baseball Field
Support the UTM Baseball team for the UTM Alumni Day while cheering on the Skyhawks to victory against Tennessee Tech. UTM Athletics will be hosting outdoor activities like food, drinks, balloons, and more!
UTM Softball Game
12 p.m. | Bettye Giles Softball Field
Support the UTM Softball team while cheering on the Lady Skyhawks to victory against Western Illinois University. Free to all UTM students.
UTM Baseball Game
1 p.m. | Skyhawk Baseball Field
Support the UTM Baseball team while cheering on the Skyhawks to victory against Tennessee Tech. Free to all UTM students.
Frappe 5k & Fun Run
2 p.m. | Graves Stables – 1 Dewberry Lane, Martin, TN 38237
A memorial run celebrating the life and legacy of UTM Equestrian’s favorite horse, Frappe. All proceeds to benefit the horses and UTM Equestrian team. Register online.
Frappe Festival
3 p.m. | Graves Stables – 1 Dewberry Lane, Martin, TN 38237
Celebrating the life and legacy of UTM Equestrian’s favorite horse, Frappe, come out and meet the team and their horses!
Questions?
Contact our office for more information! Call the Office of Alumni Relations at (731) 881-3160 or email alumni@utm.edu.