Alumni, Pioneer Club, Grad Finale and arts events set

The Tusculum campus is alive with activity – classes for the spring 2015 semester have begun, and several events for students, parents, alumni and the community are scheduled for the coming weeks.

Mark your calendars for the coming events:

Alumni gathering in Johnson City Monday, Jan. 19 (dutch treat) from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Smokey Bones in Johnson City preceding the men’s basketball game vs. ETSU at Freedom Hall Civic Center (RSVP by Jan. 14 by calling 423-636-7303 or emailing bsell@tusculum.edu)

Alumni gathering in Jefferson County Wednesday, Jan. 21 (dutch treat) from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ruby Tuesday  at Exit 417 off I-40 preceding the women’s and men’s basketball games at Carson-Newman (RSVP by Jan. 14 by calling 423-636-7303 or emailing bsell@tusculum.edu)

Pioneer Club event Saturday, Jan. 24, in the Pioneer Perk between the women’s and men’s basketball games (Games are 2 and 4 p.m. with the cost of $10 per person. No admission fee for Mountaineer level and above. RSVP by Jan. 19 by calling 423-636-7303 or email bsell@tusculum.edu.)

Valentine’s Dinner and Swing Dance Saturday, Feb. 14, at the General Morgan Inn. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cash bar available. Dinner is at 7 p.m. (prime rib and shrimp with a special dessert). The dance, a benefit for the Tusculum College Band Program, will feature the Tusculum College Jazz Band and special guests. (Cost is $50 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the General Morgan Inn or by calling Tusculum at 423-636-7303. Hotel packages from GMI are also available)

Grad Finales Feb. 26 on the Greeneville campus and Feb. 28 at the Knoxville Regional Center The Grad Finales are designed to allow graduating students to prepare for commencement at one place and at one time. Graduating students are able to order their cap and gown, make sure their accounts are in order with financial aid and the Business Office and make other preparations for commencement.

Old Oak Festival April 17-19 Save the dates of the annual arts festival on the Tusculum campus. The festival features three days of live music, a theater production, an art exhibit, dozens of arts and crafts booths, museum activities, games for the children, storytelling, authors, and food vendors.