Alumni Arctic Adventures, the ETSU National Alumni Association’s family-friendly event series connecting East Tennessee State University alumni across the region, returns this winter.
“We’re so excited to bring back this series after such a great response last year,” said Whitney Goetz, executive director of the ETSU National Alumni Association. “We’ve added a new activity this year to highlight one of our amazing spaces on campus: the ETSU Planetarium.”
Attendees to these events will also have an opportunity to pick up a limited-edition Arctic Adventures long-sleeve T-shirt.
Guests are encouraged to pre-register for all events at etsualumni.org/arcticadventures to receive updates on possible weather cancellations and changes.
Cookie Decorating: Nov. 17
The first installment of Arctic Adventures is a festive cookie decorating party on Monday, Nov. 17. Cookie decorating will take place from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the ETSU Innovation Commons, located on the second floor of the Charles C. Sherrod Library. Enjoy cookies, giveaways and cheerful holiday music as you decorate delicious designs with family and friends. Afterward, join the crowd at ETSU Alumni Plaza near the ETSU Foundation Carillon for the annual holiday lights celebration at 5:45 p.m. Register to attend the cookie decorating event and to receive an Arctic Adventures T-shirt.
Alumni on Ice: Dec. 11 & 12
Join us out on the synthetic ice-skating rink on the ETSU Commons for our Alumni on Ice Skate Nights on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 11 and 12, from 6-8 p.m. Entry is free, rental skates will be available, and refreshments will be provided. Bundle up, bring your friends, and enjoy a cool night of fun on the ice. This event is weather-permitting. Register to attend, receive potential weather cancellations and to receive a limited-edition Arctic Adventures long-sleeve T-shirt.
A Night Under the Stars: Jan. 22
The ETSU Planetarium, located in room 207 of Hutcheson Hall, invites alumni families for an evening of exploring the Appalachian night sky on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 6:30-8 p.m. Learn about constellations, planets, and the beauty of our universe – all right here on campus. Register to attend and to receive a limited-edition Arctic Adventures long-sleeve T-shirt.
Knoxville Ice Bears Hockey Night: Feb. 5
Experience the thrill of the game and the warmth of nostalgia at the ETSU Alumni Night with the Knoxville Ice Bears! Gather with your fellow Buccaneers for an electrifying evening of hockey and share memories of our beloved alma mater. Purchase a ticket to the game at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Etsunight4.
For more information about the ETSU Arctic Adventures series, contact the ETSU Alumni Association at alumni@etsu.edu.
