{"id":387,"date":"2014-08-22T17:49:56","date_gmt":"2014-08-22T17:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/visions\/?p=387"},"modified":"2018-02-08T13:37:07","modified_gmt":"2018-02-08T13:37:07","slug":"centennial-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/visions\/centennial-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Centennial Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As we prepare to celebrate Tech\u2019s Centennial, the university will host a variety of special events throughout 2015 and 2016. The biggest events are listed here with tentative dates. There will be additional centennial events throughout the celebration.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019ve been back recently or not since you graduated, we hope that you will make the trip and help us to remember our past and prepare for our future.<\/p>\n

The latest information on centennial celebrations is at: www.tntech.edu\/centennial-dev<\/a><\/p>\n

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Event Schedule<\/h2>\n
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Charter Day<\/strong> –\u00a0March 27, 2015 <\/span><\/p>\n

Celebrate the day 100 years ago when Gov. Thomas C. Rye signed the bill establishing Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. TPI became Tennessee Tech University in 1965.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Downtown Kick-Off<\/strong> –\u00a0September 18, 2015<\/p>\n

Throughout its 100 years, Tech and the rest of the Cookeville community have worked together and enjoyed a close and supportive relationship. Together, we will explore and recognize our mutual history with a museum exhibition and concert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Centennial homecoming<\/strong> –\u00a0October\/November 2015<\/p>\n

At our centennial homecoming, we will have special events and reunions for all of our graduates. We\u2019ll party with great friends and food, music and football. Date to be announced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Centennial Gala<\/strong> –\u00a0January 15, 2016<\/p>\n

This black tie, reservations-only gala will take guests on a walk down memory lane and give a peek at the university\u2019s future. With dinner and dancing, it is certain to be a good time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Centennial Spring Finale Week<\/strong> –\u00a0April 11-16, 2016<\/p>\n

As we round out centennial celebrations, everyone is invited to enjoy some fun in the sun and reminisce around campus. The week\u2019s celebrations will feature music, public art, spring sports and festival activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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