Engage Week 2025

Attend an Engage Week event for your chance to win a PlayStation 5!

Check out our complete list of awesome events below! The more you attend, the more chances you have to win.

Engage Musicfest – Music on the Quad
Presented by College of Media and Entertainment, Recording Industry
Friday, October 17
10 am-5 pm
Outside the Bragg Building
Enjoy live music by student artists! Bring a canned or non-perishable food item to donate to your MTSU food pantry.

Engagement Through Publishing: A Community Zine

Presented by Walker Library

September 15-28
Online – Apply at https://dsi.mtsu.edu/2025zine/

In honor of Engage Week at MTSU, we are looking for creative contributions with an engagement theme to publish in a MTSU community zine book.

Zines (pronounced “zeens” like in magazines) are a type of publication that can represent various viewpoints, narrative styles, and artistic media. The book is co-sponsored by Engage and the MT Open Press.

Ag in Action

Presented by Department of Agriculture

September 22-26
Drop-off Location SAG 100

Calling all MTSU Agriculture Majors! Have you ever had to go an entire school day without a meal? At MTSU, 26.9% of students struggle with food insecurity, but do not worry – you can help!

We are hosting a food drive to collect essential items for students sitting right next to you in your classes who are in need. Every donation brings us closer to building a hunger-free future. The first 100 students to donate 5 items get a free t-shirt!

MTOP Outdoor Recreation Day

Presented by Campus Recreation

Saturday, September 27
1-5 pm
Henry Horton State Park

Come out and join us for MT Engage Outdoor Adventure Day on Sept 27th!! This a FREE event with the option of provided transportation. There will be hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, yoga and disc golf! This is a great opportunity if you are looking to get outside and meet some new people! If you need transportation register in at https://recportal.mtsu.edu/program?classificationId=371d0000-2742-447a-b1db-8023b6ba4d53.

Career Fair Ready! Workshop

Presented by Career Development Center, Communication Studies

Monday, September 22
12:40-2:05 pm
KUC 324

A fun and fast 85-minute workshop to help students get ready for The Big Career Fair! Students will learn to formulate and deliver an elevator pitch, get their resume reviewed, and have a professional headshot taken after visiting the Career Closet!

Scan the QR code to register!

Exploring Mentorship
Presented by College of Liberal Arts

Monday, September 22
10 am-noon
LIB 348

On Monday, September 22 in James E. Walker Library 348 from 10 am – 12 pm, College of Liberal Arts, with co-sponsorship from Engage and Center for Teaching & Mentoring, will host a panel of local community members to delve into mentorship. Panelists will share moments from their mentoring journey, including within their career, and their mentoring philosophy. This includes a small group discussion and one-on-one conversations for reflection on their stories and insights. Opportunities for mentorship on campus and in the community will be shared.

College of Education Career Fair – Pathways to Education

Presented by College of Education

Tuesday, September 23
11 am-1 pm
College of Education Building – 1st floor lobby

Find your road to becoming a difference maker! This event will showcase all that COE has to offer, from programs and student engagement opportunities to work and meeting spaces. During the fair, students will have the opportunity to engage in activities as well as to learn more about the various COE programs and services. Students will have access to additional information about pathways to educator licensure and career opportunities available with COE majors and minors.

Artful Wellness

Presented by College of Liberal Arts

Tuesday, September 23
11 am-2 pm
Innovation Corridor (Outside Todd Art Building)

Stop by our stations to learn wellness practices designed to help you de-stress through the arts. Learn how art, play, writing, dance, music, and drama can enhance your life and improve your overall wellness.

Research 101: Idea to Impact

Presented by Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Tuesday, September 23
11:30 am-1 pm
MT Center, Sam Ingram Building

Discover the roadmap for conducting human‐subjects research—from crafting your concept to securing IRB approval, collecting data, and presenting your findings.

Lunch is provided. Register today!

Engage IRL – A Nostalgic Field Day

Presented by Campus Rec, Health Services, Housing, CHHS, Dining Services

Tuesday, September 23
1-4 p.m.
Rec Center Basketball Courts

Come create a core memory with us! Come enjoy free popsicles, activities, games, and music on the basketball courts in the Health, Wellness, & Recreation Center. We will have a DJ, yard games, throwback Field Day games, and art & crafts. Disconnect and play with us!!

Find Your Path: What I wish I knew as a new student

Presented by the Undergraduate Research Center

Tuesday, September 23
3-4 pm
Student Union, Room 142

Join us to hear a panel of juniors and seniors share their real experiences and practical advice on getting started with research, internships, study abroad, leadership, and more! Moe’s Southwest Grill and giveaways will be provided. Register to attend HERE!

Bringing the Fun Back to Reading!

Presented by College of Education, Educational Leadership, Elementary and Special Education

Tuesday, September 23
4:30-6 pm
COE 164

Join us for a Book Trivia Event filled with free books, fun trivia, and friends on Tuesday, September 23rd from 4:30–6:30 PM in COE 164! We’ll be highlighting exciting reads selected by children across Tennessee for the Volunteer State Book Awards. Don’t miss this high-energy celebration of reading, hosted by MTSU College of Education’s Difference Makers and Engage. Come for the fun, stay for the books!

Level up on learning: Myths, tips and trivia

Presented by MTSU Online

Wednesday, September 24
10 am-1 pm
Student Union Atrium

Think you know online learning? 🤔 Let’s put your knowledge to the test! Join MTSU Online for a high-energy, drop-in event packed with trivia challenges, mini-games, and myth-busting fun. You’ll walk away with success tips, insider strategies, and maybe even a prize or two!

✅ Spin-the-Wheel Trivia
✅ Selfie Station
✅ Prizes

Whether you’re a seasoned online student or just curious about online classes, this event will give you the tools to power up your academic game. No registration required—just drop by, play, and learn!

Marketing in a Global Marketplace

Presented by Jones College of Business, Marketing Department

Wednesday, September 24
11 am-12 pm
BAS Suntrust Room S326

With information from around the world becoming more readily accessible, it is important for students to understand the global marketplace. This event will teach students about cultural differences from around the world (e.g., gestures, colors, language translations, traditions). In addition, students will learn how these cultural differences impact marketing. As part of this event, students will be given the opportunity to try a variety of name brand food-based products from each continent (e.g., Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, Australia). Students will also engage in hands-on activities to recognize the vast amount of consumer goods they possess that are produced internationally. In order to encourage student participation, international foods, and other prizes will be provided.

Strike a Pose to Celebrate Student Media!

Wednesday, September 24
11:30 am-1:30 pm
Quad (Outside of Bragg)

Join the SoJSM student media groups as we celebrate a century of Sidelines with:

Fun photo ops with PRSSA props and Instagram frame
Chic-fil-A sandwiches and candy
Sign up for a chance to win a PS5
Info from Middle TN News, MTN Sports, REACH, Ever Blue Branding, and more

Learn how to get involved with student media – open to all majors at MTSU!

Don’t forget to post your pics and tag us!

@mtsu_sojsm

@mtsusidelines

In Their Shoes – A poverty simulation

Presented by College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, Human Sciences

Wednesday, September 24
2-4 pm
COE Room 160

This immersive experience challenges participants to navigate life under the constraints of limited resources, unstable employment, and unexpected crises. You will walk away with a powerful new lens on society and your place within it.

Makerspace Open House

Presented by Walker Library

Wednesday, September 24
5-7 pm
Walker Library Makerspace, 2nd floor

Have you ever wanted to learn more about our Makerspace? We’re happy to bring back one of our favorite events with the Makerspace Open House, brought to you in partnership with Engage. Join us on Wednesday evening from 5 – 7 p.m. as we feature demonstrations of our 3D printers, hot press, Podcasting Studio, Easy Recording Studio, flight simulator, mixed and virtual reality, and so much more. Our hands-on activities include our Sphero Robot obstacle course and our Build a Tiny! Environment station. In addition to all of this, our staff will be on hand to guide participants in the demonstrations and activities, answer questions about how to get started using the Makerspace, and provide help signing up for equipment trainings. We hope to see you there!

The Walker Library Makerspace is an active learning environment for students, faculty, and staff to use technology, equipment, and tools to participate in experiential project-based learning. The value of the Makerspace experience is in innovation and access — the creation of new solutions to problems using technology that is accessible to all, despite academic discipline or focus.

Secure the Bag

Presented by College of Education, MTeach

Thursday, September 25
3-6 pm
SCI 1017

Join us in the MTeach office for a fun and relaxing canvas bag painting event. You will get to design a custom tote bag – perfect for carrying books, lab supplies, snacks, or whatever the semester brings.