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Ignite Serves is a four-day on-campus leadership and service experience for 256 incoming students. Participants will have the opportunity to serve local Knoxville organizations, participate in leadership experiences, and enjoy evening social events. The cost of $200 to your student account includes all meals, city excursions, transportation to and from service sites, a t-shirt, a water bottle, and program materials.
Ignite Team Leaders will lead students through an action-packed week of activities focused on team building, serving the community, leadership, and learning about the University of Tennessee.
Program Highlights
- Move in early to your assigned residence hall
- Serve multiple local organizations throughout the greater Knoxville community
- Learn the importance of being a true Torchbearer
- Spend four days with 256 other incoming students
Program Schedule (TENTATIVE)
Monday, August 10th
1:00pm Big Orange Welcome
3:00pm Ignite Welcome
4:00pm Team Breakouts
5:00pm Dinner
6:30pm Rocky Top Round Trip (Campus Tours)
Tuesday, August 11th
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Activity Block 1
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Activity Block 2
4:00pm Team Breakouts
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, August 12th
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Activity Block 3
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Activity Block 4
4:00pm Free Time
5:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Team Breakouts
Thursday, August 13th
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Team Breakouts
11:00am Closing Ceremony
*Participants will be dismissed by noon*
Questions?
Check out the FAQ’s here or email leadserve@utk.edu.