Monday, October 27 | Twins Day 
Grab a co-worker or classmate and dress up for the day like twins! You may be featured on our social media. 

Photos will be taken at the following times:

• Union Avenue Campus: B-106, 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.
• Macon Cove Campus Farris Breezeway: 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. 
• Or take a photo yourself and send to cm@southwest.tn.edu 

Tuesday, October 28 | Hat Day 
Time to show off your style and personality. Don a wacky hat, fedora, bucket hat, etc., or be unique and design something all your own. Any hat you choose! You may be featured on our social media. 

Photos taken at the following times:

• Union Avenue Campus: B 106, 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
• Macon Cove Campus Farris Breezeway: 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. 
• Or take a photo yourself and send to cm@southwest.tn.edu 

Wednesday, October 29 | Western Day 
Yeehaw! Show off your best western wear for a rootin’-tootin’ good time on campus. You may be featured on our social media. 

Photos taken at the following times:

• Union Avenue Campus: B106, 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
• Macon Cove Campus Farris Breezeway: 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. 
• Or take a photo yourself and send to cm@southwest.tn.edu 

Saluqi Coffeehouse
 
Join us at the Coffeehouse — an open mic night celebrating all forms of expression, from poetry and spoken word to monologues, scenes, songs, and dance.
 
Wednesday, October 29
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Macon Cove Campus, Academic Building, MAC 195

Thursday, October 30 | Southwest Swag Day
This is the day to let your Saluqi spirit shine! Wear your Southwest t-shirt, hat, hoodie – let’s see what you got. Bedazzled outfits welcome. 

Photos taken at the following times:

• Union Avenue Campus: B106, 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
• Macon Cove Campus Farris Breezeway: 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. 
• Or take a photo yourself and send to cm@southwest.tn.edu 

Thursday, October 30 | Pep Rally and Saluqi Mascot Reveal 
You will not want to miss this year’s pep rally! It is going to be one for the books. We will unveil our mascot’s new look and, for the first time ever, reveal its official name. Be there as we announce the student who named the mascot and introduce our honorary Mr. and Miss Southwest!

• 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
• Union Avenue Campus, Verties Sails Gymnasium 

October 27 – Nov.1 | Online Saluqi Scavenger Hunt 

The Scavenger Hunt begins! This digital, interactive game will challenge your curiosity, ingenuity and Saluqi spirit as you race to uncover hidden clues and complete tasks for a chance to win prizes. Those who score the most points are eligible for a random drawing for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place categories. 

Weeklong digital event | October 25 – Nov. 1
Prizes awarded the week of Nov. 3
Check your Southwest email for access details. 
Click this link for instructions on how to participate and prizes: Saluqi Scavenger Hunt Instructions.

Monday, October 27 | Trap and Paint Party 
Enjoy the vibes of listening to trap music while you paint with your peers. Canvas and paint materials provided. Walk away with your own masterpiece artwork. 

• 12: 00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
• Union Avenue Campus, B106

Tuesday, October 28 | Trivia Party 
Test your knowledge of pop culture and Southwest. Smartest contestants win prizes!

• 12:00 p.m. - 2 p.m.
• Union Avenue Campus, B106

October 28 – 30 | Transfer Fair Days
This event is for students thinking about transferring to a four-year college after completion of their associate degree or credential. Explore options and connect with representatives from a variety of colleges and universities. 

October 28

• 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
• Macon Cove Campus, 5983 Macon Cove, Farris Building, 1st Floor 

October 29

• 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
• Union Avenue Campus, 737 Union Avenue, Building B, Room 106

October 30

• 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
• Whitehaven Center, 1234 Finley Road, Lobby 

Wednesday, October 29 | Boots on the Ground Line Dancing Party
Saddle up for a boot-stompin’, hat-tippin’ dance party and contest that will make this the wildest-west day on campus. 

• 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 
• Union Avenue Campus, B106

Friday, October 31 | Boo Bash
A night of spooky fun, costumes, treats, music and Halloween excitement. Dress up in your best costume for a chance to win the costume contest. 

• Union Avenue Campus, B-106
• 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Thursday, October 30 | Friends, Supporters and Alumni Mixer

Join us for a special Silver Saluqi Celebration as we toast to 25 amazing years of memories, friendships, and Southwest spirit. Reconnect with classmates, network with fellow alumni, and make new memories as we celebrate our silver anniversary in true Saluqi style — with laughter, music, and plenty of pride!

• 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
• Union Avenue Campus, 737 Union Avenue, Nathan Essex Nursing, Natural Sciences, and Biotechnology Building (Nursing Building), lobby
• Take a photo with our mascot as he showcase his new look
• Wear silver in honor of our silver anniversary!
• Free admission
• To RSVP, click Silver Mixer Registration.

Saturday, November 1 | Tailgating and Celebrating 25 Years | Game Day
Get ready for the ultimate tailgate celebration! 

This year’s tailgate is bigger and better than ever as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary — the grand finale of a yearlong celebration!

Enjoy super-sized entertainment with 16 games and activities, food trucks, cheerleaders, a mascot appearance, photo booth, DJ, inflatable, treats, grilled favorites, and so much more! 

Plus — for the first time in years — we’re bringing back a crowd favorite: a water splash game (think dunk tank), called Pitch Burst, where you can try to splash your favorite faculty or staff member with a bucket of water!

And just when you think it can’t get any better… get hyped for a live performance by the Overton High School Drumline that will lead the way into the Verties Sails Gym for our traditional game day competition with LeMoyne-Owen College.
We extend a special invitation to our retirees to join us for the festivities, games and a commemorative photo with President Dr. Tracy D. Hall, between the men’s and women’s basketball games. 

Tailgate Party 

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
• Union Avenue Campus, 737 Union Avenue, tennis courts next to the Verties Sails Gymnasium 
• First 200 attendees get a 25th Anniversary Bag filled with Southwest Swag!
• Purchase two “try” for $5 for the Pitch Burst game – proceeds to benefit student scholarships 

Saluqi Game Day Competition

Saluqi Men's and Women's basketball teams play the Magicians of LeMoyne-Owen College

• 2:00 p.m. Women’s Game; 4:00 p.m. Men’s Game  
• Verties Sails Gymnasium 
• Free to students and employees with ID; $10 for general public

Alcohol NOT permitted at Tailgate Party or during the basketball games.

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Friday, October 31 | Accolades Brunch

Join us as we induct 10 former Southwest athletes and coaches into the Hall of Fame at our Accolades Brunch. Tickets are $25.00.  Proceeds from the ticket sales benefit the College’s Athletics Department.  Only 50 tickets available.  Purchase yours today! 

• 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Union Avenue Campus, 737 Union Avenue, B-106
• Must purchase tickets to attend
• Use this Accolades Link to purchase tickets.