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Family Appreciation Week Leaderboard

You and your family can earn prizes as you participate in Family Appreciation Week! 

Families are encouraged to show off their participation in events and activities throughout the week! Our FAW Leaderboard will be updated daily to see who is our most participatory family.  Bragging rights are not the only thing on the line; engaging in daily social media challenges, activities, and playing lunch break BINGO earns your family points to be considered for prizes. Our grand prize winner will receive free Fall Family Weekend registration for their family (up to 8 people – football game tickets not included). BINGO and activity challenge winners will be eligible to receive a mystery prize pack.

Event information is subject to change, and new events are being added periodically. Please check back often for new events and information.


Monday, April 8

Family Appreciation Week Kick-Off, 8:30 a.m.
Notification via Email

Check your email inbox as we kick-off Family Appreciation Week. The email will also include a copy of the schedule for the week and Zoom links for all virtual engagement opportunities.


Lunch Break BINGO, 1 p.m. EST
via Zoom | Register for Zoom Link

Take a break and join us for a round of virtual bingo to earn points towards the leaderboard. Our first place winners will receive a mystery prize pack.

Register Lunch Break Bingo


Wednesday, April 10

Lunch Break BINGO, 1 p.m. EST
via Zoom | Register for Zoom Link

Take a break and join us for a round of virtual BINGO to earn points towards the leaderboard. Our first place winners will receive a mystery prize pack.

Register Lunch Break Bingo


Big Orange Thank You! Garden Party, 5-7 p.m. EST
UT Gardens | 2518 Jacob Dr, Knoxville, TN 37996

Join the Family Experience team and Office of the Dean of Students for a sweet treat at the UT Gardens! Students and families will have the opportunity to create a floral bouquet from Flourish Flower Truck.  Floral bouquets will be provided on a first come, first served basis.  

Students can also complete “Thank You” postcards to be mailed to loved ones. Postage will be covered by Family Experience.


Thursday, April 11

(VOL)Shop on Us!
Notification via Email

Enjoy a cup of coffee on the Family Experience team! Participants in the top 15 on the leaderboard will receive a $25 VolShop gift card in their email inbox.


Friday, April 12

Lunch Break BINGO, 1 p.m. EST
via Zoom | Register for Zoom Link

Take a break and join us for a round of virtual bingo to earn points towards the leaderboard. Our first place winners will receive a mystery prize pack.

Register Lunch Break Bingo


Ice Cream Social, 6-8 p.m. EST
Sugar Queen Creamery | 106 E Young High Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920
Registration is encouraged. Walk-ups will be welcomed.

Join the Family Experience team and the Office of the Dean of Students for a sweet treat at a new Knoxville staple, Sugar Queen Creamery. Guests will receive a complimentary voucher. 

RSVP for the Social