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Student Programming & Raider Entertainment (SPARE) is a student group advised by the
MTSU Student Programming & Activities office. It is SPARE's mission to provide quality,
low-cost entertainment for students throughout the year. SPARE focuses its efforts
on providing various types of entertainment to the student body. Our councils include
Concerts, Films, Games, and Variety, as well as operating Spirit Activities at Walnut
Grove.
Students signed up with SPARE will have opportunities to gain event coordination experience,
develop soft skills, and network by meeting new friends and getting involved. While
many positions in the organization are experienced-based volunteer opportunities,
there are two paid employment positions: projectionists and council managers. Council
members may apply to be a projectionist (council members will have first priority of shifts for the STU Video Theater). At the end of the school
year, council members are eligible to apply to any open council manager position for
the next academic year. Events held throughout the school year include concerts, comedians,
movie screenings, and much more! We invite you to get involved with the individual
councils by visiting our How to Get Involved page.
About Us
SPARE is funded through student activities fees. In return, we put the money back
into the students' hands through our various councils. Any student in good standing
with the university can join a council and provide input for the current events we
host, as well as generating ideas for new, future programs. Events are planned, promoted,
and implemented by MTSU students with the goal of providing the best entertainment
at the lowest cost.
We understand that collegiate education outside of the classroom is essential to the
well-rounded college student. We know that providing students with individual opportunities
to learn and grow experientially complements the great education that students at
MTSU receive resulting in balanced and successful graduates. We believe that all programs
and experiences we offer are structured to help students make the most of their education
at Middle Tennessee State University.
The SPARE office is located in MTSU Student Union room 340. The staff welcomes your
comments, questions and suggestions. You may contact us at 615-898-2551.