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TSU Kicks-Off Spirit Week Ahead of 36th Annual Labor Day Classic

TSU Kicks-Off Spirit Week Ahead of 36th Annual Labor Day Classic
Posted By: Kennedy Williams on August 31, 2021


Texas Southern University is excited to kick-off “TSU Spirit Week” before the 36th Annual Labor Day Classic. Events held during the week will engage students, faculty, staff, and alumni as they prepare to cheer on the TSU Tigers. Executed by the Office of Student Life, members of the TSU community will have an opportunity to prepare spirit materials, safely fellowship with others during a themed “Hump Day” event, and rally one last time before the big game.

“We are so excited to face our friendly rivals of Prairie View A&M University for the 36th time!” said TSU President Lesia L. Crumpton-Young. “Our students are ready. Our staff is ready. Our faculty members and the rest of the TSU community are ready to cheer the Tigers on to victory in this exciting celebration of comradery and school spirit.”

The TSU community is invited to participate in the following events:

“Welcome to Houston” Hump Night


Wednesday, September 1st


7 p.m. – 10 p.m.


The Pointe – located behind the Ernest S. Sterling Student Life Center


“The Kick-Off” Pep Rally featuring TSU Football, the Ocean of Soul Band, Student Government Association, University Program Council, TSU Cheerleaders, and more.


Friday, September 3rd


Noon – 2 p.m.




Ernest S. Sterling Student Life Center Steps


The 36th Annual Labor Day Classic


Saturday, September 4th


7 p.m.


BBVA Stadium

Tickets to the game can be purchased at www.tsusports.com/LDCtickets.

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ABOUT TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Texas Southern University (TSU) honors our designation as a special-purpose institution for urban programming and research. TSU is a comprehensive university providing higher education access to the nation’s underserved communities. TSU’s academic and research programs address critical urban issues, and prepares its diverse student population to become a force for positive change in a global society. TSU offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs and concentrations – bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees – organized into 10 colleges and schools on a 150-acre campus nestled in the heart of Houston’s historic Third Ward. Texas Southern has been a distinguished educational pioneer since 1927, and the University has become one of the most diverse and respected institutions in Texas. TSU has positioned itself as a proactive leader in educating underserved students and many who are the first in their family to attend college.
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