About Us

SPARE (Student Programming and Raider Entertainment) has built its mission on providing quality entertainment for the MTSU student body while creating leadership opportunities and empowering student members to gain co-curricular hard and soft skills in the field of entertainment event planning. Our councils include Concerts, Films, Games, and Variety, as well as planning tailgating activities for Party in the Grove.

SPARE’s student leaders and volunteer councils develop events with opportunities throughout the year that allow students across disciplines and involvement levels to engage with the campus community, develop their professional skills, and meet their social wellness needs. Students directly involved with SPARE develop long-term skillsets that will benefit their career readiness regardless of field, including collaborative teamwork, leadership development, clear and direct communication, time management, and planning/task organization.

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.

How We Work for You

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 330. The staff welcomes your comments, questions and suggestions. You may contact us at 615-898-5812.