Union University-Run/Walk Event Checklist
- All events held on Union's campus must be approved beforehand by the Office of Student Services (731-661-5090) or by the Vice President for Student Services ( kthornbury@uu.edu ).
- All events must be scheduled on Union's campus calendar by Phyllis Davenport (731-661-5279 or pdavenport@uu.edu ).
- Requests for tables, chairs, food services, restroom facilities, etc. can be coordinated through Phyllis Davenport (731-661-5279 or pdavenport@uu.edu ).
- Waivers signed by event participants must include a release of liability excluding Union University from potential liabilities.
This release of liability (.pdf | .docx)
can also be obtained from Phyllis Davenport. A copy of the organization's waiver (including release of liability)
must be submitted to Phyllis Davenport (pdavenport@uu.edu) 10 days before the scheduled event.
- All course markings must be temporary and removable and must be removed from Union's campus at the conclusion of the event. Permanent markings (i.e. spray paint) are prohibited. Failure to remove course markings will result in additional fees.
- Proposed course/path must be approved beforehand by the Office of Safety and Security (731-661-5033)
- Participants are asked to please clean up at the conclusion of their event. Failure to clean up will result in additional fees.
- Any damages incurred as a result of the event will result in additional fees.
- Union University hosts up to eight community walks/runs per calendar year on our Jackson campus, including but not limited to:
- Arthritis Walk- Fall
- Homicide Survivors Event (U.U. School of Social Work)- October
- Alzheimer's Walk (U.U. School of Pharmacy)- November
- Andrew Jackson Marathon- April
- Children's Medical Center Pediatric Dept- May
- Make-A-Wish 5K-(U.U./Chi Omega)-May
Campus Reservations | Union University
1050 Union University Drive
Jackson, TN 38305
Contact: Phyllis Davenport
Coordinator of Special Events
(731) 661-5279 or pdavenport@uu.edu