East Tennessee State University’s Pride Week Kicks Off On Thursday. It’s An Annual Awareness Campaign Now In Its 17th Year Celebrating The Long, Proud History Of East Tennessee State University And Marking The Beginning Of A New Academic Year. Thursday Is Officially Move In Day For Students. It Will Also Be ETSU Pride’s Blue And Gold Day With Employees Of Area Businesses Being Encouraged To Wear Pride T-Shirts And Other ETSU Paraphernalia. Other Pride Week Activities Run Through August 29th.