Dula Day

Service, Celebration, & Impact

Dula Day - Service Day - sponsored by Student Government Association, Volunteer ETSU, and Leadership and Civic Engagement

Dula Day 2026

Dula Day 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 17 starting at 8:00 a.m. with the community service portion ending by noon. Registration is for service is required so that we can ensure our community partners are prepared to welcome their volunteers.

Registration is now open but space is limited, so register today!

A Legacy of Impact: Dr. Chris Dula

Man in a suit with long hair looks into the camera while sitting outside.

Dr. Chris Dula, a beloved Psychology Professor at ETSU from 2004 to 2019, left an enduring impact. Not only did he excel in academia, winning awards like the Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching, but he also contributed to the community as a musician with Kryss Dula and Friends. Before his illness, he penned a memoir, "Experiments in Life: One Man’s Transformation from Privilege to Pathetic, Penitent to Professor," aiming to inspire and support charities. As written in the 2018 Proclamation for The Dr. Chris Dula Day of Service by ETSU Board of Trustees, “Dr. Dula will always be known as a scholar who nobly embodies the entire mission of ETSU, from teaching to research, to public events.” ‘Dula Day’ continues his legacy, emphasizing service, giving, and love for all.

Dula Day would not be possible without the continued support and partnership with the Dula family, the ETSU Student Government Association, the ETSU Office of Leadership & Civic Engagement, and Volunteer ETSU.

For more information or additional questions, please contact us at serve@etsu.edu.