Newman University will stage a number of events Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 – 3 celebrating Homecoming 2013 and the Newman University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2013.
This year’s Hall of Fame inductees are:
Chris Clawson, baseball – 1982-84
Dan Friend, men’s and women’s volleyball coach – 2001-04
Catrina (Rogers) Wallace, volleyball – 1993-97
2004 men’s volleyball team
Via Christi Health
The excitement begins Thursday, Jan. 31 with NU Men’s and Woman’s Basketball Teams competing against Oklahoma Christian University. The schedule includes:
5:30 p.m. – Women’s basketball
7:30 p.m. – Men’s basketball
Approx. 8:15 p.m. – Homecoming Court and Crowning of royalty during halftime of men’s basketball game.
On Friday, Feb. 1 the Winter Alumni Sports Reunion will take place featuring basketball alumni competing against current Newman students in Fugate Gymnasium.
The list of events on Friday is as follows:
6:30 p.m. – Women’s alumni basketball
7:30 p.m. – Men’s alumni basketball
8:30 p.m. – Men’s Hall of Fame inductees volleyball
Free food and drinks will be available in the Tarcisia Roths ASC Alumni Center from 6 p.m. to midnight for the Hall of Fame Social. The event is open to all alumna and friends. All participating alums will receive a one of a kind alumni t-shirt. Anyone interested in participating in the alumni games should e-mail Director of Alumni Relations Sarah Cundiff at cundiffs@newmanu.edu by Jan. 30.
Saturday’s activities include:
1:45 p.m. – Potter Family Court floor dedication ceremony in the Fugate Gymnasium
2 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Dallas Baptist University
Approx. 2:30 p.m. – Introduction of Class of 2013 Hall of Fame inductees
5 p.m. – Cocktail Hour and Reception for Hall of Fame
6 p.m. – Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony
Sunday’s activities include:
10 a.m. – Homecoming Liturgy
11 a.m. – ASC Reception – coffee with the sisters
View more details about Hall of Fame events or purchase tickets.