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Show Your Jet Spirit!


Attend Homecoming 2008


Feb. 4 - 10

Newman Students and President Carrocci
Photo courtesy of NU student Michelle Wessling


Mark your calendars! Feb. 4 - 10 is packed with events for everyone to get involved in showing their Jet pride and enjoying the company of friends, family, students, alumni, staff and faculty!

Feb. 8

Student Bonfire
7 p.m.
Next to Softball Field
Come show your Jet Pride!

Alumni Basketball Games
Women's 7 p.m.
Men's 8 p.m.
Fugate Gymnasium

Both will have free throw and three-point shooting contests at halftime and between games. Don't forget to make your way to the Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center in the Dugan Library and Campus Center following the games for the Rock 'n' Roll & Reminisce! Alumni, RSVP online.

Rock 'n' Roll & Reminisce
8:30 - 11 p.m.
Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center
Dugan Library and Campus Center

The band "Half of Reason" will begin playing after the alumni basketball games. Free appetizers and snacks will be available. There will also be a Jet Fight Song Competition awarding prizes to the most spirited and original performances at 9:30 p.m. Alumni, RSVP online. A cash bar will be available.


Feb. 9


National Alumni Association Annual Meeting
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center
Dugan Library and Campus Center

Open to all Newman alumni. Learn about the workings of your Association Board of Directors.

Family Lunch & Campus Tours
11:30 a.m.
Mabee Dining Center

With the recent additions to our campus, Newman has a lot to show off! Lunch and tours will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meal tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Alumni, RSVP online.

Basketball Games vs. Lincoln University
Presentation of Homecoming, King & Queen

Women's 2 p.m.
Men's 4 p.m.
Fugate Gymnasium

Check out the 2008 Homecoming King and Queen candidatees by clicking here. E-mail your vote to studentvoting@newmanu.edu. The King and Queen's ceremony will be between the men's and women's games. The Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2008 inductees will be introduced at halftime of the men's game. Admission to both games is $6 for adults, $3 for students and free for children 12 and under. Alumni, RSVP online.

Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet & Induction Ceremony

Newman will honor student-athletes, coaches, advocates and patrons who have made significant contributions to athletic programs. For ticket and more information, visit the Athletics site by following the link to the left.

Student Monte Carlo Casino Night
8 - 10 p.m.
Gorges Atrium

For more information, contact Wendy Holt.

Student Monte Carlo Night Dance
10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Jabara Flexible Theatre
De Mattias Fine Arts Center

Enjoy the company of your friends at a semi-formal Homecoming Dance. Tickets at the door are $3 forr singles, $5 for couples and $5 non-students. Admission is free for alumns only. Alumni, RSVP online.

Young Alum Reunion
10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Tarcisia Roths, ASC Alumni Center
Dugan Library and Campus Center

For 2003-07 graduates (and those who are young at heart!) Alumni, RSVP online. A cash bar will be available.


Feb. 10


Homecoming Liturgy
10 a.m.
Woman of the New Covenant Chapel
ASC Wichita Center

Brunch with the Sisters
11 a.m.
Dining Room
ASC Wichita Center

Wind-down your busy weekend with liturgy with the Sisters at the ASC Wichita Center, followed by brunch. Brunch is $5 per person at the door. Alumni, RSVP online.