Northwood University Plans "Welcome Weekend"
Published on 8/28/2009 1:45:05 PM
Northwood University invites students, alumni, incoming freshman and the community to attend "Welcome Weekend" presented by the Entertainment, Sport & Promotion Management program (ESPM).
MIDLAND, MI – Northwood University invites students, alumni, incoming freshman and the community to attend "Welcome Weekend" presented by the Entertainment, Sport & Promotion Management program (ESPM). Several events will be taking place on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12. All activities (except the Golf Scramble) will occur on Northwood's campus located at 4000 Whiting Drive in Midland. This is a great opportunity to take part in Northwood's 50th Anniversary and ESPM's 10th Anniversary, as well as welcome new and returning students back to campus for the upcoming school year.
The festivities kick off on Friday, September 11, with the 2nd Annual ESPM Golf Scramble. The scramble will take place at Sandy Ridge Golf Course with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. At 6:00 p.m. the fun continues on campus as Mark Nizer brings comic juggling to the Griswold Lecture Hall.
On Saturday, September 12, the excitement begins at 10:00 a.m. with tailgating prior to Timberwolves football vs. Hillsdale College at Hantz Stadium at 12:00 p.m. After the game, the fun continues as the festival kicks off right outside the stadium. A rock climbing wall, mechanical bull, booths that will feature fun, thrilling games for all ages, and several exciting inflatables will take over the grounds to add to the excitement. The doors to the Hach Student Life Center will open at 5:00 p.m. for "Rock the Wood" as several local bands take the stage to entertain from 6:00-10:00 p.m. and wrap up an exciting day of festivities.
For more information on events call Gala Bank, chair of the ESPM program, at 837-4485 or advisor Mike Wynn at 837-4257.
ABOUT NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY
Northwood University is committed to the most personal attention to prepare students for success in their careers and in their communities; it promotes critical thinking skills and personal effectiveness, and the importance of ethics, individual freedom and responsibility.
Private, nonprofit and accredited, Northwood University specializes in managerial and entrepreneurial education at three full-service, residential campuses located in southern Florida, mid-Michigan and northern Texas. Adult Degree Programs are available in eight states with many course delivery options including online. The DeVos Graduate School offers full-time, evening and industry specific master's degree programs for entrepreneurs and executives in Michigan, Texas and Switzerland. The Alden B. Dow Creativity Center on the Midland, Michigan, Campus specializes in creative thinking and innovation development. International education is offered through terms abroad and in Program Centers in Switzerland, China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bahrain. Northwood University also operates the Margaret Chase Smith Library in Maine.
50 YEARS OF ENTERPRISE AND ETHICS
Northwood University is marking its 50-year anniversary. Founded in 1959, Northwood has grown to a national and international presence and is an influential advocate for free enterprise. Celebrations are planned across the country and around the world to commemorate the vision and success of Northwood University's founders, Drs. R. Gary Stauffer and Arthur Turner.
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