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Northwood University unveils plans for Athletic Hall of Fame

Published on 10/15/2009 12:27:49 PM
Northwood University is establishing an Athletic Hall of Fame to honor outstanding former student athletes, coaches, athletic administrators and longtime supporters of Northwood Athletics.

CEDAR HILL – Northwood University's Texas Campus is establishing an Athletic Hall of Fame to honor outstanding former student athletes, coaches, athletic administrators and longtime supporters of Northwood Athletics.

Professor Jack Allday, faculty representative and co-chair of the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, emceed the program to announce the Hall of Fame during Northwood's Homecoming weekend, which included remarks about what it means to be an exceptional athlete and hall-of-famer by renowned author and journalist Carlton Stowers. A standing-room-only crowd of about 300 people gathered in Lambert Commons before Northwood's annual Crossing Over ceremony to hear the announcement.

Dr. Kevin Fegan, provost of Northwood's Texas campus, shared the criteria for the Hall of Fame, including the purpose, members of the selection committee, nomination and selection procedures, as well as the annual timeline. Former student athletes, coaches, athletic administrators and longtime supporters of Northwood Athletics will be eligible for induction. In addition to athletic ability and success, positive representation of Northwood and integrity will be criteria for consideration.

"We are excited to be able to honor these exceptional student athletes and friends of Northwood – and the history of Northwood Athletics," Dr. Fegan said. "Everyone inducted will have proven to be a leader in their sport, as well as in Northwood's Athletic program. We are successful, in part, because of them."

The Athletic Hall of Fame dinner and formal induction will be Saturday, January 16 in Lambert Commons. Details will be posted on northwood.edu.

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.