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| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Monday, January 21, 2008 |
In
honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, Parents & Families Spring Fling 2008 features events and activities dedicated to celebrating NC State’s commitment to community service and diversity. Please
join us for this special Wolfpack weekend!
Friday,
January 18
The Meeting
Stewart Theatre, 7:00 p.m.
What would have happened if Martin Luther King and Malcolm X were locked in a hotel room before they were killed – just three years apart? Presented by Washington, D.C.’s renowned Pin Points Theatre, The Meeting answers that question in a powerful play depicting an emotional confrontation between the two leaders. Sponsored by the Black Students Board of the Union Activities Board. Parents & guests - $10, NC State students are free. Call 919.515.1100 or go to http://ticketcentral.ncsu.edu to purchase tickets.
Saturday, January 19
Pre-Game Festivities
**Change in Location**
Holiday Inn Brownstone
1707 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
Student-Family Service Project
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join the festivities early and become a part of NC State’s
tradition of service! Help NC State’s Student Government
Association in their efforts to support the NC Children’s
Hospital. You
will work with student leaders to construct no-sew blankets and
get-well cards for hospitalized children and infants.
Pre-Game Party
5:00
p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 Get
pepped for the big game – Wolfpack-style! Enjoy
a dinner buffet, live student entertainment, and special guest
speaker, David Thompson – ACC Athlete of the Year ‘73 ‘75, Sports
Illustrated’s exclusive
All-Century Team, and Basketball Hall of Fame member. In
addition to his award-winning career in the ACC, ABA and NBA,
Mr. Thompson is most affectionately known at NC State for leading
the Wolfpack to the number one ranking and 1974 NCAA Championship
with a 30-1 record. Currently, Mr. Thompson speaks out
on making the right choices through belief in God, teamwork,
commitment and the pursuit to be your personal best. As
an athlete, husband, father of two daughters and a proud PACK
Parent, or a motivational speaker, David Thompson is a true
champion. Co-sponsored by the NC State Parents' Council.
NC State vs. University of Miami – Men’s Basketball
RBC Center, 8:00 p.m.
Catch the Wolfpack spirit and help cheer the Wolfpack to victory over the Miami Hurricanes.
Tickets
have limited availability and will be sold on a first-come,
first-served basis.
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