Alumni Events Scheduled For 49th Great Race

Great Race participants in 1969.

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For most former Mustangs, participating in the annual Great Race is the most memorable experience during their collegiate years.

The Office of Alumni Affairs has scheduled two days of activities for Mustangs returning to their alma mater for Great Race weekend beginning Friday, April 22. Registration to attend alumni events is $35 per person and can be done by contacting Amanda Moffett at 575-538-6675 or Amanda.Moffett@wnmu.edu.

Friday, April 22

  • Alumni Registration: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Hunter Hall
  • Campus Tour, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., beginning at Hunter Hall
  • Alumni Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Light Hall patio

Saturday, April 23

  • Alumni Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Sunset Room
  • Great Race, 11:00 a.m., Old James Stadium
  • Lunch, 12:30 pm., Old James Stadium

During and after the race, the Mustang Festival will take place at Old James Stadium from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will include vendors and family friendly games.

For more information, contact Alumni Affairs at 575-538-6675.

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