DSU Athletics to roast DSU President Dr. Jerry Tunheim
The Dakota State
University Athletic Department will honor retiring DSU President
Dr. Jerry Tunheim at the 4th Annual DSU Athletic Booster Stag on
Thursday, November 20th. Stags are traditionally
thought of as men-only events, but this year the doors will be
open to everyone as friends and colleagues are invited to gather
and roast Dr. Tunheim.
“Everyone is invited to help us
wish Dr. Tunheim well in his retirement. We have things planned
that should appeal to men and women, such as darts, billiards,
gaming, a buffet dinner, and the silent auction,” said DSU
Athletic Director Dr. Tom Gioglio. He says he hopes to continue
the precedent of successes from DSU Stags of years past. Athletic
Booster Brian Kern was honored in 2002, legendary Coach Ed Harter
in 2001. “Dr. Tunheim has been an excellent champion for
athletics at DSU,” commented Gioglio, “and we are excited about
having this opportunity to wish him well in the future by honoring
him at the Stag and Roast.”
Citing the
President’s visibility at DSU sporting events, Gioglio said, “Dr.
Tunheim has been our number one athletic fan.” He also noted the
improvements completed under Dr. Tunheim’s leadership, including
the renovation to the Fieldhouse and football stadium, the
upgraded training and locker rooms, and the addition of the
Community Center. “The impact those renovations and new buildings
had on recruitment has been tremendous. Potential students are
impressed with what DSU has to offer here. Thanks to Dr.
Tunheim’s vision for athletics at DSU we have some of the best
facilities in the conference and nation.”
Dr. Tunheim has served as
President of Dakota State University since 1987. He has been
active and held offices in several national and state
organizations. On the local level, he is a member of the Board of
Directors of the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Area
Improvement Corporation, and the MAP (Madison Area Planning) 2004
Committee, as well as Madison Rotary and Trinity Lutheran Church.
The 4th Annual DSU
Stag and Roast will be held Thursday, November 20 at Nicky’s
restaurant in Madison starting at 6 pm. Tickets are available in
advance. The price of $50 includes:
ü
One Season Pass to all Home DSU Athletic Contests
($120.00 value)
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Dinner Buffet – All You Can Eat
ü
Open Bar
ü
Gaming
ü
Silent Auction (Featuring autographed professional
sports memorabilia and special items donated by Madison area
merchants.)
All proceeds from
this event go to support DSU Athletic scholarships. For ticket
information or if you would like to take a turn roasting Dr. Jerry
Tunheim, contact Dr. Tom Gioglio at 605-256-5233 or 605-256-5229
or e-mail at
Tom.Gioglio@dsu.edu.
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