Kick off your homecoming festivities with a screening of the amazing "Survive and Advance" from ESPN Films, brought to you by the Alumni Association Student Ambassador Program and NCSU Libraries. This event is free and open to the public.
Prior to the screening, discover treasures of the past at the NCSU Libraries' Special Collections table that will be located in the lobby of the auditorium area. From 6:30 - 7:00 p.m., Special Collections staff will be showing a variety of items from the University Archives, including a selection of athletics photos, programs, and memorabilia from throughout the history of sports at NC State, including the 1983 championship season.
About the film: In 1983, the NC State Wolfpack, coached by Jim Valvano, stayed alive in the postseason by winning nine do-or-die games in a row -- seven of which they were losing in the final minute -- beating the likes of Michael Jordan and three-time National Player of the Year Ralph Sampson. The unlikely squad made it to the national championship game against No. 1 Houston, aka Phi Slama Jama, a team featuring future NBA Top 50 all-time players Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler. NC State was one of the biggest underdogs ever in the final game, one that went down as possibly the best college basketball game in history-ending with one of the most well-known plays of all time. Told through the eyes of senior captain Dereck Whittenburg, the film takes a poignant look at Jim Valvano and his remarkable impact. Runtime: 101 minutes
No RSVP or registration is needed; this is not a ticketed event. General seating, free and open to the pubic. Campus parking is free and open to the public after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and throughout the weekend, with a few posted exceptions. For more information and directions to Hunt Library, visit http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/parking
Contact mgfragol at 919-513-3481 or marian_fragola@ncsu.edu for more information.