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Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) will host its first annual Eagle Run 5K and 1-Mile Walk Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. on the Dyersburg campus. Proceeds will benefit student programs, activities and scholarships for the College’s Student Government Association (SGA) and Alpha Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. Online registration is open now at www.dscc.edu/eaglerun.

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Race categories include a 5K and a Family Fun 1-Mile Run and Walk. Each 5K runner and 1-mile walk participant will receive a medal, plastic tumbler and a t-shirt for participating. Each Family Fun 1 Mile Run or Walk team participant will receive one medal, plastic tumbler and t-shirt per team. For teams of 10 or more, the captain’s fee will be waived and he or she will receive a free t-shirt.

Race fees for the 5K are $35 for individuals or $30 for DSCC students. Fees for the 1 Mile Walk are $30 per person. Family entries are $45 per team of five participants. Additional team members are $5 each.

Participants who register by July 10 will receive a medal. Teams will receive one t-shirt for their team captain. Additional shirts will be sold for $15 and can be purchased during the online registration process.

In-person registration/check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. on race day.

Vendor booths will be available at a cost of $100 during the race and will be set up at Okeena Park in front of the DSCC E.B. Eller Administration Building. For more information on securing a vendor booth at the event, register online at https://www.raceentry.com/races/dscc-eagle-run/2021/tickets or contact Stephen Thomas at 731-286-3332 or sthomas@dscc.edu.

Individuals may contribute directly to benefit the SGA or PTK organizations at https://www.raceentry.com/races/dscc-eagle-run/2021/register/charity/standalong.

Those who would like to volunteer on race day can register at https://www.comevolunteer.com/events/13724-dscc-sgaptk-run/volunteer.

For more information, visit www.dscc.edu/eaglerun or contact Brigham Scallion, PTK chapter advisor, at 901-475-3119 or scallion@dscc.edu, or Stephen Thomas, director of student life, at 731-286-3332 or sthomas@dscc.edu.

The Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) Eagles will take on rival Roane State Community College Saturday, Feb. 8, as DSCC celebrates homecoming 2020.The Lady Eagles will tip off at 2 p.m. and the Eagles will tip off at 4 p.m. Games will be held in the E.H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium on the Dyersburg campus. DSCC’s 2020 homecoming court will be crowned during halftime of the women’s game.

This year, two guests will have the chance to win two cars through a random drawing and by meeting the criteria of hitting a layup, a free throw, a three-point shot and a half-court shot, all within 30 seconds. Chances to participate in the drawing will be $5 each with proceeds benefiting the Alumni Association. Restrictions on who can participate will apply.

All DSCC alumni are encouraged to attend this annual event. Paid members of the DSCC Alumni Association and their immediate family are invited to enjoy the hospitality room starting at 1 p.m.

Tickets cost $5 for adults and $1 for children, 10 and under. DSCC Alumni Association members, faculty, staff and students will be admitted free with a current DSCC ID.

For more information, contact Stephen Thomas, director of student life, at 901-475-3166 or sthomas@dscc.edu, or Constance Clay, Executive Aide II of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Affairs, at 731-286-3349 or clay@dscc.edu.

The Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) Eagles will take on rival Roane State Community College Saturday, Feb. 8, as DSCC celebrates homecoming 2020.The Lady Eagles will tip off at 2 p.m. and the Eagles will tip off at 4 p.m. Games will be held in the E.H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium on the Dyersburg campus. DSCC’s 2020 homecoming court will be crowned during halftime of the women’s game.

This year, two guests will have the chance to win two cars through a random drawing and by meeting the criteria of hitting a layup, a free throw, a three-point shot and a half-court shot, all within 30 seconds. Chances to participate in the drawing will be $5 each with proceeds benefiting the Alumni Association. Restrictions on who can participate will apply.

All DSCC alumni are encouraged to attend this annual event. Paid members of the DSCC Alumni Association and their immediate family are invited to enjoy the hospitality room starting at 1 p.m.

Tickets cost $5 for adults and $1 for children, 10 and under. DSCC Alumni Association members, faculty, staff and students will be admitted free with a current DSCC ID.

For more information, contact Stephen Thomas, director of student life, at 901-475-3166 or sthomas@dscc.edu, or Constance Clay, Executive Aide II of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Affairs, at 731-286-3349 or clay@dscc.edu.

Tickets are available in the E.B. Eller Administrative Building, Business Office for $10 per person.

PTK/Nursing Alumni Luncheon, 12-1 p.m., Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County. Contact Mandy Fisher at 731-286-3265 or mfisher@dscc.edu for more information.

Artist Reception featuring Dr. Brenda Caldwell, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., LRC/SC/TCPL, Ripley Power and Light Company Lobby

ABWA Girl’s Night Out, 5 p.m., E.H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium