ASTON, Pa. – The Neumann Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), is proud to announce a full lineup of events in celebration of NCAA Division III Week. Taking place April 6–12th, the week will highlight the values of Division III athletics through community engagement, service, competition, and reflection. All events are open to the Neumann community.
 
Division III Week provides an opportunity to recognize the dedication, balance, and leadership of student-athletes while fostering connection across campus. This year's programming reflects Neumann's commitment to service, school spirit, and holistic student development.
 
Week at a glance:
 

Date	Event	Location	Time
Tuesday, April 7th	DIII Week Kickoff: Hot Dog Eating Contest	Turf Field	8:30-10pm
Thursday, April 9th	Dunk Tank Tailgate	Tennis Court Parking lot	3-6pm
Friday, April 10th	Campus Cleanup	HQ @ Mirenda Patio	12:40-1:40pm
Sunday, April 12th	Athletics Prayer Service	Bachman Hall in Glen Riddle	6-6:30pm

 
The week will kick off on Tuesday, April 7th, with a high-energy DIII Week Kickoff on the Turf Field from 8:30–10:00 PM. The evening will feature a variety of interactive mini-games including dodgeball, dizzy bat races, musical chairs, giant cup pong, and a cookie face race. The highlight of the night will be a fan-favorite Hot Dog Eating Contest, beginning at approximately 9:15 PM.  Mini-Game Team Sign up and Hot Dog Eating Contest Participant forms can be found below and on the Neumann SAAC Instagram.
 
Hot Dog Eating Contest Participant Sign Up Form
Kickoff Mini-Game Team Sign Up Form
 
On Thursday, April 9th, SAAC will host a DIII Week Dunk Tank Tailgate in the Tennis Court Parking Lot from 3:00–6:00 PM. Participants can take their shot at dunking Neumann student-athletes and staff, with each throw costing $1 or one canned good donation. All proceeds and donations will support the Knight's Pantry. Food and drinks will be provided to all who attend! 
 
Continuing the week's focus on service, the Campus Cleanup will take place on Friday, April 10th, from 12:40–1:40 PM. Volunteers will meet at the Mirenda Center before spreading out across campus to give back to the Neumann community. This initiative emphasizes the Division III commitment to leadership and service beyond athletics. 
 
The week will conclude on Sunday, April 12th, with an Athletics Prayer Service at 6:00 PM in Bachman Hall at Glen Riddle, followed by optional Mass at 7:00 PM. The service will reflect on the connection between sport and spirituality, highlighting figures such as St. Sebastian, as well as the Franciscan values embodied through athletics.
 
"Division III Week is a special time to celebrate what makes the DIII student-athlete experience truly unique," said SAAC President Dominic Petruzzelli. "It's about competition, but also about community, service, and the relationships we build along the way. SAAC has been planning these events since September, and we are incredibly excited to bring them to life for the entire Neumann community." 
 
Neumann University SAAC invites all students, faculty, staff, and community members to join in the celebration throughout the week.
 
For more information, please visit the Neumann SAAC Instagram or contact Neumann Athletics.