McMurry University

Music Event 2025 | Student Music Hour Recital #2
2025-11-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Amy Graves Ryan Little Theatre, 1642 Sayles Blvd., Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Ryan Recital Hall

Women's Bible Study
2025-11-23 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-30 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Carleton Chapel

Community Lunch
2025-11-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Dining Hall
Presented by RSL
Bring your lunch to the VMMR and join us for encouragement, support, and celebration of college life. Build connections and expand your involvement on campus.

Men's Bible Study
2025-11-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 | The Grill

Thanksgiving Holidays
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-28

Music Event 2025 | City Sidewalks Parade
2025-12-02

PSI CHI & Psychology Club
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Old Main Rm 206
Why Join? Curious about the mind and human behavior? Come connect with peers, explore psychology, and get involved in a welcoming community.

Music Event 2025 | McMurry Christmas Eventide
2025-12-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Radford Auditorium

Theatre | A Seussified Christmas Carol
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-12

Music Event 2025 | Fall Commencement
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Radford Auditorium

Christmas Holidays (Offices Closed)
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02

Martin Luther King Holiday
2026-01-19

1st Pitch Banquet 2026
2026-01-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Mabee Room
Join McMurry University Athletics for an evening dedicated to celebrating and supporting War Hawks Baseball. The First Pitch Dinner brings together alums, current players, parents, coaches, and supporters to reflect on the program’s success and build momentum for an exciting 2026 season.
The evening will feature a hosted dinner, a panel discussion with the Baseball Coaching Staff, a ring ceremony honoring the 2025 Regional Championship Team, and keynote remarks from alums, current players, and staff. Attendees will also hear an update on the program’s current status and future priorities.
This event serves as a significant fundraising opportunity for McMurry Baseball. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Keynote Speakers: Alumni, Current Players, and Staff
For additional information or sponsorship inquiries, please get in touch with Head Coach Josh Lee at lee.josh@mcm.edu.

Music Event | Guest Artist Master Class | Charles Lazarus, Trumpet, Minnesota Orchestra
2026-02-04 13:15 - 17:00 | Woodward-Dellis Recital Hall (HSU)

Music Event | Senior Recital | Lindley Farha, percussion
2026-02-07 13:00 - 17:00 | The People’s Plaza
1290 S Willis St ste 116, Abilene, TX 79605

Music Event | Civic Orchestra of Abilene
2026-02-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Boone Family Theatre (ACU)

Music Event | McMurry Advancement Staff Member Serayah Peters TMEA Presentation
2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:30 | CC 215 (TMEA/San Antonio)

Music Event | Lone Star State Trumpet Guild TMEA Musical Showcase
2026-02-13 15:00 - 17:00 | TMEA/San Antonio

Music Event | McMurry University Alumni Mixer
2026-02-13 21:30 - 23:00 | The Original Mexican Restaurant (San Antonio Riverwalk)

Music Event | McMurry University Honor Band Concert
2026-02-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Radford Auditorium

Music Event | Student Master Class #1
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Ryan Recital Hall

2026 February Luncheon
2026-02-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Mabee Room
Rising Together: Overcoming Adversity Through Resilience and Unity

DeOri Jemar Newman Sr. was born September 13, 1984, and was raised in Abilene, Texas, where he attended AISD schools and graduated from Abilene High School. Shortly after graduation, DeOri met the love of his life, Leslie. They married in 2007 and have four beautiful children: two boys and two girls. DeOri accepted his call to the ministry and preached his first sermon in March 2008 at New Light Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Eddy Jordan. Shortly after, he was called to serve as Pastor at Ash Street Baptist Church. He presided as the Pastor for 12 years. During his time at Ash Street, DeOri started a small business, “Newman’s Power Clean”, and he obtained a certification as an Emergency Medical Technician Basic. He also received an Associate’s Degree from Tyler Junior College and a Bachelor’s in Religious Studies from McMurry University (Go War Hawks). During his time at McMurry, he served as the Black Student Union President in his junior year. He also served as the President of the Greater Abilene Ministers Alliance for two terms. Shortly after graduation, DeOri became the Pastor of his home church, New Light Baptist Church. DeOri is very excited to see what the Lord has in store for his future. He is currently between studies at ACU for a Master’s degree.
Cost: $35 individual tickets & $350 for a table of 8

Music Event | CBDNA
2026-02-25 - 2026-02-28 | UNT (Denton)

Theatre | Romeo Juliet
2026-02-26 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-27 19:30 - 22:00

Music Event | Faculty Recital | Alex Carpenter, flute
2026-02-28 17:00 - 19:00
