NORFOLK, Va. – The Celebration of Life and Legacy of former Old Dominion Athletics Director Dr. Jim Jarrett will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. in the Big Blue Room of Chartway Arena.
The event will be at 11 a.m. with parking available in the 43rd street garage off Hampton Blvd. A reception will be held in the lobby of Chartway Arena following the program.
The event is open to the public and attendees are encouraged to wear ODU colors in honor of Dr. Jarrett.
Dr. Jarrett was the Athletics Director at ODU from 1970-2010 and under his leadership, ODU was the first school in Virginia to offer scholarships to women.
More than 90 percent of the student-athletes who attended ODU during his 40 years graduated and the Monarchs won 28 team and individual national titles.
Memorial gifts may be directed to the Dr. James Jarrett Endowed Athletic Scholarship at the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation, 4417 Monarch Way, Norfolk, VA 23529 or CLICK HERE to make a donation online.