UMD Homecoming 2011: This is Bulldog Country officially commences this Friday, October 14 and runs through Saturday, October 22.
Homecoming is a long standing and proud Bulldog tradition and we are thrilled to present this year's events. There is truly something happening for everyone. Highlights include: pep rallies on campus & in our downtown community, cardboard boat races, a concert, Oktoberfest celebration, Bagley 5K trail run, theatre productions, drag show, and athletic events from our nationally ranked Football and Men's & Women's Hockey Teams.
The Homecoming Website lists all the complete information: www.d.umn.edu/homecoming
On behalf of the Homecoming Committee and myself, we would like to invite you to join in on the many activities and celebrations that will be happening on our campus and in the Duluth community throughout the next week.
Lendley Black
Chancellor
All Week: Official Homecoming T-Shirts on Sale - 1st floor KSC in front of UMD Stores - $5
Friday, October 14:
Break the Ice Alumni Pre-Game Party
DECC
Time: 5:30
Contact the Office of Advancement for more Information: 218-726-7110
Saturday, October 15
Men's Hockey Game vs Gophers
Amsoil Arena
7:07 pm
· Chancellor Black will drop the puck!
· T-Shirts ($5) & giveaways (free) will be available near the student entrance (while supplies last)
· http://www.umdbulldogs.com/tickets.php
Sunday, October 16
Faculty Artist Recital: Tracy Lipke-Perry and Elias Mokole
Location: Weber Music Hall
Time: 3pm
Price: Adults $10, Seniors $8, Students are Free
Monday, October 17
Campus Decorating Contest
Judging 10:00am-12:00pm
· Participant list can be found on the Homecoming Website!
Tuesday, October 18
Bulldog Pep Rally
Holiday Center in Downtown Duluth
11:30am-12:30pm
Sponsor: Sneakers Sports Bar & Grill
· Hot dogs, chips, & soda for $4
· Commando band, athletes, and cheerleaders there!
· Chancellor Black will speak at 11:50am
· T-Shirts ($5) & giveaways (free) will be available (while supplies last)
Live Music: Jeremy Messersmith with Loup Garou
Kirby Student Center Ballroom
9:00pm
Free for UMD students/$5 Public
www.jeremymessersmith.com
Wednesday, October 19
UMD Farmer's Market
Kirby Plaza Area
1:30-4:30pm
Produce will vary by availability
Thursday, October 20
OktoberFest
Kirby Plaza Area
11:00am-2:00pm
Sponsor: UMD Stores
· $5 Brat, Bulldog Chips, & Soda Buffett
· Chmielewski Funtime Band Performing
· OktoberFest shirts & mugs also for sale
Cardboard Boat Races
Rock Pond in Bagley Nature Area
4:30pm
Sponsor: Mechanical Engineering Club
To sign up or for more information contact Kayla: claas018@d.umn.edu
Dogs Eat Dogs: Pep Rally & Hot Dog Eating Contest
Just inside Malosky Stadium - Rain or Shine!
6:00-7:00pm
· Compete in a hot dog eating contest for great prizes!
· Free hot dogs & hot chocolate for the audience too
· Football players & many other athletes will be there to meet
· Dance team and band to perform
· T-Shirts ($5) & giveaways (free) will be available (while supplies last)
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
Glensheen Living Literature
Location: Glensheen Mansion
Time: 7:00 pm
Price: $32 per person
Details: A classic tale staged in the formal living room of a historic, national treasure; Glensheen's presentation of Washington Irving's 1820 masterpiece of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" promises to electrify audiences in a setting unlike any other.
For more information call: 218-726-8910 or email info@glensheen.org
Laser Tag
Outside Kirby Plaza Area - look for the "dome"!
7:30pm
Free for UMD students/Sponsored by: Kirby Program Board
The Foreigner (Opening Night!)
By Larry Shue, Directed by Michael Perreca
Location: MPAC Mainstage Theatre
Time: 7:30pm
For Tickets: 218-726-8561 or www.tickets.umn.edu
Friday, October 21
Vista Cruise
Canal Park
Board Boat 4:30pm; Cruise 5:00-6:00pm
Get tickets from KPB (115 KSC) by Oct. 20 - Only $5!
50th Reunion Party
5:00pm
Contact the Office of Advancement for more Information: 218-726-7110
Tailgate at Grandma's Sports Garden
5:00pm
$8.99 All you can eat buffet--Spaghetti, pizza, etc.
· Free drink for those who go on the cruise
· T-Shirts ($5) & giveaways (free) will be available (while supplies last)
Women's Hockey vs. Wisconsin
Amsoil Arena
7:07 pm
· http://www.umdbulldogs.com/tickets.php
Flag Football Tournament
Malosky Stadium
6:30pm- 9:00pm
Sponsored By: Student Association
No entry fee & a prize for the 1st and 2nd place winners
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
Glensheen Living Literature
Location: Glensheen Mansion
Time: 7:00 pm
Price: $32 per person
Details: A classic tale staged in the formal living room of a historic, national treasure; Glensheen's presentation of Washington Irving's 1820 masterpiece of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" promises to electrify audiences in a setting unlike any other.
For more information call: 218-726-8910 or email info@glensheen.org
The Foreigner
By Larry Shue, Directed by Michael Perreca
Location: MPAC Mainstage Theatre
Time: 7:30pm
For Tickets: 218-726-8561 or www.tickets.umn.edu
Saturday, October 22
RSOP Homecoming 5k
Bagley Nature Area
10:00am
Cost: $12 for UMD Students/ $15 Others
Register By: 2:00pm October 14 for guaranteed
t-shirt. Race day registration is welcome at the
Bagley Classroom in Bagley Nature Area.
Breakfast of Champions in the D.C.
Have an all-you-can-eat lunch in the Dining Center - featuring fun Homecoming appetizers like wings (yum!) and much more!
Chariot Races
Ordean Court
10:00am
Sponsor: Greek Life
Tailgate for Homecoming
11:30am-Game Time, Gold Lot C
· Famous Daves Pig Roast - FREE!
· Area to show chariots off before the game
· Parents & Alumni also tailgating
· Giveaways for the event - EVERYTHING LEFT! TCF will have pom-poms & UMD Stores will have mini-footballs!
· T-shirt sales ($5)
· Face painting station from RA's/LSH Council - Free!
· Statesman giving away cheer & rouser sheets
Football Game
Malosky Stadium
1:00 pm
Students FREE/General Admission $10 adult/Kids 10 & under FREE
· Half Time FLASH MOB in the stands - Here's the video to practice!!
· http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYdN21zyaUM
· Chariot race finale at half-time too!
Drag Show
Kirby Student Center Ballroom
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