Artist drawing of Goldy Gopher statue on front plaza of Coffman Memorial Union. Courtesy: Student Unions & Activities
Party on the Plaza & Goldy Gopher Statue Unveiling Event
What: Party on the Plaza & Goldy Gopher Statue Unveiling Event
When: Friday, Sept. 7, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where: Front Plaza, Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis
Contacts: Ashley Kaser, Student Unions & Activities, kaser007@umn.edu, 612-625-7772
Party on the Plaza, hosted at Coffman Memorial Union’s Front Plaza, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis, on Friday, Sept. 7 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., will be the first pep rally for the university community during the first week of fall semester.
President Eric Kaler, head football coach Jerry Kill and athletics director Norwood Teague will deliver remarks to ignite excitement for the upcoming academic year and Golden Gopher athletics.
The event also boasts the unveiling of the bronze Goldy Gopher prototype statue which officially kicks off the “Give a Coin, Give a Dollar, Leave a Legacy” campaign. This campaign aims to give the Goldy Gopher statue a permanent home in front of Coffman Memorial Union to leave a legacy for future generations. No student services fees, taxpayer dollars or university funds will be used for the Goldy statue. Contributions are voluntary and can be made in three ways:
- Wear a "Leave a Legacy" bracelet which are being sold for $2 at Student Unions & Activities' events and retail locations (Gopher Express, Gopher Spot, Goldy's Gameroom, Info Desk, Coffman Theater Concessions, Coffman Union Post Office), University Bookstore and the U Card office
- Drop coins and cash into the donation box located on the first floor of Coffman Memorial Union near the bronze prototype display or Student Unions & Activities' retail locations (Gopher Express, Gopher Spot, Goldy's Gameroom, Info Desk, Coffman Theater Concessions, Coffman Union Post Office)
- Give to the University Foundation for tax deductible donations
The Goldy Gopher mascot serves as an image to which everyone in the University community feels connected. The statue will serve as an icon for the university community as a common area to gather and a collective image for promoting school spirit.
University alumnus, Nicholas Legeros, will be sculpting the statue. Legeros is an active artist in the Minneapolis area and creates sculptures for a variety of clientele.
For more information please visit our website: sua.umn.edu/goldystatue or follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/umnSUA) or Twitter (@umnSUA).