—Photo: Issac Brekken

Hollywood theme carries through nine days of events
It’s time again for the reunions, pep fests, and sports that surround the annual homecoming celebration at the University of Minnesota. The new event this year is Pregame Pancakes and Parade, a homecoming morning breakfast with U of M events and booths inside the McNamara Alumni Center along the parade route. All the big traditional events are back as well, including last year’s fireworks finale. Each day during homecoming week has a special Hollywood theme.

See the calendar below for details. Events of special interest to alumni are in bold.

Friday, October 12
Maroon and Gold Friday, all day. Be part of the tradition by wearing maroon and gold

Gopher women’s soccer vs. Northwestern, 7 p.m., Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium, St. Paul

Saturday, October 13
Gopher women’s swimming and diving intrasquad meet, 1 p.m., University of Minnesota Aquatic Center, Minneapolis

Gopher women’s hockey vs. Minnesota State University, Mankato, 2 p.m., Mariucci Arena, Minneapolis

Sunday, October 14
Gopher women’s hockey vs. Minnesota State University, Mankato, 2 p.m., Mariucci Arena, Minneapolis

Monday, October 15
“Hollywood Premiere”
Homecoming kickoff, 11 a.m., West Bank plaza
Lip-synch contest, 7 p.m., Willey Hall, Minneapolis

Tuesday, October 16
“Walk of Fame”
St. Paul Day and Twin Cities Student Unions Day, St. Paul Student Center and St. Paul gym field, 11 a.m.

Wednesday, October 17
“The Big Blockbuster”
Residence Hall Day at the superblock, East River Road triangle, all day, Minneapolis

Thursday, October 18
“Director’s Cut”
Institute of Technology donor/scholar event, 5 p.m., McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis

Friday, October 19
“Spotlight on the Stars”
Maroon and Gold Friday, all day. Be part of the tradition by wearing maroon and gold

College of Liberal Arts reunion activities for graduates of 1951 and earlier, includes tours, luncheon, and reception; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 612-626-7642 for information.

College of Human Ecology all-college reunion, includes seminars, tours, and reception; 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., McNeal Hall, St. Paul. Call 612-625-8796 for information.

College of Pharmacy Class of 1951 back to school celebration, with seminars, tours, and lunch with the dean. Call 612-625-1158 for information.

Marching Band CD release celebration sponsored by U of M Bookstores, noon, Northrop mall, Minneapolis

Institute of Technology reunion, includes tours, receptions, and dinner for classes of 1951, ’61, and ’76; 2:30 p.m. welcome reception, 3:30 p.m. tours, 6 p.m. cocktail reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. Call 612-626-8282 for information.

College of Biological Sciences homecoming picnic, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Snyder Hall lawn, St. Paul. Call 612-624-4470 for information.

Gopher men’s and women’s swimming and diving alumni meet, University of Minnesota Aquatic Center, Minneapolis

Gopher women’s cross country–Minnesota Open, 4:30 p.m., Les Bolstad Golf Course, Lauderdale

Homecoming Huddle for 1991–2001 grads, McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis, 5 to 7 p.m. Call 612-625-9180 for information.

Homecoming coronation, bonfire, pep fest, and fireworks finale, 7 p.m., St. Paul Gym field

Gopher women’s volleyball vs. Indiana, 7 p.m., Sports Pavilion, Minneapolis

Saturday, October 20
“Feature Presentation”
Minnesota Art with a Twist (family day), all day, Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis. Call 612-625-9683 for information.

St. Paul Farmer’s Share Breakfast and Auction at St. Paul Student Center with special recognition for the classes of 1976 and 1951, 7 a.m.; Little Red Oil Can Award program, 8:30 a.m. Call 612-624-1745 for information.

A Place for Parents at Homecoming, 8 a.m., University Rec Center, Minneapolis

Pregame Pancakes and Parade, a new event, on the parade route, 8 to10 a.m., McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis

Homecoming Parade, 9 a.m., along University Avenue, Minneapolis

Homecoming Football Game vs. Michigan State, 11:10 a.m., Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis

Homecoming Chili Fest on the Knoll, University and 15th Avenue, Minneapolis, 3 to 5 p.m.

Pharmacy Alumni Society, College of Pharmacy and Century Mortar Club, Third Joint Annual Meeting, 5:45 p.m.; reunion dinners celebrating the classes of 1951, ’61, ’71, ’76, ’81, and ’91, 6:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel Metrodome, Minneapolis. Call 612-625-1158 for information.

Gopher women’s volleyball vs. Illinois, 7 p.m., Sports Pavilion, Minneapolis

School of Music Homecoming Collage Concert, 7:30 p.m., Ted Mann Concert Hall, Minneapolis. Call 612-626-7642 for information.

Homecoming Ball sponsored by the Student Unions, 8 p.m., McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis, with an alumni reception room open to all alumni and friends. Call 612-624-4636 for information.


for more info on athletic tickets, call 612-624-8080. For alumni events, call the University of Minnesota Alumni Association at 612-624-2323. For all other events, call the number listed or the homecoming office at 612-624-7917.