UMD Homecoming 2009

Dog Eat Dog: UMD Homecoming 2009

October 14-17, Duluth, MN

Schedule of Events:

(Details continually being added, so check back often!)

ALL WEEK

• Homecoming T-SHIRTS are on sale, 1st floor KSC in front of UMD Stores, 9am-3pm.

            * $5.00; Maroon & Gold Colors - While Supplies LAST!

            * Want to see what they look like??  CLICK HERE!

            * Each t-shirt purchase will also receive a discount card for 20% off apparal & gifts at UMD Stores, as well as $2.00 off meal specials at the Famous Dave's Hockey Tailgating Party!

            * Sponsored by Beta Lambda Psi and Kirby Student Center

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14:

• All Day  -  Campus Department & Student Group Space Decorating Contest

                     * Judging runs from approx. 12:00noon-2:00pm

                     * Stop & check out the contestants!

                          * Athletics - 1st floor SpHC

                                 * CLA SAAC & Dean's Office - 3rd Floor KPlz

                          * University Relations - 3rd Floor Darland

                          * Multimedia Hub - 1st Floor Library

                          * TCF Bank - 1st Floor KPlz

                          * Access for All - 2nd Floor KSC

                          * Student Association - 1st floor KSC

                          * Disability Resources - 2nd floor KSC

                          * Greek Life - 1st floor KSC

• 5:00-10:00pm - Academic Challenge in the KSC Lounge

                          * Sponsored by Greek Life

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15:

• 4:30pm - Cardboard Boat Races - Bagley Nature Area: Rock Pond

                     * Entire campus community & alumni welcome to watch

                     * Sponsored by the Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Club

• 6:00pm (50th Reunion Alumni Only) - Cocktail Reception & Tours - Tweed Museum of Art

• 7:30pm  - Faculty and Students at Play concert - Weber Music Hall

                     * Entire campus community & public welcome

                     * FREE

• 6:00-8:00pm - HOMECOMING PEP RALLY & ATHLETE MEET & GREET: SPHC LOBBY BY ROMANO GYM!!! (fire is cancelled)

                     * Famous Daves will be there for a free (Hot)Dog Feed!

                     * Hot Dog Eating Contest, sponsored by the Student Athlete AdvisoryCommittee

                     * Meet and Greet TONS of players from MANY athletic teams, including:

                                     * Football

                                     * Volleyball

                                     * Soccer

                                     * Cross Country

                                     * Many more!!

                     * Dance Team, Cheerleaders, & CHAMP will be there!

                     * Marching/Pep Band Performs

                     * Lots of FREE Give-a-Ways

                     * Entire campus community welcome - BRING YOUR FAMILIES! Kids welcome!

                     * In the event of rain or high winds, cancellation will happen by 4:00pm the day of                 the event.  Please call the Kirby Information Desk at 218-726-7163 if you have questions.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16:

• 11:00am-2:00pm - Homecoming Carnival: 1st floor KSC, Lounge & In front of UMD Stores

                      * Fun Games like Bean Bag Toss, PopToss, & Musical Groceries

                            * Rootbeer Floats in color changing (mood!) cups!

                            * Popcorn

                            * Lots of give-a-ways for the game

                      * ALL FREE for Students!!

                      *Sponsored by the Multicultural Center, the Kirby Program Board, and Greek Life

• 11:00am-2:00pm - Car SMASH! - Ordean Court

                      * $1 a hit

                      * Food for sale too!

                      * Fundraiser for the Formula SAE Club

• 12:00pm - (50th Reunion Alumni Only) - Lunch aboard the Vista Star - DECC

• 5:00pm - Vista Cruise (Parents & Family Weekend Event)

                       * Tickets on Sale Wednesday Oct. 14, 1st floor KSC, in front of UMD Stores!

                       * First come, first serve!

                       * Sponsored by the Kirby Program Board

• 5:00pm - HOCKEY TAILGATE PARTY AT FAMOUS DAVE’S PATIO in CANAL PARK

                      * Pep Band & Give-a-ways

                      * FOOD SPECIALS BEGIN @ 4:00PM AND INCLUDE:

                               * $3 Hot Dogs

                               * $3 Nachos

                               * $5 Pulled Pork Sandwiches & $5 Famous Nachos

                               * Bring your coupon from Homecoming T-Shirt purchase for $2 off!!

                      * There will be FREE early bussing to the event for students!

                         Busses leave at 5:00 & 5:15pm from the Bus Hub!

                         NOTE: These busses are the same busses that take Student Season ticket holders to the DECC & back.  They will also run the normal times at 6:00 & 6:15pm. They will only return students to campus AFTER the hockey game.  Pick up is in the same place, behind the DECC.

                      * Entire campus community & alumni welcome

• 6:00pm - (50th Reunion Alumni Only) - 50th Reunion Social Hour - Kitchi Gammi Club

• 7:00pm - (50th Reunion Alumni Only) - 50th Reunion Dinner - Kitchi Gammi Club

• 7:00pm - Volleyball Game: UMD Bulldogs vs. University of Mary - Romano Gym

• 7:07pm - Men's Hockey Game vs. MSU Mankato @ the DECC

• 8:30pm - Movie: "UP" (Parents & Family Weekend Event) in the KSC Lounge

                       * Free Popcorn & Pop

                       * Sponsored by the Kirby Program Board

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17:

• 9:30am - (50th Reunion Alumni Only) - Rolls and Coffee - UMD Campus

• 10:00am - (50th Reunion Alumni Only) - Campus Tour

• 10:00am - 5K Homecoming Trail Run at Bagley Nature Area

                       * Cost: $12 UMD students/$15 others

                       * Register by: Oct. 6 @ 2pm for guaranteed t-shirt by calling 218-726-7128

                       * Race day registration welcome at Bagley Nature Area

                       * Sponsored by UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

• 10:30am-1:00pm - Breakfast of Champions @ THE DC

                       * In addition to your typical breakfast food, there will be a special Homecoming      

                        appetizer bar including:

                               * Chicken Wings (with different varieties of sauces)

                               * Mini Tacos

                               * Egg Rolls

                               * Cheese & Crackers

                               * Veggie Trays

• 11:30am to Game time - BULLDOGS ON THE BEACH PRE GAME PARTY - Griggs Beach

                       * Face painting station by the LSH Community Council

                       * Free Bulldog Boxers for the first 300 students there

                       * Marching Band will perform

                       * Tons of other free give-a-aways for the game: Thundersticks, "cheek cheers", etc.!

                       * 12:15 MARCH TO THE FIELD with the band!!

                       * Students only

• 11:30am - (50th Reunion Alumni Only) - Pre-game Lunch - Hall of Fame Room

• 1:00pm - FOOTBALL GAME: UMD Bulldogs vs. SCSU Huskies @ Malosky Stadium

• 4:00pm - Volleyball Game: UMD Bulldogs vs. Northern State University - Romano Gym

                       * "Dig for the Cure" Event - Pink Gym!

• 7:07pm - Men's Hockey Game vs. MSU Mankato @ the DECC

• 9:00pm-12:00am - Homecoming Dance - Rafters

                       * FREE!

                       * Certain music you want played at the dance?  Burn it onto a CD and bring it to the Multicultural Center, 2nd floor KSC. 

                       * Sponsored by the Multicultural Center

Homecoming is planned and sponsored by Kirby Student Center, the Athletic Department, University Relations, and The Chancellor's Office.     

VOTE for Bob Nielson as NCAA Division II COACH OF THE YEAR!

The winning coach receives $50,000 to donate to charity and the Alumni Association will receive $20,000 for student scholarships.

-Visit www.coachoftheyear.com

-In the Fan Vote Leaders box, click on Vote Now

-Select Bob Nielson in the pull down menu

-In the word verification box, write the words that you see

Liberty Mutal Coach of the Year Award allows fans to have a say in who wins,

and focuses on a coach's actions on and off the field.

You can vote DAILY!!

Have Questions? Want to get involved?  We are always looking for help with decorating, blowing up balloons, and large events.

Contact Lacey in Kirby Student Center at 218-726-8742 or kirbyint@d.umn.edu

For Athletic Events call 218-726-7518 or 218-726-8168

UMD Alumni Association, 315 Darland Administration Building
1049 University Drive, Duluth, MN 55812
Email: alumni@d.umn.edu
218-726-6186 fax
or call 218-726-8829, 218-726-7110, 866-726-7110 toll free
http://www.d.umn.edu/alumni