UMD Homecoming 2007

UMD Homecoming Weekend, Duluth

Thursday, September 27

UMD Department Decorating Contest 10 am-1pm

Friday, September 28

The UMD Coaches Luncheon, featuring Head Football Coach Bubba Schweigert will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, September 28 at Grandma’s Sports Garden with an all-you-can-eat buffet for purchase.

The UMD Class of 1957 will celebrate their 50th Reunion during UMD Homecoming. Their 50th Reunion Dinner will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 28 at the Kitchi Gammi Club.

UMD Homecoming Bonfire at Fitger’s Courtyard will be held from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. on Friday, September 28. Free busses leave the UMD Bus Hub at 7:30 p.m. and return at 10 p.m. There will be free root beer kegs, snacks, and give-a-ways. This event is for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. If it is raining, the event will be cancelled and not rescheduled.

Saturday, September 29

The Annual 5K Homecoming Trail Run at Bagley Nature Area will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 29. The cost for UMD Students is $7 and $12 for others. Register by 2 p.m. September 21 to guarantee a t-shirt.Contact Rec sports in 153 Sports and Health Center or call 218-726-7128. Race day registration is welcome at Bagley.

Saturday activities for alumni include a 50th Reunion Brunch at 9 a.m. in the UMD Garden Room followed by a UMD Campus Tour at 10:30 a.m.

Everyone is invited to a Tailgating Party at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 29 in the Gold Lot in front of the Football Field. Alumni, faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

The UMD Football team will play Western Washington at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 29. This Homecoming marks 75 years of UMD Football and the UMD Marching Band will debut at half-time for the first time in 18 years.

The band "White or Wheat" will open for the band "Ashokin Rebellion," playing on the football field right after the Homecoming Football Game.

The UMD Young Alum “Kick-Off” Happy Hour will take place from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 29 at Grandma’s Sports Garden.

FOR INFO

Christina Geissler
Student Activities Advisor
University of Minnesota Duluth
Kirby Student Center 115
Phone 218-726-8739
Email: cgeissle@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