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University of Minnesota, Crookston
Mardi Gras Madness
Homecoming 2008


Homecoming week at the University of Minnesota, Crookston with special alumni events
on the weekend of September 26-27, 2008. Here’s the tentative schedule for this fun-filled Homecoming week. Also see the events calendar for updates and detailed information.

 

Monday, Sept. 22

Oxygen Bar
10 AM to 2 PM, Northern Lights Lounge
Sponsored by S.P.A.C.E.

Homecoming Royalty Voting
10 AM to 2 PM, Northern Lights Lounge

 

 

Tuesday, Sept. 23

Homecoming Royalty Voting
10 AM to 2 PM, Northern Lights Lounge

 

 

Wednesday, Sept. 24

W.O.W. - Band 32 Below
8 PM, Peterson Gazebo
Sponsored by S.P.A.C.E.

 

 

Thursday, Sept. 25

Homecoming Coronation
8 PM, Kiehle Auditorium

Homecoming Dance
9 PM to 12 AM, Bede Ballroom
Sponsored by S.P.A.C.E.

 


Friday, Sept. 26

Athletic Hall of Fame & Outstanding Alumni Banquet
6 PM Social, 6:30 PM Dinner, 7 PM Program, Bede Ballroom, Student Center\

Outstanding Alumni:
- Jeff Peterson, ex. '77 & '96
- Kirk Schultz, '79
- Sherry (Larson) Senske, '90



Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees:
- Randy Coauette, wrestling, ex. '75
- Bob Clauson, hockey, ex. '82
- 1989-90 Women's Basketball Team

Reservations are required by September 19; call the Office of Development & Alumni Relations 800-862-6466, ext. 8439 or 218-281-8439 or e-mail Rose Ulseth (rulseth@umn.edu) to make a reservation. Tickets are $16 per person.
Sponsored by the Office of Development & Alumni Relations

 

Class of 1968 Unofficial Gathering
9 PM, Minakwa Golf Club

Bonfire and Pep Fest
9 PM to 12 AM, Corner of E-Lot and Practice Field

 

 

 

Saturday, Sept. 27

Class of 1968 Campus Tour
8:30 AM, south door of Kiehle Building

Homecoming Parade
10:30 AM, around Campus Mall (line-up behind Kiehle Building)

Naming Ceremony of Sargeant Student Center
11:15 AM, Northern Lights Lounge, Student Center

Tailgate Party featuring the band Four Wheel Drive
11:45 AM, Parking Lot E (across from Ed Widseth Field)

Golden Eagles Football vs. MSU-Moorhead
1 PM, Ed Widseth Field

Post-game Social
4 PM, Minakwa Golf Club

1968/1969 (ONLY) Reunion Party
8 PM, Irishman’s Shanty

 

 

 

Contact & Lodging Information

Contact Development & Alumni Relations for more information!

 

AmericInn
1821 University Avenue
218-281-7800 or 800-634-3444

Northland Inn
Highway 75 North
218-281-5210

Golf Terrace Motel
Highway 2 & 75 North
218-281-2626

 

Homecoming Photos

Enjoy photos from Homecoming 2007!