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U of MN Homecoming 2003 - Once Upon a Homecoing


Long ago, in the year 1914, the University of Minnesota began a tradition of bringing together the campus community, alumni and friends for a homecoming celebration. The fairytale continues this year, from October 27th through November 1st, 2003. "Once Upon A Homecoming" celebrates tradition with annual festivities such as the bonfire, royalty coronation, philanthropy events, parade, UMAA Pancake Breakfast and the football game.
Homecoming Preview (October 23 - October 27)
Thursday, October 23
6 - 10pm Football Prelims West Bank & Bierman Athletic Fields
Friday, October 24 - Maroon and Gold Friday
4:30pm Women's Cross Country Minnesota Open Les Bolstad Cross Country Course
5pm Royalty Registration Coffman Memorial Union - President's Room
7:05pm Men's Hockey vs. UMD Mariucci Arena
7:05pm Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan Sports Pavilion
Saturday, October 25
11am - 7pm Kickball Prelims & Finals Bierman Athletic Fields
1pm Women's Swimming & Diving vs. Iowa State University Aquatics Center
7:05pm Men's Hockey vs. UMD Mariucci Arena
7:05pm Women's Volleyball vs. Michigan State Sports Pavilion
Sunday, October 26
10am Men's Cross Country's Marathon Sports/ USA Track & Field State Championships Les Bolstad Cross Country Course
 
Homecoming Week (October 27 - November 1)
Monday, October 27 - Kick-Off Day
11am - 2pm Kick Off Party Northrop Plaza
Noon KDWB Broadcast Northrop Plaza
5pm Royalty Written Essays Due Coffman Memorial Union - Room 319
7pm Lip-sync Competition Northrop Auditorium
Tuesday, October 28 - St. Paul Day
Noon Royalty Videos St. Paul Student Center - Room 110
7pm Cheer Prelims University Fieldhouse (rain location)
3pm K102 Broadcast St. Paul Student Center Terrace
4pm KDWB Live Broadcast St. Paul Mall
4pm Free Famous Dave's BBQ St. Paul Terrace Cafe
Wednesday, October 29 - Residence Hall Day
7am Free Einstein Brother's Bagels All Residence Halls
9:30am Noodle Regata University Aquatics Center
11:30am Iron Man and Jousting Superblock
Noon Free Pizza & Cities 97 Broadcast Superblock
12:30pm Archery and Accuracy Contest Superblock
4:30pm Golden Egg Hunt Superblock
7pm Women's Volleyball vs. Iowa Sports Pavilion
7pm Trivia Contest Territorial Hall Community Room
9pm Dive-In Movie: "Finding Nemo" St. Paul Gym Pool
Thursday, October 30
11am Subs-N-Tubs Charity Event Washington Avenue Bridge
Noon Royalty Formal Interviews Coffman Memorial Union - Room 326
Noon Etchings by Anthony Perruzo Larson Art Gallery
Noon - 4pm Capture the Flag St. Paul Soccer Fields
2 - 5pm Women's Health Expo
(Sponsored by Women in Medicine & Medical Students for Choice)		 Mississippi Room, Coffman
6 - 10pm Football Finals Bierman Athletic Fields
6pm Men's Swimming & Diving vs. Florida University Aquatics Center
7pm Surprise Royalty Event TBD
Friday, October 31 - Maroon and Gold Friday
All Day UParents: Walkabout Sculptures and Creations Minneapolis & St. Paul Campuses
3 & 4pm UParents: Underground Tour
Participation is limited; call 612-626-9291 for reservations.		 Andersen Library, West Bank
3 - 7pm U Parents: Climbing Wall St. Paul Gym
4pm KDWB Broadcast St. Paul Gym Field
4:05pm Women's Hockey vs. St. Cloud State Ridder Arena
4 - 6pm Cheer Finals St. Paul Gym Field
5 - 8pm UMAA Spirit Night Auction McNamara Alumni Center
5 - 6:30pm UParents: Sample Student Fare
$5 with Parents Discount Card		 Bailey, Centennial, Sanford & Middlebrook Dining Halls
6pm Homecoming Royalty Coronations, Bonfire & Pepfest presented by Cities 97 St. Paul Gym Field
7pm Women's Volleyball vs. Wisconsin Sports Pavilion
TBA Men's Hockey vs. Denver Mariucci Arena
7:30pm "Albert Herring" Ted Mann Concert Hall, West Bank
Saturday, November 1
8 - 10am UMAA Pancake Breakfast, Gopher Memorabilia Road Show, and Membership Expo Sports Pavillion
10am Homecoming Parade University Avenue
10 - 4pm "Oddities and Curiosities of Nature"
Admission free with Parent Discount Card		 Bell Museum of Natural History
10:30am Free Maroon & Gold Men's Basketball Scrimmage Williams Arena
11:15am Free Metrodome Shuttle Service begins Stops at: Oak Street Ramp, 4th Street Ramp, McNamara Center, Donhowe Building & Coffman Memorial Union
1:00pm Gopher Football vs. Indiana Metrodome
2pm Men's Swimming & Diving vs. Northwestern University Aquatics Center
2:05pm Women's Hockey vs. St. Cloud State Ridder Arena
7:30pm "Albert Herring" Ted Mann Concert Hall
TBA Men's Hockey vs. Denver Mariucci Arena
8:00pm Rennie Harris: "Facing Mekka" Northrop Auditorium
Sunday, November 2
10am Women's Cross Country: Rocky's Run Les Bolstad Cross Country Course
Monday, November 3
7pm Awards Ceremony Northrop Auditorium

Homecoming Sponsors:

KDWB Cities 97 K102
KFAN Melrose Apartments Univerity Dining Services
UPS College Pro Painters Coke Beverage Partnership
Pioneer Press Carlson Companies

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Last modified: September 2, 2003