Schedule

Saturday, September 17

10am

Football Prelims

Bierman Fields

3pm

Volleyball Prelims

University Rec Center Outdoor Courts

Sunday, September 18

10:00am - 2:00pm

Football Competition Finals

Bierman Fields

5pm

Homecoming Kickoff Presented by Melrose Student Suites

Superblock

The curtain opens today with an afternoon full of festivities, featuring free food, inflatable obstacle courses and games, acoustic performers and royalty introductions!

5:00

DJ/Band

6:00

Royalty Court Announcement

6:15 - 7:00

Royalty Relay Competition

7:00

Limbo Contest

8:30

Homecoming preview video & screening of "Grease" presented by MPAC

Monday, September 19

10:30am - 4:30pm

Homecoming Blood Drive

Coffman Great Hall

In partnership with Interfraternity & Panhellenic Council

An open casting call to all who can donate their blood and time. Registration Information

6:00pm

Banner Competition Judging

Northrop Auditorium

Like stage production, banners are a vital part of showing your Homecoming spirit! Compete against fellow students or just come to check out the amazing scenery!

7:00pm

Lip Sync Competition presented by The Minnesota Daily

Northrop Auditorium

There's no business like Lip Sync on Northrop's big stage! Don't miss the dancing and drama in this annual tradition.

Tuesday, September 20

10:00am - 2:00pm

Activities Fair

Coffman Front Plaza

4pm - 6pm

Change Drive for 15th Ave Lighting Project

Parking lot of Bierman Field Athletic Building

7:00pm
& 9:00pm

MPAC Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

St. Paul Student Center Theater, Free

9:00pm

Volleyball Finals

University Rec Center Outdoor Courts

Wednesday, September 21

11am - 4pm

"Residence Life Day" - Events sponsored by Residence Life

Coffman Front and Riverbend Plazas

The spotlight shines on students who live in the residence halls today, featuring cool events planned by hall councils at Coffman all day.

11am - 4pm

Free Nachos and Bouncy Boxing sponsored by Sanford Halld, Roy Wilkins Hall and University Village

Free Massages sponsored by Pioneer Hall

Free Popcorn sponsored by Bailey Hall

Bungee Run sponsored by Middlebrook and Centennial Halls

Free Cotton Candy and Jousting sponsored by Comstock and Yudof Halls

Giant Obstacle Course sponsored by Frontier and Territorial Halls

12:00pm

Student Spirit Competition featuring Danny of MTV's The Real World Austin, representing STA Travel

Coffman Front Plaza

Show off your school spirit in a student spirit competition! The winners will receive prizes from the University Bookstore. Put on your face paint and football game attire and come strut you stuff. All you have to do is show up at noon to enter!

1:30pm - 3pm

STA Travel & MTV's The Real World present: Spring Break Hot Spots featuring Danny from The Real World Austin

The Whole Music Club

7:00pm

"Go-Pher" Fame Talent Competition Presented by Aquafresh & TUMS

The Whole Music Club

You got big dreams? You want fame? Show the world what you got and take the stage in this all-campus talent show.

7:00pm
& 9:00pm

MPAC Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

St. Paul Student Center Theater, Free

Thursday, September 22

7:30am

GC Homecoming: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future Hot Breakfast, Appleby Hall Patio

Free while supplies last.

GC students, alumni, faculty, staff, administrators and friends are welcome to celebrate our last Homecoming as a College.

Sponsored by: General College Student Board (GCSB), TRIO Student Advisory Board (TSAB), SAO Partnership Grant and Coca-Cola Campus Life Iniative.

10:00am - 2:00pm

Activities Fair

SPSC Terrace

11:30am - 2:00pm

Salsa Contest and Lessons

Appleby Hall Patio, Free.

GC students, alumni, faculty, staff, administrators and friends are welcome to celebrate our last Homecoming as a College.

Sponsored by: General College Student Board (GCSB), TRIO Student Advisory Board (TSAB), SAO Partnership Grant and Coca-Cola Campus Life Iniative.

Noon - 1:00pm

MPAC Presents: Noon Concert featuring Scott Davies

SPSC Terrace, Free

8:00pm

Cow Milking Competition

St. Paul Dairy Barn

9:00pm

Johnny Holm Band Concert

St. Paul Animal Arena (Map)

Ever wonder if Cher, Justin Timberlake and Aerosmith will ever tour together? Rather than hold your breath, check out the hottest cover band in the nation, the Johnny Holm Band! A mostly impromptu performance, this crew is sure to entertain.

$5 for U of M students with valid U of M ID, $7 General

Advance tickets available at Coffman, St. Paul Student Center, and West Bank Skyway* Info Desks.
*Note: only student tickets available at the West Bank Skyway

18+ with valid picture ID or University of Minnesota U Card required for entry.

7:00pm,
& 9:00pm

MPAC Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

Coffman Theater, Free

Friday, September 23

Noon to 1:00 pm

U of M Homecoming Community Lunch and Pepfest

Gateway Plaza

5,000 free lunches will be served on the Gateway Plaza, with beverages courtesy of the University of Minnesota / Coca-Cola® Beverage Partnership

Festivities include:

 

Drawings for fabulous prizes that'll put you CENTER STAGE!

Meet some of the U of M's most honored and accomplished alumni!

Music from members of the U of M Marching Band, Goldy Gopher and MORE!

Sponsored by the U of M Alumni Association, U of M Foundation, and Minnesota Medical Foundation

*In the event of inclement weather this event will be held in the Memorial Hall of the McNamara Alumni Center

4:30pm

Cheer Competition Prelims

River Flats, East Bank

6:00pm

Cheer Competition, Pep Rally, Royalty Coronation & Bonfire

River Flats, East Bank

There is no better way to get pumped up for the game than with a 30ft bonfire! Come show your U of M pride and enjoy cheer competition finals, performaces from the marching band and dance team plus the royalty coronation & bonfire!

7:00pm

GoldenGopher Alumni Swimming & Diving Meet & Reunion

University Aquatic Center

Join Gopher Swimming & Diving as they induct P.J. Bogart, Paul Nelsen and Gretchen Hegener into the Minnesota Aquatics Hall of Fame.

Free

9:00pm

Dedication of the University of Minnesota Alumni Wall of Honor

Gateway Plaza
(weather permitting)

Join us under the stars on the Gateway Plaza and njoy music from the 300-member University of Minnesota Marching Band! Experience an inspiring and uplifting program as the University of Minnesota honors its most accomplished alumni

7:00pm,
9:30pm,
& Midnight

MPAC Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

Coffman Theater, Free

10:00pm - 2:00am

Gophers After Dark

Coffman Memorial Union

Saturday, September 24

7:00am

Homecoming Breakfast

Sports Pavilion

9:00am

Homecoming Parade

University Avenue

Watch the drama and pageantry of the annual Parade unfold at your front row seats along University Avenue.

11:00am

Gopher Football vs. Purdue

No time for a dress rehearsal! The Gopher Football team square off for an exciting and dramatic battle against their Big Ten rivals, the Boilermakers of Purdue.

Ticket information available from gophersports.com.

Homecoming Royalty Announced at Halftime

Free shuttle bus service to and from the Metrodome for the Gopher game

Free shuttle service begins 90 minutes before game time and runs throughout the game. Return trips to campus begin at half time and continue until after the game.

7:00pm,
9:30pm,
& Midnight

MPAC Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

Coffman Theater, Free

10:00pm - 2:00am

Gophers After Dark

Coffman Memorial Union

Sunday, September 25

8:00pm

Awards Presentation

Coffman Great Hall