Alumni and friends will be treated to a spirit-filled week of activities for Homecoming 2014

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10-3-2014

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Alumni and friends will be treated to a spirit-filled week of activities for Homecoming 2014

They say you can never really go home again, but the University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation is doing its best to change that at this year's Homecoming festivities.

They'll have you singing "Sweet Home UND" next week, with an action-packed list of events and special activities for alumni and friends of UND of all ages.

It all starts Monday with a kick-off lunch in the University quad behind the Chester Fritz Library, and on Tuesday with the Frozen Feed ice cream social, when UND students will be introduced to this year's UND Homecoming Court. Other important events include the Sioux Awards Banquet on Thursday, when high-achieving individuals will receive the University's highest alumni award, and Saturday's Homecoming Parade and football game at the Alerus Center.

Here is a list of other events, times and places to remember for Homecoming 2014.

Welcome home to UND!

Student and alumni schedule:

Monday, Oct. 6

Kickoff Lunch ? 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chester Fritz Library Quad

To get everyone on campus in the UND Homecoming spirit, students, staff and faculty are invited to the quad for a FREE taco-in-a-bag lunch for some energy to kick-off the spirit-filled week! *lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

Frozen Feed ? 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Memorial Union

Who is your 2014 UND Homecoming court? Get to know the student leaders who make UND great, all while enjoying some free ice cream!

Wednesday, Oct. 8

Spirit Showdown ? 7 to 9 p.m., Walsh Quad

If you haven't caught the spirit by now, this is your chance! Cheer on showdown competitors as they compete in a lip sync/dance/cheer/singing competition and be a part of history as you help choose this year's Homecoming King and Queen!

Thursday, Oct. 9

Spirit Day ? All Day

Wear your Homecoming shirt; show your school spirit by wearing UND gear!

Friday, Oct. 10

Homecoming Hat Trick ? 4 to 6 p.m., Ralph Engelstad Area student entrance

Going to the hockey game? Get in line early to enjoy music, food and fun in the student hockey line ? Plus lots of prizes!

Saturday, Oct. 11

Parade ? 10 a.m., University Avenue

"Big Wheels Keep on Turning" at the 2014 UND Homecoming Parade!

UND Homecoming Brunch ? 10 a.m., Gorecki Alumni Center Gransberg Community Room

Here's your pre- and post-parade pit stop! Join fellow alumni for brunch at the Gorecki Alumni Center along the 2014 UND Homecoming Parade route. North Dakota's very own country duo from Hazen, N.D., Tigirlily, will perform after the parade. $10 per person.

Football game and coronation ? 1:30 p.m., Alerus Center

It's Homecoming Week's premier event! The football team is at sweet home UND as they take on Portland State! Meet the UND Spirit ambassadors as the 2014 Homecoming King and Queen are crowned during halftime of this excitement-filled football game.

Sunday, Oct. 12

Green Gallop ? 9:30 a.m., UND Wellness Center

Lace up your running shoes and UND green for the annual Green Gallop in support of the Wellness Center's Student Development Fund. 5k and 10k courses available.

Alumni and friends schedule

Tuesday, Oct. 7

College of Business & Public Administration ? Mellem Business Symposium 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gamble Hall, Room 7

Sport Business ? Explore the Industry of the Business of Sports!

One-Stop Student Services ribbon-cutting and open house 12:30 p.m., Memorial Union Main floor

The opening of the One-Stop Student Services office marks the addition of a major new service for UND students!

Thursday, Oct. 9

Sioux Award Banquet 5:30 to 9 p.m., Alerus Center

Honor a very special group of alumni at the prestigious Sioux Award and Young Alumni Achievement Award ceremony.

School of Medicine & Health Sciences Occupational Therapy workshop 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Memorial Union

Speaker: Sandy Hanebrink, OTR/OL, executive director, Touch the Future/ReBoot/Inc.

Ground Breaking Ceremony for the UND Aerospace & UAS Research, Training, & Education Building, Corner of James Ray Drive & University Ave (Northwest side of Ryan Hall) 10 a.m.

Refreshment service and a preview of the building will follow in the Ryan Hall atrium.

College of Arts & Sciences' 2014-15 Interdisciplinary Lecture Series 3:15 p.m., Room 7 of the Education Building, Room 7

Speaker: Fabrice Moussus, UND Communication Program alumnus

Friday, Oct. 10

School of Medicine & Health Sciences Sioux Award Reception with Marlys Schuh, BSMT '73, BSMed '77 10-11 a.m., Vennes Atrium, 501 N. Columbia Rd. (former St. Michael's Hospital)

Continental breakfast to be served.

College of Engineering & Mines Alumni Academy Induction Ceremony and Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Alerus Center, Ballroom 3

Law School Building Addition and Renovation Ceremony 12:15 p.m., Chester Fritz Library Front Lawn

Please join the UND School of Law for a special ceremony to recognize the law school building addition and renovation. Refreshments will be served.

Alvin E. Austin Memorial Awards and Dessert Reception 2 to 4 p.m. with the awards program starting at 2:30 p.m., J. Lloyd Stone Center (Former President's House)

UND Chemistry Department Homecoming Lecture with special guest UND alumnus James Morley, of Takeda Pharmaceutical 4 p.m., 101 Abbott Hall

Following the Chemistry Department Homecoming Lecture a dedication ceremony will take place for a student-inspired wall-sized mural of the Periodic Table of Elements. Each tile in the mural are artistic or pop cultural representation of an element in the Periodic Table. The UND Department of Art & Design also was instrumental in the creation of the new mural.

UND Women's Soccer 4 p.m., Bronson Field

Celebrate the UND spirit by cheering on the UND women's soccer team against Northern Arizona!

UND Arts Collections gallery open house 4 to 5:30 p.m., UND Art Collections Gallery, Empire Arts Center, 415 Demers Ave.

Gather with fellow alumni and friends of UND to enjoy refreshments and to experience the UND Art Collections Gallery. Art lives throughout campus in the Living Museum and is exhibited at the UND Art Collections Gallery at the Empire Arts Center in downtown Grand Forks. During Homecoming, the exhibit will feature art which is "Lost, Found and Rescued."

College of Business & Public Administration, Alumni Social 4 to 6 p.m., L'Bistro Lounge, Canad Inns

Get updates on the latest news at the CoBPA and meet newly appointed Dean of the CoBPA, Margaret Williams.

Fraternity & Sorority Social4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Gorecki Alumni Center, Gransberg Room

This event will be hosted by the Lori Reesor, vice president of student affairs.

School of Law Alumni Social 5 p.m., Alerus Center

No charge to attend. all UND Law School Alumni are welcome.

Department of Accountancy Alumni Social and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 6 p.m. ? Social, 7 p.m. ? HOF Ceremony, Alerus Center, Hawk Meeting Room 5

Harold Hamm School of Geology & Geological Engineering Banquet 5:30 p.m. ? social, 6:30 p.m. ? dinner and social, Alerus Center, Ballroom 1

UND Men's Hockey Game 7:07 p.m., Ralph Englestad Arena

Visit home sweet UND by cheering on the UND men's hockey team to victory as they take on Bemidji State!

Saturday, Oct. 11

College of Business & Public Administration, Coffee & Hot Chocolate Booth 9:30 a.m. (30 minutes prior to the parade/during parade), Corner of University and Centennial Ave.

Stop by the UND CoBPA Coffee & Hot Chocolate Booth and warm-up at the Parade!

Parade 10 a.m., Gorecki Alumni Center to University Park

"Big Wheels Keep on Turning" at the 2014 UND Homecoming Parade! Submit your entry form today! Please read though the policy form if you are participating in the parade.

Homecoming Brunch 10 a.m. to noon, Gorecki Alumni Center

Here's your pre- and post-parade pit stop! Join fellow alumni for brunch at the Gorecki Alumni Center along the 2014 UND Homecoming Parade route. North Dakota's very own country duo from Hazen, N.D., Tigirlily, will perform after the parade. $10 per person.

UND Football Game 1:30 p.m., Alerus Center

It's Homecoming Week's premier event! The football team is at home sweet UND as they take on Portland State! Meet the UND Spirit ambassadors as the 2014 Homecoming King and Queen are crowned during halftime of this excitement-filled football game.

*Need Tickets? Single game football tickets are available. To purchase a reserved homecoming ticket, call the UND Box Office at the Ralph at 701.777.4689, reservation call is UND Alumni. Tickets are also available through the Alerus Center Box Office or at any Ticketmaster, call 800.745.3000 or purchase online.

School of Law Class of 1964 Reunion Dinner 6 p.m., Alerus Center

Dinner follows the football game. Dinner provided by the School of Law.

Sunday, Oct. 12

Green Gallop 5k/10k 9:30 a.m., Wellness Center (The course begins at the Wellness Center)

This event runs along the English Coulee, past campus, and past the Ralph Engelstad Arena. Participants guaranteed a Green Gallop t-shirt if registered by Monday, Sept. 22.

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