UMC Celebrates Homecoming 2014

CROOKSTON, Minn. – In true University of Minnesota Crookston spirit, the campus is preparing to "Paint the Town Maroon and Gold", a theme that will run through all the activities taking place during homecoming week, October 13-19, 2014. 

Student activities begin Monday, Oct. 13. Highlights include coronation on Wednesday, October 15 at 7 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium and Powder Puff Football on Thursday at noon on the Campus Mall. 

The annual Alumni Awards Celebration will be held on Friday, October 17. Outstanding Alumni Theresa Helgeson '96 and Wayne Schertler '83 will be honored along with the 2014 inductees in to the Athletic Hall of Fame including the '97 Football Team; Bill Tyrrell; Scott Strohmeier '99; and Karla (Thormodson) Isley '98. For information and to make reservations, contact Rose Ulseth at 218-281-8439.

Following the Alumni Awards Celebration, alumni are invited to gather for a social at Drafts Bar & Grill, 925 Fisher Ave, Crookston, Minn. 

Athletic competition kicks into high gear over the weekend with Golden Eagle Volleyball vs. Northern State on Friday evening at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Soccer takes on MSU Moorhead at 11 a.m.; Football at 1 p.m. in the homecoming game vs. University of Mary; and Volleyball on Saturday at 4 p.m. vs. MSU Moorhead. Athletic competition concludes on Sunday, Oct. 19 when Soccer takes on Northern State. 

Other activities on Saturday include a brunch for all business alumni at 9 a.m. in Bede Ballroom, Sargeant Student Center. All business alumni should contact Jana Brekken at 218-281-8176 to RSVP for the breakfast. 

The annual Homecoming Parade is at 10:30 a.m. around the Campus Mall and the community is invited to enter. Contact Rose Ulseth at 218-281-8439 for details. 

Prior to the kick off of Golden Eagle Football, everyone is invited to the Teambacker Tailgate, which will take place at 11 a.m. in the Evergreen Grill, Evergreen Hall. Following the game, an alumni social will be held at I.C. Muggs, 1500 University Ave, Crookston, Minn. 

Also taking place on Saturday is a Campus Showcase featuring events beginning at 9:30 a.m. and running through 1:30 p.m. Activities include a performance by the choir and special presentations by students and faculty in the Eagles Nest, Sahlstrom Conference Center. At noon, there will be a demonstration of the Interactive Lab using touch technology in Dowell 212 and from 12:30 to 1:30, the Horse Judging Club will demonstrate horse judging techniques in the University Teaching and Outreach Center (UTOC), located on the north end of campus. For details about the Campus Showcase, visit www.umcrookston.edu/today.