Homecoming week 2012 at the University of Minnesota, Crookston has been set to begin Monday, September 17, with special alumni events on the weekend of September 21-22, 2012. More details to come!!
Monday, Sept. 26
Homecoming Royalty Voting
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sargeant Student Center
Sponsored by SPACE
Homecoming Kickoff with Mocktails and Popcorn
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sponsored by CSA and SPACE
Magician - Dan Martins
8:00 pm
Kiehle Auditorium
Sponsored by SPACE
TUESDAY, Sept. 27
Homecoming Royalty Voting
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sargeant Student Center
Sponsored by SPACE
Gladiator Jousting
UMC Mall
Sponsored by SPACE
Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag
8:45 pm
Sponsored by Residential Life
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Dunk Tank
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sponsored by SAAC
Grocery Bag Bingo
8:00 pm
Bede Ballroom
Sponsored by SPACE
Thursday, SEPT. 29
Powder Puff Football
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
UMC Mall
Sponsored by NSLS
UMC Spirit Banner Submissions
Due at 4:00 pm
237 Student Center
Homecoming Coronation
8:00 pm
Kiehle Auditorium
*refreshments following
Sponsored by SPACE
Friday, Sept. 30
UMC Spirit Banner Judging Competition
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Student Center
*Winning club banner gets $100 from SPACE!
*Winning department banner gets a pizza party!
Sponsored by SPACE
Maroon & Gold Cookie Decorating
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Northern Lights Lounge, Student Center
Sponsored by SPACE
Athletic Hall of Fame & Outstanding Alumni Banquet
6:00 pm Social, 6:30 pm Dinner, 7:00 pm Program, Bede Ballroom, Student Center
2011 Outstanding Alumni Honorees:
Ann Bailey, '79
Kevin Fee, '80
Eric Klindt, ex. '99
2011 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees:
Luther Huggins, '84 (Football)
Nathan Pitt, '97 (Hockey)
Ed Oldland (Avid Supporter)
Reservations are required; 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.
Sponsored by the Office of Development & Alumni Relations.
Learn more about Outstanding Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame.
Bonfire
9:00 pm
South of Evergreen Hall
Sponsored by Delta Theta Sigma & Office of Student Affairs
Saturday, Oct. 1
Biology/Health Science Alumni Breakfast
9:00 am
Location TBA
Homecoming Parade
10:30 am
Parade around the UMC Campus Mall
Grand Marshal: Bob Johnson
2011 Parade Entry Form (PDF)
Women's Soccer
Golden Eagles vs. Northern State University
11:00 am
UMC Soccer Field
UMC Teambackers and Alumni Tailgating
11:00 am
UMC Parking Lot E
* Everyone Welcome - Free Will Offering
Sponsored by UMC Teambackers
Student Tailgate
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Parking Lot E
* FREE for Students; Faculty & Staff $5; All Others $6.50
Sponsored by Sodexo
Golden Eagle Football vs. University of Mary
1:00 pm
Ed Widseth Field
Halftime Activities
Outstanding Alumni Awards 2011
Introduction of 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame
Announcement of Homecoming King, Queen & Court
Post-Game Social
Following the Football Game
Minakwa Golf Club, Crookston
Homecoming Student/Alumni Dance
Band: October Road
9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Crookston Eagles
Everyone Welcome! -- $3 Students; $5 All Others
Sponsored by SPACE & Alumni Association
Contact & Lodging Information
Contact Development & Alumni Relations for more information!
AmericInn
1821 University Avenue
218-281-7800 or 800-634-3444
Americas Best Value Inn
2200 University Avenue
218-281-5210
Golf Terrace Motel
Highway 2 & 75 North
218-281-2626
Homecoming Photos
Enjoy photos from Homecoming 2010 and years past!
Help support Golden Eagle athletic scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Crookston by purchasing your own Bill Tyrrell bobblehead! 
