Homecoming week 2013 at the University of Minnesota, Crookston has been set to begin Monday, September 30, with special alumni events on the weekend of October 4-5, 2013. Special guests this year are the U of M Crookston class of 1968/1969, of whom will be celebrating their 45th class reunion.
Monday, Sept. 30
Spirit Banners Due
12:00 pm - Leadership Room, Sargeant Student Center
Capture the Flag
8:00 pm
Sponsored by BSA
TUESDAY, OCT. 1
Scavenger Hunt
TBD
Sponsored by Residential Life
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2
Coronation and Comedy featuring comedian Emily Galatti
Kiehle Auditorium
Sponsored by SPACE
Thursday, OCT. 3
Powder Puff Football
12:00 - 2:00 pm - UMC Mall
Sponsored by NSLS and Intramurals
Birthday Bingo
7:00 pm - Brown Dining Room
Sponsored by SPACE
FRIDAY, OCT. 4
Maroon & Gold Cupcakes
10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Northern Lights Lounge
Sponsored by SPACE
Outstanding Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Social & Banquet
6:00 pm Social, 6:30 pm Dinner, 7:00 pm Program, Bede Ballroom, Student Center
Bede Ballroom - Sargeant Student Center
2013 Outstanding Alumni Honorees:
Eugene Dufault '68
Tyler Grove '94
Sue Jacobson '87 & '96
Tim Rhonemus '84
2013 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees:
Michele (Johnson) Allen ex. '88
Karla (Thormodson) Isley '98
Craig Talberg ex. '91
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.
Golden Eagle Volleyball vs Concordia St. Paul
7:00 pm
Lysaker Gymnasium
Class of 1968/1969 Gathering
9:00 pm
Minakwa Golf Club
Bonfire & Pep Rally
9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
SW Corner of the LeClair Practice Field
Sponsored by Delta Theta Sigma and Office of Student Affairs
Saturday, OCT. 5
Photo Booth
9:30 am
Sargeant Student Center
Sponsored by the Alumni Association
Homecoming Parade
10:30 am
Parade around the UMC Campus Mall
Grand Marshal: TBA
Photo Booth
11:00 am
Sargeant Student Center
Sponsored by the Alumni Association
Women's Soccer
Golden Eagles vs. University of Sioux Falls
11:00 am
UMC Soccer Field
UMC Teambackers and Alumni Tailgating
with the band Four Wheel Drive
11:00 am
UMC Parking Lot E
* Everyone Welcome - Free Will Offering
Sponsored by UMC Teambackers
Student Tailgate
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Residential Life Courtyard
Students, faculty, staff and guests are welcome
Free for students with UMC Student ID; all others $5
Golden Eagle Football
vs. Bemidji State University Bevers
1:00 pm
Ed Widseth Field
Halftime Activities
Outstanding Alumni Awards 2013
Introduction of 2013 Athletic Hall of Fame
Announcement of Homecoming King, Queen & Court
Post-Game Social
Following the Football Game
I.C. Muggs, Crookston
Women's Volleyball
Golden Eagles vs. Minnesota State University, Mankato
4:00 pm
Lysaker Gymnasium
Class of1968/1969 Reunion Party
7:00 pm
7:30 pm - Class Photo
Irishman's Shanty
Homecoming Student/Alumni Dance
Band: TBA
9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Location: TBA
Everyone Welcome!
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
Crookston Inn and Convention Center
2200 University Avenue
218-281-5210
Golf Terrace Motel
Highway 2 & 75 North
218-281-2626
Homecoming Photos
Enjoy photos from Homecoming 2012 and years past!
Help support Golden Eagle athletic scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Crookston by purchasing your own Bill Tyrrell bobblehead! 
