Homecoming 2013 Guide for Alumni

“The University taught me; my mentor got me involved.”

–Richard Orr, ’06

MINNESOTAALUMNI.org/JOIN

I'veGot People.indd 2 3 8 Fa l l 2 0 1 3 M i n n e s o ta

8/1/13 2:44 PM

GUIDE FOR ALUMNI SEPTEMBER 22-29

MINNESOTAALUMNI.org/homecoming

w w w. M i n n e s o t a A l u m n i .o r g

GUIDE FOR ALUMNI SEPTEMBER 22-29

Tuesday, September 24 Sunday, September 22 Norman Borlaug Food and Hunger 5K 10 a.m.

St. Paul campus

Red Cross Blood Drive 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Minnesota Commons Room, St. Paul Student Center Exhibit: “Two Prospective Retrospectives: Lynn A. Gray: Chapters and Wayne E. Potratz: Fire Turtle” Alumni Awards Celebration 5:30–8 p.m.

Memorial Hall, McNamara Alumni Center Join us as we honor outstanding alumni volunteers and groups that have made a significant impact on the University community. Tickets on sale at MinnesotaAlumni.org/awards

Thank U 11:30 a.m. kickoff, 1–4 p.m. projects Northrop Plaza Give back to the University of Minnesota’s surrounding community.

Kickoff includes lunch.

Monday, September 23

11 a.m.–7 p.m., through September 28 Katherine E. Nash Gallery, Regis Center for Art (East)

Wednesday, September 25 Goldy’s Homecoming Kickoff 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Front plaza, Coffman Memorial Union Goldy statue unveiling at noon with University President Eric Kaler and football Coach Jerry Kill Margot Siegel Design Award Lecture “Why Trees Are Stronger Than Wood: Implications on Architecture and Sustainability” 6 p.m. lecture by Roald Gundersen (B.Arch/BED ’89), reception follows 100 Rapson Hall

Red Cross Blood Drive 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union

Thursday, September 26 Lecture and Reception Honoring Nobel Laureate Christopher Sims 3 p.m. lecture by Professor Thomas Sargent followed by conferral of honorary degree and reception Cowles Auditorium, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs

Annette Kolodny: “Who Was Really Here First? Vikings, Indians, and Solving the Mystery of Minnesota’s Kensington Stone” 7:30–9:30 p.m.

William G. Shepherd Room, Weisman Art Museum Reception and book signing will follow the lecture.

Friday, September 27 College of Pharmacy Back to School for the Classes of 1963 and 1988 8 a.m.

5–130C Weaver Densford Hall College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 1963 Reunion 9 a.m.–3 p.m. reunion, 6 p.m. dinner Ben Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center CEHD Homecoming Party and Parade 4:30–8 p.m.

Burton Hall

MINNESOTAALUMNI.org/homecoming • 800-862-5867

4 0 S u m m e r 2 0 1 3 M i n n e s o ta

Carlson School of Management Alumni Parade Watch Tent 6-8:30 p.m.

Armory lawn

CFANS Beer and Brats at the Bell 5:30–8 p.m.

Bell Museum of Natural History lawn College of Liberal Arts Pre-Parade Homecoming Gathering 5–7 p.m.

McNamara Alumni Center Plaza

ALUMNI HOMECOMING PREGAME CELEBRATION

College of Science and Engineering Alumni Celebration and Barbecue 5–7 p.m.

University Recreation and Wellness Center

FOOD • GAMES • ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, September 28 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

McNamara Alumni Center

Celebrate your Gopher pride with family and friends at the best alumni pregame celebration!

Grand Marshal Andrea Hjelm

Homecoming Parade 7–8 p.m.

University Avenue Southeast Watch the parade between 15th Avenue Southeast and Oak Street Southeast or in the Family Viewing Area, near Cooke Hall, where the fun begins at 6:30 p.m.

Events subject to change. For the most current details visit MinnesotaAlumni.org/homecoming

BRING FLOYD HOME! For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to MinnesotaAlumni.org/ski-u-mania umalumni@umn.edu • 800-862-5867

Fa l l 2 0 1 3 M i n n e s o ta 4 1

GUIDE FOR ALUMNI SEPTEMBER 22-29

Saturday, September 28 Dentistry DDS Class of 1963 Reunion 9:30 a.m.

Moos Tower

College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 1963 Reunion at Ski-U-Mania!

11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

McNamara Alumni Center CFANS Pregame Tailgate 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

TCF Bank Stadium

Ski-U-Mania!

11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

McNamara Alumni Center Celebrate homecoming with the Alumni Association. Enjoy a buffet lunch, games, face painting, a photo booth, giveaways, and more. Also witness the crowning of this year’s homecoming king and queen. Tickets on sale at MinnesotaAlumni.org/ski-u-mania

Homecoming Football Game vs. Iowa 2:30 p.m.

TCF Bank Stadium Call 612-624-8080 for ticket availability.

Program of Mortuary Science Alumni Society 5:45 p.m.

Jax Café Enjoy a time of fellowship and dinner with alumni and friends.

Sunday, September 29 College of Liberal Arts Game Day Gathering at Ski-U-Mania!

11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Heritage Gallery McNamara Alumni Center

College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 1963 Reunion 9:30 a.m. breakfast Location TBD

College of Pharmacy Homecoming Football Reception 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Maroon and Gold Room McNamara Alumni Center

MINNESOTAALUMNI.org/homecoming 4 2 Fa l l 2 0 1 3 M i n n e s o ta