Homecoming Events

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Monday, Sept. 17

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Homecoming week kicks off with the annual Homecoming BBQ and Pep Fest on Administration Avenue just west of the Memorial Union. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Great Plains Ballroom on the second level of the Memorial Union.

A medallion hunt sponsored by Campus Attractions will be carried out throughout the week with clues posted daily until found.

Tuesday, Sept. 18

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This year’s Homecoming edition of Serve with the Herd Community Service Project Day is set for Tuesday.

To sign up, contact the NDSU Volunteer Network.

Thursday, Sept. 20

12:15 – 5:15 p.m. A blood drive will be held on Administration Avenue.

7:30 p.m. The much anticipated Homecoming Show and Coronation will be held at Festival Concert Hall.

Friday, Sept. 21

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. NDSU Bookstore Fan Friday

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The “Exemplar” exhibition at Memorial Union Gallery features work from the late architect and artist Jim Falck. Alongside his work will be that of student artists who have flourished under his endowment. “Exemplar” will be open throughout Homecoming weekend.

10 a.m. The president’s State of the University Address will take place in the Festival Concert Hall. A live streaming of the speech will begin at 9:55 a.m. at ndsu.edu/president/speeches.

11 a.m. The Engineering Homecoming Showcase will take place on the second level of the Memorial Union in the Great Room. You must register to attend. Those with queries about the event are requested to contact Nancy Rossland at 701.231.7994 or nancy.rossland@ndsu.edu.

11:30 a.m. The Athletic Hall of Fame luncheon will be held at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex.

5:30 p.m. Travel downtown to enjoy the exciting Homecoming parade and its many floats and organizations.

7 p.m. Bison volleyball take on South Dakota at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse.

9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Campus Attractions presents an exciting new event — the Bison Roller Rave in Memorial Union Great Plains Ballroom. The event is free to students with skates provided.

Saturday, Sept. 22

8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Famous NDSU tailgating will be in full swing for the Homecoming football game at the Fargodome. All are welcome to enjoy the tailgating experience.

1 p.m. Kickoff for the Homecoming game sees the Bison take on Delaware at the Fargodome.

9 p.m.  The Homecoming Dance, “Bison After Dark,”  is presented by the Residence Hall Association. This is a free event held in the Memorial Union Great Plains Ballroom. Any questions about the event should be directed to giovanni.escalera@ndsu.edu.

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