Homecoming Events

Homecoming 2023

Tuesday, October 10 - Sunday, October 15

Tuesday, October 10

• 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Chalk Art competition
• 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |  Pi Your Professor - CMU Patio
• 12:00 pm | Office Decorating Registration Deadline
• 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Office Decorating Judging - MSUM Campus
• 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | DIY Dragon Crafts – CMU Sungarden Lounge
• 6:00 pm | Dragon Volleyball vs. NSU - Nemzek Fieldhouse
• 7:30 pm | Dragons Got Talent & Court reveal – CMU Ballroom

Wednesday, October 11

• 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Awkward Family Photos (National Coming Out Day) - CMU Sungarden Lounge
• 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Dean’s Chili Feed - Campus Mall (Rain site Center for the Arts)
• 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Doug's Wire Writing - Campus Mall
• 4:300 pm - 6:30 pm | Alumni Social (21+), Swing Barrel Brewing, 814 Center Ave.
• 6:30pm - 9:30 pm | Yard Games & Outdoor Movie, CMU Patio
• 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | IBIZA - Cosmic Dance Party, Planetarium

Thursday, October 12

• 2:00 pm | Installation of Dr. Downs - Hansen Theatre, Center for the Arts
• 3:30 pm | Ice Cream Social with live music – Campus Mall (Rain site Center for the Arts)
• 5:00 pm | Night of Distinction Dinner - CMU Ballroom
• 8:00 pm | Battleship H20 - Nemzek Pool (Participant check in begins at 7:30pm)

Friday, October 13

• Noon | Dragon Athletics Hall of Fame - CMU Ballroom
• 3:00 pm | Dragon Soccer vs. U of M Duluth– Nemzek Soccer Field
• 4:00 pm | Dragon Swim & Dive vs. NSU - Nemzek Pool
• 7:00 pm | Pre-Heat Party: Music, yard games & more – Nemzek Practice Field
• 8:40 pm | Coronation, Burning of the M & Fireworks - Nemzek

Saturday, October 14

• 12:00 pm | Dragon Football vs. Univ. of Sioux Falls - Scheels Field
• 7:30 pm | Alumni Choir and Band Concert featuring guest Choral Conductor, Dr. Paul Nesheim - Hansen Theatre

Sunday, October 15

• 12:00 pm | Dragon Soccer vs. St. Cloud State – Nemzek Soccer Field

ALL WEEK

• Dragons Give – Donate new toiletry items, used cellular phones, non-violent children’s toys and non-perishable food items at various locations around campus. All items are given to the Rape & Abuse Crisis Center, Dragon Food Pantry and Dragon Career Closet for members of our community in need. Click on the links to find out what is needed. 
• Art Gallery Exhibitions
  • True Sons of Freedom - Center of Arts, Gallery
  • The Northern Plains Summer Art Institute - Center of Arts, Gallery
  • Project E-Quality: The Legacy - Center of Arts, Gaede Stage Lobby

Alumni Reunions & Events

• Choir and Band Reunion & Concert - Sign up here to participate
  • October 14
  • 11:00am | Alumni Band Rehearsal - Hansen Theatre
  • Noon | Music Alumni Luncheon - CMU 105
  • 1:00 pm | Alumni Choir Rehearsal - Hansen Theatre
• MSUM Club Hockey Game
  • Octobert 14
  • 4:00 pm -5:00 pm - Cullen Hockey arena
• Interested in connecting with your special group of Alumni and friends? The Alumni office can help get the word out! Call or email MSUM Foundation, let us know if you are planning a gathering and we will list the event here and help spread the word.