Men's Hockey vs. UMTC Gophers
Amsoil Arena 7:05pm
Kick off Homecoming as the reigning national champs host our favorite rodents from the south. Giveaways, $5 t-shirts, and Chancellor Black will be dropping the puck!
Ticket information at www.umdbulldogs.com

Faculty Recital: Tracy Lipke-Perry and Elias Mokole
Weber Music Hall 3:00pm
Enjoy a relaxing program featuring pianist Lipke-Perry and baritone Mokole.
Ticket information at tickets.umn.edu.

Campus Decorating Contest
Time to deck out Bulldog Country! Winning departments will receive fabulous prizes (think pizza!), a shiny new trophy and most importantly, bragging rights.


Check out the contestants:
Athletics 140 SpHC
CLA Student Affairs & Advising Center 310 KPlz
Greek Life 101 KSC
International Education Office 130 KPlz
Multimedia Hub 260 Library
Office of Advancement 315 DAdB
Office of External Affairs 302 DAdB
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Life 245 KPlz
SERVE 270A KSC
Student Association 115 KSC

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Zombie Invasion
The invasion has begun. Try not to be lunch.
Invasion events will occur all week long!
More information on Facebook--search NorthHorde.

Bulldog Pep Rally
Holiday Center 11:30am-12:30pm
Hey, read the signs: This is Bulldog Country! Join Chancellor Black, Coach Nielson, Champ, the UMD Pep Band and the rest of your Bulldog favorites at a community pep rally.
Chancellor Black will speak at 11:50am, followed by Coach Nielson at noon.
Get a hot dog, chips and a soda for $4!


Homecoming t-shirts will be available for $5, with lots of free maroon and gold giveaways!
Sponsored by Lion Hotel Group and APEX

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Jeremy Messersmith with Loup Garou
Kirby Ballroom 9:00pm
"Remember the way you felt the first time you heard the amazing harmonies of Simon and Garfunkel? Messersmith lulls with his gentle voice and overdubbed harmonies, easing the shock of his sometimes-harsh lyrics. Quirky? Certainly. Will you like it? No doubt." -Performing Songwriter

Free for UMD students/$5 everyone else
Sponsored by Late Night Kirby and Kirby Program Board

Fall 2011 Sustainability Fair
Kirby Student Center 1:00pm-4:00pm
Sustainability is the balance achieved when a society is able to provide for its own needs without compromising the needs of future generations. The Fall 2011 Sustainability Fair will feature discussions and presentations that focus on rethinking our food systems.
2:00pm Got Apples? The UMD Orchard presented by Cindy Hale. KSC 264.
3:00pm A Food Desert in Duluth? presented by Adam Pine and John Bennett. Griggs Center.
4:00pm Bringing Farming Back to the UMD Farm presented by Randy Hanson. Griggs Center.
Sponsored by UMD Sustainability

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OktoberFest
Kirby Plaza 11:00am - 2:00pm
Enjoy a brat buffet for $5, and get your polka on with the Chmielewski Funtime Band. T-shirts and mugs available for purchase. Prost!
Sponsored by Office of Student Life and TCF Bank

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Cardboard Boat Races
Bagley Pond 4:30pm
The idea is not to get wet. Cheer on your favorite team!


Cost is $10 to participate. Free Jimmy John's for all spectators and competitors! You might get on the news...and you will definitely get on YouTube! Contact Kayla Claasen for more information or to register.
Sponsored by Mechanical Engineering Club

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Dogs Eat Dogs: Pep Rally & Hot Dog Eating Contest
Griggs Stadium 6:00pm-7:00pm
Show your support for UMD's fall athletes and enjoy performances from the UMD Marching Band and Dance Team. KUMD will be on hand with music to gorge by. Watch out for any "reversals of fortune" at the hot dog eating contest! Free Homecoming swag available... and free hot dogs and hot chocolate for the audience!

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The Foreigner
Marshall Performing Arts Center 7:30pm
Enjoy opening night of UMD Theatre's presentation of this comedy masterpiece. Ticket and performance information at tickets.umn.edu

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LaserTag
Kirby Plaza 7:30pm
Bring it on.
Sponsored by Kirby Program Board

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Robert Kenner, director of acclaimed documentary Food, Inc.
Romano Gym 8:00pm
Join us as UMD welcomes Mr. Kenner to discuss the impact of our current food system and how we must change course toward a more sustainable pattern.

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Vista Cruise tour
Canal Park 5:00pm
Get a view of Bulldog Country from the big lake.
Tickets available from Kirby Program Board, 115 KSC.
Board the boat by 4:30pm and don't forget to pick up your free drink ticket for the tailgate party!
Sponsored by Kirby Program Board

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Class of 1961 Reunion
5:00pm
Contact UMD Alumni for more information

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Hockey Tailgate Party
Grandma's Sports Garden 5:00pm
$8.99 all you can eat pizza and pasta Bulldog Buffet.
Homecoming t-shirts and giveaways while supplies last.

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Women's Hockey vs. University of Wisconsin
Amsoil Arena 7:05pm
Join the 3-time national champion Bulldogs as they take on the Badgers.
Ticket information at www.umdbulldogs.com

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The Foreigner
7:30pm Marshall Performing Arts Center
Parents and Family Weekend ticket specials available!

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Homecoming 5K
Bagley Nature Area 10:00am
$12 for UMD students, $15 for everyone else.
Register by 2:00 October 14 for a guaranteed t-shirt. Race day registration also welcome!
See RSOP for registration information

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Chariot Races
Ordean Court 10:00am
Sponsored by Greek Life.

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Breakfast of Champions
Residence Hall Dining Center 10:30am - 1:00pm
Special brunch menu available for dining plan students to gear up for the game! $8.10 for non-meal plan students.
RHDC decorations by Lake Superior Hall Community Council.

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Tailgate
Griggs Stadium 11:30am
Enjoy a FREE Famous Dave's Pig Roast and lots of free giveaways before the game.

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Football vs. Northern State
Griggs Stadium 1:00pm
The big event is here! Cheer on the national champion Bulldogs as they send the Northern State Wolves packing. For your halftime viewing pleasure: Greek Life's chariot race finals, and a special performance by the UMD Marching Band!
Ticket information at www.umdbulldogs.com.

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Women's hockey vs. University of Wisconsin
Amsoil Arena 7:05pm

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The Foreigner
7:30pm Marshall Performing Arts Center
Parents and Family Weekend ticket specials available!

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Drag Show
Kirby Ballroom 7:00pm
Sponsored by QASU