Homecoming week
at the University of Minnesota, Morris
with special alumni events on the weekend of October 3–5, 2008

Tuesday, September 30
Johnny Holmes dance, 8-11 p.m., Big Cat Stadium

Wednesday, October 1
CAC film, 9 p.m., Edson Auditorium, Student Center

Thursday, October 2
Residence hall decorating, all day
Powderpuff football, 7 p.m.                  
Residence halls tug-o-war at half time of powderpuff game

Friday, October 3
Residence hall decorating judging, 4 p.m.                        
UMMAA distinguished alumni reception, 5:30 p.m., Alumni Room, Student Center           
Alumni Awards and Cougar Hall of Fame Dinner, 6 p.m., Oyate Hall, Student Center      
Pepfest followed by bonfire, 8 p.m., P.E. Center, Big Cat Stadium   
Art Club Exhibit reception, 8 p.m., Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance, downtown Morris
Black Student Union dance, 10 p.m., Oyate Hall, Student Center                       

Saturday, October 4
Cougar Quad Run registration, 8 a.m., Regional Fitness Center
UMMAA annual meeting, 9 a.m., Prairie Lounge
Historic photo identification project, 9:30 a.m., Oyate Hall
Alumni band rehearsal with UMM Symphonic Winds, 9-11 a.m., HFA Recital Hall
Biomass facility open house and “green” energy tours, 10 a.m.
UMM Bookstore open        
Parade lineup, 11 a.m., near campus mall                       
Homecoming parade, 11:30 a.m.            
Tailgate party, 11:45 a.m., west of Big Cat Stadium
Football game, 1 p.m., Cougars versus Martin Luther College, Big Cat Stadium
UMM Alumni Association reception, 4 p.m., LaFave House
Senior Gift disc golf tournament, 5:30 p.m., Pomme de Terre Park
Studio Art Alumni Exhibition opening reception, 7-9 p.m., HFA Gallery
KUMM concert and Young Alumni Gathering, 9 p.m., Old No. 1, downtown Morris

Sunday, October 5
Alumni choir rehearsal, 10:30-11:30 a.m., HFA Recital Hall
Homecoming Concert—UMM Concert Choir with alumni, UMM Symphonic Winds with alumni,
combined ensembles, 2 p.m., HFA Recital Hall, reception follows, HFA

Contact the
Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
for more information about
Homecoming 2008—Survivor!

Lodging information:

Best Northland Prairie Inn
200 Highway 28 East, Morris
1-800-535-3035 or 320-589-3030

Morris Motel
207 Highway 9 South, Morris
320-589-1212

Super 8 Motel
102 Highway 28 East, Morris
1-800-800-8000

Enjoy photos from Homecoming 2007!

Homecoming 2008 graphics by Tara Connelly '08