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University of Colorado Denver, Homecoming
Homecoming BBQ and live music from Chris Daniels & the Kings, Saturday, October 22, 2011.
 

Homecoming | 2011

October 15 - 22


NOTICE:
The Maya Angelou event on Friday, October 21 has been CANCELED due to illness.
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All Denver Campus and Anschutz Medical Campus students, alumni, faculty and staff are welcome to attend these special events during the university's inaugural Homecoming Week . 

Join us for a host of events including a pre-game BBQ and tickets to the CU vs. Oregon football game; a tour of LoDo and many other activities for you, your friends and family. 

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, Oct. 15

Claim Jumpers 30th Reunion Concert

Come celebrate the thirty-year history of the Claim Jumpers, a signature jazz ensemble, led by retiring faculty member, Bill Clark.
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 18

CAM Alumni Homecoming Reception

Come see over 40 artists exhibit and tell their success stories as alumni of one of the three schools on Auraria Campus.
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 19

Historical LoDo Tour

Join the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on a tour of pubs through LoDo.
Starting at 5:30 p.m. at Sigi's Caberatte. Continuing into LoDo as walking tour.

Thursday, Oct. 20

Funny Field Day

Challenge friends and alumni in the High Heel Dash, Office Olympics and other fun games outside the Tivoli.
Time:
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

UCD vs. UCCS Club Ice Hockey Game

Join us as we cheer on the University of Colorado Denver ice hockey club team in their inaugural season as they take on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs on the Pepsi Center ice.

Time: 4 to 5 p.m.

Legislature Discussion

Join the School of Public Affairs as they host their alumni legislatures for a panel discussion -  "Why a career in Public Service and What to Look for in Colorado in the next Session". Located in the Terrace Room, 1380 Lawrence Street.
Time:
5 p.m.

CU Hockey Night - Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks

NOTICE: This game is now SOLD OUT.

Something to Live For - the Music of Billy Strayhorn

MEIS Instructor Todd Reid explores the technical and artistic achievements of this talented African American composer.
Time:
7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 21

Urban Agriculture: From Farm to Fork

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host a half day symposium on sustainable urban agriculture. Includes a discussion panel and cooking demonstration.
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Graduate Career Connections Business School Building Hard
Hat Tour

Enjoy a hard-hat tour and cocktails with the Business School in their new building on the corner of 15th Street and Lawrence.
Time:
4 to 5:15 p.m.

Public Health Alumni Networking Reception

NOTICE: This event has been CANCELED.

Medical Alumni Association 1883 Society Reception

NOTICE: This event has been CANCELED.

Maya Angelou at the Paramount Theatre

NOTICE: This event has been CANCELED.

Saturday, Oct. 22

Epic Kickball Game

Join the College of Engineering and Applied Science on the baseball field at Auraria Campus for a classic game of kickball. Team up with faculty, staff, students and fellow alumni for some friendly competition, and then head into campus for a university BBQ.
Time: 10 a.m.

Real Dogs Love CU

See CU Denver Homecoming dogs on parade at 9th Street Park. Prizes awarded to pets showing the most CU spirit, as well as those who look most like their owners and other fun contests. Contestants must RSVP.
Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Pharmacy Homecoming - BBQ and Game at Folsom Field

Head to Folsom Field before the football game for food, drinks and fun at Ralphie's Corral.
BBQ Time: 1 1/2 hours prior to game kick-off

CU Denver Homecoming BBQ

Join students, alumni and friends at the Ninth Street Historic Park on Auraria Campus for a BBQ and good times.
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 7 - 23

Colorado Ballet Presents Swan Lake

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus has partnered with Colorado Ballet to offer discounted tickets to performances of Swan Lake at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House during Homecoming Week.

 
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