Homecoming 2013: Come Home to the Arts
Aug 15, 2013 | J. Crane
University of Dubuque alumni/ae will return to campus for the 160th Homecoming Celebration, October 10th thru 13th. The 2013 celebration centers around the opening of the beautiful Heritage Center, the newest addition to the UD campus. Spartan Nation is encouraged to "Come Home to the Arts."
Register online at http://alumni.dbq.edu or call the UD Alumni Office at 1.800.483.2586.
Additional information about Homecoming 2013 is available at: Homecoming 2013: Come Home to the Arts
Schedule of the Events
(Please note, events marked with an asterisk (*) require advance registration)
Thursday, October 10th
5:30 p.m.
Heritage Society Reception
6:00 p.m.
Heritage Society Dinner
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Jim Wand, Hypnotist *
Heritage Center, John and Alice Butler Hall
Friday, October 11th
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration in the Spartan Welcome Center
Heritage Center, Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room
10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m.
Campus Tour *
Heritage Center, Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room
11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Chapel Service
Alumni Hall
11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
UD Classes: Function of Art with Alan Garfield *
Dunlap Technology Center, Computer Graphics Studio
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Class of 1963 President's Luncheon *
Blades Hall
1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
UD Classes: Music Appreciation with Chuck Barland *
Dunlap Technology Center, Hadley Auditorium
1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
UD Classes: Art of Puppetry with Amy Ressler *
Heritage Center, Costume Shop
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Heritage Center Tour *
Heritage Center, A.Y. McDonald Lobby
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Class Agent Workshop *
Van Vliet Hall, Urbach Lounge
4:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
Choir Social *
Alumni Hall
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Barbeque on the U *
UD Quad
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
University Pep Rally
UD Quad
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The Piano Man - Jim Witter
Heritage Center, John and Alice Butler Hall
9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Spartan Social *
Heritage Center, Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room
Saturday, October 12th
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration in the Spartan Welcome Center
Heritage Center, Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Alumni Breakfast *
Peters Commons
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Campus Tour *
Heritage Center, Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Alumni Awards Banquet *
Heritage Center, Preiss Stage
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Homecoming Festival *
UD Quad
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Homecoming Parade
University Avenue, Algona Street, Bennett Street, and McCormick Street
12:00 p.m.
Women's Tennis vs. Grandview College
Farber Tennis Courts
2:00 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game vs. Luther College *
Chalmers Field
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Choir Rehearsal and Dinner *
Heritage Center, John and Alice Butler Hall/Babka Theatre
6:00 p.m.
Class of 1963 Reunion Dinner *
Grand River Center, 350 Bell Street, Port of Dubuque
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Spartan Affinity Socials *
Grand River Center, 350 Bell Street, Port of Dubuque
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Homecoming Dance
Grand River Center Ballroom, 350 Bell Street, Port of Dubuque
Sunday, October 13th
11:00 a.m.
Festival Worship Service and Dedication of Heritage Center
Heritage Center, John and Alice Butler Hall
