Colorado Mesa University celebrates Homecoming Week with the vision of including students, families, faculty and communities to enjoy and honor the time spent being a Maverick. It will offer events for all parties. This year’s theme is road trip. Events begin Oct. 19 and go until Oct. 26.
Student Event Schedule:
Saturday Oct. 19
CMU Volleyball 4 p.m. Brownson Arena
Against South Dakota Mines
Sunday Oct. 20
CMU Women’s Soccer 1:30 p.m. Walker Field
Against CSU-Pueblo
Monday Oct. 20
Rowdy’s Birthday Celebration 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. University Center
Hosted by Programing Activities Counsel; will feature cookie decorating
Tuesday Oct. 21
Homecoming T-Shirt Give-A-Way 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. University Center
Free t-shirts will be handed out
Wednesday Oct. 22
Campus Spirit Contest
CMU Campuses are invited to participate; the winning department receives a travelling trophy, an Einstein’s Bagel bar and bragging rights.
Game Night 7 – 10 p.m. The Point
Hosted by PAC
Thursday Oct. 23
Pub Night 8 – 11 p.m.
Will likely take place at Twisted Turtle; free entry with MavCard.
Friday Oct. 24
Mav Out Friday
Enter by posting on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram a picture of you in your best Maverick gear using the hashtag #MavOutWeek2019 and by tagging @ColoradoMesaU
CMU Men’s Soccer 4 p.m. Walker Field
Against South Dakota Mines
Homecoming Carnival 5 – 8 p.m. The Plaza
Clubs and organizations will be hosting carnival games; open to the public
CMU Ice Hockey 7 p.m. Glacier Ice Arena
Against Colorado School of Mines
Homecoming Bonfire 8:15 p.m. Alumni Field
Open to the public
Saturday Oct. 26
Homecoming Parade 10 a.m. Main Street
Handmade floats are entered into competition; cash prizes are awarded for the top three. Scoring is based on creativity, originality, theme and school spirit. Prizes range from $400-800.
Use this link to register your float https://orgsync.com/68884/forms/216284
CMU Cross Country
Women begin at 10:50 a.m. and men begin at 11:45 a.m. at Tiara Rado Golf Course
Tailgate Party 11 a.m. Stoker Stadium Parking Lot
Hosted by PAC and Student Life; foam finger decorating will be available.
Homecoming Football Game 1 p.m. Stoker Stadium
Against Black Hills State
CMU Ice Hockey 7 p.m. Glacier Ice Arena
Against Colorado School of Mines
Community and Alumni Events:
Tuesday Oct. 1
MavMonth
A month-long celebration of discounts and promotions from local businesses for any student, faculty or alumni.
Friday Oct. 18
Community Spirit Contest
Registered businesses and organizations can enter to win tickets for a CMU Basketball game in the Hospitality Suite in Brownson Arena.
Saturday Oct. 19
CMU Volleyball 4 p.m. Brownson Arena
Against South Dakota Mines
Sunday Oct. 20
CMU Women’s Soccer 1:30 p.m. Walker Field
Against CSU-Pueblo
Friday Oct. 2
Mav Out Friday
Enter by posting on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram a picture of you in your best Maverick gear using the hashtag #MavOutWeek2019 and by tagging @ColoradoMesaU
Take an Alumni to Class 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
CMU invites parents and alumni to experience learning at CMU through one of over 40 courses available.
CMU Men’s Soccer 4 p.m. Walker Field
Against South Dakota Mines
Homecoming Carnival 5 – 8 p.m. The Plaza
Clubs and organizations will be hosting carnival games; open to the public
Victory Dinner 5:30 p.m. Meyer Ballroom, University Center
Recognition of the Hall of Honor inductees and the Distinguished Alumni & Faculty award winners. Tickets are $35.
CMU Ice Hockey 7 p.m. Glacier Ice Arena
Against Colorado School of Mines
Homecoming Bonfire 8:15 p.m. Alumni Field
Open to the public
Saturday Oct. 26
Homecoming Parade 10 a.m. Main Street
Handmade floats are entered into competition; cash prizes are awarded for the top three. Scoring is based on creativity, originality, theme and school spirit. Prizes range from $400-800.
Use this link to register your float https://orgsync.com/68884/forms/216284
CMU Cross Country
Women begin at 10:50 a.m. and men begin at 11:45 a.m. at Tiara Rado Golf Course
Football Alumni Zone 12 p.m.
Hosted by the Alumni Association’s Grand Valley Young Alumni Chapter, Young Professional Network and Bud Light. Registration includes one free food item and one free drink.
Homecoming Football Game 1 p.m. Stoker Stadium
Against Black Hills State
CMU Ice Hockey 7 p.m. Glacier Ice Arena
Against Colorado School of Mines
