Schedule of events
Updated October 6, 2009
Monday, October 5
Logging Sports Chopping Challenge
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lory Student Center.
Stop by the plaza and watch while members of the Logging Team participate in multiple heats of races.
Sponsored by Logging Sports Club
Monday Night Football
6:30 p.m.
Ramskellar (Green Bay @ Minnesota)
Sponsored by ASAP.
All Greek Unity Carnival
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Lory Student Center West Lawn
Calling all Greeks, come and enjoy food and games as we promote unity amongst Greeks, conveying the important message that together we can initiate more ideas, complete more projects and have more of an impact in our community. Kevin Snyder will top off the event with his presentation "Be Greek, Be Proud!"
Sponsored by Greek Life.
Tuesday, October 6
Hispanic Heritage Month
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Lory Student Center - North Ballroom
"Enrique's Journey: The Face of America's Newest Immigrants" featuring speaker: Sonia Nazario- 2003 Pulitzer Prize winning author and writer for the Los Angeles Times, Lecture followed by Q&A and book signing.
Co-Sponsored by: El Centro, Campus Activities, SLiCE, and Multicultural Greek Council, Parent's Fund.
Caryn Aviv, co-author of "American Queer"
6:00 p.m.
CSU Bookstore
Contrasting queer life today and in years past, this landmark book brings together autobiographies, poetry, film studies, maps, documents, laws, and other texts to explore the meaning and practice of the word queer.
Co-sponsored by the CSU Bookstore & SLiCE!
Wednesday, October 7
"The Biggest Fan" Competition
12:00 p.m.
Lory Student Center Plaza
Sponsored by Greek Life
Women at Noon Series
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lory Student Center room 220-222
Our Newest Neighbors: Single Mothers from Central America and Mexico
featuring speaker: Sonia Nazario - 2003 Pulitzer Prize winning author and writer for the Los Angeles Times
Co-Sponsored by:Women's Programs and Studies, Campus Activities, and El Centro.
Thursday, October 8
The Hangover film
5:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
LSC Theatre
Co-Sponsored by ASAP and Snowriders
Friday, October 9
RamTracks Tours
Global Energy Solutions - THIS TOUR IS FULL
9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Get an up-close and personal look at CSU's Engines & Energy Conversion Laboratory - visiting with faculty and students, learning about our most exciting research and and innovative energy solutions. More Information
Sponsored by CSU Events
Tour for the Cure - THIS TOUR IS FULL
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Visit the CSU Animal Cancer Center, the largest of its kind in the world. Meet with faculty and students, and learn about our exciting research and programs. . More Information
Sponsored by CSU Events
University Center for the Arts - THIS TOUR IS FULL
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The arts are alive and thriving on the CSU Campus! Come and see the new and improved venue. More Information
Sponsored by CSU Events
Homecoming Festival
1:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
LSC West Lawn
Keeping with this year’s theme, the Homecoming Festival combines traditions of the past and introduces a new feature. The First Ever Homecoming Music Festival begins at 1:30pm and features two regional bands: The Heyday kicks off the event, followed by Meese at 3:15pm. Festival fun includes music, family-friendly games, and food vendors. Following the parade, the final round of the CSU Idol competition precedes the traditional Pep Rally. Featuring Head Coach Steve Fairchild with members of the Football team and the CSU Marching Band, the Pep Rally kicks off the traditional leg of the festival including the bonfire, lighting of the “A” and fireworks display.
Sponsored by ASAP
Housing Options After the First Year
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lory Student Center – North Ballroom
Gather information about on- and off-campus housing options, from renting to owning, living in University housing, fraternities and sororities, and important Fort Collins' ordinances and laws.
Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs
Reunions on the Oval
3:30p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CSU Oval
Join alumni, students, parents and friends for an unforgettable Homecoming at the historic heart of campus – the Oval. Enjoy music by the Kathy Connolly band, face painter, balloon artist, browse old yearbooks, and peruse displays from CSU. Score the best seats in town for the annual Homecoming Parade
Sponsored by Alumni Association
Homecoming Parade
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Parade Route
Parade Registration
The biggest parade in town is headed right through the heart of campus! Join the Fort Collins community in celebrating CSU.
Sponsored by CSU Events
CSU Choir Concert and reception
Begins at 7:30 p.m.
Griffin Concert Hall
Alumni are invited to attend the Choir Concert, followed by a reception. Past CSU Choral Conductors and Emeritus faculty will be honored. Alumni are also invited to perform with the current CSU Choirs and the Marching Band during pre-game on Saturday. A general admission ticket will be provided.
RSVP to Jennifer.Clary@colostate.edu or call (970)491-3603.
Saturday, October 10
Homecoming 5K Race
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
CSU Oval
The Homecoming Race is an event for the whole family. Both runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate in the 5K race around the beautiful CSU campus. Children are invited to take part in the free Kids Fun Run led by Cam the Ram. As every year passes, more and more students and community members join in the fun. Over 1,800 people participated in the event in 2008. More information and registration
Sponsored by the Department of Health & Exercise Science, College of Applied Human Sciences.
Center for Literary Publishing
Bonfire Press - visit a letterpress imprint shop
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
C-110 Aylesworth Hall
Come visit a letterpress imprint shop. Tours of the facility will illustrate the process of letterpress imprint in which a reversed, raised surface is inked and then pressed into a sheet of paper. At Bonfire, the resulting products are poetry chapbooks and broadsides. This printing process, integral to the political and social development of the United States of America, is an opportunity for graduate students to learn about the history of printing and bookmaking. Contact Gloria Blumanhourst at 970-491-7191 for more information.
UCA Tours
University Center of the Arts - Self-guided Tours
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Take a walk through our exciting, state-of-the-art performing and visual arts venue located in the renovated Old Fort Collins High School at 1400 Remington Street. The UCA will be open for self guided tours. Maps will be available onsite.
Hillel Bagel Brunch
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
David and Laura Merage Hillel Center, 720 West Laurel
Enjoy bagels and refreshments; meet other Jewish students and their families, our student Leadership team and Hillel Director Josh Samet. CSU faculty and staff welcome! RSVP's appreciated to josh@hillelcolorado.org or 970-224-4246.
Sponsored by Hillel at CSU
CSU Open House Tours
CSU Health Network in the Hartshorn building and Aspen Hall in the Academic Village
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Enjoy a treat and take a peek at open houses around campus to see CSU's newest facilities including the new sustainable residence hall, Aspen Hall, and the newly-integrated CSU Health Network in the Hartshorn building. Visitors are welcome to drop by anytime during the open house for a treat and a tour. More Information
Sponsored by CSU Events
RamTracks Tours
Ram for the Day! - THIS TOUR IS CANCELLED
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Register for this tour and experience student life as we walk through a typical day in the life of a CSU Ram! More Information
Sponsored by CSU Events
RAMFAM Parents Association Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lory Student Center - Cherokee Park Room
All parents and families of current CSU students are members of the RAMFAM Association! Join the discussion on supporting students, their families, and Colorado State!Focusing on support services and ways for parents and families to be connected to campus, the association is the perfect place to make your voice heard!
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Ram Town
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hughes Stadium
"Join Ram fans, your friends, and neighbors beginning three hours prior to every home game at ""Ram Town."" Located just east of the team tunnel entrance, Ram Town features interactive play areas for kids including the Ram Locker Room Experience and an obstacle course. Best of all, Ram Town is free! "More information
Sponsored by CSU Athletics
CSU Alumni Association Homecoming and Family Weekend Tailgate
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hughes Stadium
Enjoy traditional tailgate fare catered by Famous Dave’s BBQ as you rev up for the big game. Music by Dave Kimball and lots of Ram Pride to go around.. Registration is required, tickets are $15 per person and includes full meal and non-alcoholic beverage. Register by calling (800) 286-2586.More information
Sponsored by Alumni Association
Homecoming Football Game (CSU Rams v. Utah)
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium
Cheer the Rams to a Homecoming victory over Utah. Purchase tickets at www.CSURams.com.
Sponsored by CSU Athletics
Sunday, October 11
Family Weekend Golf Tournament - CANCELLED
8:30 a.m. - Noon
City Park Nine
Enjoy playing the oldest course in Fort Collins. Alumni, current students, and their families will tee off at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start. The Texas Scramble format is fun, relaxing, and open to all levels of players. A limited number of carts are available at the club house for an extra charge. Award ceremony follows. Registration closed October 1.
Sponsored by Student Affairs