Student Events
Updated October 1, 2009
Monday, October 5
Logging Sports Chopping Challenge
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the 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. at the Ramskellar (Green Bay @ Minnesota)
Sponsored by ASAP
All Greek Unity Carnival
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Greek Life
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!"
Tuesday, October 6
Hispanic Heritage Month
4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. at the Lory Student Center
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. at the 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
Are you the biggest Ram Fan of all? We’re challenging all of you Ram Fans to register to compete for this coveted title.
Thursday, October 8
"The Hangover" film
5:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. at LSC Theatre
Friday, October 9
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
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
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 finalround 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
CSU Idol finalist
6:30 p.m.
Lory Student Center - West Lawn
The final, two contestants will battle for the title of CSU Idol. The winner will receive three hours of recording time from local recording studio, Perspective Audio Visual
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.
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
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
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.
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. Register early; space is limited to 60 golfers. Register online or call (800) 286-2586.
Sponsored by Student Affairs