Check out the great events that occurred during Homecoming 2023!


MON

Monday, October 16, 2023

Maroon & Gold Munchie Monday

Northern Lights Lounge
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by GEE

Trivia Night 

Bede Ballroom
7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by DECA

TUES

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Hype! with Noah Sonie (Magic, Hypnosis, & Mind Reading)

Kiehle Auditorium
7:00 p.m. 
Sponsored by GEE

WED

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Wings on Wednesday

Brown Dining
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
*Chicken wings will be available as an option for lunch in Brown Dining.

Battle of the Dorms Volleyball Tournament

Wellness Center
6:00 p.m.
*Each member of the tournament's winning team gets a chance to win a free semester of books up to $350. In order to win, they must win the mini game played between intervals at the Volleyball game on Friday, October 20th. Each player gets one chance to win. Sponsored by Residential Life, the Wellness Center, and the Office of Educational Programs & Transitions.

THURS

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Homecoming Bonfire

Parking Lot D
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Residential Life

FRI

Friday, October 20, 2023

THEME: Maroon & Gold Spirit Day

UMN Crookston Soccer vs. Wayne State College

Golden Eagle Soccer Field
3:00 p.m.

Classes of 1968/1969 Dinner

Irishman's Shanty, 1501 S Main
5:00 p.m.

Alumni Awards Celebration - RSVP Required

Bede Ballroom, Sargeant Student Center 
5:30 p.m. social; 6:00 p.m. dinner; Program to follow - Stream it LIVE!

UMN Crookston Women's Volleyball vs. Winona State

Lysaker Gymnasium, UMN Crookston Sports Center
6:00 p.m.

UMN Crookston Hockey vs. University of Minnesota

Crookston Sports Center - 801 Fisher Ave.
7:00 p.m.

SAT

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Classes of 1968/1969 Breakfast

Irishman's Shanty, 1501 S Main
9:00 a.m.

Banner Raising (1973 Championship Football Team)
Lysaker Gymnasium, UMN Crookston Sports Center
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
 
Alumni & Friends Brunch w/Mimosas
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
 
Campus Tour
Revisit favorite spots on campus and see what's changed.
Meet in Bede Ballroom
11:00 a.m.
 
Homecoming Parking Lot Party
Crookston Sports Center Parking Lot - 801 Fisher Ave.
11:00 - 2:00 p.m.
 
UMN Crookston Hockey vs. University of Minnesota
Crookston Sports Center
2:00 p.m.
 
UMN Crookston Women's Volleyball vs. Southwest Minnesota State University
Lysaker Gymnasium, UMN Crookston Sports Center
2:00 p.m.
 
Alumni & Friends Homecoming Social (with trivia)

Crookston Inn - 2200 University Ave.
4:00 - 6:30 p.m. (trivia at 5:30 p.m.)

1968/1969 55th Reunion Party (with class photo)

Northshore Room at Crookston Inn, 2200 University Ave.
6:30 p.m. (class photo at 7:30 p.m.)
* Cash bar and refreshments will be available

Homecoming Dance

Crookston Eagles Club
9:00 p.m. - 1 a.m. 
*Live music by Silverado. $10 admission fee. Sponsored by DECA
 

SUN

Sunday, October 22, 2023

UMN Crookston Soccer vs. Augustana University

Golden Eagle Soccer Field
3:00 p.m.


About Homecoming

Some of the earliest recorded history of homecoming took place when the campus was home to the Northwest School of Agriculture. The alumni association was organized in 1911, and in 1913, an alumni banquet was held at the Palace Hotel in Crookston and all alumni were invited to this special home coming.

Today, many of the traditions of homecoming are carried on by the University of Minnesota Crookston including the recognition of accomplished alumni, athletic events, a bonfire, and a week of activities that ignite maroon and gold spirit.

Homecoming celebrates alumni. It is a time for remembering our legacy and building the sense of connectivity alumni have for one another and for this campus. That's why we say, "Go Maroon, Go Gold, Go Homecoming!"