Homecoming Schedule


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Tuesday, September 28

Coronation
7 p.m. • Memorial Auditorium

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Wednesday, September 29

Homecoming Communion
10 p.m. • Centrum, Knutson Campus Center

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Thursday, September 30

Chapel with Alumni Achievement Award Recipients
9:50 a.m. • Centrum, Knutson Campus Center

Frosh Frolics
7 p.m. • Olson Forum

Bonfire and Fireworks
8:45 p.m. • Jake Christiansen Stadium

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Friday, October 1

Homecoming Chapel
9:50 a.m. • Centrum, Knutson Campus Center

Dr. James Hofrenning ‘50 book reading and signing
3 p.m. • Offutt Concourse 139
“Cobbers in WWII: Memoirs from the Greatest Generation” is the new book edited by professor emeritus James Hofrenning ‘50. Cobbers provide powerful accounts of their WWII experiences.

Homecoming Banquet
6:30 p.m. • Memorial Auditorium
The Homecoming Banquet recognizes four distinguished grads with the presentation of the Alumni Achievement Award. Join us as we honor David M. Anderson ’67, Carol Ann Olson ’74, Virgil Syverson ’41 and Kelby Krabbenhoft ‘80.
Banquet tickets required. $20 Register Online


Harvest Ball
9:30 p.m. • Olson Forum

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Saturday, October 2

Join the Cobber Fun Run
8 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. race
Cost: $12 in advance or $15 day of race Register Online
South of Memorial Auditorium
Lace up your shoes for the Cobber Fun Run, a 5K race. Kids 12 and under may run in the 1 mile race. Registration fee includes a T-shirt.
Registration required.


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Reunion Breakfasts
Spend time with your classmates during special class reunion breakfasts Saturday morning.
“Golden Cobbers” (classes prior to ‘60) 8 a.m.,Trinity Lutheran Church, Moorhead $9
50th Reunion (‘60) 8 a.m., Centrum, Knutson Campus Center $9
45th Reunion (‘65) 8 a.m., East Room, Grant Center $9
40th Reunion (‘70) 8 a.m., West Room, Grant Center $9
35th Reunion (‘75) 8 a.m., Wall Student Lounge, Knutson Campus Center $7
30th Reunion (‘80) 8 a.m., Morrie Jones A-B, Knutson Campus Center $7
25th Reunion (‘85) 8 a.m., Anderson Commons, Knutson Campus Center $9
20th Reunion (‘90) 9 a.m., Carl B. Ylvisaker Library $7
15th Reunion (‘95) 9 a.m., Frida Nilsen Lounge, Fjelstad $7
10th Reunion (‘00) 9 a.m., The Maize, Knutson Campus Center $7
5th Reunion (‘05) 9 a.m., Park Region Lounge $7
Registration required.Register Online


Academic Open House
9 a.m. • Atrium, Knutson Campus Center
Meet with current professors and find out what’s going on in your former department.


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Men’s and Women’s Alumni Soccer Match
10 a.m. and noon • Soccer Fields
All current and past Concordia soccer players are invited to a reunion to celebrate the teams and play in two games – women at 10 a.m. and menat noon. Contact head soccer coach Dan Weiler at weiler@cord.edu if you’re interested.


Parade
11 a.m. • Eighth Street, Moorhead
Don our Cobber colors and bring your friends and family for this great Cobber tradition.


Football vs. Gustavus
1 p.m. • Jake Christiansen Stadium
Cheer on the Cobbers as they take on the Gusties and stick around for an exciting Halftime Show.
Tickets will be sold at the stadium.


Around the World in a Day
Concordia Language Villages Comes to You
Olin Center
Give your children ages 4-12 a taste of Concordia Language Villages on Saturday, Oct. 2. Kids can attend one or both sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or noon to 4 p.m. while you enjoy Homecoming activities. The camp features singing, dancing andgames – all in a global language. Conducted right on campus, this mini Language Village experience is $20 per session or $30 for the entire day and includes lunch and a T-shirt. Led by our summerstaff who are currently Concordia students, this program is a great introduction to the Language Villages and the college. Register Online


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Football Reunion

Re-live those football memories during the inaugural all-football reunion. Join the current Cobber football team for practice at 4 p.m. Friday. On Saturday, attend an alumni chapel at 10 a.m. in Ivers 292 and then be a part of the Homecoming Parade down Eighth Street at 11 a.m. Reminisce with football players of all generations while tailgating at the Jake before the Cobbers take on the Gustavus Gusties. Register Online




Reunion Gatherings
60th Reunion (‘50) Morrie Jones A-B, KCC $10
55th Reunion (‘55) Coffee, 4:30 p.m., Birkeland Alumni Lounge
50th Reunion (‘60) Dinner, 4:30 p.m., East Room, Grant Center $25
Gathering, 8:30 p.m., Sons of Norway, Fargo
45th Reunion (‘65) Reception, 8:30 p.m., Radisson, Fargo $10
40th Reunion (‘70) Reception, 8 p.m., Green Mill, Fargo $10
35th Reunion (‘75) Reception, 8:30 p.m., Speak Easy, Moorhead $7
30th Reunion (‘80) Reception, 8:30 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott, Moorhead $8
25th Reunion (‘85) Reception, 8:30 p.m., Juano’s, downtown Fargo $20
20th Reunion (‘90) Reception, 8:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo $10
15th Reunion (‘95) Gathering, 8 p.m., Usher’s House, Moorhead NC
10th Reunion (‘00) Gathering, 8:30 p.m., Stoker’s at the HoDo, Fargo NC
5th Reunion (‘05) Gathering, 8:30 p.m., Dave’s Southside Tap, Moorhead NC
Food will be served at all dinners and receptions. Registration required. Register Online


Cobbers Honored at Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet
5 p.m. • Centrum, Knutson Campus Center
Honorees for 2010 are Bob “Doc” Ulrich, Doug McMillan ‘83, Doug Toivonen ‘89, Terry Horan ‘89, Deb (Idstrom) Hallquist ‘92, Peter Curry ‘96 and Renee
(Erickson) Lang ‘97. $20

Registration required. Register Online


Homecoming Concert
6:30 p.m. • Memorial Auditorium
Enjoy repertoire from The Concordia Choir, The Concordia Band and The Concordia Orchestra. Registration is not required. Come earlyfor good seating.

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Sunday, October 2

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All-Campus Worship
10:30 a.m. • Memorial Auditorium
Join us for the final event of the weekend, led by
Concordia’s campus pastors and organized by the
Homecoming student worship committee.


Swim Reunion
1 p.m. • Concordia Swimming Pool
Swim team alumni and friends are welcome to
participate in a swim reunion meet.

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Throughout the weekend

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Archives Exhibit
Carl B. Ylvisaker Library
Friday, Oct. 1 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 2 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 3 • noon-5 p.m.
See photos and videos of “Cementing our Future: Buildings at Concordia.”

Bookstore Hours
Normandy location
Friday, Oct. 1 • 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 2 • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 3 • 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Visit us at our main location and our new presence in the Korn Krib.

Schedule a Campus Tour
Homecoming is a great time to introduce your children to Concordia. Why not schedule a formal campus visit on either Friday, Oct. 1, or Saturday, Oct. 2? Contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 699-9897 to arrange the details.

Information For:

current students
faculty and staff
parents
alumni
high school students
admitted students