Homecoming Schedule
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Parking during Homecoming is free. You are welcome to park in any lot.
As details may require adjustment, this schedule will be updated. Activities with * require pre-registration, an RSVP, and/or a fee.
If you would like to register by phone for a Homecoming event, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 218.299.3734 for assistance.
2025 Homecoming Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 2
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All Day or Half Day |
Class of 1980 Habitat for Humanity Build Moorhead. If interested in volunteering, email Steve Tjeltveit at tjeltveit@yahoo.com |
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6:30 p.m. |
45th Reunion (Class of 1980) Welcome Gathering Brewhalla, Fargo |
7 p.m. |
Cobbers Got Talent Centrum, Knutson Campus Center |
8:45 p.m. |
Bonfire and Fireworks South of Jake Christiansen Stadium |
Friday, Oct. 3
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8:30 a.m. |
Cobber Bookstore Opens Jostens rep available 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. for ring services |
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9:50 a.m. |
Homecoming Chapel Hear a message from Edin Weinhandl ’27, the 2025 Homecoming Chair. Centrum, Knutson Campus Center |
10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. |
Homecoming Registration Pick up your registration materials from our check-in team. Enjoy refreshments and reconnect with classmates. Atrium Alcove, Knutson Campus Center |
| 10:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. | Campus Tours Offered
Explore campus with a current student and see what's new. Leave from the Atrium, Knutson Campus Center |
12:30-2 p.m. |
50th Reunion (Class of 1975) Luncheon* Enjoy lunch with classmates and hear from President Colin Irvine. Centrum, Knutson Campus Center |
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1:30-3 p.m. |
Class of 1980 Tour See the Integrated Science Center (ISC) and Sanford Heimarck School of Health Professions. Meet in the ISC lobby |
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2:30-3:30 p.m. |
Class of 1975 Tours Tour the Athletic Facilities Meet by the ticket booth in Offutt Concourse Tour the Sanford Heimarck School of Health Professions Meet in the Heimarck Center lobby |
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3:15-4:30 p.m. |
Dr. Dovre Book Signing Opportunity for Dr. Dovre to sign a copy of his book, "In Strength and Faith," and hear remarks from him about his time at Concordia at approximately 3:45 p.m. Books available for purchase. Center for Student Success, Normandy |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Social Hour
Enjoy a beverage and join fellow Cobbers and friends for a social hour prior to the Homecoming Banquet. Cash bar available. Atrium, Knutson Campus Center |
6:30 p.m. |
Homecoming Banquet* Registration required; seating reserved. The Homecoming Banquet recognizes distinguished graduates with the presentation of the alumni awards. New this year: Recipients in each designation will be highlighted, including the Alumni Achievement Award, Sent Forth Award, Called to Serve Award, and Ambassadorship Award. Centrum, Knutson Campus Center |
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Various Evening Times |
Reunion Gatherings 5-7 p.m. 35th Reunion (Class of 1990) Happy Hour* Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo 7:30-10:30 p.m. 55th Reunion (Class of 1970) Gathering Midtown Tavern, Moorhead 8-10 p.m. 25th Reunion (Class of 2000) Gathering Brewhalla, Fargo 8:30-10:30 p.m. 35th Reunion (Class of 1990) Gathering and 40th Reunion (Class of 1985) Gathering The Maize, Knutson Campus Center, with entertainment by Blu Kanu. Cash bar available. 45th Reunion (Class of 1980) Gathering Wall Lounge, Knutson Campus Center. Cash bar available. 50th Reunion (Class of 1975) Gathering Atrium, Knutson Campus Center. Cash bar available. |
Saturday, Oct. 4
| 7 a.m. | 8:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | Cobber 5K Fun Run and Kids’ Niblet 1 Mile*
7-8 a.m. Registration for Cobber 5K Fun Run and Kids’ Niblet 1 Mile* | Memorial Auditorium 8:30 a.m. Homecoming Cobber 5K (all ages welcome) 9:30 a.m. Kids’ Niblet Mile (12 and under) |
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8-10 a.m.
9:30-11 a.m. |
Reunion Breakfasts* Spend time with your classmates during these special class breakfasts. Knutson Campus Center, unless otherwise noted Golden Cobber Breakfast — includes 65th (‘60), 60th (’65), or anyone attending from classes 1950-1974 except 55th (’70) | Frida Nilsen Lounge, Fjelstad Hall 55th (’70) 50th (’75) 45th (’80) 40th (’85) 35th (’90) 30th (’95) 25th (’00) 20th (’05) 15th (’10) 5th (’20) | Junkyard Brewing, Moorhead Young Alumni Breakfast (for classes 2021-2025) Contact Alumni Relations with questions at 218.299.3734. |
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9:30 a.m. |
Cobber Bookstore Opens Jostens rep available 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. for ring services |
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| 9:30 a.m. | Admission Presentation and Tour Available for prospective students and their families. For information, contact the Admission Office at 218.299.3004 or ConcordiaCollege.edu/Visit. |
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10-10:45 a.m. |
Education Department Alumni Reception Second Floor, Old Main |
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11 a.m. |
Homecoming Parade Route starts from the Townsite Center near McDonald’s and ends at Jake Christiansen Stadium. Eighth Street, Moorhead |
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Cobber Homecoming Tailgating Game day fun for the whole family! Bring the crew to enjoy yard games, delicious food, and exclusive Cobber merch before the Cobber football team takes on the Saints of St. Scholastica.
Featuring special gatherings with reunion class years, the National Alumni Board, and the Cobber Wrestling Tailgate for wrestling alumni, family, and friends, who will meet at 11:30 a.m. behind the third baseline dugout of Bucky Burgau Baseball Field. |
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| 1 p.m. | Football Game Tickets are available at the gate or online. During halftime, the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized. Jake Christiansen Stadium |
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4-6 p.m. |
10th Reunion (Class of 2015) Gathering Murphy’s Pub, Moorhead |
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4-5 p.m. |
50th Norway Band Tour Reunion Band Rehearsal Room, Hvidsten Hall of Music |
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5-6 p.m. |
Lambda Delta Sigma Alumni Tea Alumnae will enjoy treats and share their experiences and memories of Lambda Delta Sigma. RSVP to lds.alum.cc@gmail.com. Birkeland Alumni Lounge, Offutt Concourse |
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5 p.m. |
Athletic Hall of Fame Reception* Registration is required. The 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be honored. Centrum, Knutson Campus Center |
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| 6:30 p.m. | Homecoming Concert*
Tickets are available for alumni and guests at the door or online. There is no cost for Concordia students, faculty, and staff. Memorial Auditorium |
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8:30 p.m. |
Evening Reunion Gatherings 60th (’65) 8:30 p.m. | Centrum, Knutson Campus Center* 55th (’70) 8:30 p.m. | Centrum, Knutson Campus Center* 50th (’75) 8:30 p.m. | Centrum, Knutson Campus Center* 45th (’80) 8:30 p.m. | Knutson Campus Center* 40th (’85) 8:30 p.m. | Sons of Norway, Downtown Fargo 35th (’90) 8:30 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo 30th (’95) 8:30 p.m. | Knutson Campus Center* 25th (’00) 8:30 p.m. | Knutson Campus Center* 20th (’05) 8:30 p.m. | Off-campus location TBD 15th (’10) 8:30 p.m. | Front Street Taproom, Fargo |
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| 8:30 p.m. |
All-Music Gathering Knutson Campus Center* |
Sunday, Oct. 5
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | All-Campus Worship All are welcome for this worship service. Memorial Auditorium |
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11 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Cobber Bookstore Open Jostens rep available all hours for ring services |
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12:30-2:30 p.m. |
35th Reunion (Class of 1990) Lunch Hen House, Moorhead |