Homecoming Schedule
Please check back for any updates or changes.
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.
Thursday, Sept. 26
7 p.m. |
Cobbers Got Talent Centrum, Knutson Campus Center |
8:45 p.m. |
Bonfire and Fireworks Student Event South of Jake Christiansen Stadium |
Friday, Sept. 27
| 9:50 a.m. | Homecoming Chapel
Hear a message from the 2024 Homecoming Committee Co-Chairs, Ann ’25 and Beth ‘25 Vanderlinde. Centrum, Knutson Campus Center |
10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. |
Homecoming Registration Pick up your registration materials at your first event of the weekend. Enjoy refreshments and reconnect with classmates. Atrium Alcove, Knutson Campus Center |
| 10:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. | Campus Tours Offered
Walk around with a current student and see what's new. Leave from Atrium, Knutson Campus Center |
12:30-2 p.m. |
1974 50th Reunion Luncheon with President Colin Irvine and Dr. Carroll Engelhardt* Enjoy lunch with classmates and hear from President Colin Irvine and Dr. Carroll Engelhardt. Registration required; cost TBD. Centrum, Knutson Campus Center |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Pre-Banquet Social Hour
Enjoy a beverage and join fellow Cobbers and friends for a social hour prior to the banquet. Cash bar available. Atrium, Knutson Campus Center |
6:30 p.m. |
Homecoming Banquet* Registration required; seating reserved. Cost TBD. The Homecoming Banquet recognizes four distinguished graduates with the presentation of the Alumni Achievement Award. Join us as we honor Col. Jeffrey Greenwood ‘95, Eric Jackson ’88, Dr. Arthur Molvik ’64, Dr. Margaret Semrud-Clikeman ’72. Centrum, Knutson Campus Center |
| 9:30 p.m. -11 p.m. | Reunion Gatherings
Class of 1974 (50th Reunion) “Radio Stars” Concert featuring Gregg Temple ’74, Merrill Piepkorn ’74, Loy Larson ’77 and Jim Allen Post Concert Reception, location TBD |
Saturday, Sept. 28
| 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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Reunion Breakfasts* Spend time with your classmates during these special class breakfasts. You can check in and receive your registration materials at your breakfast. 65th (‘59) 60th (’64) 55th (’69) 50th (’74) 45th (’79) 40th (’84) 35th (’89) 30th (’94) 25th (’99) 20th (’04) 15th (’09) 10th (’14) 5th (’19) Contact Alumni Relations with questions: 218.299.3734. |
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9:30-11 a.m. |
Young Alumni Breakfast (classes 2020-2024) Registration not required. Pancakes and beverages available for purchase. Contact Alumni Relations with questions at 218.299.3734. Mick’s Office, Moorhead |
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| 9:30 and 11 a.m. | Admission Presentation and Tours Available for prospective students and their families. For registration information, contact the Admission Office at 218.299.3004. |
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| 10 a.m. |
Academic Open House Meet with current faculty and students to find out what's going on in your former department. Atrium, Knutson Campus Center |
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10-10:45 a.m. |
Education Department Alumni Reception Second Floor, Old Main |
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10-11 a.m. |
Library Reunion* RSVP by contacting Colleen Egan at cegan@cord.edu or 218.299.4640, indicating your class year and what years you worked in the library, if applicable.
First Floor Reference Room, Carl B. Ylvisaker Library |
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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 Wrestling Tailgate All wrestling alumni, family, and friends are invited. Food is available for purchase at the concession stand. No RSVP required.
Behind the third baseline dugout, Bucky Burgau Baseball Field |
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| 1 p.m. | Football Game Tickets are available at the gate. During halftime, the 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized. Jake Christiansen Stadium |
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3:30-5:30 p.m. |
Afternoon Reunion Gatherings Norway Choir Tour 1974 Reunion (50th Reunion) Frida Nilsen Lounge, Fjelstad Hall |
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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. Birkeland Alumni Lounge, Offutt Concourse |
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5 p.m. |
Athletic Hall of Fame Reception* Registration is required. The 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be honored. Centrum, Knutson Campus Center |
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| 6:30 p.m. | Homecoming Concert
Free; arrive early to get a good seat Memorial Auditorium |
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8:30 p.m. |
Evening Reunion Gatherings 60th (’64) 8:30 p.m. Centrum, Knutson Campus Center* 55th (’69) 8:30 p.m. Centrum, Knutson Campus Center* 50th (’74) 8:30 p.m. Centrum, Knutson Campus Center* 45th (’79) 8:30 p.m. Knutson Campus Center* 40th (’84) 8:30 p.m. Location TBD 35th (’89) 8:30 p.m. Knutson Campus Center* 30th (’94) 8:30 p.m. Knutson Campus Center* 25th (’99) 8:30 p.m. Knutson Campus Center* 20th (’04) 8:30 p.m. Knutson Campus Center* 15th (’09) Time and location TBD 10th (’14) Time and Location TBD 5th (’19) Time and Location TBD |
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8:30 p.m. |
All Choir and Orchestra Gathering Knutson Campus Center* All Band Reunion Gathering (for all class years) |
Sunday, Sept. 29
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | All Campus Worship All are welcome for this worship service. |