University Of New Hampshire Celebrates Homecoming Weekend Oct. 10-12, 2014

Thursday, October 2, 2014

DURHAM, N.H. - Homecoming Weekend at the University of New Hampshire is set for Oct. 10-12, 2014. Alumni, family and friends will attend sporting events, a parade, bonfire and other activities that have become hallmarks of the fall reunion. Many events are free and open to the public but some require registration. Read a full list of weekend activities and ticket and registration information here.

Highlights of the weekend schedule follow:

Friday, Oct. 10:

1:15-2:15 p.m.: The Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics hosts keynote speaker Carol Zierhoffer '82, principal vice president and global chief information officer for Bechtel Corp. Two alumni business panel discussions follow from 2:30-4 p.m. followed by a cocktail party from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Registration is required.

2-4 p.m.: The International Research Opportunities Program (IROP) symposium will feature research presentations by students who have studied around the world. Held in MUB Theaters I and II.

6 p.m.: Art exhibition, Elliott Alumni Center, featuring the paintings of local artist Art DiMambro and Brianna Smith '14.

6 p.m.: Bonfire and BBQ along with live entertainment before the fireworks in Boulder Field

Saturday, Oct. 11:

9 a.m.: Homecoming 5K road race begins in front of the Field House. T-shirts for the first 300 registered runners. $15 in advance; $18 race day.

8 a.m.-11 a.m.: Annual Greek Life pancake breakfast, in the Strafford Room of the Memorial Union Building, $5 minimum donation. Proceeds support student scholarships.

11 a.m.: Homecoming parade; starts on Quad Way, goes through B-Lot, all the way down McDaniel Drive, and ends in front of Serc A (Corner of South Drive & College Road).

11:30 a.m.: Alumni tailgating tent in Boulder Field and pre-game Fan Fest in Lewis Field.

3:30 p.m.: Football vs. William & Mary at Cowell Stadium.

The University of New Hampshire, founded in 1866, is a world-class public research university with the feel of a New England liberal arts college. A land, sea, and space-grant university, UNH is the state's flagship public institution, enrolling 12,300 undergraduate and 2,200 graduate students.