Boise State University is "Envisioning More in 2004" as it
sets its
sights on a week of Homecoming activities designed to bring
the campus
and community together. As in past years, the week
culminates in the
Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 2, this year
against Southern
Methodist University.
Several notable changes highlight this year's celebration,
including
the change of the parade from Friday to Saturday afternoon,
thus
allowing spectators to come early for the parade and stay
for tailgate
parties and the game. Instead of winding through downtown,
the parade
will begin on Myrtle Street at Broadway Avenue, travel south
on Broadway
and turn west on University Drive, ending at the Student
Union.
Another change is the addition of an educational component,
a Saturday
morning symposium titled "Growth in a Fragile Environment:
Bridging the
Divide Over Western Environmental Conflicts," featuring
Keith Allred,
the Frank Church Distinguished Professor of Public Policy
for
2004-2005.
Finally, visitors to the university can expect to see an
explosion of
Bronco Spirit as the friendly competition between
departments to
decorate offices is stepped up, beginning Monday, Sept. 27,
and students
are encouraged to show their school colors throughout the
week.
Following is a schedule of events. For more information,
visit
homecoming.boisestate.edu.
Monday, Sept. 27
Toilet Bowl annual flag football competition. 4-10 p.m.,
Bronco Stadium. Free.
Tuesday, Sept. 28
Judging for the campuswide decorating contest begins at
noon.
Thursday, Sept. 30
"An Evening with Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood," from
"Whose Line is it
Anyway?" 7:30 p.m., Morrison Center. Tickets through
Select-a-Seat.
Friday, Oct. 1
School Spirit Day. Broncos are encouraged to wear blue and
orange.
Street Festival, featuring the bands Illusion 33 and Crash
Four and family activities. 6-10 p.m., Basque Block. Free.
Saturday, Oct. 2
Education symposium "Growth in a Fragile Environment:
Bridging the Divide Over Western Environmental Conflicts."
10:30 a.m., Business Building Room 105.
Stampede in the Streets Homecoming Parade. South on Broadway
Avenue, west on
University Drive. Grand Marshals are the 1994 football team
players, Big Sky champions and 1-AA national finalists. 3
p.m. The team will also be recognized at the football game.
Bronco Roundup Tailgate Party, Chili Feed and Alumni
Reunion. Alumni Center. 3 p.m. Homecoming Football Game vs.
SMU Mustangs. 6:05 p.m., Bronco
Stadium. Tickets through Select-a-Seat.
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Contacts: Autumn Haynes, Student Activities, (208) 426-3049,
ahaynes@boisestate.edu
Lee Denker, Alumni Association, (208) 426-5790,
ldenker@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, communications and marketing, (208)
426-3275,
kcraven@boisestate.edu
Online at:
http://news.boisestate.edu.
