News Release

July 16, 2007

Homecoming 2007 to Feature 'Bronco Nation Invasion' Sept. 14, Parade and Game Sept. 15

Boise State University’s Homecoming 2007, themed “Bronco Nation Invasion,” will include a street festival from 7-11 p.m. Sept. 14 in downtown Boise’s BoDo district. The program will include family activities, photo opportunities, the Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band, Harvey Neef Maneline Dancers and cheer squad.

Head football coach Chris Petersen will cap the evening with a special appearance. Other events will include the 50-year reunion of the Class of 1957, the Maneline Dancers celebrating their 25th anniversary, and the Blue Thunder Marching Band marking its 20th year.

On Sept.12 the Alumni Association will honor several alumni who have achieved outstanding accomplishments within their chosen professions at the annual Distinguished Alumni awards banquet. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Reunions are also being planned for alums of the College of Health Sciences and members of the Founders Leadership Society.

Homecoming activities continue on Sept. 15 with the Stampede Into the Streets parade. The Alumni Association’s BroncoBash is the gathering spot before the game against Wyoming with parade viewing, food and beverage vendors. And Homecoming culminates on the blue turf as the Broncos take on the Cowboys at 6:05 p.m.

Homecoming 2007 activities will be held in conjunction with the various activities scheduled for Boise State’s 75th anniversary celebration. For full details and an entire schedule of Homecoming events, log onto http://homecoming.boisestate.edu or call the Alumni Association at ext. 6-1698.

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Contact: Renee White, Alumni Association, (208) 424-5135, reneewhite@boisestate.edu 
Media contact: Bob Evancho, University Communications, (208) 426-1643, melissajensen@boisestate.edu 

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Last reviewed on Monday, July 16, 2007