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News Release
August 27, 2007
Boise State University's Homecoming 'Bronco Nation Roundup'
Features Parade, Contests, Reunions
Boise State University’s homecoming week kicks off Sept. 8 with activities
for alumni, Bronco fans and the whole family. This year’s “Bronco Nation
Roundup” culminates when the Broncos take on Wyoming on Sept. 15 on the blue
turf.
New this year is the Bronco Nation Invasion Street Festival and Pep Rally in
BoDo featuring a special presentation by Coach Pete, performances by the
Maneline Dancers and the Cheer Squad, family activities, a beer garden, and
music by Blue County and Relient K.
Here is the Homecoming schedule:
• Service Saturday. 9 a.m. Sept. 8. Student Union Brava! Stage (first
floor dining area). Homecoming week kicks off with a community outreach
project involving Boise State students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Participants will volunteer with local organizations and agencies; most
projects will be completed by noon. Call the Boise State Volunteer Services
Board at (208) 426-4240 for more information.
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• Campus Decorating Contest. Registration deadline: Aug. 31.
Decorating kits delivered: Sept. 4. Judging: Sept. 10, West Campus; Sept.
11, Main Campus. Sign-up location: Student Union. The decorating contest
will take place on Monday, Sept. 10, for the West Campus and Tuesday, Sept.
11, for the main campus. Each office that has signed up by Friday, Aug. 31,
will get a starter bag of decorations.
• Toilet Bowl Co-Rec Flag Football Tournament. 4-10 p.m. Sept. 10,
Bronco Stadium. The Toilet Bowl is one of the oldest Boise State Homecoming
traditions. Participants play on the blue turf at Bronco Stadium. The Toilet
Bowl is free for participants and attendees, but space is limited to the
first 16 teams. Register at Campus REC from Aug. 27-Sept. 4.
• Residence Hall Decorating Contest. Judging from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 12.
The Boise State Alumni Association’s executive board has issued a challenge
to the residence halls to see which can show the most spirit. The winning
floor will be announced at the Student Spirit Competition. The prize is a
pizza party.
• Community Decorating Contest. 5 p.m. Sept. 7. Send a photo to
homecoming@boisestate.edu by
Sept. 7 to enter. Include business name, address and contact phone number.
First-place winners will be announced on Bronco Vision during the Homecoming
game. Prizes will be awarded for first-, second- and third-place winners.
• Student Programs Board Homecoming Treat. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 11 on
the Quad. Free treats. Call (208) 426-1223 for more information.
• Distinguished Alumni Awards Banquet. 6 p.m. reception and 6:45 p.m.
dinner, Sept. 12, Student Union Hatch Ballroom. The Boise State Alumni
Association will honor Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter, ’64, first lady Lori Otter,
’92, Christine Echeverria Bender, ’77, Doug Hackler, ’98 and William “Bill”
Ilett, ’65, for their outstanding accomplishments. For more information,
call the Alumni Association at (208) 426-1698.
• Student Programs Board Homecoming Madness. 5-9 p.m. Sept. 13,
Student Union Patio. Free food and concert. Call the Student Programs Board
at (208) 426-1223 for more information.
• Bronco Nation Invasion Street Festival and Pep Rally. 7-8:30 p.m.:
music and family activities; 8:30 p.m.: pep rally; 9-10:30 p.m.: street
dance, BoDo. The fans are invading downtown Boise before the Broncos invade
the infield. Join former classmates, current students and Bronco fans at
BoDo for a special presentation by Coach Pete, the Maneline Dancers, the
Boise State Cheer Squad, music, family activities, beer garden, food and
plenty of Bronco spirit. Music by Blue County and Relient K. Free. Call
(208) 426-1698.
• Blue Thunder Marching Band 20th Anniversary Reunion. 6-8 p.m. Sept.
14, Grove Hotel. Bronco Nation Invasion Pep Rally, 8:30 p.m., BoDo. Blue
Thunder and Alumni Marching Band Rehearsal, 11 a.m. Sept. 15, Keith and
Catherine Stein Band Hall. Alumni Marching Band Tailgate Party, noon Sept.
15. Blue Thunder and Alumni Marching Band Parade, 2 p.m. Sept. 15. Blue
Thunder and Alumni Marching Band pre-game rehearsal, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 15.
Hall of Fame induction, halftime during the Homecoming game on Sept. 15. For
more information, call (208) 426-1846.
• 50 Year-Plus Class Reunion — Honoring the Class of 1957. 2 p.m.
campus tour, 6 p.m. no-host cocktail reception, 7 p.m. dinner, Sept. 13,
Allen Noble Hall of Fame Gallery. Members of the class of 1957 are invited
to celebrate the golden anniversary of their graduation from Boise Junior
College. All graduates from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s are invited. For more
information on the event price or to RSVP, call Donna Conner at (208)
426-1959.
• Intercollegiate Knights Golden Plume Memory Mixer. 6 p.m. Sept. 14,
El Korah Shrine, 1118 W. Idaho. $15 for Alumni Association members, $25 for
non-members and $10 for guests. Call Pam Hult at (208) 724-8477 for more
information or to register.
• Founders Leadership Society Reunion. 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Join
members of the Founders Leadership Society for free food, fun and Homecoming
spirit. Members are encouraged to RSVP by Sept. 7 by calling Mahi Takazawa
at (208) 426-2877 or
mahitakazawa@boisestate.edu. Guests are welcome.
• College of Health Sciences Alumni Reunion. 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at the
Student Union Bowling Alley. Reception at 5:30 p.m., Student Union Hatch
Ballroom. Alumni and friends of the College of Health Sciences are invited
to attend the third annual Alumni Reunion. For more information or to RSVP,
call Anita Castello at (208) 426-1678.
• Harvey Neef Maneline Dancers and Boise State Cheerleaders 25th Reunion.
Brunch: 11:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Parade: 2 p.m. Also gathering on the blue turf
at halftime. Call Julie Stevens at (208) 426-4355 for more information.
• College of Business and Economics — Accountancy Reunion. 2-5 p.m.
Sept. 15, Student Union Patio. The Accountancy Department in the College of
Business and Economics invites all of its alumni to a reunion barbecue.
RSVPs must be sent to Jeannie Lenon at
jlenon@boisestate.edu by Sept.
11. Sponsored by Cooper Norman CPAs.
• Stampede Homecoming Parade. 2 p.m. Sept. 15, Broadway Avenue and
University Drive.
• Bronco Bash and Alumni Round Up. 2-6 p.m. Sept. 15, Boise State
Alumni Center. The week’s events come to a climax as the Boise State Broncos
get ready to take the field and the fans celebrate in true Bronco spirit.
Enjoy the parade, family activities, a chili feed and tailgate. Expect
Buster, the Maneline Dancers and the Bronco Cheer Squad. Call (208)
426-1698.
• Intercollegiate Knights Golden Plume Tailgate. 2-6 p.m. Sept. 15,
Boise State Alumni Center. Free. Call Pam Hult at (208) 724-8477 for more
information and to register.
• Homecoming Football Game. 6:05 p.m. Sept. 15, Bronco Stadium. Boise
State vs. Wyoming. Full-time students may pick up one free ticket and one
guest ticket at any on-campus Select-a-Seat location at 10 a.m. Sept. 10.
Part-time students may purchase one guest ticket. All seats are in the
student section. Tickets require a valid student ID and are based on first
come, first served availability. For game ticket information, call (208)
426-4737 or visit
www.broncosports.com/tickets.
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Contact: Renee White, Alumni Center, (208) 426-1831,
reneewhite@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540,
juliehahn@boisestate.edu
Boise State University celebrates its 75th anniversary this fall. From
its founding on Sept. 6, 1932, the institution has evolved from a small
church-sponsored college in a downtown schoolhouse to a metropolitan
research university of distinction with about 19,000 students. Visit
boisestate.edu and click on the “75” button for more information.
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