Thousands of Forever Buffs return to CU during Homecoming each year to reconnect with roommates, teammates, professors, mentors and friends. Thank you for joining us for Homecoming 2019!
2019 Alumni Association Events
90th Alumni Awards Ceremony & Dinner
Thursday, Nov. 7
5:45–9 p.m.
Glenn Miller Ballroom
University Memorial Center
Admission: $35 per person
For 90 years, the Alumni Association has called some of the best and brightest Buffs back home to celebrate their accomplishments. This year is no different. You're invited to the annual Alumni Awards ceremony, an evening full of inspiring stories and incredible accomplishments by CU Boulder alumni, faculty, staff and students.
The event includes dinner, dessert and a cash bar.
50-Year and Golden Anniversary Club Breakfast
Friday, Nov. 8
8:30–11 a.m.
Touchdown Club
Dal Ward Athletic Center
Admission: $30 per person
If you graduated in 1969 or earlier, you're invited to this exclusive celebration and breakfast. Enjoy delicious food, special guest speakers from the class of 1969 and more. Plus, members of the Class of 1969 will receive a commemorative medal.
BuffTalks and Reception
Friday, Nov. 8
12–2 p.m.
Old Main
Admission: $10
Experience BuffTalks, CU's version of TED Talks. The Alumni Association and the College of Arts and Sciences bring you this engaging mini-lecture series featuring world-renowned CU professors. A reception in the Heritage Center (third floor of Old Main) will follow featuring light food and refreshments.
Buffs on Tap
Friday, Nov. 8
3–6 p.m.
Koenig Alumni Center
Admission: $20 per person, includes BBQ, tastings from the brewers and vintners, and a commemorative pint glass. 21+, please bring ID for beer and wine tasting.
Spend your afternoon relaxing in the backyard of the Koenig Alumni Center and sampling some of the best brews and finest wines crafted by CU Boulder alumni.
Light Shines On Screening
Friday, Nov. 8
3:15–4 p.m.
Center for Academic Success and Engagement
Admission: Free
If you haven't seen the acclaimed short film celebrating the rich history of CU Boulder, it's not too late. Come home and see The Light Shines On during Homecoming 2019.
Class of 1969 Reception
Friday, Nov. 8
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Hotel Boulderado
Admission: Free, includes drinks and appetizers. You must be a member of the Class of 1969 to attend.
Celebrate 50 years of being a Forever Buff with your classmates!
Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally
Friday, Nov. 8
7–8 p.m.
Pearl Street Mall
Admission: Free
Celebrate your CU spirit with students, alumni and the community as we paint Pearl Street black and gold! Stop by the Alumni Association spirit tent across from the Boulder Courthouse Lawn starting at 6:30 p.m. to grab a free pom-pom to cheer on the students, athletes and marching band during the parade.
Young Alumni After Hours
Friday, Nov. 8
8–10 p.m.
Boulder Theater
Admission: $20, includes the screening and food before the show.
New this year: See a special screening of the latest Warren Miller film Timeless at the iconic Boulder Theater on Pearl Street.
Ralphie's Corral Tailgate
Saturday, Nov. 9
10 a.m. (1 p.m. kickoff vs. Stanford)
Duane Field
Admission: Free
Get ready to cheer on the Buffs against Stanford at Ralphie's Corral – The Official CU Tailgate. All are welcome at this family-friendly event featuring concession-style food and drink. Get there early to see Ralphie up close, plus the CU Marching Band and Spirit Squad!
More 2019 Homecoming Events for Alumni
Concert Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble II
Thursday, Nov. 7
7:30 p.m.
Grusin Music Hall
Admission: free
The Thompson Jazz Studies Program presents big band repertoire in a variety of styles featuring ensemble playing and improvisation from the best jazz musicians at the College of Music.
Play Therapy
Performance dates and times:
Thursday, Nov. 7 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 8 – 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9 – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10 – 2 p.m.
Acting Studio
Admission: Free tickets available starting Oct. 7, 2019.
People communicate in surprising ways. After a supervisor tells Bob to seek direction in life, a chance encounter with a single mother and a non-verbal child leads Bob to discover a new talent. With the use of a toy, Bob helps mother and child address experiences from their life — proving we all find meaning in life by understanding others.
"Play Therapy" is the 2018-19 winner of the New Play Festival. Each year, the New Play Festival gives theatre artists from the Department of Theatre & Dance the opportunity to receive a staged reading of their peer-reviewed new plays.
Children’s Literature Festival
Saturday, Nov. 9
8:30 am.
Fleming Building, Room 33
Admission: Free
The School of Education and the Boulder Book Store invite you to join us for the Children’s Literature Festival. Free and open to the public — families are welcome! The Children’s Literature Festival brings together educators and local authors to help connect young readers with amazing books. Featuring local book authors and a panel of CU Boulder Literacy Studies faculty and students who will lead interactive sessions. It’s free to register, and registration includes breakfast, limited parking, author meet and greets, and a chance to win prizes!
CU Engineering Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, Nov. 9
10:30 a.m.
Northwest corner of the lower portico area below the Engineering Center
Admission: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
The College of Engineering & Applied Science Homecoming Tailgate is back for its second year! Join us as we continue to build this annual tradition of welcoming our engineering alumni back to campus to cheer on our Colorado Buffaloes! Enjoy food, drinks, lawn games and live music with your fellow alumni, families and friends.
Leeds School of Business Pregame Reception
Saturday, Nov. 9
11 a.m.
Center for Community Dirks East Patio
Admission: $5 in advance, $10 at the door (cash only), 17 and under are free
The Leeds School of Business invites you to attend the 2019 Pregame Receptions. Join us for this annual tradition in a NEW location at the Center for Community Dirks East Patio for food, drinks and giveaways with your fellow alumni, parents and friends. Pregame receptions start two hours before kickoff. We hope to see you there!
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