Happy Homecoming, Buffaloes! And good luck to the CU football team. Homecoming week brings a myriad of student events to campus, including the Pac-12 Fitness Challenge, free yoga class, New Venture Challenge Quick Pitch Nights, carnival games at the UMC fountain area, an undead celebration of Halloween and fitness, Homecoming Pep Rally and Parade, student tailgate, CU vs. Cal football game, the annual Halloween Masquerade Ball and the start of everyone's favorite Humans vs. Zombies.
Homecoming week is here! Watch the video from CU Student Government.
All week: Oct 23–27
Pac-12 Fitness Challenge: A Celebration of Movement
Help CU Boulder defend our title as Pac-12 Challenge champions by signing up to log your minutes of movement! We will compete against the other schools in the conference to see which campus community can collect the largest number of registered participants. In addition, the Pac-12 conference will come together in a weeklong effort to collectively reach a goal of 1.5 million minutes logged of physical activity. Sign up now.
Tuesday, Oct. 24
Free Core Power Yoga Class
To kick off the week of fun Homecoming events, swing by Balch Fieldhouse at 5 p.m. for a free hour of yoga by Core Power. This is a great place to stretch before the big game and loosen up for a full week of celebration and festivities. Don’t forget your yoga mat!
New Venture Challenge Quick Pitch Night (Oct. 24, 26)
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, then come and pitch your million-dollar idea to your friends, colleagues and potential future mentors and team members. Join the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative for this Quick Pitch event Oct. 24 and 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Canyon Theater in the Boulder Public Library (9th Street and Canyon).
Watch and listen as students, faculty and staff from all disciplines share their dreams for new ventures. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with CU Boulder’s innovative spirit, find team members, practice pitching or simply see what ideas are out there. Light refreshments will be served after the event during networking time. Register today.
Wednesday, Oct. 25
Carnival games
Stop by the UMC fountain area and play some carnival games in celebration of Homecoming week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be prizes!
Thursday, Oct. 26
Night of the Living Deadlift
Swing by the Rec Center for an undead celebration of Halloween and fitness, with zombies, zumba and more. From 7 to 11 p.m., don’t miss out on hitting two birds with one stone by getting ready for Halloween whilst also squeezing in a workout!
Friday, Oct. 27
Homecoming Pep Rally and Parade
Get hyped about the game this weekend with the Buffalo Stampede on Pearl Street Mall between 7 and 8:30 p.m. The parade will feature the marching band, cheerleaders, players, coaches and a fire truck, so come out to celebrate and support your team!
Saturday, Oct. 28
Homecoming Student Tailgate
Join The Herd for the Homecoming tailgate from 9 a.m. to noon on Duane Field. Enjoy a free breakfast sandwich, coffee, hot chocolate or juice. Every hour, The Herd will be giving away big prizes, including Zeal Optics goggles, gift cards to local businesses and Herd memberships.
CU vs. Cal Homecoming Football Game
Get your tickets now to watch your CU Boulder Football team face off against Cal at Folsom Field today at noon. Wear your Buffs attire and come out to support the team on our home turf.
Halloween Masquerade 2017
Join the CU Tango Club for their annual free Halloween Masquerade Ball in the Glenn Miller Ballroom. Dress nicely and wear a mask to disguise your identity and dance the night away. If you’ve never tangoed before, there will be a free lesson from 7 to 8 p.m., and then you can show off your new moves with your fellow dancers from 8 to 11 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 30
Humans vs. Zombies
Obviously I’m rooting for the zombies. Come out to play CU’s favorite super-fun weeklong game of Humans vs. Zombies starting today, and try to survive the next few days without contracting zombieism. Be sure to register online and get your identifying bandana in advance.
