Homecoming 2023 | Schedule of Events
This Year's Featured Event
Saturday, October 28
Hocktoberfestival
NEW TIME & VENUE, SAME GREAT EVENT!
4:00 PM – 6:OO PM MT • Gates Field House, The Ritchie Center
Parking: Lot E at the corner of E Evans Ave. & S High St.
A little snow can’t stop us! We hope you’ll join us for one of the most exciting events of the year. With great food, refreshing drinks and a lively atmosphere, you’re in for an unforgettable experience. Get your tickets today!
Featuring:
Crimson & Gold Beer & Wine Garden
Denver’s best food trucks and dining vendors
Family fun including bounce castles and games
Kennedy Mountain Campus neighborhood with a rock climbing wall and ropes course
Good Vibes with DU’s very own DJ West
Immediately following, we’ll cheer on our very own DU Men’s Hockey against Air Force in their home opening weekend. Get your tickets here. Go Pios!
Alumni, Families & Friends
Friday, October 20
Denver Women’s Basketball Hosts Basketball and Breakfast
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM MT • Hamilton Gymnasium
Join the University of Denver Women’s Basketball team and Head Coach Doshia Woods for an open house inHamilton Gymnasium. Basketball and Breakfast attendees will be treated to a fun-filled morning featuring food, games, prizes, autographs, and a chance to meet this year’s team and coaching staff. All are welcome at this free all-access morning!
Saturday, October 21
FamFair: It Takes a Village
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM MT • Burwell Center for Career Achievement
FamFair is the University of Denver’s first-ever community resource fair for children, caregivers, family members, and community professionals that work with children. Join for speaker events from field experts, interactive play-based learning sessions, and networking/community space. Dance parties, sensory stations, parent-baby yoga, attachment lectures, story time, book giveaways – and more! Pregnant, expecting, and families with children zero through teenage years are welcomed. Come join us to play, learn, and connect! A detailed listing of sessions and activities are included in the registration link, designed for participants to choose their own adventure. Free and open to the public.
If you are affiliated with an agency or organization that serves children or families and would like to register for a table booth during the Child Resource Networking Session, please register here.
Hero Games
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MT • Campus Green
Hosted by the Student Veteran’s Association. Join DU’s Student Veteran Association for the 2023 Hero Games. Open to anyone over 18yrs, this team-based fitness challenge event will test your wit and your mettle. Register to compete, have fun, and most importantly honor our fallen service members.
Sunday, October 22
Homecoming Day of Service
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM MT • Burwell Center for Career Achievement
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us for Homecoming Day of Service and get hands-on with one of these impactful projects:
- Garden Upkeep: Prep the Bridge Community Garden for winter’s chill. – NOW FULL
- Veteran’s Thank You Project: Assemble swag bags and pen heartfelt notes for DU veterans and service members. – NOW FULL
- Flyering for Homecoming: Walk through surrounding neighborhoods, sharing Homecoming event info and road closures with our neighbors.
Gather on October 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Burwell Center. Kickstart your day with coffee and snacks, then dive into your chosen project. Let’s make Homecoming unforgettable and uplift our community together!
Wednesday, October 25
Denver Democracy Summit: What’s the Matter with American Democracy? Featuring Jamelle Bouie
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM MT • Maglione Hall, Sie Complex
Join the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, Center on American Politics, and Estlow International Center for Journalism and New Media as we kick off the 2023 Denver Democracy Summit with a discussion with New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie on the current health of American democracy. Moderated by Professor Seth Masket, Director of the Center on American Politics, Bouie will explore the recent struggles of American democracy, democratic backsliding in many American states and the ongoing challenges that undermine representation and equality. Register to attend in person or virtually.
Thursday, October 26
2023 Denver Democracy Summit: Democracy Renewed & Reimagined
8:30 PM – 5:00 PM MT • Maglione Hall, Sie Complex
Democracy is more than a concept or an idea— it is an ever-evolving, progressing governing system that adjusts to meet the challenges of the times. The Denver Democracy Summit: Renewed & Reimagined presented by the Josef Korbel School of International Studies is an opportunity for all of us to engage with global thought leaders to build on the past and unravel the challenges and opportunities facing democracy in the 21st century. The Summit will include discussions on democratic backsliding, political communication and misinformation, polarization and civil discourse, technology and democracy, among other topics. Register to attend in person or virtually.
Burns Leadership Series – Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae
Navigating the Current Economy: Uncertainty, Interest Rates, and the State of the Real Estate Markets
8:00 AM –9:30 AM MT • Community Commons, Grand Forum
The Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate & Construction Management is pleased to welcome Doug Duncan, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Fannie Mae to the DU campus. Named one of Bloomberg/BusinessWeek’s 50 Most Powerful People in Real Estate, Duncan is Fannie Mae’s source for forecasts and analyses of the economy and the housing and mortgage markets. Join us for this unique opportunity to hear from a top thought leader as he shares his outlook on economic growth, interest rates, and expectations for the real estate industry.
Free event | Breakfast & Parking will be provided
MultiCultural Block Party
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT • Dimond Family Residential Village Green
Celebrate homecoming with The Cultural Center at the Multicultural Block party. There’ll be music, bbq, games and more! The fun will happen between the Community Commons and Dimond Family Residential Village Greens on Thursday October 26 starting at 3:00 p.m. RSVP on Crimson Connect.
Wines from Around the World
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT • Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality, Daniels College of Business • $50 per person, $40 for Daniels Alumni
Join David Corsun, Director of the Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management for a Pinot Noir experience that will take you around the world. You’ll taste extraordinary Pinots from Sonoma, Oregon, Burgundy, Chile and New Zealand, all served with small bites.
DU Women’s Volleyball vs St. Thomas
6:00 PM MT • Hamilton Gym
Friday, October 27
Vicki Myhren Gallery Open House
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM MT
The Vicki Myhren Gallery showcases and inspires creativity at the University of Denver. Through collaborative programs and dynamic exhibitions, the VMG encourages the interplay of artistic expression with student learning and serves as a multidisciplinary space for conversation, community, co-creation, performance, and practice of the arts.
Crimson Classic
3:00 PM MT • Carnegie Lawn Starting Point • Race Continues around University of Denver Campus & Surrounding Neighborhood
The University of Denver’s 11th Annual Crimson Classic 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk will take place on Friday, October 27, 2023 on Carnegie Green Lawn at 3pm. Music, stretching, and snacks will start at 2:15pm. The focus of the Crimson Classic is to celebrate wellness and to bring together our community. This is a free event! All participants who register will receive a 11th Annual Crimson Classic t-shirt. Let’s kick off Homecoming weekend together. #DUCrimsonClassic
Gymnastics open house
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM MT • Gates Fieldhouse Practice Facility
Join the University of Denver Women’s Gymnastics team for an open house in the Gate Fieldhouse practice facility located off Asbury Ave. To meet this year’s team and coaching staff. All are welcome!
DUPB Presents: DUPB Block Party
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MT • Ritchie Center Parking Lot (Look for the DUPB tent/signs)
Join the DU Programming Board and participating student organizations for food and refreshments prior to the Home Opening hockey game. Free food, lawn games, giveaways, music, and fun! Swing through.
Check out Crimson Connect for more information and registration.
HOME OPENER! DU Men’s Hockey vs. Augustana
7 p.m. MT • Magness Arena
Join your DU Pioneers for their 2024 Season Home Opener against Augustana.
QSA Presents: DU Homecoming OUT Dance
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM MT • Community Commons – Grand Forum
Celebrate homecoming and all forms of gender and sexuality expression with The Cultural Center and Queer Student Alliance at the Homecoming OUT Dance. Category is disco! We’ll have a live dj, drag performances and disco themed decorations! Put on your best threads and get ready to get your groove on because this dance will be out of sight!
RSVP on Crimson Connect.
Saturday, October 28
Homecoming Fall Family Reception
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM MT • Community Commons 4th Story
Join New Student and Family Programs at our Homecoming Fall Family Reception! Come meet and mingle with other DU families and learn more about the New Student and Family Programs department. We will have a photo-booth, so come take a snapchat to leave with your student or take home with you! We will have light refreshments and appetizers. Please register for this event on our DU Family Experience portal website and let us know you will be attending!
Campus Exploration Tours with DU Student Tour Guides
2 sessions 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM MT
Learn from the resident experts about campus – explore new buildings, find historic sites and revel in the nostalgia of DU’s beautiful campus. Student tour guides will lead you on a journey around campus to points of interest both new and old. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your camera to capture photos at some landmark locations including the giant DU Adirondack chair outside of Margery Reed Hall. (registration – 2 sessions from 1-2pm, and 2 sessions from 2-3pm; 20 guests at each session)
Tour the new Community Commons Building
2:00 PM MT • Meet outside the North entrance of Community Commons adjacent to the green space
Have you been curious about the new Community Commons building on DU’s campus? Come tour the building with Brian Schreckinger, Community Commons Director, to learn about the intentionality of the physical structure and the focus on supporting students and building community in the central hub of activity for our DU Community. And don’t forget to check out the 4th floor that offers breathtaking views of campus and the mountains on our rooftop patio, complete with a bar and happy hour specials throughout the week. (registration – two sessions, one at 2pm and the other at 2:30, each session limited to 20 guests each)
DU Arboretum Tour
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM MT • Meet in front of Burwell Center
Join Biological Sciences faculty member, Dr. Julie Morris for a tour of DU’s Chester M. Alter Arboretum! Featuring over 400 plant and tree species, this 60-minute tour will take you throughout campus to learn about the flora and fauna within the grounds. DU’s campus is host to 10 state champions, the largest specimens of a particular species within the state of Colorado. Tour starts and ends on the patio of the Burwell Center for Career Achievement. Wear your walking shoes & weather appropriate attire. (registration – one session, limit to 20 guests)
Hocktoberfestival
NEW TIME & VENUE, SAME GREAT EVENT!
4:00 PM – 6:OO PM MT • Gates Field House, The Ritchie Center
Parking: Lot E at the corner of E Evans Ave. & S High St.
A little snow can’t stop us! We hope you’ll join us for one of the most exciting events of the year. With great food, refreshing drinks and a lively atmosphere, you’re in for an unforgettable experience. Get your tickets today!
Featuring:
Crimson & Gold Beer & Wine Garden
Denver’s best food trucks and dining vendors
Family fun including bounce castles and games
Kennedy Mountain Campus neighborhood with a rock climbing wall and ropes course
Good Vibes with DU’s very own DJ West
Immediately following, we’ll cheer on our very own DU Men’s Hockey against Air Force in their home opening weekend. Get your tickets here. Go Pios!
Friends of Bill W
3:00 PM – 6:OO PM MT • Recovery Fellowship Room
Any friends of Bill W or anyone on a recovery pathway are welcome to join us for marathon meetings, coffee, cookies, and donuts in the Recovery Fellowship Room, located on the 3rd floor of the Burwell Center for Career Advancement. Marathon meetings will be held on the hour at 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 pm in room 320. Refreshments will be served in the main gathering space outside of 320.
DU Women’s Volleyball vs. South Dakota
1:00 PM • Hamilton Gym
DU Men’s Hockey vs Air Force
6:00 PM MT • Magness Arena
Join your DU Pioneers for their 2nd game of the 2024 Season Home Opener weekend, this game, against Air Force.
Students
Friday, October 20
Denver Women’s Basketball Hosts Basketball and Breakfast
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM MT • Hamilton Gymnasium
Join the University of Denver Women’s Basketball team and Head Coach Doshia Woods for an open house inHamilton Gymnasium. Basketball and Breakfast attendees will be treated to a fun-filled morning featuring food, games, prizes, autographs, and a chance to meet this year’s team and coaching staff. All are welcome at this free all-access morning!
Saturday, October 21
FamFair: It Takes a Village
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM MT • Burwell Center for Career Achievement
FamFair is the University of Denver’s first-ever community resource fair for children, caregivers, family members, and community professionals that work with children. Join for speaker events from field experts, interactive play-based learning sessions, and networking/community space. Dance parties, sensory stations, parent-baby yoga, attachment lectures, story time, book giveaways – and more! Pregnant, expecting, and families with children zero through teenage years are welcomed. Come join us to play, learn, and connect! A detailed listing of sessions and activities are included in the registration link, designed for participants to choose their own adventure. Free and open to the public.
Hero Games
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MT • Campus Green
Hosted by the Student Veteran’s Association. Join DU’s Student Veteran Association for the 2023 Hero Games. Open to anyone over 18yrs, this team-based fitness challenge event will test your wit and your mettle. Register to compete, have fun, and most importantly honor our fallen service members.
Sunday, October 22
Homecoming 2023 Day of Service
10:00 AM – 12:30 p.m. • Burwell Center for Career Achievement
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us for Homecoming Day of Service and get hands-on with one of these impactful projects:
- Garden Upkeep: Prep the Bridge Community Garden for winter’s chill. – NOW FULL
- Veteran’s Thank You Project: Assemble swag bags and pen heartfelt notes for DU veterans and service members. – NOW FULL
- Flyering for Homecoming: Walk through surrounding neighborhoods, sharing Homecoming event info and road closures with our neighbors.
Gather on October 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Burwell Center. Kickstart your day with coffee and snacks, then dive into your chosen project. Let’s make Homecoming unforgettable and uplift our community together!
Monday, October 23
Countdown to Hoco | Duck Hunt!
All Day – Community Commons, Anderson Academic Commons, and Driscoll Commons
Attention Students! Track down DU Hoco Rubber Duckies for prizes and giveaways! You can win TWO student tickets to Homecoming Hockey games (10/27 or 10/28), or an alternative prize, per duck. MAXIMUM of two ducks per student redeemable. Hidden in Community Commons, Anderson Academic Commons (library), and Sturm Hall are several “Lucky Ducks.” If you find a lucky duck, you may redeem it for a special prize. All ducks redeemable at the Community Commons Welcome Desk.
For more information about the DU Duck Hunt, check out Crimson Connect.
Interdisciplinary Team: Denver Public School District
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM MT • Virtual
Working on an Interdisciplinary Team within an organization can be inspiring, challenging, and intimidating. Collaboration is a critical aspect as specialists from different helping disciplines, such as education, psychology, social work, and administration join to provide the best service to a client/student. Join this alumni panel discussion and hear from alumni working on an interdisciplinary team within the Denver Public School District. Learn from alumni from various disciplines as they discuss their experiences, challenges, and developed skills in order to be successful in this space.
Tuesday, October 24
Countdown to Hoco | Roller-skating Night!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT • Community Commons
Students, join us for a FREE, fun evening circling the Commons! Skates, snacks and giveaways provided!
Wednesday, October 25
Denver Democracy Summit: What’s the Matter with American Democracy? Featuring Jamelle Bouie
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM MT • Maglione Hall, Sie Complex
Join the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, Center on American Politics, and Estlow International Center for Journalism and New Media as we kick off the 2023 Denver Democracy Summit with a discussion with New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie on the current health of American democracy. Moderated by Professor Seth Masket, Director of the Center on American Politics, Bouie will explore the recent struggles of American democracy, democratic backsliding in many American states and the ongoing challenges that undermine representation and equality. Register to attend in person or virtually.
Countdown to Hoco | Sundaes on Wednesday
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT • Community Commons Patio
Join us for the 5th annual Homecoming Sundaes on Wednesday. During this mid-week pick-me-up, grab a sweet treat and socialize as we count down to Homecoming Weekend!
Thursday, October 26
2023 Denver Democracy Summit: Democracy Renewed & Reimagined
8:30 PM – 5:00 PM MT • Maglione Hall, Sie Complex
Democracy is more than a concept or an idea— it is an ever-evolving, progressing governing system that adjusts to meet the challenges of the times. The Denver Democracy Summit: Renewed & Reimagined presented by the Josef Korbel School of International Studies is an opportunity for all of us to engage with global thought leaders to build on the past and unravel the challenges and opportunities facing democracy in the 21st century. The Summit will include discussions on democratic backsliding, political communication and misinformation, polarization and civil discourse, technology and democracy, among other topics. Register to attend in person or virtually.
Burns Leadership Series – Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae
Navigating the Current Economy: Uncertainty, Interest Rates, and the State of the Real Estate Markets
8:00 AM –9:30 AM MT • Community Commons, Grand Forum
The Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate & Construction Management is pleased to welcome Doug Duncan, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Fannie Mae to the DU campus. Named one of Bloomberg/BusinessWeek’s 50 Most Powerful People in Real Estate, Duncan is Fannie Mae’s source for forecasts and analyses of the economy and the housing and mortgage markets. Join us for this unique opportunity to hear from a top thought leader as he shares his outlook on economic growth, interest rates, and expectations for the real estate industry.
Free event | Breakfast & Parking will be provided
MultiCultural Block Party
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT • Dimond Family Residential Village Green
Celebrate homecoming with The Cultural Center at the Multicultural Block party. There’ll be music, bbq, games and more! The fun will happen between the Community Commons and Dimond Family Residential Village Greens on Thursday October 26 starting at 3:00 p.m. RSVP on Crimson Connect.
DU Women’s Volleyball vs. St. Thomas
6:00 PM MT • Hamilton Gym
Countdown to Hoco | Movie – Rockey Horror Picture Show
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM MT Pre-show reception in Community Commons 4th floor • 7:30 PM MT Showtime in Davis Auditorium
Transport with us to Transylvania for a Drag art pre-party and showing of Rocky Horry Picture Show. Prior to the movie from 5 – 7:00pm, local Drag artists will demonstrate the art of drag by putting several student volunteers into partial drag looks. We will then make our way to Davis Auditorium at 7:00pm for a semi-interactive viewing of the 1975 version of the iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show (p.s. please don’t bring rice).
Movie showing begins at 7:15pm in Davis Auditorium (Sturm Hall), following a short drag performance. Feel free to dress up, bring a friend, and come ready to have spooky, franken fun! Register on Crimson Connect.
Friday, October 27
Vicki Myhren Gallery Open House
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM MT
The Vicki Myhren Gallery showcases and inspires creativity at the University of Denver. Through collaborative programs and dynamic exhibitions, the VMG encourages the interplay of artistic expression with student learning and serves as a multidisciplinary space for conversation, community, co-creation, performance, and practice of the arts.
Crimson Classic
3:00 PM MT • Carnegie Lawn Starting Point • Race Continues around University of Denver Campus & Surrounding Neighborhood
The University of Denver’s 11th Annual Crimson Classic 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk will take place on Friday, October 27, 2023 on Carnegie Green Lawn at 3pm. Music, stretching, and snacks will start at 2:15pm. The focus of the Crimson Classic is to celebrate wellness and to bring together our community. This is a free event! All participants who register will receive a 11th Annual Crimson Classic t-shirt. Let’s kick off Homecoming weekend together. #DUCrimsonClassic
Gymnastics open house
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM MT • Gates Fieldhouse Practice Facility
Join the University of Denver Women’s Gymnastics team for an open house in the Gate Fieldhouse practice facility located off Asbury Ave. To meet this year’s team and coaching staff. All are welcome!
DUPB Presents: DUPB Block Party
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MT • Ritchie Center Parking Lot (Look for the DUPB tent/signs)
Join the DU Programming Board and participating student organizations for food and refreshments prior to the Home Opening hockey game. Free food, lawn games, giveaways, music, and fun! Swing through.
Check out Crimson Connect for more information and registration.
QSA Presents: DU Homecoming OUT Dance
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM MT • Community Commons – Grand Forum
Celebrate homecoming and all forms of gender and sexuality expression with The Cultural Center and Queer Student Alliance at the Homecoming OUT Dance. Category is disco! We’ll have a live dj, drag performances and disco themed decorations! Put on your best threads and get ready to get your groove on because this dance will be out of sight!
RSVP on Crimson Connect.
Saturday, October 28
Homecoming Fall Family Reception
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM MT • Community Commons 4th Story
Join New Student and Family Programs at our Homecoming Fall Family Reception! Come meet and mingle with other DU families and learn more about the New Student and Family Programs department. We will have a photo-booth, so come take a snapchat to leave with your student or take home with you! We will have light refreshments and appetizers. Please register for this event on our DU Family Experience portal website and let us know you will be attending!
Campus Exploration Tours with DU Student Tour Guides
2 sessions 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM MT
Learn from the resident experts about campus – explore new buildings, find historic sites and revel in the nostalgia of DU’s beautiful campus. Student tour guides will lead you on a journey around campus to points of interest both new and old. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your camera to capture photos at some landmark locations including the giant DU Adirondack chair outside of Margery Reed Hall. (registration – 2 sessions from 1-2pm, and 2 sessions from 2-3pm; 20 guests at each session)
Tour the new Community Commons Building
2:00 PM MT • Meet outside the North entrance of Community Commons adjacent to the green space
Have you been curious about the new Community Commons building on DU’s campus? Come tour the building with Brian Schreckinger, Community Commons Director, to learn about the intentionality of the physical structure and the focus on supporting students and building community in the central hub of activity for our DU Community. And don’t forget to check out the 4th floor that offers breathtaking views of campus and the mountains on our rooftop patio, complete with a bar and happy hour specials throughout the week. (registration – two sessions, one at 2pm and the other at 2:30, each session limited to 20 guests each)
DU Arboretum Tour
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM MT • Meet in front of Burwell Center
Join Biological Sciences faculty member, Dr. Julie Morris for a tour of DU’s Chester M. Alter Arboretum! Featuring over 400 plant and tree species, this 60-minute tour will take you throughout campus to learn about the flora and fauna within the grounds. DU’s campus is host to 10 state champions, the largest specimens of a particular species within the state of Colorado. Tour starts and ends on the patio of the Burwell Center for Career Achievement. Wear your walking shoes & weather appropriate attire. (registration – one session, limit to 20 guests)
Hocktoberfestival
NEW TIME & VENUE, SAME GREAT EVENT!
4:00 PM – 6:OO PM MT • Gates Field House, The Ritchie Center
Parking: Lot E at the corner of E Evans Ave. & S High St.
A little snow can’t stop us! We hope you’ll join us for one of the most exciting events of the year. With great food, refreshing drinks and a lively atmosphere, you’re in for an unforgettable experience. Get your tickets today!
Featuring:
Crimson & Gold Beer & Wine Garden
Denver’s best food trucks and dining vendors
Family fun including bounce castles and games
Kennedy Mountain Campus neighborhood with a rock climbing wall and ropes course
Good Vibes with DU’s very own DJ West
Immediately following, we’ll cheer on our very own DU Men’s Hockey against Air Force in their home opening weekend. Get your tickets here. Go Pios!
Friends of Bill W
3:00 PM – 6:OO PM MT • Recovery Fellowship Room
Any friends of Bill W or anyone on a recovery pathway are welcome to join us for marathon meetings, coffee, cookies, and donuts in the Recovery Fellowship Room, located on the 3rd floor of the Burwell Center for Career Advancement. Marathon meetings will be held on the hour at 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 pm in room 320. Refreshments will be served in the main gathering space outside of 320.
DU Women’s Volleyball vs. South Dakota
1:00 PM • Hamilton Gym
DU Men’s Hockey vs Air Force
6:00 PM MT • Magness Arena
Join your DU Pioneers for their 2nd game of the 2024 Season Home Opener weekend, this game, against Air Force.