Homecoming 2014

There’s plenty to do at Utah State University’s Homecoming 2014 Oct. 6-11. The week is full of activities for everyone to once again celebrate the theme “Once an Aggie Always an Aggie.”

The week provides traditional favorites, including the rite of passage to full “Aggieness” — “True Aggie Night” Friday Oct. 10 at midnight. Earlier that night there’s the “True Blue Homecoming 5k” with registration and check-in starting at 4 p.m. at the David B. Haight Alumni Canter. The race starts there at 6 p.m. Those running are asked to wear their Aggie gear for the race that circles USU’s beautiful main campus. Proceeds benefit the USU Spirit Squad Scholarship. The race includes a warm up with the Aggie Cheerleaders and Aggiettes and pictures with Big Blue. There are awards for top finishers and spirited Aggie fans.

The week includes a variety of reunions for USU organizations and don’t forget the Homecoming parade Saturday morning in downtown Logan.

Saturday afternoon provides plenty of time to enjoy a walk around campus before heading to a tailgate or the ever-popular Utah Agricultural Products BBQ provided by USU’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. Aggie fans can celebrate at the All Aggie Pregame Party when 800 East — Lars Hansen Drive — is turned into one large street party between 1000 north and 1400 north two hours before kickoff time for the homecoming game between the Aggies and Air Force. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. with the game broadcast live on ESPNU.

Homecoming is a time to honor some of Utah State University’s best, and this year Dale Mildenberger is the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. Other honorees include Steve and Rachel von Niederhausern, Young Alumni of the Year, and Nate and Laurel Cannon Alder, Alumni of the Year.

For times of events and a complete list and description of activities, see the Homecoming website. An overview of activities is below.

Schedule of Events — Homecoming 2014

Monday, October 6

7 p.m. — Mr. USU Pageant, Kent Concert Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center

Tuesday, October 7

6-7:30 p.m. — Street Painting, Aggie Bullevard
7:30 p.m. — Moonlight and Music Concert, TSC Patio

Wednesday, October 8

Powderpuff Football Games

11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. — Prelims, Quad

6 p.m. — Finals and Championship Game, Romney Stadium

Thursday, October 9

7 p.m. — Hypnotist Show with Chris Jones, TSC Stevenson Ballroom

Friday, October 10

6 p.m. — True Blue Homecoming 5K Race
6-9 p.m. — Kappa Delta Alumnae BBQ, Kappa Delta House
6:30 p.m. — Sigma Chi Alumni Reunion, RSVP required, dksorensen@q.com
7 p.m. — Pep Rally, Haight Alumni Center
7:30 p.m. — “Oz and Beyond: A Family Pops Concert” with the American Festival Chorus and Orchestra, Kent Concert Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center (admission charge)
8 p.m. — Homecoming Dance, location TBA
Midnight — True Aggie Night, block “A” near the Quad

Saturday, October 11

8:15-9:30 a.m. — Homecoming Breakfast to celebrate the 2014 honorees, Copper Mill Restaurant, register online at Homecoming website (https://www.usu.edu/homecoming/)
10 a.m. — Homecoming Parade, Main Street Logan, 100 south to 800 north
11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Open House, RSVP to Ashley MacPherson
Noon-1:30 p.m., Political Intern Alumni Reunion, register online at the Homecoming website
1-3 p.m. — Student Leadership Homecoming Reunion, register online
3-6 p.m. — Utah Agricultural Products BBQ, Craig Aston Park (approximately 1350 N. 800 East), register online at the Homecoming website
5:15 p.m. — MBA Tailgate Party (Tailgating with the USU Huntsman MBA)
6:15 p.m. — Huntsman Scholar Alumni Tailgate, Stadium Parking lot (northwest), RSVP to Stephanie White
6:15 p.m. — All Aggie Pre Game Party, 800 East between 1000 north and 1400 north
8:15 p.m. — Kickoff, 2014 Homecoming Football Game, USU vs. Air Force, Romney Stadium