Sept. 30 - Oct. 5
The University of Montana's Homecoming is a festive week for alumni, friends, students and community members.
Each year, countless alumni return to campus to take part in the traditional Homecoming festivities, including the Hello Walk, Distinguished Alumni Award ceremony, Yell Night Pep Rally, Homecoming Parade, Homecoming Tailgate and the Homecoming football game.
This year's game against Idaho State University will take place Saturday, Oct. 5, with all of your favorite UMAA-sponsored events beginning Monday, Sept. 30.
Please note that times and events are subject to change. Check back frequently for updates or call 1-877-UM-ALUMS.
2020
Sept. 26 – Cal Poly
2021
Oct. 2 – Northern Arizona
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hello Walk painting, sidewalk in front of Turner Hall
10 a.m.
UM Front Desk decorating contest judging
7 p.m.
Swanberg Lecture in Military History “Eisenhower in Command: How World War II Shaped Ike’s Presidential Leadership,” Dennison Theatre
6-8 p.m.
Wednesday Wine Tasting, Iron Griz, South Campus
5 p.m.
Homecoming Buffet Dinner, Food Zoo in the Lommasson Center; Open to the public
5-7 p.m.
Homecoming Griz on Tap Social, Draught Works, 915 Toole Ave
7 p.m.
Volleyball: Montana vs. Eastern Washington, West Auxiliary Gym; Tickets available at the Griz Tix website - there is a discount for all Alumni - use the code GoGriz100
7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
39th Biennial Public Land Law Conference cont’d; Alexander Blewett III School of Law
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tour the Mansfield Library’s Services and Creative Technology Spaces, Mike and Maureen Mansfield Library
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
2019 Law Alumni Reunion Weekend, Alexander J Blewett III School of Law, various
TBA
Montana Emissaries Meeting, UC 225
9:30 a.m.-noon
Montana Treasures Alumni Reunion Tour
11:30 a.m.
Alpha Phi Luncheon, Jaker’s restaurant, for all Alpha Phi actives and alums. No reservations necessary
Noon
Kappa Kappa Gamma Luncheon, 1005 Gerald Avenue, for all ΚΚΓ actives and alums. Reservations 406-273-2103 by 9/18
Noon-1 p.m.
Montana Treasures Alumni Reunion Lunch
1 p.m.
Grace Case Project Reunion, Don Anderson Hall room 316. Reception to follow in the Montana Media Lab, first floor DAH.
Alumni from the School of Journalism and the Alexander Blewett III School of Law who participated in The Grace Case Project will reunite for a panel discussion about the way social media has changed the way courts and legal issues are covered in the media. The project used Twitter and a blog to provide real-time news coverage and timely analysis of the 2009 federal criminal prosecution of five W.R. Grace executives and managers.
1:30-3 p.m.
Political Science 60th Anniversary Alumni Panel & Reception, Eck Hall 304/305
2 p.m.
Alumni Band Rehearsal for the Homecoming Parade, Music Bldg Rm 1
3 p.m.
Soccer: Montana vs. Weber State, free admission for all Alumni - use the code GoGriz100 at the gate.
4 p.m.
Cross Country: Montana Invitational Men’s 8k, UM Golf Course
4:45 p.m.
Cross Country: Montana Invitational Women’s 6k, UM Golf Course
5 p.m.
Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony and reception, University Center Ballroom
6 p.m.
Volleyball: Montana vs. Idaho, West Auxiliary Gym; Tickets available at the Griz Tix website - there is a discount for all Alumni - use the code GoGriz100
6-8 p.m.
Alumni Band Annual Banquet, Holiday Inn Downtown Ballroom, Contact Kathy McCaughey 406-370-7360 or kmc092052@yahoo.com for information and tickets
8 p.m.
Yell Night Pep Rally on the Oval and lighting of the M
8-10 p.m.
Alumni Jazz Band Dance, Holiday Inn Downtown Ballroom, all alumni welcome to attend
9 p.m.
Grizzly Marching Band Downtown Performance, Holiday Inn Downtown Atrium, all alumni welcome to attend
8:30-10 a.m.
SAE Annual Pancake Breakfast, 1120 Gerald Avenue. Open to all Greek alums, come have breakfast and then watch the parade
9:45 a.m.
12th annual Homecoming Hustle 5K Race, start at Higgins and Broadway
10 a.m.
UM Homecoming Parade, along Higgins and University avenues
11 a.m.
Alumni Band Tailgate BBQ, Contact Kathy McCaughey 406-370-7360 or kmc092052@yahoo.com for information and tickets
11 a.m.
Greek Alumni Tailgate, lot 6 in the River Bowl South
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Alexander J Blewett III School of Law Tailgate and Tours, School of Law Garlington, Lohn and Robinson Plaza
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
All-Alumni Homecoming Tailgate, on the River Bowl North
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Missoula College Tailgate, Memorial Row space #3
11:30 a.m.
Delta Gamma Homecoming Brunch, Pi Chapter House, 516 University Ave. Contact Mady Dawald at mmdawald@gmail.com
1 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game: Montana Grizzlies vs. Idaho State Bengals
After the Football Game
After the Football Game – Innovation Factory’s “Innovate Homecoming”, 2nd floor University Center, above the Bookstore
5-8 p.m.
Montana Treasures Alumni Reunion Dinner
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
UMAA Board of Directors meeting, Missoula
1 p.m.
Soccer: Montana vs. Idaho, free admission for all Alumni - use the code GoGriz100 at the gate
University of Montana Alumni
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