Complete Event Schedule
Service Saturday — Community Volunteer Projects
Date: Saturday, September 8
Time: 9 am
Location: Student Union Jordan Ballroom
Before the festivities begin, Homecoming week kicks off with a community outreach project. Show your Bronco Pride and join Boise State students, faculty and staff. Most projects will be completed by noon. Call the Boise State Volunteer Services Board at (208) 426.4240 for more information.
Campus Decorating Contest
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 31
Sign Up Location: Student Union
Decorating Kits Delivered: September 4
Judging will take place on:
West Campus - Monday, September 10
Main Campus - Tuesday, September 11
It's that time of year again when the blue and orange colors fly with pride. Although you may not be on the football team you can still compete with the Homecoming Office Decorating Office Contest! Get your co-workers together and sign up for this fun event. The decorating contest will take place on Monday, September 10, for the West Campus and Tuesday, September 11, for the main campus. Each office that has signed up by Friday, August 31, will get a starter bag of decorations. This is a great opportunity to show off your office's school pride and compete for the Homecoming Office Decorating Contest trophy.
For more information or questions, please contact Beth Meppen at bethmeppen@boisestate.edu
Toilet Bowl-Co-Rec Flag Football Tournament
Date: Monday, September 10
Time: 4 - 10 pm
Location: Bronco Stadium
The Toilet Bowl is one of the oldest Homecoming traditions on campus. Participants always have fun as they play on the "Blue Turf" in Bronco Stadium. Even if you don't participate in the tournament, you're definitely going to want to see it! Toilet Bowl is free to participate in and attend, but space is limited to the first 16 teams. Registrations are available at the Student Recreation Center August 27 thru September 4.
For more information, call Campus Recreation (208) 426.2447
The Penguins: Mark Mareno, Tegan Rawlings, Evan Hilling, Knorad Billetz, Audry Barnes, Ian Feberg, Heather Carlson, Ashley Durand, Jackie Ober
Residence Hall Decorating Contest
Judging: Wednesday, September 12
Time: 1 - 4pm
Get your roommates, floor mates and other members of your hall to show Bronco pride and decorate for homecoming. The Boise State Alumni Association's executive board has issued a challenge to the residence halls to show the most spirit! Judging is on Wednesday, September 12. The winning floor will be announced at the Student Spirit Competition. The prize is a pizza party for the floor after the football game on Saturday!
Community Decorating Contest
Entry Deadline: Friday, September 7
Time: 5 pm
Gather your teammates and make a game plan to decorate your business to show off your Bronco pride! First place winners will be announced on Bronco Vision during the Homecoming game! Help us paint the town in orange and blue! Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.
Send a photo to Homecoming@BoiseState.edu by Friday, September 7, to enter. Include your business name, address and a contact phone number.
Student Programs Board Homecoming Treat
Date: Tuesday, September 11
Location: On the Quad
Time: 11 AM–1PM
A delicious free treat
Call the Student Program Board for more information at 426-1223
Distinguished Alumni Awards Banquet
Date: Wednesday, September 12
Location: Student Union, Hatch Ballroom
Reception: 6 pm & Dinner 6:45 pm
The Boise State Alumni Association will honor Gov. C.L. Butch Otter, '64 and First Lady Lori Otter, '92, Christine Echeverria Bender, '77, Doug Hackler '98 and William "Bill" Ilett, '65 for achieving outstanding accomplishments.
To attend or for more information, call the Alumni Association at (208) 426-1698.
Student Programs Board Homecoming Madness
Date: Thursday, September 13
Location: Student Union Patio
Time: 5 – 9 pm
Inflatables, Free Food & Concert
Call the Student Program Board for more information at 426–1223
Don´t Miss! Bronco Nation Invasion — Downtown Bronco Pride
Date: Friday, September 14
Time: 7-8:30 pm Music & Family Activities
8:30 pm Pep Rally
9 - 10:30 pm Street Dance
Location: BoDo
Before the Broncos invade the infield, the fans are invading Downtown Boise. Join former classmates, current student and Bronco fans in BoDo for a special presentation by Coach Pete, the Maneline Dancers and Boise State Cheer Squad, music, family activities, beer garden, food and plenty of Bronco Spirit.
Music by: Blue County
and Relient K
Blue Thunder Marching Band 20th Anniversary Reunion
Friday, September 14
Alumni Reception, Grove Hotel, 6–8 pm
Bronco Nation Invasion Street Festival & Pep Rally, BoDo, 8:30 pm
Saturday, September 15
Blue Thunder & Alumni Marching Band Rehearsal, 11 am
Alumni Marching Band Tailgate Party, Noon
Blue Thunder & Alumni Marching Band Parade, 2 pm
Blue Thunder & Alumni Marching Band pre-game rehearsal, 3:30 pm
Hall of Fame Induction, half-time
For more information contact (208) 426-1846
50-Year-Plus Class Reunion — Honoring the Class of 1957
Date: Thursday, September 13
Time: 2 pm Campus Tour
6 pm No Host Cocktail Reception
7 pm Dinner
Location: Allen Noble Hall of Fame Gallery
Members of the class of 1957 are invited to celebrate the golden anniversary of their graduation from Boise Junior College. All graduates from the '30's, '40's and '50's are invited to attend. For information on event price or to RSVP, please contact Donna Conner at (208) 426-1959.
Intercollegiate Knights Golden Plume Memory Mixer
Date: Friday, September 14
Time: 6-9 pm
Location: ElKorah Shrine, 1118 W. Idaho
Admission: $15 for Alumni Association Members, $25 for non-members and $10 for guests
Call Pam Hult at (208) 724-8477 for more information and to register.
Founders Leadership Society Reunion
Date: Friday, September 14
Dinner: 5:30 pm
Join members of the Founders Leadership Society for free food, fun and Homecoming spirit. Members are encouraged to RSVP by September 7, by contacting Mahi Takazawa, Leadership Programs Coordinator. Call (208) 426-2877 or email mahitakazawa@boisestate.edu for more details. Guests are welcome.
College of Health Sciences Alumni Reunion
Date: Friday, September 14
Time: TBA
Location: Student Union Bowling Alley
Alumni and friends of the College of Health Sciences are invited to attend the 3nd annual Alumni Reunion.
For additional information and/or to RSVP, please contact Anita Castello at (208) 426-1678.
Harvey Neef Mane Line Dancers & Boise State Cheerleaders 25th Reunion
Date: Saturday Sept. 15
Brunch: Caven Williams Sports Complex at 11:30-1:30
Parade: 2 -3 p.m.
Blue Turf at halftime
College of Business and Economics — Accountancy Reunion
Date: Saturday, September 15
Location: Student Union Patio
Time: 2- 5 pm
The Accountancy Department in the College of Business and Economics invites all alums to attend a reunion barbeque. RSVP's must be sent to Jeannie Lenon at jlenon@boisestate.edu by Tuesday, September 11 in order to attend.
This reception will be sponsored by Cooper Norman CPA's, a professional LLC.
Stampede Homecoming Parade
Date: Saturday, September 15
Time: 2 pm
Location: Broadway Avenue & University Drive
Parade Route:
Bronco Bash & Alumni Round Up
Date: Saturday, September 15
Time: 2 - 6pm
Location: Boise State Alumni Center (Corner of University and Grant Street)
The week's events come to a climax as the Boise State Broncos get ready to take the field and the fans celebrate in true Bronco spirit. Join us for parade viewing, family activities, the world's best Chili Feed and tailgate. Expect Buster, the Maneline Dancers and Bronco Cheer Squad to make an appearance.
Call (208) 426.1698, for more information.
Intercollegiate Knights Golden Plume Tailgate
Date: Saturday, September 15
Time: 2-6 pm
Location: Alumni Association Bronco Bash - Alumni Center
Admission: Free
Call Pam Hult at (208) 724-8477 for more information and to register.
Homecoming Football Game
Boise State vs. Wyoming
Date: Saturday, September 15
Location: Bronco Stadium
Time: 6:05 pm
Full time students may pick up 1 free ticket and may purchase 1 guest ticket at the Athletic Ticket Office, Taco Bell Arena Box Office, or Student Union Information Desk at 10 am on Monday, September 10. Part time students my purchase one guest ticket. All seats are in the student section. Student tickets require a valid student id and are based on first come, first served availability. For game ticket information call, (208) 426.4737 or visit www.broncosports.com/tickets.
