Homecoming | October 6 - October 12, 2019
Homecoming Week isn't just for alumni, it is the time of the year when current students go the extra mile to show their school spirit and celebrate the Hamline community. Get ready to join the celebration!
The full 2019 Homecoming event schedule is still being determined, but below are a number of the traditional events that you can plan for.
HOMECOMING EVENTS
HOMECOMING Royalty
Do you know anyone that embodies Piper pride & spirit? Nominate them for Homecoming Royalty! Up to ten students will be selected from the pool of nominations to be part of the Homecoming Court, and throughout Homecoming week members of the Hamline community will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites. Homecoming Royalty will be crowned during the Lip Sync Competition on Friday, October 11.
HOMECOMING KickOff: Campus Decorating and Ice Cream Party
Join us in decorating the campus in celebration of Homecoming Week! We will be chalking the sidewalks, hanging banners, decorating doors, and more.
HOMECOMING T-Shirt Giveaway
Pick up your free 2019 Homecoming T-shirt!
GLOW SCAVENGER HUNT
Compete to find the most glow sticks hidden throughout campus. Prizes will be awarded to the winners!
Do It Yourself HAMLINE PRIDE
Want to adorn sweaters and t-shirts with your own Piper-themed decorations? Come get your craft on! Supplies will be provided.
LIP SYNC COMPETITION
Friday, October 11 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Anderson Forum
This annual event gives students the opportunity to perform their favorite songs on stage, without having to worry about singing! Simply pick a song, register to participate and prepare your stage show! Contestants are judged on ability to lip sync, originality, appearance and crowd reaction. Cash prizes are awarded to the top groups.
HOMECOMING DANCE
Friday, October 11 | 10:00pm - 12:00am | Anderson 111/112
Fall Fest (Pre-Game Rally)
Saturday, October 12 | Alumni Way
Stop by before the football game and enjoy free caricature artists, balloon artists, yard games, food and much more! Students, staff, alumni, family, and friends are welcome.
Homecoming Football Game vs. Carleton
Saturday, October 12 | 1:00pm | Klas Field
Big Bash
Saturday, October 12 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Anderson Center
Following the football game, students are invited to join the Associations of Hamline Alumni for dinner and fun at the Big Bash! Meal tickets will be given to students with meal plans, and students who have declining balance funds through Dining Services will have the ability to purchase meal tickets using their DB. All other students are welcome to purchase meal tickets to eat food from the various stations placed throughout the Bishop's Bistro on the second floor of Anderson for the duration of the event. The Big Bash also features live music and a cash bar of local beer and wine for guests who are 21+.
For more information regarding homecoming events, contact SALD@hamline.edu and check out the Hamline University Homecoming Facebook page!