What’s Up This Weekend in the Grand Cities?

This weekend, the University of North Dakota celebrates Homecoming 2012 with a week full of events including UND football, hockey and a parade. If the weather is nice, venture to Nelson’s Pumpkin Patch or take in the Autumn Colors art exhibit at the Campbell Library.

Thursday, October 11

‘Rachel’s Challenge’

• UND Chester Fritz Auditorium, 630-7:30 pm
• ‘Rachel’s Challenge’ is a program that teaches students and adults how to stand up to bullying and create a culture of kindness and compassion

UND Women’s Volleyball

• Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, 7:00 pm
• vs. Southern Utah

Autumn Colors Art Exhibit

• Campbell Library (EGF)
• View works by local artists
  

Friday, October 12

UND Men’s Hockey – Exhibition

• Ralph Engelstad Arena, 7:30 pm
• vs. U.S. Under-18 Team

UND Homecoming 2012 – Gorecki Alumni Center Grand Opening

• Gorecki Alumni Center, 3:00-5:00 pm
• Social (3 pm)
• Dedication Ceremony (3:30 pm)
• Social and tours (4 pm)

UND Women’s Soccer

• Bronson Field, 3:00 pm
• vs. Northern Arizona

Saturday, October 13

UND Homecoming 2012 – Parade

• University Avenue, 10:00 am
• Parade begins at the Gorecki Alumni Center and ends at University Park

UND Football

• Alerus Center, 3:00 pm
• vs. Northern Arizona

UND Women’s Volleyball

• Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, 7:00 pm
• vs. Northern Arizona
  

Sunday, October 14

UND Women’s Soccer

• Bronson Field, Noon
• vs. Southern Utah

A Day at the Pumpkin Patch

• Nelson’s Pumpkin Patch, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Located at 2448 20th Ave. N., Emerado – take Air Force Base exit and go 1.5 miles North and 1/4 East
• Pumpkin picking, corn maze, hay ride, haunted house, concessions
• Admission: $5-10 per person