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Media Contact: Steve Carr (505) 277-1821; e-mail: scarr@unm.edu

September 13, 2007

UNM to Celebrate 82nd Annual Homecoming Sept. 24-29
‘Everyone’s a Lobo! Woof, Woof, Woof’ theme for 2007

The University of New Mexico will celebrate its 82nd annual homecoming, Sept. 24-29, with a catchphrase everyone should know, “Everyone’s A Lobo! Woof! Woof! Woof!” Homecoming week will feature more than 50 separate events all leading up to the big football game Saturday, Sept. 29, when UNM takes on BYU. The festivities begin Monday, Sept. 24 with a variety of student activities on tap. A complete list of events can be found at: http://www.unmalumni.com/homecoming/.

On Tuesday, Sept. 25, departments across campus will decorate lobbies and offices as part of the Campus Decorating Contest. Judging will be held from 11 to 2 p.m. On Wednesday, Sept. 26, current full-time UNM faculty and staff employees who are UNM alumni are invited to an appreciation lunch at the Student Union Ballroom beginning at noon. Additionally, students can vote on the UNM Homecoming royalty in the Student Union Building from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

"The Lobo Howl," a longtime Homecoming tradition, along with other activities that are all a part of the Cherry/Silver Games competition, is set for Thursday, Sept. 27. Students strive for the coveted Cherry/Silver Cup in wacky and hilarious games at the Duck Pond.

On Friday, Sept. 28, it’s Lobo Spirit Day. Wear your UNM cherry red and silver on campus and show your Lobo pride! Join students for a pep rally at noon by the duck pond to send the Lobo teams to victory. Also on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., alumni reunions from many colleges and programs will take place all across campus. From 8 to 11 p.m., alumni are invited to join UNM students for an evening of music and dancing and to meet the 2007 Homecoming Court.

Events for Saturday, Sept. 29 include the All-University Breakfast at the Embassy Suites, the Alumni Lettermen's Tailgate Party, the Southwest Fiesta (tailgate party) at the northeast end of University Stadium, which starts at 3:30 p.m., and the 14th annual Alumni Association Silent Auction. Tickets for the SW Fiesta Tailgate are $10 per person and $5 for children under 12. The week culminates with the football game between BYU and New Mexico at University Stadium. Game time is 6:30 p.m.

Other homecoming highlights include affinity group reunions, lecture series, various student activities and more. For a complete list of activities or for advanced ticket sales call 277-5808 or visit: http://www.unmalumni.com/homecoming/.

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