The University of New Mexico

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

September 25, 2008

UNM Set to Celebrate 84 th Annual Homecoming Sept. 29-Oct. 4
‘It’s A Lobo’s Life For Me’ theme for 2008

The University of New Mexico will celebrate its 84th annual homecoming, Sept. 29 through Oct. 4, with the catchy pirate-like theme, ‘It’s A Lobos Life For Me.” Homecoming week will feature more than 50 separate events all leading up to the big football game Saturday, Oct. 4, when UNM takes on Wyoming in Mountain West Conference action.

The festivities begin Monday, Sept. 29 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. 30, departments across campus will decorate lobbies and offices as part of the Campus Decorating Contest. Judging will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, 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. Tickets for the luncheon will be available the week of Sept. 22 in the Alumni office at Hodgin Hall. 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, Oct. 2. Students strive for the coveted Cherry-Silver Cup in wacky and hilarious games at the Duck Pond. The Heritage Club dinner, which recognizes alumni who graduated 50 years or more, will be held at the Four Hills Country Club at 6 p.m.

On Friday, Oct. 3, it’s Lobo Spirit Day. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to wear red on campus to show off your Lobo pride! Join students for a pep rally at noon in the Atrium at the UNM Student Union Building to help 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 2008 UNM Homecoming Court.

Events for Saturday, Oct. 4 include the All-University Breakfast at the Four Hills Country Club, the Alumni Lettermen's tailgate party, the Southwest Fiesta tailgate at the northeast end of University Stadium, which starts at 4:30 p.m., and the 15th annual Alumni Association Silent Auction. Tickets for the SW Fiesta Tailgate are $10 per person and $5 for children 12 and under.

Also as part of the day’s activities, the UNM Alumni Association and Athletic Department are hosting a Lobo food drive benefiting Roadrunner Food Bank. Fans are asked to bring non-perishable items to the Alumni tent. Sponsored in part by New Mexico Look, fans that donate will receive a gift coupon for a free Lobo Louie bobblehead with the purchase of $15 at the Lobo Store at University Arena.

The week culminates with the football game between New Mexico and Wyoming at University Stadium. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Other homecoming highlights include affinity group reunions, lecture series, various student activities and more. For a complete list of activities or for discount ticket sales at $10 per person call 277-5808 or visit: http://www.unmalumni.com/homecoming/.

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