UNM CELEBRATES 78th ANNUAL HOMECOMING

September 8, 2003

UNM CELEBRATES 78th ANNUAL HOMECOMING

The University of New Mexico is celebrating "Carnival on the Rio" during UNM's 78th annual homecoming Sept. 26-Oct. 4. Homecoming features nearly 40 separate events all leading up to the football game Saturday, Oct. 4, at University Stadium when UNM takes on Utah State at 6 p.m.

The festivities get underway Friday, Sept. 26 when UNM students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to clean up the campus with Fall Frenzy, which kicks-off an exciting week of Homecoming festivities.

On Tuesday, Sept. 30, departments across campus will decorate lobbies and offices as part of the Campus Decorating Contest. Judging will begin at 2 p.m.

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, students will be able to 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 games that are all a part of the Cherry/Silver Spirit Cup competition, is set for Thursday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. The induction of the Class of 1953 into the Heritage Club will be the highlight of the Heritage Club dinner at the Albuquerque Petroleum Club at 6 p.m. on Thursday.

The All-Sports Pep Rally is set for Friday, Oct. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Duck Pond. In addition, the unveiling of the 2003 Homecoming Court will occur at the rally.

The "Masquerade Ball" takes place on Friday from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Southwest Carnival Tent in the northeast corner of University Stadium. The event includes a Mardi Gras-themed costume contest, music and free food.

Events for Saturday, Oct. 4 include the All-University Breakfast, UNM Alumni Lettermen's Tailgate Party, Southwest Carnival and the 10th annual UNM Alumni Association Silent Auction.

Other homecoming highlights include the annual UNM faculty/staff alumni luncheon, affinity group reunions, various student activities, Presidential Scholars reception and more.

Advanced tickets for the Southwest Carnival and other events can be purchased by calling 277-5808 or online at http://www.unmalumni.com/homecoming/.

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