Homecoming 2010

Martha Ulmen Martha will be in her junior year this fall at the U of M. She is a Human Resource Development major with a minor in Management and Sustainability Studies. Martha is from Edina, MN. A fun fact about Martha is that she absolutely loves camping and biking. She had never tried chocolate milk until her first year at...

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Charlotte Paguyo Charlotte will be a junior this fall at the University of Minnesota. Her major is Bachelor of Individualized Studies - mass communication, management, and global studies. She is from Minneapolis. A fun fact about Charlotte is that she read the Hunger Games trilogy in three days. She also once completed six service projects in six days in six...

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Bronwyn Miller Bronwyn will be a senior this fall at the University of Minnesota. She is from Eden Prairie, MN and has a deep love for old school Nickelodeon shows, theme parties, and any (and every) form of carbohydrate. After arriving back on campus from studying in Ecuador for the full 2011-2012 school year, Bronwyn couldn't be more psyched about...

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Katie Kranz Katie is a Secondary English Education major at the University of Minnesota with a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language. Katie comes from Lakeville, MN, and would someday like to be the mayor of her hometown. After graduation she hopes to teach English in South America. An interesting fact about Katie is that she can sing...

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Meg Barnes Growing up in cozy Alexandria, MN made Meg a true Midwestern girl. At an early age she began her passion for Journalism, and currently she is a senior at the best school she could possibly imagine. Her love for writing has drawn her to become a Professional Strategic Communications major within the School of Journalism, and she is...

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Homecoming is a longstanding tradition at the University of Minnesota, and one that we look forward to each year with anticipation. Over the years the homecoming tradition has transformed, facing new themes and elements of celebration over time. This ritual began nearly a century ago at the university. Let's see how homecoming got its start! During 1910-1930 the U of...

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Hey Minnesota! With the new coordinators in place and Homecoming 2012 plans brewing, we are excited to announce that YOU have chosen the Homecoming 2012 theme to be 'Legendary U!' What a fitting theme for a university that has been legendary in so many aspects throughout the years. With everything from our academics to athletics, and our research to our...

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Hey Minnesota! After getting to know the Programs Coordinator and Marketing Coordinator last week, it's time to introduce the other two coordinators who will be making Homecoming 2012 possible! Outreach Coordinator Matt Ramirez is a double major in Chemistry and Art History. This is in his second year here at the U of M. Matt's Homecoming responsibilities will include tackling...

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There's a new structure in place at Homecoming Headquarters, and with Homecoming 2012 in sight four new Program Board Coordinators will be taking charge! Each coordinator has different responsibilities with the Homecoming efforts, but they will ultimately be working together toward creating a great Homecoming experience for all. So without further ado, it's time to introduce the first two Homecoming...

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As the Spring semester kicks into gear and University of Minnesota students head back into their daily routine, the Student Program Board has been buzzing with ideas to create the best homecoming yet! Planning an event as large as this one takes plenty of time and dedication, and that's exactly what we'll be looking for our 2012 Committee Chairs. Applications...

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It's that time of the year! Homecoming has finally arrived and we've already had some fantastic events so far this week. Hopefully some of you have had the opportunity to participate in our volunteer experiences, competitions, or Gopherfest. For those of you that haven't been able to share your Homecoming spirit yet, then you need to come out Friday night...

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Hi Gophers! Hope you're having a great start to the fall semester! With October just around the corner, are you looking for a way to give back to the community during Homecoming? We have many opportunities for you to engage in service throughout the week. The following are some events we have been working on for you: Golden 5k, 10/15:...

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Technically the cheetah may be the fastest mammal on earth, but here at Homecoming Headquarters we believe all of you gophers out there have some serious speed! On Saturday, October 15th, join Homecoming and Habitat for Humanity for the Golden 5k run/walk, one of our first Homecoming week events. All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity and participants will receive...

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Hey there Gophers, we hope everyone is enjoying summer and staying cool! Still looking for a way to get involved in Homecoming? Well we've got just the ticket for you! Our Homecoming committee is always looking for extra hands throughout Homecoming week due to all the AMAZING events we have scheduled (click here so see what we've got in...

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Here at the University of Minnesota, Homecoming really is a time for EVERYONE to get involved. And, with all of our fantastic events, it's impossible to not find something that interests you. For those of you that are looking to add some friendly competition to your Homecoming schedule, check our University-wide team, commonly referred to as our U-Teams. As part...

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