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The leaves have changed colors, there\u2019s a chill in the air and flannel shirts have appeared. This can only mean one thing\u2014NAU Homecoming is near.<\/p>\nThe leaves have changed colors, there\u2019s a chill in the air and flannel shirts have appeared. This can only mean one thing\u2014NAU Homecoming is near.<\/p>\n
This year you\u2019ll have plenty of opportunities to share your Lumberjack pride during the \u201cForever Blue\u201d themed festivities. From Tuesday\u2019s Dedicatee Banquet honoring biology professor David Pierotti<\/strong> to Thursday\u2019s Traditions Day to Saturday\u2019s parade and football game\u2014there are a host of activities to celebrate NAU\u2019s past, present and future.<\/p>\n A complete Homecoming schedule, including various college events and reunions, is available online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Among the highlights:<\/p>\n Tuesday, Oct. 15<\/strong> David Pierotti, two-time NAU alum and professor of biology, was selected Homecoming Dedicatee<\/a> by leaders of student organizations from across campus for his dedication to providing exceptional service to the university and students. The campus community is invited to a banquet in his honor, where the 2013 Homecoming king and queen will be announced. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for non-students. Tickets may be purchased online<\/a> or at the Central Ticket Office in the University Union.<\/p>\n Thursday, Oct. 17<\/strong> Saturday, Oct. 19<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Homecoming Dedicatee Banquet<\/strong>
\n 6 p.m. High Country Conference Center<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Homecoming Traditions Day Activities<\/strong>
\n 3-10 p.m. Wall Aquatic Center Field<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nStudents will enjoy a free pancake buffet, barista station and lawn games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nJoin NAU Alumni for breakfast and meet this year\u2019s 2013 Alumni Award winners<\/a>. Adults $9 adults, children $5. Contact Erin Bertelsen<\/a> at (928) 523-8148.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThe perennial favorite starts at the corner of Aspen and North Verde streets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n![\"Parade](\"http:\/\/stage.headlessnauedu-b6hgdzckfdgxgzhe.westus-01.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Parade-Route-2013.jpg\")
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\nNoon to 4 p.m., parking lot 66 outside of the Skydome.
\nInteractive game zone, food and fun for the whole family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThe Lumberjacks take on Idaho State in a Big Sky Conference matchup. Kick-off is at 4:05 p.m. Buy tickets online <\/a>or contact NAU Central Ticket Office at (928) 523-5661.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"