{"id":57360,"date":"2019-10-10T10:55:48","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T17:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/?p=57360"},"modified":"2019-10-11T14:14:18","modified_gmt":"2019-10-11T21:14:18","slug":"homecoming-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/homecoming-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"NAU Homecoming 2019: Celebrating 120 years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Oct. 10, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the days get shorter and the nights cool off, Northern\nArizona University prepares for our annual Homecoming celebration. Come\ncelebrate 120 years of academic excellence. Festivities begin Monday, Oct. 21\nand conclude on Sunday, Oct. 27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The week is packed with student, alumni and community events all leading up to the big football game against Portland State. Some highlights are downtown night out with the community, the dedicatee banquet, pep rally with chili cook-off, Homecoming parade, women\u2019s sporting events and alumni breakfast.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2019 NAU Homecoming\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/92NzS9Qtmtw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Parade information and maps are available <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parade-Map.pdf\">online<\/a> and commemorative T-shirts can be ordered through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bkstr.com\/northernarizonastore\/product\/clothing-accessories\/men\/sst-19-nau-homecom-gold-sm---694413-1\">NAU Bookstore<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The schedule of events is listed below. Student-only events are marked with an asterisk and students must present a valid student ID. Additional information can be found &nbsp;on the <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/homecoming\/\">Homecoming website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday, Oct. 21<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2018-10-27-at-10.34.35-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57374\" width=\"216\" height=\"143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2018-10-27-at-10.34.35-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2018-10-27-at-10.34.35-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2018-10-27-at-10.34.35-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2018-10-27-at-10.34.35-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2018-10-27-at-10.34.35.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Make It Monday*<\/strong>, 7-9 p.m., University Union \u2013 This is an opportunity for students to gather and make festive decorations to show their Lumberjack spirit.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday, Oct. 22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9088-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57370\" width=\"233\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/IMG_9088-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/IMG_9088-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/IMG_9088-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/IMG_9088-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/IMG_9088-464x348.jpg 464w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/IMG_9088-232x174.jpg 232w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/IMG_9088-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>NAU Downtown Night Out<\/strong>, 4-7 p.m., Heritage Square \u2013 Downtown Night Out gathers the campus and community together to kick off Homecoming week. There will be games and live music to celebrate Lumberjack life. Wearing blue and gold is encouraged. <\/li><li><strong>Ultimate Lumberjack Challenge*<\/strong>, 7 p.m., Union Point \u2013 This will decide who has the ultimate Lumberjack spirit.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wednesday, Oct. 23<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Brandon-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Brandon Cruickshank\" class=\"wp-image-57352\" width=\"213\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/Brandon-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/Brandon-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/Brandon-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/Brandon-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/Brandon.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Dedicatee Banquet<\/strong>, 6 p.m., Ashurst Auditorium (need tickets) \u2013 The banquet honors a faculty or staff member, selected by students, who has been at the university for at least 10 years. This person embodies the values and true spirit of Northern Arizona University. This year, <strong>Brandon Cruickshank <\/strong>was named Homecoming Dedicatee. <a href=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/brandon-cruickshank\/\">Read more about his tapping online<\/a>. Tickets for the banquet are $15 and can be purchased through the <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/cto\/\">Central Ticket Office<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, Oct. 24<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-20181025-WA0069-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57371\" width=\"213\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/IMG-20181025-WA0069-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/IMG-20181025-WA0069-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/IMG-20181025-WA0069-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/IMG-20181025-WA0069-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/IMG-20181025-WA0069.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Women\u2019s Volleyball vs Northern Colorado<\/strong>, 6:30 p.m., Rolle Activity Center<\/li><li><strong>Traditions Day Pep Rally, Bonfire and Chili Cook-off*<\/strong>, 7 p.m., Central Quad\u2013Gear up for the weekend by sharing the warmth of a friendly bonfire and evening of chili tasting with friends. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, Oct. 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/31247CEC-94BF-4241-82F6-52B4B79A27B9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57380\" width=\"239\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/31247CEC-94BF-4241-82F6-52B4B79A27B9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/31247CEC-94BF-4241-82F6-52B4B79A27B9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/31247CEC-94BF-4241-82F6-52B4B79A27B9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/31247CEC-94BF-4241-82F6-52B4B79A27B9.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/31247CEC-94BF-4241-82F6-52B4B79A27B9-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Carnival*<\/strong>, 4 p.m., University Union Pedway\/P11 \u2013 Bring a student ID and enjoy fun games and prizes with friends.<\/li><li><strong>Women\u2019s Soccer vs Weber State<\/strong>, 7 p.m., Lumberjack Stadium<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday, Oct. 26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2018-10-27-at-17.17.39-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57373\" width=\"220\" height=\"146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2018-10-27-at-17.17.39-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2018-10-27-at-17.17.39-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2018-10-27-at-17.17.39-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2018-10-27-at-17.17.39-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2018-10-27-at-17.17.39.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Flannels and Flapjacks*<\/strong>, 8:30 a.m., Central Quad \u2013 Be sure to bring your NAU ID and arrive early to enjoy a free pancake breakfast while supplies last.<\/li><li><strong>Caf\u00e9 au Louie \u2013 Alumni Breakfast<\/strong>, 9:30 a.m., 1899 Bar &amp; Grill \u2013 Current students and alumni gather together for a buffet-style breakfast before stepping outside to enjoy the Homecoming parade. <a href=\"http:\/\/nau.edu\/breakfast19\">Tickets can be purchased online.<\/a> Advanced tickets are $10 or $15 at the door. <\/li><li><strong>Homecoming Parade<\/strong>, 11:30 a.m., Campus Perimeter \u2013 The Homecoming parade starts at the corner of Knoles and Dupont. Floats made by students and the surrounding community come together with high school marching bands to fill the streets of campus. A complete detailed map of the parade route can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/Parade-Map.pdf\">online<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Tailgate<\/strong>, 1 p.m., J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome \u2013 This is pregame fun for the whole family. Relax with fellow Lumberjack families and enjoy food, games and giveaways following the parade.<\/li><li><strong>Football vs Portland State<\/strong>, 4 p.m., J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome \u2013 Wear blue and gold and come ready to cheer on the NAU Lumberjacks in their game against Portland State. Tickets start at $23 and can be purchased through the <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/cto\/\">Central Ticket Office<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday, Oct. 27<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1FA190B4-2F6C-4FB6-BA07-9AF455DBE371-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57381\" width=\"229\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/1FA190B4-2F6C-4FB6-BA07-9AF455DBE371-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/1FA190B4-2F6C-4FB6-BA07-9AF455DBE371-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/1FA190B4-2F6C-4FB6-BA07-9AF455DBE371-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/402\/2019\/10\/1FA190B4-2F6C-4FB6-BA07-9AF455DBE371-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Women\u2019s Soccer vs Idaho State<\/strong>, 1 p.m., Lumberjack Stadium<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"search-results-excerpt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/homecoming-2019\/\">Oct. 10, 2019 As the days get shorter and the nights cool off, Northern Arizona University prepares for our annual Homecoming celebration. Come celebrate 120 years of academic excellence. Festivities begin Monday, Oct. 21 and conclude on Sunday, Oct. 27. 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