Homecoming at DU dates back more than 100 years ago. Since then, DU has seen many traditions emerge and evolve to best connect our community. From the traditions we know and love such as Hocktoberfest (more on that later in the newsletter!) to events in partnership with The Cultural Center that work to make DU a home for all. Want to learn more about the history of the University of Denver's Homecoming traditions? Click the button below:

 

Hocktoberfest!

When: Saturday, October 28th, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT
Where: Campus Green

Join us for the ultimate DU Homecoming tradition! Hocktoberfestival is free to attend, and open to all in our DU and Denver Community! Food and drink will be available for purchase.

What to do at the event:

• Connect with old and new friends as you sample beer, wine and cocktails from DU alumni-owned and affiliated businesses at the Crimson & Gold Beer & Wine Garden.
• Fill your bellies with Denver’s best food trucks and dining vendors.
• Bringing the kiddos along? Meet new friends while your kids burn off energy in the bounce castles, face painting stations, or while playing yard games.
• Tap into your inner explorer in the Kennedy Mountain Campus neighborhood where you can rock climb, zip line, and experience DU’s newest campus extension.
• Enjoy DU’s very own DJ West who will be back spreading good vibes and beats while we connect, reconnect, learn, explore and engage with one another on DU’s beautiful center campus.

Immediately following, we’ll cheer on our very own DU Men’s Hockey against Air Force in their home opening weekend. Let's all get ready to cheer on the crimson & gold! Click the button below to register!

Crimson Classic!

When: Friday, October 27th, 3:00 PM MT
Where: Carnegie Lawn Starting Point

• Join us for the University of Denver’s 11th Annual Crimson Classic 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk!
• Race starts on the Carnegie Lawn and continues around the University of Denver Campus & Surrounding Neighborhood
• Music, stretching, and snacks will start at 2:15pm.
• The focus of the Crimson Classic is to celebrate wellness and to bring together our larger community.
• This is an entirely free event!
• All participants who register will receive a 11th Annual Crimson Classic t-shirt!

Hero Games

When: Saturday October 21st, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MT
Where: Campus Green

• Join DU’s Student Veteran Association for the 2023 Hero Games! Open to anyone over 18yrs, this team-based fitness challenge event will test your wit and your mettle, all while honoring our fallen service members.

Homecoming 2023 Day of Service 

When: Sunday, October 22nd, 10:00 AM – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Burwell Center for Career Achievement 

Join us for Homecoming Day of Service and get hands-on with one of these impactful projects: 

• Garden Upkeep: Prep the Bridge Community Garden for winter’s chill.
• Veteran’s Thank You Project: Assemble swag bags and pen heartfelt notes for DU veterans and service members.
• Flyering for Homecoming: Walk through surrounding neighborhoods, sharing Homecoming event info and road closures with our neighbors.

Denver Democracy Summit

When: Wednesday, October 25th, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM MT AND Thursday, October 26th, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MT
Where: Maglione Hall, Sie Complex

• Join the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, Center on American Politics, and Estlow International Center for Journalism and New Media as we kick off the 2023 Denver Democracy Summit with a discussion with New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie on the current health of American democracy, and later engage with global thought leaders to build on the past and unravel the challenges and opportunities facing democracy in the 21st century.
• Wednesday's topic: What’s the Matter with American Democracy? Featuring Jamelle Bouie
• Thursday's topic: Democracy Renewed & Reimagined

Participants can attend this event in person or virtually.  
 

MultiCultural Block Party

When: Thursday, October 26th from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM MT
Where: Between the Community Commons and Dimond Family Residential Village Greens

• Celebrate homecoming with The Cultural Center at the Multicultural Block party! There’ll be music, bbq, games and more!

RSVP on Crimson Connect.

Vicki Myhren Gallery Open House

When: Friday, October 27th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM MT 
Where: The Vicki Myhren Gallery, 2121 E Asbury Ave, Denver, CO 80210

• The Vicki Myhren Gallery encourages the interplay of artistic expression with student learning and serves as a multidisciplinary space for conversation, community, co-creation, performance, and practice of the arts. Make sure to check it out!

QSA Presents: DU Homecoming OUT Dance

When: Friday, October 27th, from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM MT
Where: Ritchie Community Commons – Grand Forum

• Celebrate homecoming and all forms of gender and sexuality expression with The Cultural Center and Queer Student Alliance at the Homecoming OUT Dance! Theme is disco! We’ll have a live dj, drag performances and disco themed decorations!

RSVP on Crimson Connect. Learn more about the event here.