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Heart of a Viking VCSU Homecoming 2023
Homecoming 2023

Join us for the annual Homecoming festivities at Valley City State University.

Events for AlumniEvents for StudentsHall of Fame Inductees

SEPTEMBER 22

FRIDAY

  • Alumni Welcome Back Ice Cream Social |
    2:30 p.m. | Student Center
  • Campus Tours
    3 p.m. | Student Center
  • Campus Tours
    3 p.m. | Student Center
  • Hall of Fame Social
    5 p.m. | Valley City Eagles Club
  • Hall of Fame Banquet & Ceremony
    6 p.m. | Valley City Eagles Club Banquet tickets ($20 each) are available by contacting the VCSU Foundation at 701-845-7403.
  • All-Alumni Social
    8 p.m. | Valley City Eagles Club Visit with the Hall of Fame inductees and other alumni.

SEPTEMBER 23

SATURDAY

  • Alumni Honors Breakfast
    8:30 a.m. | Student Center Tickets for the breakfast will be available at the door and are $15 each.
  • VCSU Bookstore Open
    8 a.m. – noon | Student Center
  • Homecoming Parade
    10:30 a.m. | Central Avenue
  • VCSU Walking Tour
    Enjoy a self-guided tour as you explore our beautiful campus and a chance to see our newest building, the Center for the Arts.
  • Viking Tailgating
    11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Lokken Stadium
  • FOOTBALL: Vikings vs. Mayville State University
    2 p.m. | Shelly Ellig Field
  • Postgame and All-Alumni Social
    5 p.m. | Valley City Eagles No charge to attend this event. (There will be a taco bar set up for attendees and a no-host bar.)
  • College Student and Alumni Dance
    9 p.m. | Valley City Eagles The dance is open to all alumni, friends, and college students. No charge to attend.

Weather Forecast

Rain or Shine, Here Comes Homecoming

There is a little rain in the forecast and we wanted to make sure you had information about ways to stay informed about the parade and football game.

The parade will start marching down Central Ave. at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow morning. VCSU will post photos of the parade, and any additional scheduling information on Facebook (ValleyCityStateUnviersity), Twitter (@VCSU), and on Instagram (@VCSUVikings).

The VCSU Vikings will take on the Mayville Comets in football at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Lokken Stadium. There will be a great tailgating scene prior to the game and we encourage everyone to attend. There is a chance it might rain. Make sure to follow us on social media including Facebook (VCSUVikings), Twitter (@VCSUVikings), and Instagram (VCSUathletics) to stay up-to-date if there are any weather impacts during the game.

  • 41st Annual Bill Osmon Fun Run
    4 p.m. | Lokken Stadium

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Monday, September 18

THEME: MEME MASTER – Dress up like a meme!

  • 11:00 a.m. – 1:oo p.m. Cookie Decorating, Student Center Hallway
  • 4:00 p.m. – Bill Osmon Fun Run and Walk, Football Field
  • 7:00 p.m. – Coronation, reception following, CFA Performance Hall
  • 8:00 p.m. – John Cassidy : Comedian, Magician, Balloon Artist, CFA Performance Hall

Tuesday, September 19

THEME: MATCH ARTISTS -Dress as your favorite artist! 

  • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Air Plant Terrariums, Student Center Hallway
  • 2:00 p.m. – Murder Mystery 1, Student Center Downstairs Lounge
  • 4:00 p.m. – Murder Mystery 2, Rhoades Science Center Front Entrance
  • 7:30 p.m. – Res Life Talent/Talentless Shows, CFA Performance Hall

Wednesday, September 20

THEME: WORK IT – Wear your workout clothes! 

  • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Reverse Tie Dye, Student Center West Parking Lot
  • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Names & Faces, Student Center Hallway
  • 7:00 p.m. – Painted Twister, Student Center Southeast Lawn
  • 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Team Theme Bowling, Sky Lanes

Thursday, September 21

THEME: COLOR BLOCK – Wear your favorite color!

  • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Trashcan Trivia, Student Center Hallway
  • 7:30 p.m. – Medicine Wheel Park presentation with Dr. Joe Stickler, Medicine Wheel Park
  • 8:30 p.m – Stargazing, Medicine Wheel Park

Friday, September 22

THEME: VCSU HEART – Wear your VCSU merch! 

  • All Day: Banner Signing, Student Center Hallway
  • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Sign Making, Student Center Hallway
  • 7:00 p.m. – Movie Night, Valley Twin Cinema
  • 9:30 p.m. – Night Capture the Flag, Gazebo: McFarland Lawn

Saturday, September 23

THEME: GAME DAY – Dress up for the homecoming game!

  • 10:30 p.m. – Homecoming Parade, Central Avenue
  • 11:00 p.m. – Tailgating (21+), Lokken Stadium Parking Lot
  • 2:00 p.m. – Football Game vs. Mayville State University, Shelly Ellig Field
  • 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. – Glow Dance, Eagles Club