Homecoming 2016 events

Mean Green Eaglempics

Homecoming 2016 Eaglempics logoCelebrate everything that makes UNT incredible during Homecoming 2016. A variety of events and activities, themed "Mean Green Eaglempics," will take place throughout the week of Oct. 31 and will culminate Nov. 5 at Apogee Stadium when the Mean Green football team faces off against Louisiana Tech. Join together with family and friends to tailgate and toast to your time at UNT. For more information visit UNT's Homecoming website.
 

Thursday, Nov. 3

  • 7 p.m. - Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards
    Celebrate the Alumni Awards event at UNT's new University Union. Reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
    For tickets: 940-565-2834 or alumni@unt.edu
     

Friday, Nov. 4

  • 7 p.m. - Spirit March
    Begins at Fraternity Row on Maple Street and proceeds to bonfire site near UNT's Apogee Stadium.
     
  • 8 p.m. - Bonfire
    Northwest side of the stadium. Alumni are invited to a dine-in event at the Alumni Pavilion.
    RSVP: 940-565-2834 or alumni@unt.edu
     

Saturday, Nov. 5

  • 7:15 a.m. - Fun Run
    Free and open to everyone, the 5K intramural run starts in front of the Pohl Recreation Center. Registration until 7 a.m.
    For information: 940-565-2275 or visit recsports.unt.edu
     
  • 9 a.m. - Golden Eagles Class of '66 Breakfast/Reunion
    Union Ballroom Reservations, $20.
    RSVP: 940-565-2834 or alumni@unt.edu
     
  • 10 a.m. College of Public Affairs and Community Service Alumni Brunch
    UNT on the Square
    RSVP: pacs.unt.edu/ homecoming
     
  • 11 a.m. - Homecoming Parade
    Watch the parade starting at UNT and making its way around the Denton square. See the new route.
     
  • 1:30-4 p.m. - Mean Green Village
    Tailgating around campus starts early and ends 30 minutes before kickoff. Organization, department and college tents at UNT's Apogee Stadium add to the Homecoming spirit along with live music, the Junior Mean Green Fun Zone and the Mean Green March featuring the cheerleaders, dancers, marching band, head coach Seth Littrell and Mean Green football team.
     
  • 2:30 p.m. - Alumni GameDay Grille
    Join UNT Alumni Association members and friends for an open house two hours prior to kickoff at the Alumni Pavilion near UNT's Apogee Stadium.
    For information: 940-565-2834 or alumni@unt.edu
     
  • 4:30 p.m. - Mean Green vs. Louisiana Tech
    Ticket options start at $12. For information: Speak with a ticket sales consultant about individual, family or group seating options at 940-565-2527 or visit NorthTexasGameDay.com.
     

 

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