Deep in the Heart of UNT

 

A variety of events and activities, themed "Deep in the Heart of UNT," will take place throughout the week of Nov. 6 and will culminate Nov. 11 at Apogee Stadium when the Mean Green football team faces off against UTEP.

Join in on Friday night's traditional Spirit March to the bonfire, one of UNT's oldest traditions. And Saturday, plan for a full day of events that include watching the parade and tailgating at Mean Green Village, followed by the game at Apogee Stadium.

For more information visit Homecoming website.

Thursday, Nov. 9

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

Friday, Nov. 10

• 6 p.m. - Delta Sigma Phi Gamma Xi 65th Anniversary
  Hawthorne Hill Ranch in Krum, Texas
  Tickets, $75
  For tickets: untdeltasigs.com and select 65th Anniversary
• 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 the Alumni Pavilion.
  RSVP: 940-565-2834 or alumni@unt.edu

Saturday. Nov. 11

• 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 UNT Recreational Sports
• 8-10 a.m. - Delta Sigma Phi Gamma Xi Chapter Meet and Greet
  Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity House, 929 Maple St.
• 9 a.m. - Golden Eagles Class of '67 Breakfast/Reunion
  Union Jade Eagle Ballroom
  Reservations, $20.
  RSVP: 940-565-2834 or alumni@unt.edu
• 10 a.m. - College of Health and Public Service Alumni Brunch (formerly College of Public Affairs and Community Service)
  UNT on the Square
  RSVP: online
• 11 a.m. - Homecoming Parade
  Watch the parade starting at UNT and making its way around the Denton square.
  See the route.
• 1:30-3:30 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 email alumni@unt.edu
• 4 p.m. - Mean Green vs. UTEP
  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 Mean Green Game Day.

Mean Green Village Tailgate Tent Info

Tailgate tent package options include game tickets, parking passes, tents, tables and chairs for alumni groups, departments, schools and colleges that plan to host tailgate functions near the stadium before the Homecoming game.

For tailgate tent package reservations, contact ticketoffice@unt.edu, 940-565-2527 or find more information.

Deadline: Oct. 30

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