Beginning July 1, 2003, Western will have its own board of trustees made up of nine individuals appointed by the Governor, a student representative and a faculty member. Join us as we celebrate our independence at Homecoming 2003!

Friday, September 19th
During the Day
Back to Class - Alumni are invited to attend classes throughout the day (One of last year’s most popular events!)
Ticket pick up and sales throughout the day

Alumni Golf Outing at Dos Rios 12:00 noon

Tour the Tenderfoot Archeological Site and learn about Gunnison’s earliest citizens.
Meet outside by the Elk statue north side of the college union 2:00 p.m.

Friday Evening
Art Department Exhibit opening. Quigley Gallery 6:00 p.m.

Pre-Victory Party - This is where the party starts! Aspinall-Wison Center 7:00p.m.

Lighting of the "W"- One of Western’s favorite traditions Aspinall-Wison Center 8:00p.m.

Homecoming Bonfire 9:00 p.m.

Saturday September 20th

Class reunions- Classes of 1993, 1983, 1973, 1963, 1953 & 1943
For alumni celebrating 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th and 50th reunions, Homecoming is particularly special. Special events are planned throughout the weekend - but we need your help. Please contact Cindy McKee in the Office of Alumni Relations to help with the planning of your reunions! Cindy’s email address is cmckee@western.edu and her phone number is 970-943-2493

During the Day
Meet the Coaches Breakfast– Get the inside scoop on the season from WSC’s coaching staff.Cottonwood Room-College Union 8:30 a.m.

Fall Foliage Hike at Mill Creek - Enjoy autumn’s colors in the beautiful Gunnison Country. 8:30 a.m.

Parade- Get your friends together and enter the parade! On Main Street 10:00a.m.

Mountaineer Homecoming tailgate party– Join the entire Western Community for a Gunnison-style BBQ and then cheer the Mountaineers on to victory! 12:00 noon

Rugby game - A Homecoming Tradition. Athletic field south of campus 11:00a.m.

Football game - Western State College vs. University of Nebraska-Kearney 1:00p.m.

Soccer Game-TBA

Saturday Evening
Independence Dinner Party -College Union Ballroom. Meet the College’s new Board of Trustees, hear from President Helman, pay tribute to Western’s Alumni Portraits of Excellence honorees and enjoy an evening with Western’s alumni and friends 5:30 p.m.

Volleyball game- Western State College vs. CSU-Pueblo 7:00p.m.

Program Council Presents Railroad Earth, bluegrass band 7:30 p.m.

Sunday September 21st
Send-Off Breakfast - Take one last opportunity to enjoy the Homecoming weekend and start planning your next alumni gathering. 8:00a.m.-10:00a.m.

Geology Field Trip- Get a new perspective on the Gunnison Country with Western’s Geologists and Geology alumni. 10:00a.m.