A full slate of fun and exciting events have been announced for Dickinson State University’s 2023 Homecoming celebration. This year’s theme, Unleash Your Inner Blue Hawk, sets the stage for all things blue and gray during an action-packed week Oct. 1-7.
Schedule of Events –
- Sunday, October 1 –
- 5-8 p.m. | Blue Hawk Night at Phat Fish with Student Senate! | Phat Fish | DSU Students
Only
- Kick-off Homecoming week at Phat Fish with FREE pizza and axe throwing! DSU students must present DSU ID.
- 5-8 p.m. | Blue Hawk Night at Phat Fish with Student Senate! | Phat Fish | DSU Students
Only
- Monday, October 2 –
- 7:30 – 10 a.m. | Coffee and Donuts | May Hall, Student Center, Wienbergen Gym | DSU
Students, Faculty, and Staff Only
- Come unwind and have some coffee and donuts with fellow Blue Hawks!
- 7:30 – 10 a.m. | Coffee and Donuts | May Hall, Student Center, Wienbergen Gym | DSU
Students, Faculty, and Staff Only
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- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Pop-Up Programs | Student Center | DSU Students Only
- Enjoy making your own airbrushed trucker hat for the big game or check out the Henna artist!
- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Pop-Up Programs | Student Center | DSU Students Only
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- 7 p.m. | Homecoming Concert | Stickney Auditorium | Free and open to the public
- Wind down your Monday night and enjoy music by DSU students, faculty, and staff!
- 7 p.m. | Homecoming Concert | Stickney Auditorium | Free and open to the public
- Tuesday, October 3 –
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Buster’s Tie-Dye and Backyard Fun! | King Pavilion | DSU Students
Only
- Take a break in-between classes and make your own tie-dye t-shirt and play some yard games!
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Buster’s Tie-Dye and Backyard Fun! | King Pavilion | DSU Students
Only
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- 7 p.m. | Dodgeball Tournament Madness | LOCATION TBD | DSU Students, Faculty, and
Staff
- Grab your friends and form a team for the dodgeball tournament! Prizes will be awarded!
- 7 p.m. | Dodgeball Tournament Madness | LOCATION TBD | DSU Students, Faculty, and
Staff
- Wednesday, October 4 –
- 7:30 p.m. | Hypnotist – Chris Jones | Student Center Ballroom | Free and open to the Public
- Thursday, October 5 –
- 3-6 p.m. | Empty Bowls Project | Ceramics Studio – May Hall 303 | Free and open to
the Public
- To sign up for this event, please click here.
- 3-6 p.m. | Empty Bowls Project | Ceramics Studio – May Hall 303 | Free and open to
the Public
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- 7 p.m. | Alumni Social | Dickinson Eagles Club
- 7:30 p.m. | Blue Hawk Pep Rally | Scott Gym | DSU Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Come support your DSU football team and show your Blue Hawk spirit!
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- 9:30 p.m. | Buster’s Bowling Bonanza! | Paragon Bowling Alley | DSU Students Only
- Enjoy FREE bowling with your fellow Blue Hawks!
- 9:30 p.m. | Buster’s Bowling Bonanza! | Paragon Bowling Alley | DSU Students Only
- Friday, October 6 –
- 11 a.m. | Alumni Honors Luncheon | Roosevelt Grand Dakota
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- 3 p.m. | All-Years Football Reunion | Various Locations
- 5 p.m. | Hall of Fame Banquet | Roosevelt Grand Dakota
- 8 p.m. | Movie and S’mores! | Student Center | DSU Students Only
- Movie TBD – please check back closer to the event for more information.
- Saturday, October 7 –
- 9 a.m. | Homecoming Parade | DSU Campus | Free and open to the public
- Come enjoy a morning full of Blue Hawk spirit before the big game!
- For those interested in having a float, please contact Mackenzie Hicks at mackenzie.b.hicks@dickinsonstate.edu.
- Deadline to register is Sept. 29.
- 9 a.m. | Homecoming Parade | DSU Campus | Free and open to the public
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- 10 a.m. | DSU Football Tailgate | BAC Parking Lot | Free and open to the public
- Enjoy snacks and beverages at one of the many booths in the tailgating area as you wait to cheer on your Blue Hawks to victory!
- 10 a.m. | DSU Football Tailgate | BAC Parking Lot | Free and open to the public
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- 1 p.m. | Homecoming Football Game | BAC Football Field | Open to the public
- Cheer on your Blue Hawks as they battle Dakota State!
- 1 p.m. | Homecoming Football Game | BAC Football Field | Open to the public
For more information, please contact Mackenzie Hicks at Mackenzie.b.hicks@dickinsonstate.edu or visit the DSU Homecoming homepage here.