Homecoming Week 2007

October 15-20
Homecoming 2007 at California State University, Fresno will be held October 15-20 with major activities such as Bulldog Boulevard, a tailgate, mini bike races, festivities for Greek week, and other activities planned by the USU Productions.

Monday October 15: Bike relay races between the faculty and staff and students will take place in front of the Kennel Bookstore to spark the athletic competition of Homecoming week.

Wednesday October 17: The traditional office decorating contest will take place to promote Bulldog Spirit and Pride on campus.

Thursday October 18: The Fresno State Alumni Association will be hosting their 54th Annual Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala from 5:00-9:00PM. Proceeds will benefit the FSAA Student Scholarship Program, awarding over $100,000 in scholarship for 2007-2008.

Friday October 19: In the Red Lot near the football stadium, a pep rally will take place which hopes to join students, athletes, faculty and staff with the Fresno State community.

Saturday October 20: The Fresno State Alumni Association will be hosting their annual Homecoming tailgate from 11:00AM-2:00PM. The event will take place in the North Concourse at Beiden Field. There will be special appearances by Timeout and the Fresno State Cheerleaders.

Saturday October 20: Bulldog Boulevard will be located in the Red Lot at Bulldog Stadium from 11:00AM-2:00PM. Admission is free, with food and drinks available for purchase. There will be live music and interactive games for the whole family.

October 30, 2007: Tim Flannery, acclaimed Australian scientist, author and conversationist, speaking on “The Weather Makers: How Man is Changing the Climate and What it Means for Life on Earth”.

February 12, 2008: Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, hosts of the Discovery Channel’s popular “MythBusters” show, both of whom are equally known for their work in special effects for the entertainment industry.

The season concludes on March 13, 2008 with Yusef Komunyakaa, a prolific writer and professor at New York University, and winner of the 1994 Pulitzer Prize for “Neon Vernacular: New & Selected Poems 1977-1989”.

A pre-season brochure and season tickets are available. Suggestions for future speakers are always welcome and may be directed to Nina Palomino. For more information about speakers/schedules, tickets and parking, and how to join the mailing list, log on to http://www.csufresno.edu/universitylecture