Alumni Weekend /alumni/ en The Best Reasons to Attend Homecoming & Alumni Weekend /alumni/2025/04/08/best-reasons-attend-homecoming-alumni-weekend <span>The Best Reasons to Attend Homecoming &amp; Alumni Weekend</span> <span><span>Anna Tolette</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-08T15:48:42-06:00" title="Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 15:48">Tue, 04/08/2025 - 15:48</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/preview-6.jpg?h=34bbd072&amp;itok=HYvjlaRE" width="1200" height="800" alt="Homecoming fans"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/alumni/newgrad/news"> Graduating Students </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/alumni/taxonomy/term/1171" hreflang="en">Alumni Events</a> <a href="/alumni/taxonomy/term/1173" hreflang="en">Alumni Weekend</a> <a href="/alumni/taxonomy/term/1178" hreflang="en">Boulder &amp; Community</a> <a href="/alumni/taxonomy/term/1172" hreflang="en">Homecoming</a> </div> <span>Sophia McKeown</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div><div> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-04/preview-4.jpg?itok=9aDWqR0A" width="750" height="563" alt="Buffs fans at homecoming"> </div> </div> <p><span lang="EN-US">Graduating from ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· doesn’t mean saying goodbye — it means becoming part of a lifelong Forever Buffs community. While your time as a student may be ending, there are plenty of reasons to return to campus and keep the CU spirit alive. Two of the best opportunities to reconnect with old friends, relive your favorite college memories and celebrate your Buffs pride are </span><a href="/homecoming/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Homecoming</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> and </span><a href="/alumni/experiences/alumni-weekend" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Alumni Weekend</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h3><span lang="EN-US">Homecoming: A Weekend of Buffs Pride</span><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Every fall, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· comes alive with Homecoming, one of the university’s most cherished traditions. Activities bring together alumni, students, faculty and fans for a weekend of Buffs pride. Signature events include:</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Stampede Parade</strong>: Join a spirited celebration that paints Pearl Street black and gold!&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Football game</strong>: Cheer on the Buffs as they take on Big 12 rivals!</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Buffs on Tap</strong>: Spend your afternoon relaxing in the backyard of the Koenig Alumni Center, sampling fine brews and wines crafted by ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· alumni. </span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">No matter what you loved most about your time at CU, Homecoming offers a chance to relive it while making new memories. Make sure to </span><a href="/alumni/newgrad?utm_campaign=spring25_commencement&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=cubt_article&amp;utm_content=article_link&amp;utm_term=sp25grads" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">update your contact information</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> and stay connected to all the fun happening at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· year-round.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-04/iaYIVUrI.jpeg?itok=5B1fxZU_" width="750" height="501" alt="Alumni Weekend"> </div> </div> <h3><span lang="EN-US">Alumni Weekend: A New Tradition for Forever Buffs</span><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2025 was the first year ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· hosted Alumni Weekend, offering a chance for Buffs everywhere to return to campus for a weekend of celebration and connection. As a soon-to-be grad, you have the chance to help make Alumni Weekend a lasting CU tradition.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Alumni Weekend highlights include:</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Exclusive campus tours</strong>: See what’s new on campus while revisiting your favorite spots.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Group connections</strong>: Reconnect with fellow Buffs who shared your student experience, from clubs to Greek life to academic programs.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Milestone reunions</strong>: Celebrate class anniversaries with friends and reminisce about your student days.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">With graduation right around the corner, you can start planning your first visit back to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·. Homecoming and Alumni Weekend offer the perfect opportunities to return, celebrate and continue being part of the Forever Buffs community. So mark your calendar, gather your friends and make plans to come back to Boulder — you’ll always have a home here.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/alumni/newgrad?utm_campaign=spring25_commencement&amp;campaign=spring25_commencement&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;medium=web&amp;utm_source=alumni_article&amp;source=alumni_article&amp;utm_content=article_link&amp;content=article_link&amp;utm_term=sp25grads&amp;term=sp25grads" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Stay Informed</span></a></p><hr><p><span>This program is open to all ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· alumni and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.</span></p></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/alumni/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-04/homecoming-game-fans.jpg?itok=sSlTC7cl" width="1500" height="450" alt="Fans at the homecoming game"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:48:42 +0000 Anna Tolette 3150 at /alumni