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Homecoming 2024 Schedule

Monday, October 21st

Office Decorating Contest Begins

Details below

Homecoming Royalty Nominations Open

Details below

Bulldog Spirit Nominations Open

Details below

Campus Food Drive Begins

Details below

Tuesday, October 22nd

Office Decorating Contest Registration Deadline

Registration closes at 5:00 p.m.

Swing/Line Dance

6:00 p.m. • Legacy Plaza

Wednesday, October 23rd

Game Day Poster Making

4:00 p.m. • Bulldog Lounge

Homecoming Royalty & Bulldog Spirit Nomination Deadline

Nominations close at 5:00 p.m.

Capture the Flag

6:00 p.m. • Mathew’s Lawn

Thursday, October 24th

Pep Rally

7:00 p.m. • Straugh Gymnasium

Homecoming Bonfire

8:00 p.m. • Bulldog Stadium

Friday, October 25th

Ultimate Fan Gear Friday

All Day. • Check-In at Bulldog Life

Campus Food Drive Closes

Concludes at 5:00 p.m.

Game Day Costume Prep

3:30 p.m. • Bulldog Lounge

Saturday, October 26th

ASUMW Tailgate

12:00 p.m. • Bulldog Stadium Tailgating Area

Montana Western Bulldogs vs. Arizona Christian Firestorm

1:00 p.m. • Bulldog Stadium

Montana Western Bulldog Volleyball vs. Rocky Mountain College Battlin’ Bears

6:00 p.m. • Straugh Gymnasium

For questions about the Homecoming schedule or events, please email [email protected].

Office Decorating Contest

To exemplify the campus Homecoming spirit, all offices are encouraged to decorate their space for the Annual Homecoming Office Decorating Contest. Participating in the contest will not only get your office in the spirit of Homecoming, but also excites students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

Timeline

  • Submit the Office Decorating Contest Registration form (below) by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22nd. You may decorate your office without registering, but your office will not be judged as part of the contest.
  • You may begin decorating at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18th.
  • Office decorating must be completed by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22nd.
  • Judging will commence at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23rd.
  • The winning office will be announced on Friday, October 25th via campus email.

Rules
  • Use removable adhesives in decorating. (No nails, staples, or duct tape)
  • Decorations should not impede office entrances or egress. (Doorknobs & locks should still work)
  • Decorations should not interfere with teaching or learning.
  • Be mindful of fire safety when decorating. (I.e. don’t hang crepe paper from the sprinklers.)
  • Extension cords should be used with caution. Avoid placing extension cords where they might cause a hazard and tape cords to the ground.
  • Offices must provide their own decorating supplies. The use of recycled materials is encouraged.
  • Adhere to the theme of Homecoming. (UMW Spirit and Bulldog Pride)
  • Vandalism of decorations will not be tolerated and will result in disqualification from contest.
Judging
  • Offices will be judged on the following criteria: creativity, theme, originality, construction, and spirit. Each criterion listed is worth 20% of the final score. Criteria descriptors are below.
  • Creativity: Artistic design, colorfulness, novel use of materials.
  • Theme: Adheres to Homecoming theme, includes references to athletics, UMW, the Bulldogs, etc.
  • Originality: Unique approach to the theme, novel use of materials.
  • Construction: Neatness, follows safety and material guidelines, sturdy construction of display.
  • Spirit: Use of school mascot, colors, and logos; avoids offensive or derogatory displays.
Office Decorating Contest Registration

Homecoming royalty

The purpose of Homecoming Royalty is to recognize and honor students that are nearing the end of their academic time at Montana Western. Ideal nominees for Homecoming Royalty should be enthusiastic, energetic, involved, and in good academic standing. Voting for Homecoming Royalty will open on Thursday, October 24th at the Pep Rally and will remain open until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25th.

Nominee Guidelines

To nominate a friend, or yourself, for Homecoming Royalty, submit the Homecoming Royalty Nomination Form (below) by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23rd.

Homecoming Royalty Nomination Form

Bulldog spirit

The purpose of the Bulldog Spirit award is to recognize and honor students that exemplify school spirit and student engagement at Montana Western. Ideal nominees for the Bulldog Spirit award should be enthusiastic, energetic, involved, and in good academic standing. Voting for Bulldog Spirit will open on Thursday, October 24th at the Pep Rally and will remain open until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25th.

Nominee Guidelines

To nominate a friend, or yourself, for the Bulldog Spirit award, submit the Bulldog Spirit Nomination Form (below) by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23rd.

Bulldog Spirt Nomination Form

campus food drive

The ASUMW Student Food Pantry provides essential resources to help students who may be facing food insecurity during their time at Montana Western. The student food pantry, located in the SUB basement, is free, confidential, and open 24/7 to all students.

Groups are invited to show their support for the student food pantry by participating in the campus-wide food drive. Groups can consist of athletic teams, classes, clubs, offices, or any other campus organization. Faculty and staff are highly encouraged to participate in the food drive. The winning group will be announced following the conclusion of the food drive.

High-Need Pantry Items

  • Shelf-stable dairy and non-dairy milk
  • Soups
  • Peanut butter & jelly
  • Granola bars
  • Cereal
  • Pasta and pasta meals
  • Gluten free alternatives
  • First aid items
  • Full size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Dish soap
  • Laundry detergent
Campus Food Drive Registration