A full week of events is planned for the University of South Dakota's Dakota Days homecoming celebration that culminates with Saturday’s home football game against Youngstown State.
Among the planned student, alumni and other campus activities:
Monday, Sept. 287 p.m., comedian at Aalfs Auditorium
Tuesday, Sept. 297 p.m., Dakota Days Royalty Reveal and Yotes Got Talent at Aalfs Auditorium
Wednesday, Sept. 305 p.m., Vermtown Bash at Downtown Vermillion
Thursday, Oct. 13:30 p.m., “Is the News Media Helping or Hurting Politics?” panel discussion at Al Neuharth Media Center5:30 p.m., Dakota Days Fun Run at the Wellness Center6 p.m., presentation of Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in Media to John M. Seigenthaler at Al Neuharth Media Center6 p.m., VIP Event at University Bookstore7 p.m., outdoor movie at Old Ice Arena (across from North Complex)
Friday, Oct. 29 a.m.-5 p.m., free admission to the National Music Museum2-3 p.m., Alumni campus tour3 p.m., Alumni Marching Band Reunion at Fine Arts Center5 p.m., Dakota Days Pep Rally at Legacy Statue5:30 p.m., Alumni Social, Dinner and Award Presentation at Muenster University Center6:30 p.m., Zumba Party at the Wellness Center
Saturday, Oct. 310 a.m., Dakota Days Parade at Main Street Vermillion11 a.m., tailgating at DakotaDome2 p.m., USD hosts Youngstown State at DakotaDome