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Trojan Days Schedule of Events

What one thing unites campus, community and over 142 years? Trojan Days! The 2023 Trojan Pride Day Committee invites you to join in celebrating our beloved homecoming traditions.

Monday, September 11

  • “Out of the Blue” Activities
    All Week, Around campus
  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around campus
    *Clues given at 10:00 a.m. on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • Coronation & SAB Event: Hypnotist Evan Gambardella
    7:30 p.m., Dakota Prairie Playhouse

Tuesday, September 12

  • “Out of the Blue” Activities
    All Week, Around campus
  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around campus
    *Clues given at 10:00 a.m. on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • $1 Movie Night
    Movies: Nun 2 (8:00 p.m.) and Equalizer 3 (8:15 p.m.)
    Doors Open at 7:30 p.m., Dakota Cinema (west of Pizza Ranch)

Wednesday, September 13

  • “Out of the Blue” Activities
    All Week, Around campus
  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around campus
    *Clues given at 10:00 a.m. on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • What’s Up Wednesdays
    Activity: Stuff-a-Stuff
    11:00 a.m., Trojan Center (outside if weather allows)
    *Available while supplies last
    Sponsored by the Counseling Center and Student Activities Board
  • Office & Building Decorating Contest: Blue and Bold
    Judging begins at 2:00 p.m., Around campus

Thursday, September 14

  • “Out of the Blue” Activities
    All Week, Around campus
  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around campus
    *Clues given at 10:00 a.m. on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • Day of Service After Party at the Community Carnival
    Hosted by DJ Jer with food, inflatables, yard games, music, and more!
    4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., West Trojan Center Lawn
    Sponsored by DSU Student Senate, DSU Foundation, and Student Activities Board

Friday, September 15

  • “Out of the Blue” Activities
    All Week, Around campus
  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around campus
    *Clues given at 10:00 a.m. on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • DSU Spirit Prize Patrol
    11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Trojan Center (outside if weather allows)
  • Annual Trojans Together Homecoming Social
    4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Beacom Collaboration Center
    *For faculty, staff, community, and students who are part of Student Senate, Cyber Corps, Trojan ambassadors, and Dakota Scholars. Other students by invite; reach out to Janelle.Nielsen@dsu.edu if you are interested in attending!

Saturday, September 16

  • Trojan Days Color Run & Walk
    8:00 a.m., Madison Community Center
    Registration is $25 and can be done at the Community Center front desk or on their app
    Sponsored by Madison Community Center
  • Trojan Zone
    11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Trojan Center
    2:00 p.m. until Halftime of Football Game, Dan Beacom Track Complex
    www.dsubookstore.com
  • Tailgate
    12:00 p.m., West of the Dan Beacom Track Complex
  • Trojan Football vs. Valley City State
    4:00 p.m., Dan Beacom Track Complex

**Events sponsored by the Student Activities Board and DSU Trojan Pride Committee unless noted otherwise**