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Trojan Days Schedule of Events

What one thing unites campus, community and over 144 years? Trojan Days! The 2025 Trojan Day Committee invites you to join in celebrating our beloved homecoming traditions.

Join Us

Monday, September 22

  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around Campus
    *Clues given at 10 a.m. on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • Coronation & SAB Event Comedic Magician John Cassidy
    7:30pm, Dakota Prairie Playhouse

Tuesday, September 23

  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around Campus
    *Clues given at 10 a.m. on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • $1 Movie Night
    Movies: TBD
    8 p.m. Dakota Cinema (west of Pizza Ranch)

Wednesday, September 24

  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around Campus
    *Clues given at 10 a.m. on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • What’s Up Wednesdays
    Activity: Stuff-a-Stuff*
    Noon, Trojan Center (outside if weather allows)
    *Available while supplies last
    Sponsored by the Counseling Center and Student Activities Board
  • Office & Building Decorating Contest: Let’s GLOW Trojans!
    Judging begins at 2:00pm, Around Campus
  • Tie Dye with SAB
    2 p.m., West Trojan Center Lawn
  • Office & Building Decorating Contest
    Judging begins at 2 p.m., Around Campus

Thursday, September 25

  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around Campus
    *Clues given at 10 a.m. on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • Trojans Give Back
    • Service Projects
      Meet at 1 p.m. on West Trojan Center Lawn
      *Afternoon Classes Canceled
      Registration will be available early September!
    • After Party
      2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., West Trojan Center Lawn
      Sponsored by Student Activities Board and Student Senate

Friday, September 26

  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around Campus
    *Clues given at 10 a.m. on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • DSU Foundation Board Meeting
    8:30 a.m., Beacom PREMIER Complex: Heartland Captain’s Club
  • Trojan Zone Stadium Store
    11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Beacom PREMIER Complex
  • DSU Spirit Prize Patrol
    11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Trojan Center (outside if weather allows)
  • DSU Alumni Picnic
    12 p.m., Tailgate Area
  • Annual Trojans Together Homecoming Social*
    2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Beacom PREMIER Complex: Champion’s Lounge
    Sponsored by DSU Foundation
    *For faculty, staff, alumni, and community
  • DSU Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet
    6 p.m., Dakota Prairie Playhouse
    Alumni social to follow at Sporty’s/Stadium

Saturday, September 27

  • Trojan Days Color Run & Walk
    Time 8 a.m., Madison Community Center
    Free for students
    Sponsored by Madison Community Center
  • Trojan Days Parade
    9:30 a.m., Egan Avenue
    Register your Entry Here
  • Trojan Zone
    Campus Store Open 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    Stadium Store Open 12 p.m. - Halftime
    DSU Bookstore
  • Tailgate
    1 p.m., SE of field
  • Trojan Football vs. Southern Oregon
    2 p.m., Brian Kern Family Stadium at the Beacom PREMIER Complex

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