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Trojan Days Schedule of Events

What one thing unites campus, community and over 142 years? Trojan Days! The 2024 Trojan Pride Day Committee invites you to join in celebrating our beloved homecoming traditions.

Join Us

Monday, September 9

  • “Out of the Blue” Activities
    All Week, Around Campus
  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around Campus
    *Clues given at 10:00am on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • Coronation & SAB Event Magician David Anthony
    7:30pm, Dakota Prairie Playhouse

Tuesday, September 10

  • “Out of the Blue” Activities
    All Week, Around Campus
  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around Campus
    *Clues given at 10:00am on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • Root Beer Floats
    4:00pm-5:00pm, Trojan Center
    Sponsored by Newman Club
  • $1 Movie Night
    Movies: TBD
    Doors Open at 7:30pm, Dakota Cinema (west of Pizza Ranch)

Wednesday, September 11

  • “Out of the Blue” Activities
    All Week, Around Campus 
  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around Campus
    *Clues given at 10:00am on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • What’s Up Wednesdays
    Activity: Stuff-a-Stuff
    11:00am, 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
  • Karaoke Night
    7:00pm, Trojan Center Underground
    Sponsored by DSU Live
  • Trojan Zone Event for New Students
    7:00pm-8:30pm, Trojan Center

Thursday, September 12

  • “Out of the Blue” Activities
    All Week, Around Campus
  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around Campus
    *Clues given at 10:00am on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • Trojans Give Back
    • Meet at 1:00pm on East Hall South Lawn for the start of service projects
      *Afternoon Classes Canceled
    • After Party
      3:00pm-6:00pm, West Trojan Center Lawn
      Sponsored by DSU Student Senate, DSU Foundation, and Student Activities Board

Friday, September 13

  • “Out of the Blue” Activities
    All Week, Around Campus
  • Travelin’ Trojan
    All Week, Around Campus
    *Clues given at 10:00am on DSU Facebook page & campus TV monitors
  • DSU Spirit Prize Patrol
    11:30am-1:00pm, Trojan Center (outside if weather allows)
  • Annual Trojans Together Homecoming Social
    4:00pm-6:00pm, Brian Kern Family Stadium at the Beacom PREMIER Complex
    *For faculty, staff, community, and students who are part of Student Senate, Cyber Corps, Trojan Ambassadors, and Dakota Scholars

Saturday, September 14

  • Trojan Days Color Run & Walk
    8:00am, 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 Days Parade
    10:00am, Egan Avenue
    Register your Entry Here
  • Trojan Zone
    11:00am-2:30pm, Trojan Center
    2:00pm until Halftime of Football Game, Trojan Zone Stadium Store at the Beacom PREMIER Complex
    DSU Bookstore
  • DSU Alumni Baseball Game
    12:00pm, Baughman Field
  • Tailgate
    1:00pm, SE of Brian Kern Family Stadium
  • Trojan Football vs. Jamestown
    4:00pm, Brian Kern Family Stadium at the Beacom PREMIER Complex

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