During Dixie State University’s 2015 homecoming week, the iconic “D” on the hill will glow red Sept. 21 through 26 in celebration of the week of festivities.
Monday, Sept. 21
The DSU Alumni Association will host a classic car show and All-American dinner in front of the Wade Alumni House, located at 684 E. 500 S starting at 6 p.m. The community is invited to enjoy hot dogs and apple pie prepared by the association.
Tuesday, Sept. 22
The annual Miss Dixie State Homecoming Queen Pageant will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the M.K. Cox Performing Arts Center. Tickets for the pageant are $5 and can be purchased at the door.
Wednesday, Sept. 23
President Richard B. Williams presents the institution’s strategic plan, “Dixie 2020: Status to Stature.” The event, which will outline the university’s goals and strategies for reaching these benchmarks in the next five years, will start at noon in the Cox auditorium. Immediately following the presentation, a free barbecue lunch will be served.
That evening, cheer on the Dixie State volleyball team as they take on Notre Dame de Namur at 6 p.m. in the Student Activities Center. Admission to athletic events is $7 for adults and free for children 12 and younger. Tickets are available at dsutix.com or at the door.
Later, round up the entire family and head to the old airport at 620 S. Airport Rd. for a free screening of Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out.” The doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie will start at 8:30 p.m. The movie will be shown on two screens.
Thursday, Sept. 24
At the Hansen Stadium, the DSU women’s soccer team will play against Azusa Pacific at 4:30 p.m. Following the women’s game, the men will play against Azusa Pacific at 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25
the Alumni Assembly talent show will be held at 10 a.m. at the Concert Hall in the Dolores Dore Eccles Fine Arts Center.
At noon, the class of 1965 will be inducted into the 50 Club at the Wade Alumni House. Tickets are $6. The tribute to alumni will continue that evening with the Alumni Banquet at the Student Activities Center at 6 p.m. The cost is $14, and tickets to both events can be purchased by calling (435) 652-7535.
Also at noon, current students will showcase their Dixie spirit through song and dance at Rock the Mall. At the North Encampment Mall, student organizations set the lyrics of Dixie State University’s school song to the music of their favorite tunes and complete the act with full choreography.
The Rebel 5K will begin at 11:59 p.m. Join President Williams, alumni, and students at Hansen Stadium as they raise funds for student scholarships. The entry fee is $15 for students and alumni and $20 for everyone else. Register at dixie.edu/rebel5k.
Saturday, Sept. 26
The annual Homecoming Parade will be held on Tabernacle Street from 700 East to Main Street at 10 a.m. The Tabernacle for the Founders’ Day Assembly and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will follow at 11:30 a.m.
The soccer teams will have another double-header Saturday. Again, the women will lead things off, this time at 10 a.m. and the men will follow at 12:30 p.m. as both teams take on Point Loma Nazarene at Hansen Stadium. At noon, the DSU volleyball team will play Holy Names in the Student Activities Center.
Later in the day, join the Dixie State Alumni Association for a free tailgate party complete with grilled burgers, bounce houses, and prize drawings. The fun will start at 3:45 p.m. in front of the Wade Alumni house. Walk across the street at 6 p.m. to cheer on Dixie State’s football team as they take on Azusa Pacific.
For more information about Dixie State University’s homecoming week, visit dixie.edu/homecoming.
