For the first time in Colorado State University history, a campus street is being named after a former student. In honor of Amy Van Dyken, the six-time gold medalist swimmer, 1994 NCAA Swimmer of the Year and 50-yard freestyle NCAA champion, centrally-located West Drive will be renamed Amy Van Dyken Way.
Former CSU swimming head coach John Mattos said in a press release that Van Dyken is strong as an athlete and as person. He said he admires her perseverance after she experienced an ATV accident this summer that paralyzed the former Ram.
“I admired Amy when she won her gold medals, but watching her meet this challenge has been more than inspiring … it’s taken my breath away,” CSU President Tony Frank said in a press release.
The renaming ceremony is taking place Oct. 17 at 11 a.m on the southwest corner of the Oval before the Homecoming parade. Van Dyken is serving as grand marshal of the parade, which will begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon.
Colorado State University homecoming activities begin this Sunday and will continue throughout next week. Events include a 5K race, a CSU history tour, campus CLUE, the parade and a pep rally Friday night for the Saturday night Homecoming football game against Utah State.
This year marks the 100th year anniversary of Homecoming at CSU, which began in 1914 when President Charles A. Lory organized an alumni reunion football game against current students at the time.
Homecoming events end Oct. 19 and the week’s activities will wrap up with a student dance in the Lory Student Center Theatre at 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 12
Kick-off to Homecoming & Family Weekend with the Women’s Soccer Match vs. Colorado College
1 p.m. The Lagoon
Fraternity & Sorority Life Barbecue
6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14
Mystery of CSU History Tour
5 p.m. The Oval
CSU Student Trivia Night
7 p.m. Durrell Center
Wednesday, October 15
Aggie Day
Campus CLUE – Student event
College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Class of ’64 Reunion Dinner – Invitation Only
4:30 p.m. Hilton Fort Collins
Mystery of CSU History Tour
6 p.m. The Oval
Thursday, October 16
College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Breakfast and Tours – Invitation Only
8:30 a.m. Diagnostic Medicine Center and Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 300 W. Drake Road
Chalk the Plaza
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. LSC Plaza
College of Natural Sciences Scholarship Luncheon – Invitation Only
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hilton Fort Collins
Mystery of CSU History Tour
5 p.m. The Oval
Distinguished Alumni Awards
5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Lory Student Center, Main Ballroom
Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams
7:30 p.m. Studio Theatre, University Center for the Arts
Friday, October 17
Homecoming & Family Weekend Check-In
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Alumni Center, 1301 S. College Ave.
College of Health and Human Sciences Homecoming and Donor Recognition Breakfast – Invitation Only
8 – 10 a.m. Hilton Fort Collins
50 Year Club Luncheon (80th Annual)
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hilton Fort Collins
Dedication of Amy Van Dyken Way
11 a.m. Corner of Oval Dr. and West Dr.
College of Business Scholarship Luncheon – Invitation Only
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lincoln Center, Canyon West Ballroom
Lory Student Center Renovation Tours
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lory Student Center – Campus information desk
SLiCE Open House
All day Lory Student Center, SLiCE suite
RAMFAM and Housing Options After the First Year and Tours of the Lory Student Center
1:30 – :30 p.m. Lory Student Center Theatre
Festival on the Oval
3:30 – 6 p.m. CSU Oval
Homecoming Parade
4:30 – 6 p.m. Parade Route
Anthropology Connections Talk and After-Party
6 – 7 p.m. Behavioral Sciences Building, Rm. 107
Friday Night Lights: Pep Rally, Bonfire, Fireworks, and Lighting of the A
6 p.m. West Lawn
ASCSU Alumni Reunion
6:30 p.m. Lory Student Center – Longs Peak Room
SLiCE Homecoming Reunion at Ramskeller
6:30 – 8 p.m. Lory Student Center, Ramskeller
Class Reunions Dessert Reception
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Lory Student Center, West Ballroom
Music: Men’s Chorus & University Chorus Concert
7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, University Center for the Arts
Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams
7:30 p.m. University Theatre, University Center for the Arts
RamFest 2014 Homecoming Concert: Nico & Vinz and Mike Posner
8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Moby Arena
Alumni Band Hot Spot
8 p.m. The Mayor of Old Town, 632 S. Mason St.
Hillel’s Family Weekend Shabbat Dinner
8 p.m. David and Laura Merage Hillel Center, 720 W. Laurel St.
Saturday, October 18
Homecoming 5K Race
8 – 9:15 a.m. CSU Oval
Black Rams Alumni/Parent Breakfast
9 – 11 a.m. Lory Student Center, Grey Rock Room
Phi Kappa Tau Open House Brunch
9 – 11 a.m. University House on Remington
College of Agricultural Sciences Scholarship Brunch – Invitation only
9:30 a.m. Hilton Fort Collins
Homecoming & Family Weekend Check-In
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Alumni Center, 1301 S. College Ave.
Alumni Band Brunch & Rehearsal
10 – 11:30 a.m. Instrumental Rehearsal Hall, University Center for the Arts
University Center for the Arts Open House Tours
10 a.m. – noon* University Center for the Arts
Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising Open House Tour
10 a.m. – noon University Center for the Arts, Room 115
Campus Corps Program Tours
10 a.m. – noon 145 Gifford Building
SLiCE Alt. Break Site Leader Alumni
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lory Sudent Center, Cherokee Park
Lory Student Center Renovation Tours
11 a.m. – noon Lory Student Center – Campus information desk
College of Business Reunion at Rockwell
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rockwell Hall, East Lawn and Rockwell West
Alumni Band Rehearsal with CSU Marching Band
1 p.m. Hughes Stadium
Homecoming and Family Weekend Tailgate
2 – 4:30 p.m. RamTown/Hughes Stadium – Alumni Association Tent
Homecoming Football Game: CSU vs. Utah State
Kickoff 5 p.m. Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium
Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams
7:30 p.m. University Theatre, University Center for the Arts
Sunday, October 19
Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life Homecoming & Family Weekend Bagel Brunch
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. David and Laura Merage Hillel Center, 720 W. Laurel St.
Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams
7:30 p.m. Studio Theatre, University Center for the Arts
Homecoming Dance – Student event
7 – 10:30 p.m. Lory Student Center Theatre
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Collegian City Beat Reporter Danny Bishop can be reached at news@collegian.com or on Twitter @DannyDBishop.
