Homecoming Committee
Homecoming 2012: October 7 - 14
Volunteer for Homecoming 2012
University of Minnesota students are encouraged to volunteer during Homecoming 2012. Volunteers will be responsible for planning events, promoting activities and initiatives, and implementing day-of logistics.
Program Board Coordinators
These four students are responsible for all aspects of Homecoming 2012. We thank them for their dedication to the University of Minnesota!
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Blaire Hoven
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- Event Logistics Coordinator
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- Biography
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Event Logistics Coordinator Blaire Hoven is in her third year at the U of M. She has a double major in Public Relations and Dance. A fun fact about her is that she had the opportunity to visit New Zealand and hike the Franz Joseph Glacier last summer. This year Blaire will be taking the lead on the Homecoming Parade and Competitions, and she can't wait to see how the parade comes together!
"It is a long process with many details and I can't wait to see the outcome of everyone's hard work. I am also looking forward to the Pepfest/concert. Both are always a fun time and it is cool to see students, staff, alumni, and U of M supporters come together to celebrate Homecoming," she said.
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Ashley Kaser
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- Programs Coordinator
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Ashley Kaser is in her fourth year as a University of Minnesota student, and she's lucky enough to be here for a total of five. She's a Psychology major at the U, and a fun fact about her is that she's ambidextrous. During Homecoming, Ashley's main responsibilities will be taking charge of royalty, as well as the pep rally and concert. What she's most excited about this year is meeting the Homecoming royalty court.
"I can't wait to see who our court will be and what they bring to the table," she said. "They'll be in parades, at the State Fair, at football games, and so much more, and I'll be right there with them."
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Matt Ramirez
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- Outreach Coordinator
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Outreach Coordinator Matt Ramirez is a double major in Chemistry and Art History. He is in his second year here at the U of M. Matt's Homecoming responsibilities will include tackling the Gopher Fest, the Food Drive, the Blood Drive, the 5k, and the Thank-U events. Throughout Homecoming, Matt is looking forward to engaging with students and the greater university, as well as the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul community as a whole. His top three favorite things (in no particular order) are hippos, guacamole, and bubbles.
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Karly Wallack
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- Marketing Coordinator
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Karly Wallack is in her third year in school, but only her second at the U of M. She's an Advertising major in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She loves to read, and her favorite books are the Harry Potter series and the Hunger Games series.
During Homecoming, Karly's main responsibilities will be the Scavenger Hunt and working on the overall Homecoming marketing campaign. She can't wait to find out what the Homecoming 2012 theme will be, and she's looking forward to creating awareness for all of the exciting events we have planned!
Program Board
Homecoming 2012 could not happen without our dedicated group of Program Board students. Not only do these individuals help plan and execute Homecoming events, they also plan a variety of events like Spring Jam and Gophers After Dark for the University of Minnesota.
Row 1 (from left to right): Emily Hoyt, Michelle Hobbs, Anna Sjogren, Karly Wallack
Row 2: Jordan Goheski, Lindsey Baker, Eric Sannerud, Ashley Kaser, Blaire Hoven
Row 3: Alex Breyfogle, Trevor Cotter, Paul Barta, Zoë Bartholomew
Not pictured: Matt Ramirez and Ehren Minkema