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A fun way to reconnect with the University community and former classmates, Homecoming brings alumni together every year for an exciting weekend of special events that include food, football, and fun.
October 15, 2019
Jim Dunlop 杏吧原版76 was one of the more than 4,000 alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff enjoying the festivities and connecting with his fellow Chargers at Homecoming 2019: #TheBlueout. It杏吧原版檚 an event he looks forward to every year.
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Decked out in blue and gold, alumni came to campus to catch up with old friends and reminisce about their favorite memories of their time at the University. Many reconnected with clubs, or, as Christine Huber 杏吧原版00 did, former teammates.
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"I love coming back to the University to see my former classmates and teammates."Christine Huber 杏吧原版00
It was another sport 杏吧原版 football 杏吧原版 that was on the minds of many alumni, as they cheered for the Chargers on the gridiron. The Chargers toppled Pace 28-21.
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