HOFBRÄUHAUS JOINS HOMECOMING

Plans are well underway for DanaFest (a.k.a. Homecoming 2003), Oct. 10–12. The biggest new Homecoming event is the Hofbräuhaus in the historic Blair Fire Hall on Saturday, Oct. 11. Planners have created an all-alumni event that accommodates reunion classes as well as friends looking to get together in a festive atmosphere.

The Hofbräuhaus will feature a German dinner, cash bar and a nostalgic Dana program with something for alumni of every decade. The entertainment, directed by Nathan Krämer ’89, will feature the talents of more than 50 Dana alumni and will be emceed by Omaha radio personality Karla (Schutt ’81) James. The lineup includes humorous looks at LARP quizzes and choir tours, after-hours in Old Main and several surprises.

Space is limited, so make your reservations for this event as soon as you receive your Homecoming brochure in the mail early this summer!
Homecoming wouldn’t be Homecoming without some favorites like the aebleskiver breakfast, choir reunion, alumni worship in Trinity Chapel, Viking football and volleyball games, and the alumni basketball scrimmages. (We also promise you’ll sing “Hail Dana” more than once.) Members of the class of ’53 will become Venerable Vikings on Sunday afternoon.

Three categories of awards will be presented during the weekend. On Friday evening Heidi Grappendorf ’95, John Hibbing ’76, Jim Krueger ’85, Leo McKillip and Fran Morrow ’53 will be named to the Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday. The Awards Buffet on Saturday will honor Distinguished Alumni Rev. Ried Neve D’48 T’51 and Dr. Larrie Stone ’57. Julie Howland ’91 will join the ranks of the Outstanding Young Alumni.

We invite you to attend the dedication of the Borup Coliseum Addition on Saturday. On Friday evening you are invited to come to Trinity Chapel for a special musical dedication and program.

Some other features to note are class reunions for the classes of ’53, ’58, ’63, ’68, ’73, ’78, ’83, ’88 and ’93, the publication of a new book by Lur Publications (Attracted to America), a professional face painter, gymnastic workshops and a demonstration by Danish Gymnasts.