Special Events & Monotony Breakers

Fall 2008

  • Fall Opening Weekend
    Thursday - Sunday, August 21 - 24, 2008
    • Complimentary refreshments are provided for students and their families at Tobey-Kendel Dining Room & Holmes Dining Hall on Thursday and Friday
    • Meal plans become active at dinner on Thursday at Tobey-Kendel Dining Room & Holmes Dining Hall
  • Welcome BBQ
    Friday, August 22, 2008
    • NEW Location: Turner Green (lawn area between Turner and Lawrenson Halls on West Campus)
    • Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm (all dining rooms are closed at dinner... please join us at the BBQ)
    • Students can use their meal plans and guests can join us at the special cash price of $7.00 (tax included)
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 1, 2008
    • Tobey-Kendel Dining Room and Holmes Dining Hall are both open for Brunch and Dinner (instead of breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
    • UC Food Court and all Gourmet to Go locations are Closed
  • Family and Friends Weekend
    Saturday - Sunday, September 20 - 21, 2008
    • Special Brunch available at Tobey-Kendel Dining Room and Holmes Dining Hall (special tickets available through the UC Ticket Office), 11:00am-1:30pm
    • Dinner available at Tobey-Kendel Dining Room and Holmes Dining Hall, 4:30pm-7:00pm
    • Guest can join us for the special cash price of $7.00 per person (tax included)
  • Rosh Hashanah
    Tuesday - Wednesday, September 30 - October 1, 200
    • Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown (dinner) on Monday, 9/29/08
    • Rosh Hashanah ends at nightfall (dinner) on Wednesday, 10/1/08
  • World Vegetarian Day
    Wednesday, October 1, 2008
    • Vegetarian Items served: lunch and dinner in Tobey-Kendel Dining Room and Holmes Dining Hall, and lunch at the UC Food Court
  • Homecoming Kick-Off Dinner
    Wednesday, October 8, 2008
    • Join us for a "Solid Gold" dinner!
  • Homecoming
    Saturday, October 11, 2008
    • Brunch available at Tobey-Kendel Dining Room and Holmes Dining Hall, 11:00am-1:30pm
    • (Adult/Child $7.00 per person, tax included)
    • The Football game is against Idaho State University (they’re the Bengals); kick-off is at 1:30pm.
  • Halloween
    Friday, October 31, 2008
    • Look for spooky treats in the dining rooms!
    • Do you know the story behind Halloween?
  • Daylight Savings Time Ends
    Sunday, November 2, 2008
    • Don't forget to “Fall Back”
    Taste of Home
    November 5, 12, and 19, 2008
  • Thanksgiving Brunch
    Sunday, November 16, 2008
    • Tobey-Kendel Dining Room and Holmes Dining Hall, 11:00am-1:30pm
    • Do you know the story behind Thanksgiving?
  • Winter Festival aka the Holiday Dinner
    Wednesday, December 3, 2008
    • Tobey-Kendel Dining Room and Holmes Dining Hall, 4:30pm-7:30pm
  • Study Breaks
    Monday - Thursday, December 8 - 11, 2008
    • Tobey-Kendel Dining Room and Holmes Dining Hall, 9:00pm-10:00pm

Do you know of another holiday we should be acknowledging? Have an idea for a fun theme dinner we should have? Email us at diningservices@unco.edu for consideration! We would love to hear from you!