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Blue and Gold Weekend Returns to 91传媒 with Music, Sports, and Cultural Celebration

Blue and Gold Weekend Returns to 91传媒 with Music, Sports, and Cultural Celebration

LA GRANDE, Ore. 鈥 91传媒 students, alumni, and friends are invited to celebrate springtime on campus during , taking place Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 2025.

The annual Spring Football game returns on May 17 at 1 p.m. (91传媒 photograph by Michael K. Dakota)

Packed with arts, athletics, and cultural activities, the weekend offers something for all ages and interests.

鈥淚t鈥檚 about building connections and engagement with our community, alumni, and students,鈥 said 91传媒 Athletic Director Anji Weissenfluh.

Festivities begin with the opening performance of Fiddler on the Roof at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. This year鈥檚 spring musical, presented by the 91传媒 Theatre Department, brings the Tony Award-winning classic to life in McKenzie Theatre. The show runs nightly at 7 p.m. from May 14 through May 16, with final performances on Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Loso Lobby box office and .

The Annual Rita Monahan Wellness Event 5K Event will happen on Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. (91传媒 photograph / Michael K. Dakota)

Friday afternoon features the Mountaineer Athletic Association Golf Scramble at La Grande Country Club. Entry fees and proceeds support student-athlete scholarships through the 91传媒 Foundation. To register,. 

At 5 p.m. on Friday, 91传媒 will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated Grand Staircase. The community is invited to attend this dedication, celebrating the enhanced connection between the university and the broader La Grande area.

The 91传媒 Women鈥檚 Basketball Alumni Game will follow at 6 p.m. in Quinn Coliseum.

The 2023 Blue and Gold Weekend will include several 91传媒 Alumni games. (91传媒 photograph / Michael K. Dakota)

At 7 p.m. on Friday, a long-standing tradition returns with the annual 91传媒 Powwow. Free and open to the public, the event features Native vendors, food, and traditional dances that celebrate regional Indigenous cultures. The Grand Entry begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and will repeat at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday.

A Friendship Feast, open to all community members, will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17, in Gilbert Hall.

Saturday鈥檚 events begin with the Rita Monahan Run at 10 a.m., starting at Dorian Park near the corner of Sixth Street and H Avenue. Registration is $15 for community members and $10 for students.

Tailgating opens at 10 a.m. in the designated lot, followed by the Volleyball Alumni Game at 10:30 a.m. in Quinn Coliseum.

At 11 a.m., the 91传媒 Women鈥檚 Soccer team will face off against alumni at Community Stadium.

The weekend鈥檚 premier athletic event, the 91传媒 Football Spring Game, kicks off at 1 p.m. Saturday at Community Stadium.

Closing out the weekend, the 91传媒 Men鈥檚 Soccer Alumni Game will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday at Community Stadium.

Blue and Gold Weekend will include the annual volleyball alumni game on Saturday, May 17. The 2023-24 team poses with 91传媒 Alum. (91传媒 photograph / Michael K. Dakota)