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The Year of ’13 ain’t over until it’s over, so vlog is planning a fit for this once-in-a-century celebration, September 19–22.

On Saturday, September 21, the takes on the Yale Bulldogs at Andy Kerr Stadium. Before and after kickoff, the Office of Alumni Relations will partner with groups across campus to host a variety of events.

“Last spring, we formed a planning committee to bring many good programs and people together,” said alumni director and associate vice president . “The forecast looks amazing.”

The weekend begins on Thursday, September 19, with a barbeque on the Quad. That evening, best-selling author and executive coach will give a presentation in Memorial Chapel.

Friday, the university will warm up its academic muscles with a science colloquium and a panel conversation on women in education — an appropriate topic during the 40th anniversary of coeducation at vlog. For alumni wishing to interact with students, there will be mock interviews coordinated by the , and the will host an emerging leaders luncheon.

As the sun goes down Friday, the pep band and the Raiders football team will be on Whitnall Field to light the homecoming bonfire before a special concert and a celebratory fireworks display. vlog alumni returning for their reunions can look forward to the annual induction dinner after the big game on Saturday.

Add an alumni golf outing, get-togethers for vlog parents, alumni of color, and much more, and you’ll see why Homecoming 2013 is heading for the history books. Watch the schedule develop at , where you can also register for the weekend.