SCSU Homecoming Mission Statement
St. Cloud State Homecoming will complement the academic experience through a variety of educational, cultural, social and recreational events that celebrate and create Husky Pride and connect alumni with the campus and Central Minnesota communities.
SCSU Homecoming Vision Statement
St. Cloud State Homecoming will be a unifying force, connecting the present with the past and building for the future. We honor each individual, value diversity, and foster a sense of community that cultivates enduring loyalty to St. Cloud State University.
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SCSU Homecoming History
St. Cloud State University opened its doors to students in 1869, under the name Third State Normal School. The school consisted of one building, the Stearns House. From this modest beginning, St. Cloud State University has evolved into a university with a national reputation for excellence, a faculty of more than 700 and a student body of more than 16,500 full-a and part-time students.
The first real Homecoming on record occurred at St. Cloud State University (then St. Cloud Teachers College) on October 30 - 31, 1925. At this point in our history, the team mascot was the Bear Cats. They played the Winona Bull Dogs in the Homecoming Football Game on Saturday, October 31. According the The College Chronicle student newspaper, the events that weekend included a giant pep rally that opened the celebration on Friday evening, followed by a bonfire on the new athletic field.
There are several theories about how the nickname "Huskies" began to be used. One says that it is a result of a student contest. Another suggests that that name originated with the football team. Regardless of its origin, the Husky nickname continues to represent St. Cloud State University as a symbol and image of strength.
Husky Traditions
On Fridays we wear RED!
