Who started the first homecoming in 1922? Look to 'Mr. B-G,' Ivan Lake  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌
Monday, September 12, 2022
University News
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Alumni
The University’s first homecoming in 1922 was spearheaded by student Ivan ‘Doc’ Lake, father of many ‘firsts’ at BGSU.
Alumni
Wottle will return to campus to celebrate the University’s 100th Homecoming and the 50th anniversary of his gold medal win in Munich.
University News
From our official colors to why we walk a certain way around the seal, to Falcon Flames and Freddie and Frieda and more, learn all about the traditions and superstitions that make BGSU unique.
Alumni
Homecoming traditions have come and gone, but since 1922, Bowling Green State University has welcomed Falcon alumni back. This year, BGSU is celebrating its 100th Homecoming! Visit BGSU.edu/homecomingnews for all homecoming feature stories and event information!
 
Photo of the Week
BGSU Class of 2026 runs out on the football field at Freshman Runout
Members of the BGSU Class of 2026 run out on the field at Doyt L. Perry Stadium before the new Freshman Run Out tradition at the first home football game. (Haven Conn Photo/BGSU)
Calendar of Events
All-Campus Picnic - Wednesday, Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Academy of Distinguished Alumni - Thursday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m.
Freddie and Frieda 5K - Saturday, Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m.
Alumni Gateway Dedication - Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.
Falconland - Saturday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m.
Meet '72 Olympic Gold Medalist Dave Wottle - Saturday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m.
800-meter Kids Fun Run - Saturday, Sept. 17, 1 p.m.
Homecoming football game - Saturday, Sept. 17, 5 p.m.
View the full list of homecoming events ➔
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