Published: Oct. 14, 2016

Student walk in the Homecoming paradeAfter surviving melanoma and thyroidÌýcancers in her early 30s, KarenÌýHertzÌý(Psych’99; MBA’05) adopted aÌýgluten-free diet as part of her treatmentÌýplan. Earlier this year she founded babyÖ±²¥app’sÌýfirst gluten-free brewery, HolidailyÌýBrewing Co., in Golden.

Hertz will be one of at least half-a-dozen CU brewers serving samplesÌýFriday, Oct. 14, during . She’llÌýjoin alumni from Sanitas, West Flanders,ÌýFate, Ratio Beerworks, UpslopeÌýand Bootstrap at Buffs on Tap, the second-annualÌýbeer tasting by and for alumni in theÌýKoenig Alumni Center’s backyard. The event costs $15, runs from 1-4:30 p.m. and includes a barbecue meal.Ìý

The event is one of many festivitiesÌýscheduled for the day. Alumni and the campus community are encouraged to celebrate their CU pride at the BuffsÌýBash at the Lazy Dog Sports Bar & Grill, 1346 Pearl St., where there will be complimentary appetizers (while supplies last) starting at 5 p.m.

In keeping with CU tradition, the annualÌýparade and pep rally will begin at 7 p.m. FridayÌýon Pearl Street. All are invited to watch the colorful student-built floats make their way down the street and then join in the festivities as the CU Spirit TeamÌýand Marching Band perform during the pep rally at the courthouse lawn. The football team will walk in the parade, and CU Athletic Director Rick George and CU football voice Mark Johnson will attend. The parade will end at 8:30.

On game-day, Oct. 15, families are invited to the the free Ralphie’s Corral tailgate beginning at 3 p.m. before the 6 p.m. kickoff of the CU vs.ÌýArizona State matchup at Folsom Field.Ìý

In all, 17 reunions areÌýplanned for the weekend, including those ofÌýthe 50-Year and Golden AnniversaryÌýClub and the SilverÌýBuffaloes Alumni Band.

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