DU Supporters Head To DC For Mascot Inauguration

(above) President Abraham Lincoln was re-elected in 1864 the year that John Evans founded the University of Denver

LetsGoDU and our alumni donors will introduce our new mascot in a ceremony at 10 AM on Friday, April 10th at the Lincoln Memorial. Many DU alums, students & hockey fans will be in Washington D.C. for the Frozen Four hockey national championships featuring Boston University, Vermont, Miami (Ohio) & Bemidji State.

The University of Denver was founded in 1864 the year that President Lincoln was re-elected for his 2nd term as president. What better place to introduce our Baby Boone to the world?

Schedule of Events
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Thursday, April 9th

10 AM - Mascot Dress Rehearsal with Scott Fuson @ Sofitel Hotel

1 PM - Lunch @ The Bombay Club. We're going to kick things off with a great Indian lunch. (all are welcome)

5 PM - NCAA Hockey Semi-Final @ Verizon Center. Bemidji State vs. Miami (Ohio)

8:30 PM - NCAA Hockey Semi-Final @ Verizon Center. BU vs. Vermont

Friday, April 10th

10 AM - Pioneer Mascot Ceremony @ Lincoln Memorial. We'll introduce our new mascot & take photos. Honored guest Harold Beier (DU '47) will speak. (all are welcome)

Noon Lunch - If weather cooperates will probably do a picnic lunch at one of the parks/historical sites in the area (all are welcome)

Afternoon Sightseeing - The masses rule on this tour of DC. (all are welcome)

6 PM - Scott Fuson & Pioneer Mascot depart Baltimore for Denver.

7-9 PM Dinner @ Old Ebitt Grill. Classic American food, great bar. (all are welcome)

Saturday, April 11

DENVER - 9 AM DU Tennis @ Stapleton Tennis Pavilion. The mascot will be attending the women's tennis match against Northern Colorado.

DENVER - 1:30 PM DU Lax @ Invesco Field. The mascot will attend the DU men's lacrosse game against Notre Dame at the home of the Denver Broncos.

WASHINGTON - 8:30 PM EST. NCAA National Championship Game