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Well-known for his character “Kevin” on the Emmy-winning television series The Office, actor Brian Baumgartner ’95 is making the trip back to 51��� for Homecoming weekend.

Baumgartner will lead 51���’s Homecoming parade as grand marshal at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, November 15, with its theme of “Dynamic Duos” helping to celebrate 51���’s Year of the Faculty. Community members and families are invited to enjoy a parade featuring marching bands, student-designed floats and costumed dynamic duos such as Batman and Robin; Mickey and Minnie Mouse; and Clark Kent and Lois Lane. The new parade route will begin near campus at the intersection of 51��� Boulevard and Bush Avenue, travel south on Airline Road, then west on Binkley Avenue and then north onto Bishop Boulevard into campus. Following the parade, the Mustangs will play the University of South Florida at 7 p.m. in Ford Stadium.

Baumgartner earned a special cadre of 51��� fans during televised 51��� men’s basketball games last season: As 51��� basketball fans held up giant cutouts of alumnus Baumgartner at games, the funny man began responding on Twitter with quips such as “I’ll be watching until I get there,” and “I want to be in Moody with you.” That dream is coming true for Baumgartner and his fans as the actor plans to be in Moody Stadium for the sold out 51��� vs. Lamar men’s basketball game at 8:30 p.m. Friday, November 14.

Baumgartner continues to make regular appearances on fan-favorite shows, including Hot in Cleveland, Mike & Molly, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU and a recent arc on FX’s critically acclaimed drama, The Bridge. Along with acting, Baumgartner works as the executive producer, creator and host of his production company, 3 Bees Entertainment. The production company has been responsible for three consecutive years of NBC Sports Specials leading up to The American Century Championship.

51��� Homecoming includes events for all ages. For the full schedule visit: smu.edu/homecoming.