HOMECOMING SCHEDULE: october 6 - 8

Thursday, Oct. 6Bonfire Pep Rally and Coronation: East of Victory Gate, 7:30 p.m. — Kick off your weekend with this Homecoming tradition, sure to energize you for a whole weekend of Peacock fun!

Tell Your UIU Story: Henderson-Wilder Library — Add your oral history to the UIU Archives by sharing stories of your time at UIU and after graduation. The recording booth, near the checkout desk, is self-service. Stop by Thursday (7:30 a.m. –11 p.m.) or Friday (7:30 a.m. –5 p.m.). To arrange an alternative time, contact UIU Archivist Janette Garcia at 563-425-5722 or visit uiu.edu/oralhistory.

Friday, Oct. 7Alumni Welcome: Parker-Fox Hall, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Stop by the Alumni Office when you arrive on campus, sign the alumni guest book, flip through old yearbooks, and take part in a campus tour. Tours are offered every 30 minutes between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Refreshments provided.

Homecoming Archives Display: Student Center, 2nd Floor — Take a walk down memory lane and view memorabilia from all 100 years of UIU Homecomings.

Final Colgrove-Walker Hall Tour - Colgrove-Walker, 11 a.m. — “CW” will retire and close its doors on November 1. Don’t miss this final one-hour guided tour and be sure to stick around and share your favorite “CW” memory with other guests.

Open house at the President's home: 308 Washington St., 12:30-3:30 p.m. — For more than a year, this home has been under major renovation. Built in 1900, the residence has not only served as the home to University presidents and their families but also provided accommodations for numerous dignitaries and guests. All are invited to attend this special sneak peek of the President's House and the ongoing restoration project. Guests may enjoy coffee, tea and desserts. Northeast Iowa Rocks: Solarium, Garbee Hall, 2:30-4:30 p.m. — This display features rocks and fossils from Northeast Iowa and beyond, including specimens that have been recently donated to UIU by Burton and Dorothea Odekirk of Fayette. UIU geoscience faculty can help identify favorite rocks or fossils from your own collection—just take photos on your phone or portable camera, and include a ruler or familiar item for scale.

Student Traditions

Throughout Homecoming week, UIU students will host several events and activities. Peacock Pride will be spread city and campuswide as they partake in the following:

Sunday – Student Fashion Show

Monday – Fayette Campus and Downtown Window Painting Competition Comedy Night

Tuesday – Powder Puff Parade Float Building

Wednesday – King and Queen Voting Clubs and Greeks Sidewalk Chalk Challenge

For more info, visit: Facebook.com/UIUStudentActivities

Eighth Annual UIU Student Research Poster Session:Baker-Hebron Hall and the sustainability solarium in Garbee Hall, 1 - 2:30 p.m. - Join the School of Science and Mathematics in viewing posters detailing the activities and work of many of the school’s undergraduates.

Art Reception: Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery, Edgar Fine Arts, 2:30–4:30 p.m. — Don’t miss your chance to view “Heartland,” by artist Mark Haltof, class of 1971. This exhibition is open to the public all week (including Sunday), 8 a.m. –5 p.m. UIU Women’s Soccer: Pattison Field, 3 p.m., UIU vs. Southwest Minnesota.

4th Annual President’s Ball: Student Center Ballroom, 6 p.m. — Join us for an evening of fun, friendship and fundraising at the “Night of One Hundred Stars,” President’s Ball. Guests may enjoy a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., with a dinner program and dancing to follow! For tickets and sponsorship information, please visit uiu.edu/presidentsball. rsvp required.

Saturday, Oct. 8Homecoming Parade: Downtown Fayette, 10 a.m. — This tradition is an alumni favorite. Make your way downtown and enjoy the parade, with your UIU family. To submit an entry, please call 563-425-5966.

Alumni Awards and Honor Class Luncheon: Student Center Ballroom, 11:30 a.m. — This event honors the classes of ’46, ’56, ’66, ’76, ’91 and ’06, as well as recognizing our distinguished 2016 Alumni Award recipients and Heritage Society Members. A special gift will be presented to members of the 50-year class. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. and the lunch program begins at noon. rsvp required.

UIU Homecoming Football Game: Harms-Eischeid Stadium, 2 p.m. — UIU vs. Winona State.

Hall of Fame Banquet: Student Center Ballroom, 6 p.m. — All are invited to the banquet to recognize and honor the outstanding achievements of Upper Iowa University athletes, coaches and officials. The cocktail reception starts at 6 p.m., followed by a dinner program at 7 p.m. rsvp required.

See more information at:

uiu.edu/homecoming

helpful info around campusPavo Blue (coffeehouse, gifts and UIU apparel) located in downtown Fayette will be open Thursday and Friday: 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Peacock Connection: (on-campus gift shop) located in the UIU Student Center will be open Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and at the Harms-Eischeid Stadium Store on Saturday: 1–4 p.m.

Homecoming campus map: Check for specific locations and handicapped parking at uiu.edu/homecoming.