Noon, Krause Plaza, Kinnick Stadium
Anyone and everyone is invited to take part in this great event to raise money for a worthy cause, sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Life. Check-in will begin at 1:15, and the race will start at 2 pm in the Krause Plaza outside Kinnick Stadium. Not a runner? No problem! Volunteer! Registration fees include a t-shirt and race packet.
Noon - 5 PM, Hubbard Park (Rain Location: Field House)
Since 1990, the Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival (CCDF) has given members of The University of Iowa and its surrounding communities an opportunity to learn about each other through food, games, dance, music, literature, storytelling, arts, and crafts. Come kick off the Homecoming week right!
10 AM - 5 PM, 2nd Floor Ballroom, IMU
Come out to the 2nd Floor Ballroom of the IMU to support a great cause in honor of the 2013 University of Iowa Homecoming week. UI blood drives have had great success in the past, so it's up to you to continue the tradition and help us get as many donations as possible!
8 PM, Field House Swimming Pool
Come for the competition; come for the fun, as students take over the Field House pool for the most unique boat race the UI campus has ever seen! Don't forget to deck out your boat and team outfits with Homecoming spirit! Teams may include up to four members as representatives of one residence hall, student organization, or unaffiliated group. Registration coming soon!
5:30 PM, Old Brick
Meet and learn from dynamic and notable Iowa alumni with diverse backgrounds and experiences when you attend Hungry Hawkeyes on October 1st! At this meal you get the opportunity to network with successful alums and mingle with fellow classmates, gain experience with dinner-etiquette, and hear stories from our alumni about their time at the UI. Space is limited, so reserve your spot and rank your alumni hosts!
6 PM, CRWC
Enjoy some friendly competition with your friends, different student organizations, and Fraternities and Sororities as you participate in various field day activities. This year's games include tug-of-war, volleyball, and dodgeball, so head down to the CRWC and join in on the fun and don't forget your student ID!
9 PM, Currier MPR
Get your Vegas on at the 2013 Homecoming Casino Night! All your favorite casino games will be available to play at the Currier Multi-Purpose Room. Be sure to come out and take advantage of an opportunity to have some guaranteed fun with your friends!
6 PM, UI Athletics Hall of Fame
Come out to the UI Athletics Hall of Fame (2525 Prairie Meadow Drive, Iowa City) for a chance to participate in some fun activities, hang out with Herky and most importantly, show your Hawkeye spirit! You'll even have a chance to meet some of the UI's premier athletes and get some autographs! The possibilities are endless at this great event celebrating the 2013 UI Homecoming.
6 PM, IMU Main Lounge
Don't miss this amazing event where current Iowa students show their spirit through performances centered on our Homecoming theme, "Countless Hawkeyes. One Spirit". Catch the talented dancing, acting, and just plain fun that fellow UI students will show off. All you have to do is stop by the Recreation Building by Kinnick Stadium to experience this exhilarating display of Hawkeye Spirit! All students are invited to take in the experience with their fellow Hawkeyes!
10 PM, TBA
Come check out another great show brought to you by the Campus Activities Board! Not your typical female comedian, Emily Galati does not dwell on the differences between men and women or any of the other cliche topic you have come to expect from female comics. Instead, she offers up intelligent and hilarious material, with impeccable timing and a charm rarely seen on the comedy stage. Come with friends and laugh the night away!
8 PM & 11 PM, Illinois Room, IMU
Put on your comfiest PJs, pack your favorite movie snacks, and enjoy a movie on the big screen! Grab your roommates and friends and head to the IMU.
5:45 PM, Downtown Iowa City
Gather your friends, family, and lawn chairs, and head downtown for a Homecoming celebration! The parade is a Homecoming tradition that's been in the Hawkeye family for decades. It's the best way to get pumped up for the big game and the floats are something you do not want to miss. Secure your spot early and plant your seats anywhere in Downtown Iowa City along the parade route. Don't miss out on this exciting show!
Following the parade, Pentacrest
Come see the 2013 Homecoming King and Queen get crowned after the parade and attend a special FREE concert immediately after! Join your fellow Hawkeyes and bask in the Homecoming festivities in downtown Iowa City!
After Coronation, Pentacrest Lawn
SCOPE Productions is proud to sponsor the 2013 University of Iowa Homecoming concert. The show will take place at the Pentacrest Lawn on Friday, October 4th immediately following the Homecoming parade. This event is free and open to the public.
Visit Scope's website for more information!
8 PM & 11 PM, Illinois Room, IMU
Put on your comfiest PJs, pack your favorite movie snacks, and enjoy a movie on the big screen! Grab your roommates and friends and head to the IMU.
11 AM, Kinnick Stadium
Dress in your Homecoming day best and help cheer on your Hawkeyes celebrate the winning tradition! Grab your friends and head to Iowa's historic Kinnick Stadium for the big event! Be sure to stop by and check out the Homecoming apparel sales on the corner of Hawkins and Melrose (right in front of Kinnick). See you in the stands!
5 PM, 8 PM, & 11 PM, Illinois Room, IMU
Put on your comfiest PJs, pack your favorite movie snacks, and enjoy a movie on the big screen! Grab your roommates and friends and head to the IMU.
8 PM & 11 PM, Illinois Room, IMU
Put on your comfiest PJs, pack your favorite movie snacks, and enjoy a movie on the big screen! Grab your roommates and friends and head to the IMU.
If you are interested in applying, please see below for King and Queen requirements. Also, Homecoming honors members of the Hawkeye community by presenting an Honored Guest each year. See below for a list of past Honored Guests, and keep an eye out for this year’s addition!
This year, we are committed to raising over $2500 to help construct a home for a deserving family in the Iowa City area. Only by partnering with outstanding groups like yours will we reach this goal and continue to foster a phenomenal partnership between the University of Iowa and Habitat for Humanity. To help reach our goal of $2500, we need YOUR HELP! Join us in our fundraising efforts by attending various events that we are sponsoring listed below!
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa - sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership in advance at 319-335-3059.
