6PM, IMU
Start off Homecoming 2011 the right way with the official Homecoming Kickoff at the IMU (sponsored by Homecoming, Residence Life and CAB Night Hawks). Anyone and everyone is invited to stop by and enjoy live entertainment, fun and exciting games, FREE food and much, much more! Don't miss out on the chance to start off a great Homecoming week with a bang at this exciting, late-night event!
11am, Lower City Park
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 9:30 am, and the race will start at 11:00 am. Not a runner? No problem! There is also a walk which will begin shortly after the 5K run at 11:10 am. Registration fees include a t-shirt and race packet. Click here to find a registration form.
10pm-1am, W10 PBB (Pappajohn Business Building)
Put on your comfiest PJs, pack your favorite movie snacks, and enjoy a movie on the big screen in MacBride Auditorium! Grab your roommates and friends and head to the Pentacrest to watch a newly released film (movie is TBD).
10am-5pm, IMU 2nd Floor Ballroom
Come out to the 2nd Floor Ballroom of the IMU to support a great cause in honor of the 2011 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!
8:00pm, Field House
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 with every person living in the same residence hall. So rally the troops and register your team at your hall's front desk by Monday, October 10 at 6pm.
9pm, UI Apartments
Ever want to watch a movie outside on the big screen? Bring your blanket and lawn chairs to the University Apartments and check out an amazing movie with all your friends! This year's screening is TBD.
6pm, 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 bags, volleyball, and dodgeball, so head down to the CRWC and join in on the fun!
9pm, Currier MPR
Get your Vegas on at the 2011 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!
5:30pm-7:30pm, Levitt Center
Meet and learn from dynamic and notable Iowa alumni with diverse backgrounds and experiences when you attend Hungry Hawkeyes on October 18! At this complimentary 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 beginning on October 4! (This is a S.T.A.T. exclusive event)
6pm, UI Athletic 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, interact with various UI Student Organizations, 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, so be sure to bring your autograph book! The possibilities are endless at this great event celebrating the 2011 UI Homecoming.
6pm, Hillcrest Riverview Lounge
The hunt is on find Herky! Complete challenges at different locations around campus to get clues as to where he could be. Compete against teams to see who will be the first to find Herky! Arrive at 6pm if you'd like to do a craft before starting, or arrive at 7pm if you only want to participate in the hunt. You will need a team of 4-5 people who live in the same residence hall. Don't forget to bring a camera or phone along to document your findings!
7pm, IMU Main Lounge
Don't miss this amazing event where current Iowa students show their spirit through skits and songs centered on our Homecoming theme, "Paint the Town Black and Gold". Catch the talented dancing, singing, and just plain fun that fellow UI students will show off. All you have to do is stop by the Main Lounge to experience this exhilarating display of Hawkeye Spirit! All students are invited to take in the experience and "Paint the Town Black and Gold" with their fellow Hawkeyes!
5:45pm, 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 between Iowa Avenue and Clinton Street. Don't miss out on this exciting show!
Following the parade, Pentacrest
Come see the 2011 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!
11AM, Kinnick Stadium
Dress in your Homecoming day best and help cheer on your Hawkeyes while they paint the field black and gold! 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!
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 aiming to raise over $5000 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. Below you will find useful information for choosing and implementing a successful fundraiser. Homecoming Council and Habitat for Humanity are committed to helping your efforts succeed and ensuring that they will not go unnoticed. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions or requests at any time. We cannot stress enough how much your support means to us and to the deserving family who will receive a new home! We wish you the best of luck and hope you have lots of fun in your fundraising efforts. See you at Kinnick October 2nd!
If you're interested in contributing to Homecoming 2012 fill out the Homecoming Council Application and submit it by 4:00pm on Friday, November 11, 2011 to the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (145 IMU).
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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.
