Do you have unbeatable Hawkeye spirit? Here’s your chance to shine and show off your pride during Homecoming 2026! We’re thrilled to invite all faculty and staff to participate in this year’s Spirit of the Hawkeye office-decorating competition! 

To be a part of this year’s competition, please fill out this form by Oct.19. 

This year’s theme is “Herky's Haunted Homecoming” and we encourage you to get creative with your office decorations. To join the competition, please have your decorations up by Monday, Oct. 26, marking the start of Homecoming week. Judging will take place on Monday, Oct. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 27, by our Homecoming Admin Board.

This year’s prizes include 10 buttons, 10 mugs, 10 stickers, and plenty of bragging rights! Enter here and provide your office location and room number.

If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to Caleb Gardner at hoco-engagement@uiowa.edu, and/or Sydney Ray at hoco-inclusion@uiowa.edu. We’re excited to see your amazing decorations!

Disclaimer: Please DO NOT use any latex balloons with your decoration as there are severe allergies on campus.