Meet me at Spirit Village!
Every fall, we are pleased to welcome back all University of Connecticut alumni and friends to Homecoming, a weeklong event filled with sporting events and a variety of other activities.
Visit the Alumni Association's Spirit Village for food, fun, and games on Saturday, October 25, 2008, then stay and watch the UConn football team take on the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Schedule of Events
Sunday, October 19
 Annual Homecoming Parade - 1:30 pm
Storrs campus, ending at Fairfield Way
Over the past 28 years, the Homecoming Parade has become the most anticipated event of the entire year. This year the parade will kick off Homecoming Week and will feature student organization floats, marching units, the UConn Marching Band, and many other exciting sights.
Women’s Soccer vs. Notre Dame, Joseph J. Morrone Stadium - 1:00 pm
Men’s & Women’s Swimming/Diving vs. Boston College, Wolff-Zackin Natatorium - 1:00 pm
Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Northeastern, Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum - 3:00 pm
Monday, October 22
Men’s Soccer vs. Yale, Joseph J. Morrone Stadium - 7:00 pm
Thursday, October 23
 Comedian Daniel Tosh - 7:00 pm
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
The unusual mind of Daniel Tosh has earned him the admiration of his peers by winning over audiences with his unique brand of stand up comedy, and is Daniel is currently one of the most requested headliners in the country. http://www.danieltosh.com
Tickets on sale Monday, October 6.
Friday, October 24
 "The Rock" Ceremony - 4:00 pm
Storrs Campus, corner of North Hillside Road and Alumni Drive
UConn is bringing back "The Rock"! “The Rock” – aka “North Campus Rock,” “Signal Rock,” “North Campus Bulletin Board” – was first painted in 1950. It became a coveted tradition at UConn among students, most notably fraternities and sororities, and it is estimated to have been painted over 1,200 during its time on campus.
During Homecoming Week, The Rock will officially be welcomed back to campus with a special ceremony starting at 4:00pm. We invite all those who remember the Rock to come and help us "paint it" at its rededication. An informal reception will follow at the Alumni Center at 4:30pm.
Were you one of the students who painted The Rock? Visit the official Rock website and share your stories and photos.
Click here for more information.
UConn Alumni Association Alumni & Faculty Awards Gala - 5:30 pm
Student Union Ballroom, Storrs Campus
Celebrate the accomplishments of UConn alumni and faculty as we honor them at the annual awards reception and gala. Read about the 2008 award recipients
Click here to register for the awards gala.
Annual Student Lip Sync - 8:00 pm
Gampel Pavilion
It's the Homecoming event that UConn students most look forward to! Be a part of a 6,000+ audience, and watch the student organizations compete for the 1st place Lip Synch Trophy. It's an evening you're sure to remember for years to come!
UConn African American Alumni Council Homecoming Dance - 8:00 pm
Windsor Elks Hall, 130 Deerfield Rd, Windsor, CT
Dance the night away with the UConn African American Alumni Council to celebrate homecoming weekend! Featuring music by DJ Super Joe. Proceeds from the event will benefit scholarships for college bound and currently enrolled students.
Tickets: $15 in advance ($20 at the door)
VIP Package: 8 Tickets, Reserved Table (Table Host Can Bring Food) - $100
This event is sponsored by the UConn Alumni Association, African
American Alumni Council, The H. Fred Simons African American Cultural
Center and the BSL Education Foundation.
Click here for additional information or to register!
Women’s Lacrosse – Alumni Game - 6:30 pm
Women’s Soccer vs. Syracuse, Joseph J. Morrone Stadium - 7:00 pm
Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Army, Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum - 7:05 pm
Saturday, October 25
 UConn Alumni Association Homecoming Spirit Village - Four hours before kickoff
Rentschler Field, East Hartford
Meet up with family and friends at the annual Homecoming Spirit Village for food, fun and games. Free for all alumni, friends and families!
UConn Alumni Association Homecoming Tailgate BBQ - Two hours before kickoff
Rentschler Field, East Hartford
At the tailgate BBQ, enjoy your favorite BBQ fare: hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, cookies, and beer. BBQ requires pre-registration.
This event has sold out. Click here to be placed on a waiting list.
UConn Marching Band Homecoming - Time TBA
Rentschler Field, East Hartford
Join the University of Connecticut Alumni Marching Band as we gather for Homecoming! This year the band will perform at Homecoming for the the UConn vs. Cincinnatti football game.
Register to participate
Homecoming Football Game - UConn Huskies vs. Cincinnati Bearcats
Rentschler Field, East Hartford
Men’s & Women’s Swimming/Diving – Alumni Meet, Wolff-Zackin Natatorium - 12:00pm
Field Hockey vs. Rutgers, George J. Sherman Family-Sports Complex - 1:00 pm
Men’s Soccer vs. Notre Dame, Joseph J. Morrone Stadium - 7:00 pm
Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Army, Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum - 7:05 pm
Friday, October 26
Women’s Soccer vs. St. John’s, Joseph J. Morrone Stadium - 1:00 pm
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