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.
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. Student organizations, most notably fraternities and sororities, painted The Rock nightly, and it is estimated that it has been painted over 1,200 during its time on campus.
The Rock disappeared from campus when the Lodewick Visitor's Center was constructed in 1999. During Homecoming Week, The Rock will officially be welcomed back to campus with a special ceremony.
- "The Rock" website is coming soon! Check back for more details about its history, photos, and alumni stories.
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.
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!
Saturday, October 25
UConn Alumni Association Homecoming Spirit Village / Tailgate BBQ - Two 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!
At the tailgate BBQ, enjoy your favorite BBQ fare: hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, cookies, and beer. BBQ requires pre-registration. Tailgate BBQ ticket PLUS game ticket packages available! (Limited quantity.)
Homecoming Football game - UConn Huskies vs. Cincinnati Bearcats
Rentschler Field, East Hartford
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