2012 HOMECOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Theme: Go Big, Go Hard, Go Homecoming!
All events are free for students with valid UGACards who pay activity fees on the Athens campus unless otherwise stated. Events are sponsored by the University Union Student Programming Board. Spirit of Service events are co-sponsored by the Service Ambassadors within the Center for Leadership and Service.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
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| BANNER COMPETITION JUDGING 5 p.m. – Tate Student Center Reception Hall Banners will be hung in the Tate Atrium afterward. |
STREET PAINTING 11:50 p.m.-2 a.m. – Sanford Drive outside Tate Student organizations cover the pavement with color and school spirit. |
MONDAY, OCTOBER 29
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SPIRIT OF SERVICE EVENT: RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE* SPIRIT OF SERVICE EVENT: CANNED FOOD DRIVE* SPIRIT OF SERVICE EVENT: STOP-N-SERVE* SPIRIT OF SERVICE EVENT: COINS FOR THE COURT* VOTING FOR HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN |
TATE PLAZA EXTRAVAGANZA
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30
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| SCREAM ON THE GREEN: THE ROOMMATE 7:30 p.m. – Legion Field $5 for non-students Enjoy an outdoor horror flick on a huge inflatable screen; bring blankets and lawn chairs. Free popcorn, hotdogs, funnel cakes and cotton candy. |
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
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| DAWG GLOW BLACK LIGHT PARTY 9 p.m.-1 a.m. – Tate Student Center Grand Hall A dance party in black light with free food served by Waffle House! Students will be given free glow swag! |
TRICK OR TWEET COMPETITION 11 a.m.-2 p.m. University Union will Tweet campus locations and trivia questions; the first follower to reach the location and answer the question correctly will win a candy bag and two tickets to see comedian Mike Epps on November 1! |
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1
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| COMEDIAN MIKE EPPS 8 p.m. – Tate Student Center Grand Hall $5 for students with valid UGACards who pay activity fees on the Athens campus; $10 for non-students; $15 day of show. Advance tickets available at the Tate Student Center Cashier Window. Stand-up comedian, actor, film producer and writer Mike Epps is known for his roles in the films Next Friday, Friday After Next and The Hangover as well as his appearances on Def Comedy Jam. |
SPIRIT OF SERVICE EVENT: DAY OF SERVICE* 3 p.m-6 p.m. – Tate Reception Hall The Center for Leadership and Service’s Service Ambassadors will connect students with volunteer opportunities throughout the Athens community; transportation will be provided. Students may sign up at http://tinyurl.com/ugahomecomingservice |
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Food Services: Bulldog Bite Homecoming Dinner An annual favorite, the Bulldog Bite Dinner and pep rally features popular tailgating dishes paired with school spirit decor and games found at tailgating parties. Come get pumped for the big homecoming game, and Go Dawgs! http://foodservice.uga.edu | 706.542.1256 |
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2
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| HOMECOMING PARADE 6 p.m. – Downtown Athens Join the fun as UGA athletes, student organizations, fraternities and sororities, the Redcoat Marching Band, UGA President Michael F. Adams and a host of others parade through the streets of downtown in this annual tradition. The grand marshal is Olympic medalist and UGA graduate Reese Hoffa. |
DAWGS AFTER DARK: CARNIVAL! 7-11 p.m. – Legion Field $5 for non-students Midway rides, games, free food and much more! |
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School of Law: Reunion Weekend for School of Law Alumni The following law school classes will be celebrating significant anniversaries this year: 1962, 1967, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, and 2007. Graduates from these years are invited to join their classmates for a reunion celebratin at the law school on Friday night. Participants are then invited to join their follow alumni on Saturday for the 22nd Annual Law School BBQ. Pre-registration is required. All ticket sales end on Oct. 19. |
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3
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| UGA v. OLE MISS Time TBA – Sanford Stadium Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at halftime. |
College of Pharmacy: Homecoming and Class Reunions Homecoming tailgate and reunions for classes of 2007, 2002, 1997, 1992, and 1987 http://rx.uga.edu | 706.542.4536 |
College of Environment and Design: ASLA - GA Chapter Tailgate and Homecoming: UGA vs. Ole Miss ASLA - GA Chapter and the UGA College of Environment and Design invites all Alumni, Students, Faculty, Staff, Donors, and Friends of the College to join us for tailgate festivities. All tailgates begin three hours before the Dawgs kick-off between the hedges and are held in the Founders Memorial Garden Courtyard. For more information or interest in sponsoring a tailgate contact Audra Lofton at alofton@uga.edu. http://ced.uga.edu | 706.542.4724 |
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Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication: Homecoming Tailgate Grady alumni and friends will gather on the Grady lawn for the annual Homecoming Tailgate starting two hours before kickoff of the UGA-Ole Miss game. Homecoming festivities will include music from the Trey Boyer Band, barbecue and tours of the college. A cash bar will also be available. Members of the Grady Society Alumni board will serve as official hosts. Guests can stop by for a visit on the way to the stadium, or enjoy a full barbecue lunch for $20 (children 5 and under are free). Reservations ca be made and tickets can be purchased online through Oct. 31. Make plans to join former classmates, faculty, staff, and students, as the Grady tailgate tradition continues. http://grady.uga.edu/homecoming | 706.542.8083 |
School of Law: 22nd Annual Law School BBQ All members of the Georgia Law community are invited to take part in the 22nd Annual Law Schol BBQ. Pre-registration is required. Ticket sales will end of Oct. 19. http://law.uga.edu/upcoming-alumni-events | 706.542.7959 |
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*SPIRIT OF SERVICE events are co-sponsored by University Union and Service Ambassadors within the Center for Leadership and Service. Student organizations collect spirit points for participation in these events. Winning organizations will receive prizes.
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