2013 Homecoming Schedule of Events
OCTOBER 20 (Saturday)
iHelp: Illinois' Spirit of Service
In this official kickoff for Homecoming, alumni around the world are asked to volunteer in their communities in the name of Alma Mater today and throughout Homecoming Week. Event dovetails with UI student service day on same date. Volunteers are urged to pledge service time online at www.uiaa.org/ihelp and send photos and videos of their activities.
Contact:www.uiaa.org/ihelp
Sunday, Oct. 21
Extreme Makeover: Campus Edition
4:30-6 p.m.
Members of registered student organizations decorate campus and surrounding businesses to promote Homecoming spirit.
For information on decorating Campustown businesses, contact Student Alumni Ambassador Joe Ortigara at jortig2@illinois.edu. For information on decorating chapter houses, contact Maggie Hopkins at hopkin13@illinois.edu at Greeks Support Homecoming.
OCTOBER 22 (Monday)
IUB Lunch on the Quad (Free)
Noon
Illini Union Anniversary Plaza
1401 W. Green St., Urbana
Enjoy lunch items (while supplies last), compliments of the Illini Union Board.
Contact: Illini Union Board at 217/333-3663 or visit www.iuboard.illinois.edu for information
Fighting Illini Men's Basketball Orange & Blue Scrimmage
7 p.m.
Assembly Hall
1800 S. First St., Champaign
Watch the Fighting Illini men’s basketball team’s Orange & Blue Scrimmage.
Cost: $10
Contact: toll-free 866-Illini-1 or visit www.fightingillini.com
OCTOBER 23 (Tuesday)
IUB African American Pageant
7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Illini Union Rooms A, B and C
1401 W. Green St., Urbana
As a part of the Illini Union Board African American Homecoming tradition, this event honors top contestants in the Mr. & Ms. U of I Pageant.
Contact: Illini Union Board at 217/333-3663 or visit www.iuboard.illinois.edu for ticket information
Seth Meyers Live! An Evening of Stand Up
7:30 p.m.
Assembly Hall
1800 S. First St., Champaign
Seth Meyers of “SNL” (“Saturday Night Live” television show) entertains as a stand-up comedian.
Cost: $25-$42
Contact: Assembly Hall at 217/333-5000 or www.uofiassemblyhall.com
OCTOBER 24 (Wednesday)
Illinois Spirit Day
All day
Wear your orange and show your Illini spirit!
BBQ/Bags Tournament
4-7 p.m.
Washington Park
245 E. Chalmers St., Champaign
Event includes bags tournament, DJ, raffle, inflatables and free food for first 1,100 participants. Contact: Jessica Weston at jessicaweston21@gmail.com or Alex Bara at bara1@illinois.edu
October 25 (Thursday)
GlowFest Illinois
7 p.m.
Assembly Hall
1800 S. First St., Champaign
This event features the electronic music of Hardwell, Bingo Players and Savoy.
Cost: $30-$50
Contact: Assembly Hall at 217/333-5000 or www.uofiassemblyhall.com
OCTOBER 26 (Friday)
The Morrill Act at 150: The Future of Public Higher Education
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Illini Union Room A
1401 W. Green St., Urbana
Symposium celebrates the 150th anniversary of the passing of The Morrill Act and the continued relevance of this historic legislation in shaping the mission of advanced education in the U.S. Registration required.
Cost: Free
Contact: For registration and additional information, visit morrillact.illinois.edu/index.html
African Gallery Reinstallation
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion
515 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign
The museum showcases its newly designed gallery devoted to the arts of Africa.
Cost: Free
Contact: 217/333-1861 or kam@illinois.edu or visit www.kam.illinois.edufor information on this and other exhibits
Law Vacketta-DLA Piper Lecture
Noon-1 p.m. lecture;
1-2 p.m. post-lecture reception
Law Building
504 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Champaign
This lecture, featuring retired U.S. Ambassador Jeffrey Davidow, is free and open to the public.
Contact: Cassi Wildman at 217/244-0792 or cwildman@illinois.edu or visit www.law.illinois.edu/alumni/homecoming
Applied Health Sciences Distinguished Alumni Awards Program
3 p.m.
112 Huff Hall
1206 S. Fourth St., Champaign
Contact: Jean Driscoll at 217/244-6600 or jdris@illinois.eduor visit www.ahs.illinois.edu
Illinois vs. Michigan State swimming/diving meet
4 p.m.
ARC
201 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign
Cost: Free
Contact: toll-free 866-Illini-1 or visit www.fightingillini.com
Law All-alumni Reception
6-8 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
1501 S. Neil St., Champaign
Event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, soda and cash bar.
Cost: $30 per alumni and guests, $15 for College of Law students
Contact: Cassi Wildman at 217/244-0792 or cwildman@illinois.eduor visit www.law.illinois.edu/alumni/homecoming
Parade and Pep Rally
6-8 p.m.
Parade runs from 6-7 p.m., starting at Sixth Street and Taft Drive in Champaign, traveling through Campustown and turning south on Mathews Avenue in Urbana to end at the Quad.
Parade entry deadline: Oct. 19 or 90 entries.
Contact: Keith Dorwart at dorwart1@illinois.edu
Parade entry information: http://illinoisgreeks.com/
All UI band alumni are invited to perform in the Homecoming Parade with the Band Alumni Network.
Contact: UI Bands Office at 217/333-3025 or bands@illinois.edu
Pep Rally on the Quad follows the parade and features the Marching Illini, appearances by head football coach Tim Beckman and the Fighting Illini football team and presentations of the Homecoming Court, Illini Comeback guests and UI Alumni Association’s Lou Liay Spirit Award.
Contact: UIAA Alumni Service Center at 217/333-1471 or toll-free 800/355-2586 or alumni@illinois.edu
MercyMe
7:30 p.m.
Assembly Hall
1800 S. First St., Champaign
The American Christian rock band concert also features Adam Cappa as a special guest.
Cost: $20-$75
Contact: Assembly Hall at 217/333-5000 or www.uofiassemblyhall.com
Campus Observatory Open House
8-10 p.m. (weather permitting)
Campus Observatory
South end of Quad
View Jupiter, the moon and other celestial objects via telescopes inside the historic Campus Observatory and on the nearby lawn.
Cost: Free
Contact: Department of Astronomy at astronomy@illnois.edu or visit www.astro.illinois.edu
Illini Union “Bowling Through the Decades”
8-11:30 p.m.
Illini Union Rec Room
1401 W. Green St., Urbana
Bowl while listening to the music you heard in college, starting with the 1950s and traveling through the decades as the night progresses.
Cost: Low student rates for all
Contact: Illini Union Rec Room at 217/333-2415 or iurecroom@illinois.edu or visit www.union.illinois.edu/funspots/recroom
IUB Comedy Show
8:30 p.m. (doors open at 8:00 p.m.)
Illini Union Rooms A, B and C
1401 W. Green St., Urbana
Join the Illini Union Board for a night of laughs with NBCUniversal’s collegiate comedy tour.
Contact: Illini Union Board at 217/333-3663 or visit www.iuboard.illinois.edu for ticket information.
OCTOBER 27 (Saturday)
Lincoln Hall Open House
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lincoln Hall on the Quad
702 S. Wright St., Urbana
Enjoy a complimentary meal (8:30-10:30 a.m.), then let the building’s architects guide you on half-hour tours of the first floor and theater from 9-10:30 a.m. Free, self-guided tours available 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance ticket purchase required to sit in the LAS block at the 11 a.m. football game. After the game, follow the Marching Illini from Memorial Stadium to Lincoln Hall (or be on the Quad at approximately 3 p.m.) for the official placement of the Lincoln Hall time capsule.
Cost: $44 for game ticket (LAS alumni and their guests only)
Registration deadline for meal and football ticket: Oct. 19
Contact: Debra Kimme toll-free at 877/265-4910 or debkimme@illinois.edu or visit www.lincolnhall.illinois.edu/events
African Gallery Reinstallation
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion
515 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign
The museum showcases its newly designed gallery devoted to the arts of Africa.
Cost: Free
Contact: 217/333-1861 or kam@illinois.edu or visit www.kam.illinois.edu for information on this and other exhibits
Business Bash
9-11 a.m.
Business Instructional Facility
515 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign
Family-friendly event includes food, cash bar and music.
Cost: $15 per adult, $10 per child under age 12 (for brunch); $44 for Business Block football ticket (must be purchased with brunch)
Contact: 217/244-6669 or BusinessAlumni@illinois.edu or visit www.business.illinois.edu/alumni
Engineering Pregame Brunch
9-10:45 a.m.
ARC, Gym #3
201 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign
Event includes brunch buffet, dean’s remarks, photos and recognition of 25- and 50-year alumni.
Cost: $18 per adult, $10 per child under age 10 (brunch only); $55 per adult, $45 per child under age 10 (brunch and football game ticket)
Reservation deadline: Oct. 22 (early registration recommended)
Contact: Angie Dimit at 217/244-2364 or engineeringevents@illinois.eduor visit www.engineering.illinois.edu/alumni/homecoming2012
Law Pregame Brunch
9-11 a.m.
Law Building
504 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Champaign
Brunch includes a hot breakfast buffet and beverages.
Cost: $30 per adult, $15 per child under age 12
Contact: Cassi Wildman at 217/244-0792 or cwildman@illinois.eduor visit www.law.illinois.edu/alumni/homecoming
School of Social Work Block Party
9-11 a.m.
School of Social Work
1010 W. Nevada St., Urbana
Block party on Nevada Street includes pancake breakfast and children’s activities. Register at www.socialwork.illinois.edu.
Cost: $5 for alumni and friends, free for School of Social Work students and children under age 10
Contact: Meredith Olson at 217/244-4854 or maolson@illinois.edu or visit www.socialwork.illinois.edu
Illinois vs. Indiana Football Game
11 a.m.
Memorial Stadium
Cost: $50 per football game ticket (main stands)
Contact: toll-free 866-Illini-1 or visit www.fightingillini.com
Alumni Band Association: All UI band alumni are invited to perform at the game.
Contact: UI Bands Office at 217/333-3025 or bands@illinois.edu
Illinois Homecoming After-Party
Immediately following Homecoming football game
Alice Campbell Alumni Center
601 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
Open to alumni, friends, students, faculty and staff, this complimentary event hosted by the UI Alumni Association features music, food, cash bar and plenty of Illinois spirit.
Contact: Alumni Association at 800/355-2586 or alumni@illinois.edu
Mathematics Party
2-4 p.m.
Tent in front of Altgeld Hall near the Quad
Complimentary event includes food and beverages.
Contact: Department of Mathematics at 217/333-3350 or math@illinois.edu or visit www.math.illinois.edu/homecoming.
Law 25th Reunion Dinner
5 p.m. reception; 6 p.m. dinner
Ko Fusion
1 Main St., Champaign
Event includes reception and dinner for members of the Class of 1987 and their guests.
Cost: $35 per adult
Contact: Cassi Wildman at 217/244-0792 or cwildman@illinois.eduor visit www.law.illinois.edu/alumni/homecoming.
IUB African American Talent Show
5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.)
Foellinger Auditorium
709 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana
As part of the Illini Union Board African American Homecoming tradition, this event features student performers showcasing a variety of talents.
Contact: Illini Union Board at 217/333-3663 or visit www.iuboard.illinois.edu for ticket information
Law 50th Reunion Dinner
6 p.m.
Alma Mater Room
I Hotel and Conference Center
1900 S. First St., Champaign
Event includes complimentary dinner for members of Class of 1962 and their guests.
Contact: Cassi Wildman at 217/244-0792 or cwildman@illinois.eduor visit www.law.illinois.edu/alumni/homecoming
Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi
7 p.m.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana
Performance displays the power of percussion and dance.
Cost: $32 per adult, $27 per senior, $15 per student, $10 per UI student and youth under age 10.
Contact: www.krannertcenter.com
A Dream Play
7:30 p.m.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana
The UI Department of Theatre presents this August Strindberg work directed by Max Truax of Chicago.
Cost: $16 per adult, $15 per senior, $15 per student, $10 per UI student and youth under age 10.
Contact: www.krannertcenter.com
IUB African American Party
11 p.m. (doors open at 10:30 p.m.)
Campus Rec Center-East (CRCE)
1102 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana
As part of the African American Homecoming tradition, this dance party features a guest DJ playing all the latest in hip-hop and rhythm-and-blues music.
Contact: Illini Union Board at 217/333-3663 or visit www.iuboard.illinois.edu for ticket information.
Men’s Basketball Exhibition Game
Time TBA
Assembly Hall
1800 S. First St., Champaign
The Fighting Illini men’s basketball team opens its exhibition season against Lewis University.
Cost: $22
Contact: toll-free 866-Illini-1 or visit www.fightingillini.com