UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

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Homecoming2019


Homecoming 2019 is Saturday, Oct. 19

Homecoming festivities will commence Monday-Sunday, Oct. 14-20. For questions, email homecoming@uwrf.edu.

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Last Updated: 06/18/2019

Monday, Oct. 14
Time Event Location Details

12:00 Noon

Medallion Hunt

Student Involvement Social Media

The student Medallion hunt begins! Follow Student Involvement on Instagram and Facebook to gain clues. The first person to find the medallion will win a Falcon prize pack! Clues will be posted at 12:00 p.m. daily. Must be a UWRF student to win. 

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

Home Cooked Homecoming hosted by UWRF Greek Life

University Center Mall

Come enjoy a late homecoming tradition of Professor Jake's Bean Soup and kick-off homecoming. Event is free and open to the public. Community is encouraged to attend. For questions, please contact homecoming@uwrf.edu

 

Tuesday, Oct. 15
Time   Event Location   Details

5:30 PM

Border Battle:   Tug-O-War

 

 

Hathorn Hall Mall                Rain Site:  UC, Falcon's Nest

Come represent your state with the tug-o-war battle of a lifetime. Wisconsinites vs. Minnesotans take to the rope and see which state will win the title! Cheer on your fellow Falcons and kick-off homecoming! Free and open to all. Free food and free swag for participants! For questions, please contact homecoming@uwrf.edu
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Time   Event Location   Details

11 am-1 pm

DIY T-shirt Decorating

Involvement Center

Come and design a free homecoming t-shirt. Event is free and open to all students. Limited T-shirts and decorating supplies provided. First come-first served. 

 

Thursday, Oct. 17
Time   Event   Location   Details                               

4:30 pm

St. Croix Boat Cruise

525 South Main St., Stillwater, MN

The annual St. Croix Boat Cruise will kick off Homecoming weekend festivities! Join us in Stillwater for a university update and reception at the Dock Cafe beginning at 4:30 p.m. with the boarding of a St. Croix  Riverboat at 5:45 p.m.
The cruise includes a dinner buffet and some amazing views of the fall colors on the St. Croix River. Cost is $38 per person. Ticket price includes appetizer at the Dock Cafe and a dinner ticket on the St. Croix riverboat. Cash Bar.
Dinner includes: Famous St. Louis Style BBQ Ribs served with herb roasted chicken, potato, southern baked beans, creamy coleslaw, fresh fruit, roll and butter and cookie assortment.
RSVP deadline: Thursday, October 3rd.
Questions can be directed to Pedro Renta, Director of Alumni Relations, at 715-425-3505 or sent via email to alumni@uwrf.edu to register please click the following link https://www.uwrf.edu/Alumni/SaintCroixBoatCruise.cfm 
Friday, Oct. 18
Time   Event   Location   Details                               

Parking

Information

PAY 1 or    PAY 2

For parking, please park in lots PAY 1 or PAY 2 and pay at the terminals.

*Beginning at 7 pm on Friday, parking will be free.*

10:30 am-4 pm

Tailgate Nation Lunch

Riverside Commons, University Center

Stop by Riverside Commons on Friday for a $5 lunch and sample all your favorite tailgate food and some new ones too! For more information check out our website  

12:30-4 pm

Alumni Advisory Board Meeting

Alumni Room, South Hall

The UW-River Falls Alumni Advisory Board will host its annual fall meeting on campus. The alumni advisory board will serve as a central link between the University and our alumni. The board is composed of 23 at large members along with a student representative. The Board meets twice each year on campus.

4 pm

Bag Toss Tournament

Falcon Center

This FREE Bag Toss Tournament is open to all UWRF Students, Faculty, and Staff.  Register on IMLeagues prior to the event.  In-person registration or check-in from 3:30-3:45pm.

6-8:30 pm

Kappa Delta Psi Reunion

Forestville Vines Winery

Celebrating 56 years of friendship and sisterhood! Light Supper $16 each. Wine and craft beer available for individual purchase. RSVP deadline: Friday, Oct 11, 2019. Contact Sandy Wasiluk Dicke at sandy.dicke@gmail.com

6:30 pm

Free Movie

Kinni Theatre, UC

Bring the whole family to the Kinnikinnic theater to enjoy a free showing of Aladdin and some popcorn! Contact: Sara Peters, sara.peters@uwrf.edu. 

7 pm-10 pm

Bring your fam to Campus night

University Center and Falcon Center

Come enjoy all that campus has to  offer by showing your family and friends around! Climb the Rock Wall, Ice Skate in Hunt Arena, or come enjoy BINGO in the University Center! Show off your school and have some fun with your family and friends.  For questions, please email homecoming@uwrf.edu 

7 pm

 

Volleyball vs UW-Whitewater

Page Arena

Ticketing Information

Adults - $8

Senior (age 60+) - $4

Student (age 6-18) - $4

UWRF Faculty/Staff with current University ID - $4

Child (age 5 and under) – FREE

UWRF/WIAC Students with current University ID – FREE

For any questions, please contact Athletics: 715-425-3900 or athletics@uwrf.edu

9 pm

Free Movie

Kinni Theatre, UC

Bring the whole family to the Kinnikinnic theater to enjoy a free showing of Aladdin and some popcorn! Contact: Sara Peters, sara.peters@uwrf.edu. 
Saturday, Oct. 19
Time Event Location Details                                   

Parking

Information

PAY 1 or    PAY 2

For parking, please park in lots PAY 1 or PAY 2 and pay at the terminals.

*Beginning at 7 pm on Friday, parking will be free until 7 pm on Sunday.*

8 am-5 pm

All Academic Buildings Open

 

Come visit your favorite academic buildings and reminisce about your time at UWRF! 

8:30 am

Stuff-A-Pig

UC Involvement Center

Come and enjoy a "build-a-bear" style event in which you will get a custom homecoming stuffed animal. Limit one per person. Event is first come-first served. For questions, please contact homecoming@uwrf.edu

9 am Tour

9:30 am Tour

Planetarium Tour

AG Science Room 201

 

Maximum Capacity of 50 people per tour. Seats will fill fast. The presentation includes a general overview of Earth's motions and how that influences what we see in the day and night sky. Major constellations seen from northern Wisconsin will be pointed out, including the zodiac and circumpolar constellations. The program also includes a tour of the solar system and flying out to the edge of the universe, Tours are 30 minutes each. Presented by Eileen Korenic, Professor of Physics.

9:30-11 am

Alumni and Friends Coffee Tent

Veteran's Park, Main St. River Falls

Stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee on us! Take this opportunity to socialize and network with fellow UWRF alumni and friends. Stick around to enjoy the annual homecoming parade.

10:30 am

Homecoming Parade

Downtown River Falls

Don't miss out on the opportunity to see UWRF’s Falcon Spirit come alive in downtown River Falls! The Shriners kick off the annual parade with UWRF students and community members following close behind. Bring a bucket for candy! To register for taking part in the Homecoming and Shriners parade, please click here. For questions, contact Karyn Wells karyn.wells@uwrf.edu 

11 am -1 pm

Falcon Center Tours

Main Entrance, Falcon Center

After nearly two decades of efforts, the largest building project in the 140-year anniversary of UW-River Falls officially opened on September 21, 2017. The $63.5 million Falcon Center provides outstanding spaces for academics, wellness, recreation and athletics. Tours will depart from the entrance of the Falcon Center by the ticket window on 15-minute intervals.

11 am -1 pm

Vets Club Homecoming Reunion

Falls Room, University Center

All UWRF veteran alumni and current veteran students are invited to attend this reunion!

11:00 a.m.- Vets Club Reception with appetizers and cash bar- Falls Room, University Center

1:00 p.m.- Kick off: Falcons vs. UW La Crosse, David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field. Post-Game Reception- Johnnie's Bar, Main Street River Falls.

Contact Bob Buhr by email at bobbuhr@cltcomm.net or by phone at 715-220-6988 or David Nyberg at davejnyberg@gmail.com or by phone at 715-386-5889 to RSVP for this event. 

1 pm

Football vs UW-La Crosse

Smith Stadium at Ramer Field

Ticketing Information

Adults - $8

Senior (age 60+) - $4

Student (age 6-18) - $4

UWRF Faculty/Staff with current University ID - $4

Child (age 5 and under) – FREE

UWRF/WIAC Students with current University ID – FREE

For any questions, please contact Athletics: 715-425-3900 or athletics@uwrf.edu

6:00 pm Social 

630 pm  Dinner/ Program

2019 UWRF Athletic Hall of Fame

Riverview Ballroom, University Center

For the names of inductees, please see attached word document here. Nine Individuals and one team will be inducted into the UWRF Athletic Hall of Fame. The 2019 Class will be recognized at halftime of the UW-River Falls vs. UW-La Crosse that will be played Saturday Oct. 19th at 1pm. The induction ceremony will be held later that afternoon. Tickets for the banquet and induction ceremonies are available by contacting the University Advancement Office at 715-425-3505 or register online here.

7:30 pm 

UWRF Homecoming Band Concert

William Abbott Concert Hall, Kleinpell Fine Arts Building 

Reconnect with your friends! Join us for the Saturday evening concert and bring your instruments. If you contact us ahead, you will be mailed PDF's of the music for the alumni portion of the concert. Music by Erika Svanoe, John Philip Sousa, Gustav Holst, Duke Ellington, and more will be performed. Let's reconnect and celebrate the power of music with the Symphony Band, conducted by Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj and David Milne's Jazz Ensemble. Alumni are encouraged to join the Symphony Band in rehearsal at 6:00 p.m. $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. For further information, contact Kris Tjornehoj at kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu.

8 pm

Falcon's Got Talent

Falcon's Nest

This event showcases student talent on campus. Registration is open to all UWRF students. Sign up as an individual, team, or student organization to enjoy this homecoming tradition! Free and open to all. To sign up, click this link. For questions, please contact homecoming@uwrf.edu
Sunday, Oct. 20
Time   Event Location   Details

3 pm

UWRF Homecoming Choral Concert

William Abbott Concert Hall, Kleinpell Fine Arts Building

Celebrate Homecoming with a Sunday afternoon vocal concert featuring current choirs and the Alumni Choir. The alumni choir is led by Elliot Wold and Jong Wong Park will conduct the Concert Choir for this Homecoming celebration. Rehearsal from 9:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m. and mass choir rehearsal at 1:30 p.m. $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. For further information, contact Deborah Fristad at deborah.fristad@uwrf.edu.

 

Alumni

For additional details on alumni events, visit the Alumni page.