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Slideshows: There's No Place Like Homecoming 2009


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The Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk was held throughout campus on Saturday, October 3. Runners and walkers prepare for the start of the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk. The female division winner of the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk was Amanda Flesch in 22:45. The winner for the male division of the Yellow Brick Road 5K Run/Walk was Dan Leonard in 16:32. Steve Chrans, Assistant Chancellor for Student Affairs, chauffeurs Homecoming King Justin Bournes and Homcoming Queen Brandi Parker in the annual homecoming parade on October 3.
A pet parade was part of the annual homecoming event. College of Education and Human Services alumni and faculty took part in the annual homecoming parade on October 3, 2009. Students dress in costumes to reflect this years theme, No Place Like Homecoming, during the annual homecoming parade. The annual homecoming parade was held on campus on October 3, 2009. Residents of the Leadership for Life Service Wing in Lincoln Residence Hall participated in the annual homecoming parade.
UIS alumna and University of Illinois Board of Trustees member Karen Hasara, former Mayor of Springfield, participated in the annual homecoming parade. There's No Place Like Homecoming! The annual homecoming parade was held on campus on October 3, 2009. UIS mascot Blue the Star took part in homecoming parade festivities. The annual homecoming parade was held on campus on October 3, 2009. A wide variety of student groups took part in the annual homecoming parade.
The annual homecoming parade was held on campus on October 3, 2009. The UIS Band entertained all during the annual homecoming parade and during the BBQ and Lawn Party. Students, families, faculty and staff enjoyed the UIS Homecoming BBQ & Lawn Party. The UIS Homecoming BBQ & Lawn Party is an annual tradition. UIS students played against UIS alumni, faculty and staff at the annual homecoming basketball game.
UIS students played against UIS alumni, faculty and staff at the annual homecoming basketball game. UIS alumni, faculty and staff at the annual homecoming basketball game. UIS cheerleaders get into the action at the annual homecoming basketball game. UIS alumni, faculty and staff at the annual homecoming basketball game. The UIS students defeated the alumni/faculty/staff team by 3 points at the annual homecoming basketball game.
The Blue Crew show their support during the UIS women's soccer game. The UIS women's soccer team played Bellarmine in a Great Lakes Valley Conference match on Oct. 2 at Kiwanis Stadium. The UIS women's soccer team played Bellarmine in a Great Lakes Valley Conference match on Oct. 2 at Kiwanis Stadium. The UIS men's soccer team faced Bellarmine in a Great Lakes Valley Conference match on Oct. 2 at Kiwanis Stadium. The UIS men's soccer team faced Bellarmine in a Great Lakes Valley Conference match on Oct. 2 at Kiwanis Stadium.

UIS celebrated Homecoming 2009 September 27-October 3. Read more.

Events included a 5k run/walk, parade, bbq and lawn party, students vs. alumni/faculty/staff basketball game, and women's and men's soccer.

Photos by Joan Sestak and Jeremy Wilburn.