Homecoming @ Illinois Springfield

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Calendar of Events

Monday, October 10

Homecoming Pep Rally
9:30pm
TRAC

Get ready to kick off Homecoming with a bang! The event will be emceed by a professional comedian and is your chance to meet the athletic teams. First 200 students with ID through the door will get a free homecoming T-shirt. Arrive early because they go fast!

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Tuesday, October 11

Spirit Games: Wii Skeebal
Sponsored by ODS and International Student Services
11am - 1pm
PAC Concourse

Spirit Games: Putt Putt Golf
Sponsored by Rec Sports & Counseling Center
4-6pm
PAC Concourse & PAC C/D

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Wednesday, October 12

Spirit Games: Wacky Wednesday - Soccer Kick is Back
Sponsored by Rec Sports
11am - 1pm
UIS Quad

Prairie Stars Service Event (Blood Drive)
Sponsored by the Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center & Health Services
Noon - 5pm
UIS Campus

Spirit Games: Lip Sync/Air Guitar Competition
Sponsored by Student Affairs
4-6pm
Food Emporium

MYO Spirit Gear
Sponsored by SAC
9:30pm
PAC Concourse

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Thursday, October 13

Spirit Games: Mashed Potato Sculpting
Sponsored by Student Life & Housing
11am - 1pm
Food Emporium Patio (Rain: PAC Concourse)

Now it is your turn to play with your food! Head out the PAC and sculpt your very of creation. Entries should be focused on UIS and the Homecoming Theme. Grand Prize is a $50 gift certificate.

Spirit Games: Silent Library
Sponsored by SGA
4-6pm
Food Emporium/PAC Concourse

Lincoln Legacy Lecture Series: "Lincoln and the Civil War"
Sponsored by the UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership
7 - 9pm
Brookens Auditorium

Homecoming Dance (w/DJ)
Sponsored by SAC
9:30pm
SLB Gym

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Friday, October 14

Friendds of Brookens Library Annual Booksale
9am - 3pm
Brookens Library - BRK 140 - Lower Level (follow the signs)

UIS Homecoming Parade
4:15 p.m.
UIS Campus

Head outside to watch UIS's annual Homecoming Parade. The parade starts in Lot C, weaves by the residence halls and ends at the South Quad near Lot G. Bring out the whole family!

Homecoming BBQ
4:45 - 7:15 p.m.
South Quad

Come join us after the Homecoming Parade for FREE food, drinks, and fun. Don't forget to bring your I-card!! Free ice cream provided by Coldstone Creamery!

UIS Women's Soccer vs. Bellarmine
5pm
Kiwanis Stadium

UIS Men’s Soccer Game vs. Bellarmine
7:30pm
Kiwanis Stadium
A firework display will be held immediately following game

Erin Bode Group
8pm
Studio Theatre
For ticket information contact the Sangamon Auditorium Ticket Office at 206-6160 or click here.

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Saturday, October 15

5K Run/Walk
9am
TRAC
Cost is $20 before 9/21; $25 until 10/15; $30 day of run. Click here to register.

U-Help, I-Help Springfield Service Event
Sponsored by the Alumni Association and the Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center
11am - 2pm
St. Joseph's Home

"Through the Decades" Luncheon featuring UIS Athletics Alumni
11:30am - 1pm
Sangamon Auditorium Lobby

Kid's Corner/Kid's Crafts/Spirit Wear Contest
1 - 3pm
UIS Quad

Open House: Strawbridge-Shepherd House
1-3pm
Shepherd Road (Between UIS and Lincoln Land)

Solar Telescope Showcase
1-3pm
UIS Quad

Tech Tools and Gadgets
Presented by Kara McElwrath
1-2pm
UHB 2027

Join us as we explore first-hand the vast array of technologies available at UIS. Learn how we are leveraging technology to help students succeed at UIS!

UIS Students vs. UIS Alumni/Faculty/Staff Basketball Game
3-5pm
TRAC

Join us for a fun, spirited game between UIS students and alumni. Teams are made up of 15 players. To register for a team, contact Grant Johnson at gjohn05s@uis.edu.

Homecoming Happy Hour
5-7pm
Floyd's Thirst Parlor

Homecoming Reunions
Various locations - on campus and off

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Sunday, October 16

UIS Women's Soccer vs. Northern Kentucky
Noon
Kiwanis Stadium

UIS Men's Soccer vs. Northern Kentucky
2:30 p.m.
Kiwanis Stadium

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