Sunday-Monday, Sept. 21-22
Paint the Town Red Contest
Student Activities Center Multipurpose Room
UofL students will compete for the best Homecoming window paintings, 1-5 p.m. Sunday and 4-7 p.m. Monday. Stop by and admire their spirit! Sponsored by the Student Activities Board.
Tuesday, Sept. 23
Homecoming Preview
Red Barn West Lawn, 11 a.m.
Want to find out about all the Homecoming Activities; then come out to the West Plaza and be a part of live broadcast from a local radio station, enter for awesome prizes such as football tickets, buy your 2008 Homecoming pin, and get other great giveaways. This will get you into the Homecoming Spirit. Sponsored by SAB.
Saturday, Sept. 27
Homecoming Block Party
Third and Brandeis Sts., 3-9 p.m.
The party has carnival rides, inflatables, funnel cakes, live entertainment—and the Homecoming Bed Races! The Homecoming Court will be announced. Alumni and their families are welcome. Free. Sponsored by SAB.
Wednesday, Oct. 1
Homecoming Spirit Competition: Dodge Ball
Red Barn West Lawn, 4-6 p.m.
Balls will be flying as student organizations fight to the finish to become the Homecoming Dodge Ball Champions. Wear your Homecoming pin and get free ice cream. Sponsored by SAB.
Thursday, Oct. 2
Homecoming Foam Party (student only event)
Red Barn, 9 p.m.-12 midnight
This is the wildest party on campus—the student only foam party with the latest video hits. $4, or $3 with Homecoming Pin. Sponsored by SAB.
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 3-4
School of Dentistry Alumni Day: Continuing Education Programs
Kentucky Fair and Expo Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Find more info online or call 502-852-3994.
Saturday, Oct. 4
Dentistry Reunions
for classes ending in 3s and 8s Louisville, times and charges TBA. Contact Diana Brown for info, 502-852-2792.
Tuesday, Oct. 7
“Wear Red to be Fed” Cookout
Health Science Campus (Quad), 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wear red and enjoy free hotdogs and burgers. Sponsored by SOAR (Student Organization for Alumni Relations), the UofL Alumni Association and SAB.
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Hypnotist Show
Student Activities Center, Multipurpose Room, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
Homecoming Pre-tailgating Party
Red Barn West Lawn, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Let’s get this party started early with a huge pep rally, free food, and kegs (root beer, of course)! Come out to the Red Barn and ignite your spirit for the Homecoming Game Saturday. It is never too early to start partying and we’ll keep this gong all week long! Sponsored by SAB, the UofL Alumni Association and SOAR.
Thursday, Oct. 16
Alumni Awards Ceremony
5:30 p.m. presentation at Margaret Comstock Concert Hall, School of Music; reception to follow at the University Club
The UofL Alumni Association will honor the 2008 Alumnus of the Year and Alumni Fellows. RSVP online to the Alumni Association or call 502-852-6186.
Taste of Louisville and Homecoming Dance
Red Barn West Lawn, 7 p.m.
Imagine a beautiful night under the stars, a giant tent, a dance floor, live entertainment and the best that Louisville restaurants have to offer. Now stop imagining and come out to the semiformal Homecoming Dance. Alumni are welcome. Sponsored by SAB.
Friday, Oct. 17
Legacy Days
Are you a UofL graduate with a child or grandchild who is a high school junior or senior? Your family is invited to campus to learn all about UofL--academics, scholarships, the admission process, campus life and much more. Afterward, stay in town for other Homecoming events, including the Cardinals football team vs. Middle Tennessee Saturday night, and find out what UofL spirit is all about! Learn more and RSVP.
Alumni Association Homecoming Golf Outing
Cardinal Club in Simpsonville, Ky., 9 a.m. scramble Proceeds benefit Alumni Association scholarships and programs. Four-person best ball scramble format. RSVP online to the Alumni Association, 502-852-6186. $125.
Student Leaders Homecoming Reunion
Red Barn, 5-8 p.m. Former student leaders from Greek organizations, Housing and Residence Life, SGA, Intramurals, Student Activities and Campus Life are invited. Spread the word! More info.
Biology Alumni Reception
Life Sciences Building, Belknap Campus, 5:30 p.m. Please join us for this special reunion, with current and retired faculty, students and alumni. Professors Emeriti Charles Covell (the butterfly specialist) and Varley Wiedeman (the botanist) will give short lectures, followed by a reception. Families are welcome to attend.
To RSVP or for more information, contact Lori Kincaid at 502-852-6878.
Speed School Homecoming Reunions and Awards Dinner
Marriott Louisville Downtown, 280 W. Jefferson St., 6 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. dinner All Speed alumni are invited. RSVP and more info at speed.louisville.edu or 502-852-6281.
Marching Band/Alumni Homecoming Concert
Practice Field, 7 p.m.
Bring the family out to the UofL Marching Band’s special Homecoming concert! All band alumni are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in. The concert will take place at the Practice Field— which was renovated by ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”—located across from the old Parkway Field. Donations for new uniforms will be gratefully accepted. Questions? Call 502-852-4665.
Kent School Annual Reunion and Homecoming Celebration
Julep’s Banquet Room at Sullivan University, 3101 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, 7 p.m.
All Kent School alumni and families are invited to join the celebration! This year marks the 25 and 10 year reunions for the classes of 1983 and 1998. Come out to catch up with friends, visit with classmates, and learn more about what is going on at the Kent School today. Register online.
African American Alumni Council Homecoming Celebration
University Club and Alumni Center, 9 p.m.
Come out and enjoy food and drinks, music and dancing. RSVP to the Alumni Association, 502-852- 6186 or http://louisville.edu/alumni/calendar. $25. Learn more or purchase tickets online.
NPHC Homecoming Dance
SAC Multi-purpose Room, 10 p.m.
This annual dance is sponsored by the National Pan Hellenic Council.
Saturday, Oct. 18
Justice Administration Tailgate Party
Lawn of Brigman Hall, time TBA
Were you a justice admin grad? Catch up with former classmates. Contact Ginger Brown for more info, 502-852-0382. $15.
Homecoming Game: Come out to the Alumni Association's tailgate before the game
With a rock climbing wall, music, games, door prizes and $1 drinks and dogs, Tailgate Central has something for everyone. The free tailgate starts 3 hours before kickoff at UofL’s Jim Patterson Stadium, just a short walk from Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium on the corner of Central Ave./Third St. Free
