Schedule of events
<p>Homecoming at UW-Whitewater is a long-standing tradition of celebrating the campus community. From spirited celebrations to meaningful moments, we’ve planned a week full of unforgettable experiences just for you. Let’s celebrate our shared legacy and create new memories together.</p>
<p>Attire is casual for all activities unless otherwise noted. Show your Warhawk Pride near or far - participate in our daily themes or wear your Warhawk gear wherever you are celebrating!</p>
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Monday, 10/19
<p><strong>Study night | 7 p.m. | University Center Hamilton Room, UC 275</strong></p>
Tuesday, 10/20
<p><strong>Trivia and games | 7 p.m. | University Center Hamilton Room, UC 275</strong></p>
Wednesday, 10/21
<p><strong>Wheel of Fortune | 7 p.m. | The Young</strong><br /><a href="https://www.theyoungwhitewater.com/event/wheel-of-fortune-live" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Purchase tickets »</a></p>
<p><strong>Men's Soccer | 7 p.m. | Fiskum Field</strong></p>
<p><strong>Women's Volleyball | 7 p.m. | Williams Center, Kris Russell Volleyball Arena</strong></p>
Thursday, 10/22
<p><strong>Student talent show | 7 p.m. | The Young</strong><br />Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are required for entry and can be obtained at Homecoming events leading up to the talent show and pending availability. Tickets are free for students with a valid HawkCard and $5 for the non-HawkCard community. Alumni, faculty and staff are welcome to attend, judge or volunteer.</p>
Friday, 10/23
<p><strong>Homecoming Welcome Booth | 12-5 p.m. | James R. Connor University Center</strong><br />Kick off your Homecoming weekend at the Homecoming Welcome Booth in the University Center! This gathering spot is the perfect place to connect with fellow alumni, friends, and families as you begin your campus visit. Pick up event information and campus maps, get answers to your questions, and join a guided campus tour to see what’s new while revisiting your favorite university memories. We can’t wait to welcome you back!</p>
<p>Guided campus tours available at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Pre-registration requested. Sign-up may also be available on the day of the event.</p>
<p>Pick up your self-guided tour brochure all day.</p>
<p><strong>Spirit Rally and Bonfire | 6-9 p.m. | Lot 12 Green Space</strong><br />Feel the Purple Reign at the Spirit Rally. Students, alumni, and the campus community are invited to join fellow Warhawks for a bonfire, tug of war and student org competitions. There will be food and beverages, music and more.</p>
<p><strong>Royal Purple 125th Anniversary Celebration | 6:30 p.m. | Hyland Hall</strong><br />More information coming soon.</p>
<p><strong>Women's Volleyball - Dig Panici Classic | 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Williams Center, Kris Russell Volleyball Arena</strong></p>
Saturday, 10/24
<p><strong>Warhawk Activity Zone | 9-10 a.m. | in front of Andersen Library on Main Street</strong><br />This pet-friendly event includes family games, photos with Willie Warhawk, airbrush tattoos, coffee and donuts. Pick up a candy bag and stay to watch the parade.</p>
<p><strong>Parade | 10-11 a.m.</strong><br />Join us along Main and Prairie Streets for one of Homecoming’s most beloved traditions! Enjoy the excitement of student organizations, the Warhawk marching band and cheer team, alumni groups, and community businesses as they make their way through campus. Bring your family and friends, cheer on participants, and celebrate the pride and traditions that make our community special. <a href="http://webqa.uww.edu/homecoming#x526372">See map for route »</a></p>
<p><strong>Tailgate Lunch | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Coulthart Pavilion</strong><br />Join us for a pre-game tailgate in the Coulthart Pavilion outside Perkins Stadium. Ticket packages include food, one beverage and one game ticket for $35. Parking is not included. Preregistration is required.</p>
<p><strong>Alumni tailgate parties | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Perkins Stadium</strong><br />Planning a tailgate before the game? Share your details with <a href="mailto:alumni@uww.edu">alumni@uww.edu</a>, and we'll help promote your gathering to fellow alumni and Homecoming guests so others can join in the fun.</p>
<p><strong>Campus Tours | 11:15 a.m.</strong><br />Meet your tour guide at the Warhawk Activity Zone immediately after the parade. See how much the campus has grown, and rediscover UW-Whitewater as it is today. Preregistration is requested. Sign-up may also be available on the day of the event.</p>
<p><strong>Marching band reunion</strong><br />Join marching band alumni from across the decades and current band members to entertain the Homecoming game crowd.</p>
<p><strong>Football game | 1 p.m. | Perkins Stadium</strong><br />Watch our Warhawk football team take on the UW-Stevens Point Pointers. Kick off is at 1 p.m. Halftime will include student org recognition, Athletics Hall of Fame class announcement and Warhawk Marching Band performance.</p>
<p><strong>Women's Volleyball - Dig Panici Classic | 3 p.m. | Williams Center Kris Russell Volleyball Arena</strong></p>
<p><strong>Athletics Hall of Fame dinner and awards | Hamilton Room, James R. Connor University Center</strong><br />Preregistration is required. More details coming soon.</p>
<p><strong>BoDeans | 7 p.m. | The Young</strong><br />Celebrate the final night of Homecoming Weekend with Wisconsin’s own BoDeans as they mark the 40th anniversary of their acclaimed debut album, Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams. Led by founding frontman Kurt Neumann, the band will deliver a special two-and-a-half-hour performance featuring a video retrospective and songs spanning five decades of music. Don’t miss this unforgettable Homecoming finale filled with nostalgia, energy, and hometown pride. Tickets start at $43. <a href="https://www.theyoungwhitewater.com/event/the-bodeans-40-years-of-love-hope-sex-dreams-and-good-things" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Purchase tickets »</a></p>