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“We feel the need…the need for speed!”

Alumni and friends all across the globe are invited back to Fayette Campus for our upcoming Homecoming celebration. Mark your calendars for October 3-8, 2022 to join in the excitement and Peacock pride. Scroll down to view our 2022 tentative schedule. Many more details and registration information will be shared soon. See you on the Fayette Campus, and don’t forget your wingman!

Click below to enjoy photos from last year’s celebration. #UIUHomecoming

Monday - October 3

Blue Pride Worldwide & Window Painting
Let your imagination run wild decorating your front porch, office, dorm room or windows with the theme “Peacocks Take Flight.” Use the hashtag #UIUHomecoming to share your creativity.

Tuesday - October 4

Chalk It Up
Take part in this fun UIU tradition! Break out the sidewalk chalk and go wild with school spirit on your driveway or sidewalk. We want to see your creations – use the hashtag #UIUHomecoming to share your designs.

Wednesday - October 5

Ice Cream Social
Grace Meyer Square | 2 – 3:30 P.M.
FREE ICE CREAM!!! All are welcome to attend.

Thursday - October 6

Welcome Home Dinner
Location TBD | 5 – 7:30 P.M.
This all-class reunion dinner is complimentary, hosted by the Alumni Association and is a perfect way to start the weekend. RSVP required.

Pep Rally, Coronation & Bonfire
Peacock Pavilion (tailgate area) | 7:30 P.M.
Don’t miss the crowning of this year’s royalty. (Dorman Gym is rain location.)

Friday - October 7

Homecoming Picnic
Student Center Servery | 11 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Join fellow Campus community members for a BBQ lunch served by Aramark from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Outdoor seating will be available. Live music is in the works!

Research, Internship & Creative Endeavors
Various academic buildings, 1-2:30 P.M.
Join the School of Arts and Sciences in viewing student research project posters.

10th Annual President’s Fundraising Ball
Student Center Ballroom | 6 P.M.
Guests may enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner program and even a dueling pianos show! Tickets are $85 per person. $100 after Sept. 16. RSVP required. For more details, visit uiu.edu/PresidentsBall.

Saturday - October 8

Archives Takeaway Display & Social
Student Center | 8:30 A.M.
If you RSVP for the weekend, we will do our best to pull photos and articles from UIU Archives that you are featured in. In addition, this event can be a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni who may also be on campus to celebrate Homecoming. Coffee will be available for guests.

Speaking of Archives…
Did you know you can share stories of your time at UIU and after graduation with UIU Archives at 563-425-5722 or [email protected]. You also have access to the Gale Databases to search for articles and view alumni accounts.

Alumni Awards & Honor Class Brunch
Student Center Ballroom | 9:30 A.M.
Help us identify Upper Iowa’s “Top Guns!” Alumni Award nominations for our five categories will be accepted until Monday, June 27. Click here to submit a nomination. Alumni Award Honorees, Heritage Society Members and the 1972 Golden Anniversary classmates will be recognized. All alumni and guests are welcome to attend this complimentary brunch. RSVP required.

Peacock Pantry Food Drive
Student Center Ballroom | 9:30 A.M.
Support this amazing student resource with a non-perishable food item or monetary donation. Bring items to the Brunch welcome table. Online donations may be made at uiu.edu/give. Select the designation “Peacock Pantry.”

Homecoming Parade
Downtown Fayette | Noon
All are invited to join a Peacock caravan through the streets of Fayette. (UTV/Golf carts are welcome). Lineup begins at 11 A.M. Parade registration details will be posted soon!

Homecoming Football Game vs. Augustana
Harms-Eischeid Stadium | Kickoff at 3 P.M.
Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 5-18, and those under 5 are free. Come cheer on the Peacocks to a victory!

Shop the Campus Store!
Located inside the Student Center, stop by for some new Peacock swag or visit shop.uiu.edu. Homecoming hours are as follows:

M-W Campus Store: 11 A.M.-2 P.M.
TH-F Campus Store : 11 A.M. – 7 P.M.
SAT Campus Store : 8 A.M. – 1 P.M.
SAT Stadium Store : 1 – 5 P.M. (located at the Harms-Eischeid Stadium)
SUN Campus Store : 11 A.M. – 2 P.M.

Homecoming Questions?
Contact the Alumni Office at 563-425-5388 or [email protected].