2017 HOMECOMING INFORMATIONAL GUIDE

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1 2017 HOMECOMING INFORMATIONAL GUIDE

2 My name is Nikki Anderson! I m a Fayetteville native and I m honored to be your 2017 Homecoming Director. I want to thank you on behalf of the Homecoming Steering Committee for your participation in the University of Arkansas Homecoming Celebration. These events need you and your organization to be the best they can be! Homecoming is a time where students, faculty, staff, alumni and the entire Northwest Arkansas community can celebrate how lucky we are to be members of the Razorback family! On November 18, 1922, Arkansas defeated Southern Methodist University 9-0 in the first Homecoming game in school history. This year marks the 95th anniversary of Homecoming celebrations on our campus. Homecoming is more than just a football game. It s a celebration of our school, the far-reaching effects that graduates have had all over the world, and alumni returning to an institution that helped form them into the people they are today. This year's theme is All Roads Lead Home to the Hill. No matter where you are from or where you end up after graduation, Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas hold special places in everyone s hearts. This year s theme allows students to celebrate their current time at the University and reminds alumni that the University of Arkansas is always their home! This year s Homecoming celebrations are not competition based. The Homecoming Steering Committee is so excited to see this foster an environment of collaboration, unity, and inclusion. Homecoming week is a time where all Razorbacks can participate and show their love for our great University. We are dedicated to honoring the University s rich traditions, while also encouraging new ways for everyone to show their Razorback pride. The 2017 Homecoming Steering Committee has worked diligently to prepare events that every individual will enjoy! My team and I are honored to take part in planning the days leading up to November 4, when the Arkansas Razorbacks play the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers! This guide is an informational resource for all aspects of Homecoming and offers suggestions on a range of ways to get involved in events. Look to this guide for assistance on how to showcase your University of Arkansas pride! On behalf of the Homecoming Steering Committee, Wooo Pig Sooie and Go Hogs! Nikki Anderson 2017 Homecoming Director Student Alumni Board 2

3 Volunteer Action Center s Make a Difference Day & Pack the Pantry Saturday, October 28 th Tuesday, October 31 st Times Will Vary Times Will Vary Student Alumni Association s Fall Festival Union Mall 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Thank A Donor Day Union Mall 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. University Program s Boo Pig Spooky Distinguished Lectures Committee s Alumni Homecoming Lecture University Recreation s Capture the Flag Tournament Union Connections Lounge Wednesday, November 1 st Thursday, November 2 nd Giffel s Auditorium Mitchell Street Sports Complex 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Decorate campus & Northwest Arkansas to celebrate what makes being a Razorback great! Friday, November 3 rd Class of 2016 Senior Walk Dedication Steps of Old Main 2:00 p.m. Homecoming Parade Dickson Street 6:00 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally Greek Theater Immediately following parade NPHC Step Show Verizon Ballroom 7:30 p.m. Students - Don't forget to vote for the 2017 University of Arkansas Homecoming Queen & King! A full calendar of events can also be found at homecoming.uark.edu If you would like your organization s events added to the calendar, Nikki Anderson at nna001@uark.edu 3

4 Join us for the annual Homecoming parade down Dickson Street! The University of Arkansas Homecoming Parade is one of the University s biggest and longest running traditions! Come join alumni, friends, students, and your fellow Razorback fans to let s pack Dickson Street and show your Razorback Spirit! Whether you want to be a part of the parade or want to come watch, make sure you show your Razorback pride and join us for the annual 2017 Homecoming Parade! What: 2017 Homecoming Parade Where: Running from the intersection of Highland and Dickson Street to the Chi Omega Greek Theater When: Friday, November 3 at 6p.m. Contact: J.P. Gairhan - jpgairha@uark.edu Registration is required to participate in this event. If you, your company, or your organization would like to be in the parade, there are informational forms at the end of this guide as well as on the Homecoming website: homecoming.uark.edu. Resources for registration, rules and regulations and suggestions on floats construction can be found online. Complete details, including an assigned arrival time, will be sent by to all parade registrants. Immediately following the parade, join us for the 2017 Homecoming Pep Rally sponsored by the Razorback Booster Club. Students, alumni and community members are all welcome to attend. Join your Razorback family in cheering for our football team. Get the chance to see a front row performance by the Razorback Spirit Squads and Razorback Band! Additionally, the 2017 Homecoming Court will be introduced culminating with the announcement of the year s Queen and King. What: 2017 Homecoming Pep Rally Where: Chi Omega Greek Theater When: Friday, November 3, Immediately following the Homecoming parade Contact: Razorback Booster Club - razorbackboosterclub@gmail.com 4

5 Join the Student Alumni Association for our annual Fall Festival. A classic autumn event, this year s festival will feature food trucks and fun traditional fall activities! Everyone is invited, but exclusive benefits will be available for Arkansas Alumni and Student Alumni members. We invite the whole campus to come grab some lunch at the food trucks and celebrate the fall season with games and music. Additional details can be found at homecoming.uark.edu. What: Student Alumni Association s Fall Festival Where: Union Mall When: Tuesday, October 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: Erin Smith ees008@uark.edu Come out and join University Programs for a new event, Boo Pig Spooky! Decorate a mask or take a jump in the photo booth while grabbing some candy at the "Trunk or Treat brought to you by campus organizations. Come get some candy and learn about different Student Organizations on campus! What: UP s Boo Pig Spooky Where: Union Connections Lounge When: Tuesday, October 31 from 11a.m.-4p.m. Contact: Emily Wilkins upday@uark.edu Brought to you by the Office of Annual Giving, take a minute to show appreciation to the many University supporters at Thank a Donor Day! Sign a giant thank you card, write personal notes, draw doodles for donors, and share a selfie on social media. Let s have an attitude of gratitude and thank the donors that support our great University! What: Thank a Donor Day Where: Arkansas Student Union When: Tuesday, October 31 from 10a.m.-4p.m. Contact: Kelli Nixon knixon@uark.edu 5

6 Pack the Pantry for this year's food drive benefitting the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry on the University of Arkansas Campus. Join together as a campus and community to help our friends, fellow classmates, and neighbors take care of our Razorback family. Our goal is 27,000 pounds of food 1 pound for every student on campus! Additional details, such as drop-off times/locations and most needed items, will be available on the Homecoming website at homecoming.uark.edu and through Hogsync. The Homecoming Food Drive is sponsored by the Volunteer Action Center. What: 2017 Homecoming Food Drive Pack the Pantry Where: Check homecoming.uark.edu for details When: All week Contact: Liz Johnson pantry@uark.edu Join the University and community and unite for Make a Difference Day, one of the largest annual single-days of service nationwide! The Volunteer Action Center will be partnering with local agencies to host a variety of service projects across Northwest Arkansas. In 2016, over 70 projects, with more than 1,100 volunteers and 3,400 hours, resulted in an economic impact of $78,447. Join us for a fun, engaging and rewarding opportunity! Project sign up and other information can be found at uark.givepulse.com. What: Make A Difference Day Where: Across the Northwest Arkansas community When: Saturday, October 28 Contact: Hailey Cater vacsec@uark.edu 6

7 This year, The Distinguish Lectures Committee is hosting the first annual Alumni Homecoming Lecture! Students, faculty, staff and the entire community are welcome to join us for this special edition lecture! The Distinguished Lectures Committee is excited to announce Dean Skip Rutherford, Class of 1972, as the first speaker in this new tradition. Dr. Angie Maxwell, Class of 2000, will moderate this event. More information can be found at osa.uark.edu. What: DLC s Alumni Homecoming Lecture Where: Giffell s Auditorium in Old Main When: Wednesday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. Contact: J.P. Gairhan - jpgairha@uark.edu Campus Decorations are a fun way to show your unique perspective on this year s theme All Roads Lead Home to the Hill - and celebrate what makes your organization great! Get creative and add some extra spirit to our community for Homecoming week. Whether you are an RSO, college, department, resident s hall, local businesses, individual student, or professor you can participate! Need an idea? Paint a banner that can be displayed on your organization s building. Create posters and blow up balloons to decorate your college office. Decorate a board with paint or tissue paper and set it up outside. Work with your Residence Hall to paint the windows, building, or local business. Your options are endless! What: Homecoming Decorations Where: Everywhere on campus and in the community! When: October 30 November 3. We recommend having your decorations up by Thursday, November 2 nd at the latest for maximum school spirit. Contact: Kate Truitt ktruitt@uark.edu Don t have a location you can decorate? The Homecoming Steering Committee has reserved outdoor space to provide everyone a space to call their own. Contact Kate Truitt to be assigned. Not on campus? Decorate your local office or building to spread the Homecoming spirit! Kate Truitt the name and location of your organization if you are participating so we can feature your Homecoming Decorations. pictures to photos@arkansasalumni.org. 7

8 Join University Recreation for their first annual Capture the Flag tournament! Grab your friends and fellow students and make a team - everyone can play! Get in on the action at the newly renovated Mitchell Intramural Fields. Registration will be open online from October 8-25 through FusionIM. Check homecoming.uark.edu for the UREC Rules and Registration Guide! What: UREC Capture the Flag Tournament Where: Mitchell Street Sports Complex When: Wednesday, November 1 at 6:00 p.m. Contact: Jonathan Elliott jelliott@uark.edu Senior Walk is the longest tradition both in years and in miles at the University of Arkansas. Every year on the Friday of Homecoming, the newest addition to Senior Walk is dedicated. This year, the Class of 2016 will have their section dedicated recognizing these recent graduates forever etched in stone. What: Class of 2016 Senior Walk Dedication Where: Steps of Old Main When: Friday, November 3 at 2:00 p.m. Contact: Taylor Smith tds018@uark.edu Registration is not required by encouraged, and can be found online at homecoming.uark.edu Immediately following the Pep Rally, the National Pan-Hellenic Council will be hosting the annual Homecoming Step Show! Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For more information and details on how to buy advanced tickets, please contact the Greek Life Office at (479) What: NPHC Homecoming Step Show Where: Verizon Ballroom in the Arkansas Student Union When: Friday, November 3. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show begins at 8:15 p.m. Contact: The Office of Greek Life - (479)

9 Let us know you want to participate! The Homecoming Steering Committee will contact you in order to finalize details and answer any questions you may have. We want to highlight participation and involvement across campus and in the community. Fill out the form attached and either return it to the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House, to or visit homecoming.uark.edu to fill out an electronic version. Nikki Anderson, Homecoming Director: Brittany Butler, Assistant Director for Campus Outreach: Mitch Edwards, Assistant Director for College Outreach: J.P. Gairhan, Assistant Director for Parade & Pep Rally: Tim Reynolds, Assistant Director for Promotion & Design: Amelia Chapman, Assistant Director for School Outreach: Anna Cunningham, Assistant Director for Volunteers: Haley Stewart, Assistant Director for Corporate Outreach: Kennedy Rickard, Assistant Director for Community Outreach: Anna Nettles, Assistant Director for Publicity: Kate Truitt, Assistant Director for Campus Décor: Ryan Miller, Staff Advisor: Mercedes Alberson, Student Program Support: Student Alumni Association: Arkansas Alumni Association: 9

10 Organization Name: Primary Contact: Phone: Secondary Contact: Phone: For record keeping purposes, please check below the events your organization plans to participate in. Even if you are unsure and would just like more information, please check anyways. All events are open for participation, but not all events are listed on this form. The events listed below require advanced notification and/or registration: Make A Difference Day, Saturday, October 28 Pack the Pantry Food Drive, Various times during Homecoming Week UREC Capture the Flag Tournament, Wednesday, November 1 Campus Decorations, Various times during Homecoming Week Homecoming Parade, Friday, November 3 Homecoming Pep Rally, Friday November 3 Every organization that wishes to participate in Homecoming 2017 must complete and return this form or the electronic version at homecoming.uark.edu. The Homecoming Steering Committee will contact you to finalize details if needed. Fill out this form and either return it to the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House, to saa@uark.edu, or visit homecoming.uark.edu to fill out an electronic version. Please submit all registration forms no later than Monday, October 30,

11 Organization Name: Primary Contact: Phone: Secondary Contact: Phone: Please indicate the number of vehicle(s) or float entries that will be participating in the parade on your organization s behalf: NOTICE Each entry within the organization must adhere to all rules and regulations as stated and hereby agree to the following: That any sponsor, organizer, City of Fayetteville, or any and all subsidiaries thereof are in no way responsible nor liable for any damages, physical, emotional or otherwise as a result of the University of Arkansas 2017 Homecoming Parade. This includes damages to the float, vehicle, or any members participating on behalf of your organization. To ensure copies of the Rules and Regulations are available to all participants taking part in the parade under the organization named above and to ensure proper awareness of the Rules and Regulations. To ensure that all parties, including any and all minors by definition under the laws of the State of Arkansas, understand and agree that all shall enter the event at his/her own risk and each accept full responsibility for any and all damages, emotional, physical or otherwise that may occur as a result of the University of Arkansas 2017 Homecoming Parade. Printed Name: (Primary Contact) Signature: Date: 11