UCA Homecoming 2007
October 21 - 27

                

             Homecoming Events

 

Centennial Homecoming T-shirt

Catch the Bear Fever! Let your friends know that you have the fever with a UCA 2007 Centennial Homecoming t-shirt. The shirt is cotton, long sleeve, purple with gray and white graphics for only $10. Shirts will be mailed through October 12th with an additional $5 shipping charge. During Homecoming Week, t-shirts will be available for purchase at Buffalo Alumni Hall, and during Homecoming events. Don't be left out, order your commemorative centennial t-shirt today!

 

Alumni Homecoming Art Exhibition
The Friends of the Baum Gallery invite you to view "Finely Rendered" still life drawings by Sheila McKenney Cantrell (Class of '80) and the acrylic paintings of "Arkansas Natural" Duane Hada (Class of '89) in this free exhibit that is open to the public October 8 -28. Join UCA faculty and the artists for a reception on Saturday, October 27 from 1-3 pm in the Baum Gallery, McCastlain Hall. For more information about the artists call 501.450.5793 or log on to: www.uca.edu/cfac/baum.

 

UCA College of Business Golf Classic
Join the College of Business for the annual Golf Classic at Centennial Valley Country Club. This event is a great way to kick-off the homecoming week. Tee time is 8 a.m. For more information, contact Clay Parker at (501)450-3190 or Jan Bartley at janb@uca.edu

 

Rally at the Plaza

Is Bear Fever contagious? You Bet! Join UCA students, Coach Clint Conque, the UCA cheerleaders and fans at the pep rally in the Harding Centennial Plaza on the UCA campus to see how hot it can get!

 

“3 MO' Divas" in Concert
UCA Public Appearances brings to the UCA campus two performances featuring a musical celebration of class, sass and style! The concerts feature world-renown performers, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Laurice Lanier and Jamet Pittman. Tickets may be purchased at (501)450-3265 or (866)810-0012. Use your UCA Alumni Association membership to purchase your tickets at a discount. The performances are Wednesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 25.

 

UCA Centennial Lecture Series

In celebration of our 100-year anniversary, the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Health & Behavioral Sciences are hosting two distinguished speakers during homecoming week. Dr. Martha Nussbaum, author of Cultivating Humanity: A Classical Defense of Reform in Lineral Education, and Dr. Jeff Farris, president of UCA from 1975-1986

 

Alumni & Friends Homecoming Party
Join your friends and former classmates as they burn up the dance floor to the tunes of the original rock and roll pioneers...Sonny Burgess and the World Famous Pacers. The Alumni & Friends Homecoming Party is the place to be on Friday evening as we kick-off the homecoming weekend. The festivities will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Agora. Ticket price includes beverages and light hors d' oeuvres.

Half-Century Club Induction and Brunch
Bring your old photos, Scrolls and ASTC memorabilia and join us as we celebrate the early years of ASTC at the annual Half-Century Club Induction and Brunch honoring the class of 1957. Members of the Class of 1957 and prior years will be recognized and inducted into the Half-Century Club on Saturday, October 27. The brunch and induction begins at 9 am in McCastlain Hall.

 

Class of 1957 Reception
Members from the class of 1957 will gather in the Mirror Room of McAllister Hall between 12 noon and 2:30 pm on Saturday, October 27.

 

Homecoming Tailgate Parties
Come out to the UCA homecoming tailgate festivities and find out what Bear Pride is all about.  Alumni and friends are invited to the UCA Alumni Association Homecoming tailgate party on Saturday, October 27 from 3 - 5 pm under the Crafton Alumni Pavilion. Various campus organizations, as well as UCA fans and friends will be serving up good food and fun on Bruce Street and the Football Practice Field throughout the day.

 

Homecoming Coronation and Football Game
Homecoming queens from 1937, 1947, 1957, 1967, 1977, 1987 and 1997 will be recognized and the 2007 Homecoming queen will be crowned at Estes Stadium prior to the football game on Saturday, October 27. Coronation begins at 5:30 pm.

The mighty Bears will face off against the Nichols State University in Estes Stadium. Kick-off is 6 pm.