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A Queen is crowned 1940 Homecoming
Oct 11
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Education Celebration
Thursday, October 20 - 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Rion Ballroom at the J. Wayne Reitz Union
Since 1959, Education Celebration has recognized and celebrated the contributions of the faculty and staff to furthering higher education at the University of Florida. Since then the event has evolved to include more awards and greater recognition of the University’s staff.
Eduation Celebration gives students the opportunity to nominate teachers and faculty who have had an outstanding impact on their academic career. The awards include the Distinguished Faculty Award, the Distinguished Mentoring of Undergraduate Award, and the Distinguished Departmental Award. Some past winners include Dr. William Graves Carleton (1959), Dr. Manning J. Dauer (1972), Dr. David Albert Denslow (1983), and Dr. Pauline O. Lawrence (1998).
Soulfest
Friday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m.
J. Wayne Reitz Union
Soulfest, one of Homecoming's most progressive events, is a multicultural extravaganza and outdoor concert event, which includes an evening of music, dance and art. This event gives all members of the university and general communities an opportunity to celebrate the variety of cultures and unique backgrounds within the Gator Nation. This year's event will include a showcase of multicultural pride featuring cultural attire and music as well as talent from various student organizations, artistic performances and international foods.
The theme for Soulfest 2011 is “The Untold Story of A Timeless SOUL.” We are striving for continued excellence by strengthening the effort to celebrate cultural awareness while giving back to our community. Our philanthropy is a huge component of Soulfest, our 3rd annual blood drive will
take place from October 3rd – October 21, 2011. The winner of Soulfest’s talent showcase will have the opportunity to perform at Gator Growl 2011. UF’s got SOUL so let the FESTivities begin.
Soulfest will take place on October 21st from 7pm-10pm in the J. Wayne Reitz Union
Swamp Symphony - "A Night of Symphonic Spirit"
Thursday, October 27 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Flavet Field
The College of Fine Arts and UF Homecoming proudly present the innagural Swamp Symphony! Swamp Symphony is a celebration of the talents of the College of Fine Arts' student body in a fun, family friendly atmosphere. The show will include the University of Florida's orchestra, glee club, drum line, symphony, and other performers. Performances will center around the University of Florida and the spirit of the Gator Nation.Flavet Field
Swamp Symphony is FREE for everyone!
Homecoming Pageant
Tuesday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
This year, the pageant will be held on Tuesday November 1st in the Phillips Center for Performing Arts at 7pm. Tickets will be on sale for $10 at the Phillips Center Box Office.
SuntTrust Gator Gallop
Friday, November 4 at 11:30 a.m.
University Avenue
The Suntrust Gator Gallop is 2 mile run/walk which takes participants around the University of Florida campus. Those who would like to pre-register can do so up until November 1st at 11:59pm for $10. Registration on the day of the event starts at 9:15AM and costs $15 CASH ONLY. The actual race starts at 11:30AM on Friday, November 4th and serves as the escort for the Homecoming parade which holds its roots deep in University of Florida traditions. There are generally around 1500 participants for the event and this year is sure to be no different.
Homecoming Parade
Friday, November 4 at 12:00 p.m.
University Avenue
UF's 88th Annual Homecoming Parade features the theme "There's Nothing Like The Swamp." The University of Florida and Gainesville community will be on display along side local and state dignitaries as they ride down University Avenue. This year's Homecoming Parade will showcase spectacular bands, floats and special guests from University of Florida student organizations and many community groups.
One of the nation's largest homecoming parades, more than 100,000 spectators are expected to pack the streets for this annual tradition.
Alumni Barbecue
Saturday, November 5 - 2.5 Hours prior to Kickoff
Stephen C. O'Connell Center
At the Barbecue you will find people of all ages - from UF Alumni to baby gators to current UF students - EVERYONE is welcome! Homecoming is a time to get together with friends old and new and celebrate how much we love the Gator Nation...and we know just how to do that! The tailgate will be on November 5th, the day of the homecoming football game. Entrance to the event is FREE, but meal tickets are $10 and can be purchased pre-sale at the University Box Office or the day of at Gate 2 of the O'Connell Center.
We will be dining on delicious barbecue and refreshments provided by Cody’s Original Roadhouse. There will be trivia contests, raffle drawings, appearances by the Dazzlers, Cheerleaders and the one-and-only Albert & Alberta! Children under 12 years of age will love to enter in our Most Spirited Gator Guy & Gal competition and play our mini-carnival games for a chance to win prizes. Mark your calendars now for the best time you can have before walking across the street to the Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to cheer the Gators to victory against Vanderbilt. We can't wait to see you there!
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