Homecoming 19 kicks off this Saturday with the Legacy of Lowell Service Project, and culminates the following Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium where Utah fans will cheer on 11th-ranked Utah vs. Washington State.
You’re invited to celebrate the U all week and don’t forget to share your experiences using #ForeverUtah on social media.
Bags to Beds—A project addressing homelessness
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 | 9–11:30 a.m.
Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House (map)
Help us reuse plastic bags to make mats for those who don’t have a place to sleep. These mats prevent those in need from having to sleep on the ground.
Click here to read about how Bags to Beds first got started.
Please sign up to volunteer, which will help us better prepare for this event.
Homecoming 2019: Student Scavenger Hunt
Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Multiple areas on campus
Join us at the library plaza or follow @uofustudentalumniboard on Instagram to participate. Clues will be given throughout the day to find hidden prizes. Prizes will be given away every hour and include a scholarship, ski pass, Apple Watch, football tickets and more.
This event is for University of Utah students only.
Homecoming 2019: Emeritus Reunion
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 |5:30-8 p.m.
Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House, 155 S. Central Campus Dr. (map)
All U alumni, age 50 or better, are invited to this special annual event that includes a social hour, guest speaker, dinner, and a chance to reconnect at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House.
U President Ruth Watkins and U gymnastics coach Tom Farden will join us this year. Guest speaker Ernie Rimer, director of Sport Science for U Athletics, will present Sport Science: A Pathway toward Greater Student-Athlete Health, Safety and Performance at Utah Athletics.
For more information, go here.
Homecoming 2019: Scholarship Scramble
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 | 8 a.m. warm-up, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start
Bonneville Golf Course, 954 Connor St. (map)
Join us for a day of golf at beautiful Bonneville Golf Course, including 18 holes, cart, prizes, giveaways and contest holes during this annual Homecoming event. The format is a scramble—whether you are a scratch golfer or a duffer, there’s a place for you. Proceeds benefit the Alumni Association’s student scholarship fund.
Homecoming 2019: Songfest
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 | 7 p.m.
A. Ray Olpin Union Ballroom (map)
This year marks the 100th anniversary of this annual Homecoming event where student presentations of song-and-dance routines are judged for creativity and presentation.
Homecoming 2019: Parent-Family Weekend
Friday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019
Parents and families of U students are invited to spend time on campus and take part in Homecoming weekend festivities.
For more information, click here.
Homecoming 2019: U5K and Kids 1K
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 | 7:30 a.m. Registration/Check-in
Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House
Run or walk and share your U pride—while supporting scholarships for deserving U students. This race is a WellU option for university faculty/staff. Can't make it to campus for the U5K? Sign up as a virtual runner. You'll receive the T-shirt and medal for running 5K in your own community—on the beach, on the trail or on your treadmill.
View the course map. Click here to register.
Homecoming 2019: Tailgate Party
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 | 5 p.m.
Put on your party hats and join U alumni, friends and fans at this popular Homecoming event. The tailgate will begin two hours before the Utah-Washington State football game.
Note: This event is sold out to the public.
Homecoming 2019: Utah vs. Washington St.
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 | Kickoff 8 p.m.
Rice-Eccles Stadium
Cheer Utah on to victory over Washington State. Remember, your game-day ticket is also your TRAX ticket to the Rice-Eccles Stadium.