UA Homecoming '97

Homecoming Registration and Information: Update your records with the Alumni Association and pick up Homecoming nametags, ribbons, schedules of activities, campus maps and more. Near Information Desk, Student Union first floor. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Student Showcase '97: More than 100 undergraduate and graduate students display their research projects on the UA Mall from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Ninth Annual Emeritus Luncheon: Luncheon for UA classes 1947 and prior to celebrate the Alumni Association's Centennial Anniversary. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Homecoming Royalty: Homecoming Royalty will be introduced on the UA Mall in front of Old Main. Noon-1 p.m.

Alumni Awards Reception: Presentation of Awards and reception in recognition of outstanding achievements and contributions by UA Alumni and friends. McDuff Kining Room, Swede Johnson Building, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Homecoming Registration and Information: Bear Down Gym. 5-8 p.m.

Alumni Bear Down Bash: The Centennial Homecoming '97 kick-off event for alumni, family and friends. Events include the 2nd Annual Silent Auction, special memorabilia displays, "A" board sign-ups by class, dinner, hosted drinks and music from the '40s through the '90s. See who of your friends returned to campus and where you can find them during the weekend. Bear Down Gym. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Bonfire Pep Rally and Crowning of the 1997 Homecoming Queen and King: Join students, Wilbur, Wilma, Coach Tomey, cheerleaders and 94.9 MIX FM personality Ed Alexander in one of the UA's oldest traditions. UA Mall in front of the Student Union. 8 p.m.

Sophos/Primus Lighting the "A": Sophos Sophomore Honorary and Primus Freshman Honorary will be lighting the "A" on "A" Mountain during the Homecoming Bonfire, to be visible from the Bonfire Pep Rally. About 8:30 p.m.

Saturday

Nostalgic Campus Bus Tour: Volunteer alumni will take you on a one-hour tour of campus, as part of the Visitor Information Program. Tour departs from the Campus Community Service Center at Cherry Avenue and UA Mall at 9:30 a.m.

Homecoming Registration and Information: Tent on UA Mall. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Student Showcase '97: Second day of the display of more than 100 undergraduate and graduate students research projects. UA Mall near Main Library. Noon-4 p.m.

Homecoming Celebration: Celebrate Homecoming and the Centennial of the Alumni Association with friends from colleges, fraternities, sororities and campus and alumni groups. There will be more than 80 tents, food, fun, live entertainment and the Homecoming Parade. UA Mall. 1-6 p.m.

Homecoming Parade: The UA tradition since 1929 will feature more than 80 entries including Homecoming Royalty, the "Pride of Arizona" Marching Band, spirit groups, UA poms and cheerleaders, Wilbur and Wilma, student-built floats and more. UA Mall. 2:30 p.m.

Football Game: Watch the UA Wildcats take on the Oregon State Beavers, including a pregame introduction of reunion year football teams. Halftime features UA Alumni Band and Homecoming Royalty. Arizona Stadium. 8 p.m.

Calendar events are sponsored by the UA Alumni Association.