Celebrate the Panthers on Parade
Show us how you Panther! October 21-26, 2024
Panthers come in all forms. We’re teachers, accountants, entrepreneurs and social workers. We’re artistic, athletic, outdoorsy and adventurous. We are as varied and unique as the thousands who bear the title. But most of all, we’re purple for life!
To celebrate the unique ways panthers show their pride, Cedar Falls tourism launched Panthers on Parade this year, a project where Cedar Valley businesses and organizations partnered with local artists to showcase all of the ways our community exemplifies the panther spirit. Now it’s your turn!
Join us Oct. 21-26 as we celebrate all of our unique students, alumni, family, fans and friends during the variety of Homecoming 2024 activities.
Watch for ways leading up to and during Homecoming to show what makes you a Panther!
Pork Tornadoes to perform at UNI Homecoming bash
Get ready to party! The Midwest's favorite party band, The Pork Tornadoes, will play at UNI's Homecoming bash on Friday, Oct. 25. The free concert starts at 7 p.m. at Lawther Field on central campus.
Full Calendar of Events
Homecoming Goosechase | Oct. 1 - 27
Download the Goosechase app and enter the join code. Complete these challenges to earn points for the chance to win a Panther prize pack! Participants receive one entry to the prize drawing per 1,000 points.
- Faculty, staff and students code: 5Z899X
- Alumni and friends code: J4EZZQ
Monday, Oct. 21
Office/Residence Hall Decorating
Show your homecoming pride by decorating your campus office or residence hall community! Judges will view your space on Monday, Oct. 21, and announce winners of various categories on the Wednesday of Homecoming. Registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 14 at 12am.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Standard Pour Challenge (UNI Students, faculty & staff only)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Chats Coffeehouse
Test your knowledge during the Standard Pour Challenge! Common drink containers will be on a table for students, faculty, and staff to guess what a standard pour size is depending on the drink. The purpose of the activity is to better monitor their BAC. More to come on potential prizes if students get the pour correct.
Traditions Challenge Amazing Race (UNI Students, faculty & staff only)
4:30 p.m. | Maucker Union Rooftop
Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS) will host the 15th annual Traditions Challenge Amazing Race this year. Teams of five students, faculty, staff will race to complete UNI traditions in this unique cross-campus scavenger hunt. Team check-in begins at 4 p.m. The race begins promptly at 4:30 p.m. Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 15.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Standard Pour Challenge (UNI Students, faculty & staff only)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Chats Coffeehouse
Test your knowledge during the Standard Pour Challenge! Common drink containers will be on a table for students, faculty, and staff to guess what a standard pour size is depending on the drink. The purpose of the activity is to better monitor their BAC. More to come on potential prizes if students get the pour correct.
Lunch & Learn: Facts on Tap (UNI Students, faculty & staff only)
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Maucker Union Lobby 109
Participants will learn how to make informed choices about consuming alcohol and reducing harm. A variety activities are included throughout the program such as: how to identify the recommended BAC (blood alcohol content), identify a standard drink for beer, wine, and hard liquor, participate in a Kahoot about social norms, and learn the recovery position.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Soccer vs. Murray State
3 p.m. | UNI Soccer Field
CAB Escape Room (UNI Students only)
6 - 9 p.m. | Maucker Union Ballroom
Panther Escape - Step into a world of mystery and adventure at our Homecoming Panthers Escape Room Challenge! Work together with your friends to solve cryptic clues, unlock hidden doors, and escape before time runs out. Each room offers unique challenges that will test your wits and teamwork. Do you have what it takes to escape?
Friday, Oct. 25
Golden Graduate Reunion - Class of 1974
3 - 4:30 p.m. | Slife Ballroom, Commons
Nursing Open House
4 - 6 p.m. | Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC), third floor
Please join us as we celebrate the opening of our new facilities for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Tour our integrated classrooms, labs and simulations, meet our nursing administration and faculty, and enjoy light refreshments.
Halloween House
4:30 - 7:30 p.m. | McCollum Science Hall, second floor
The University of Northern Iowa's American Chemical Society (ACS) student chapter, in collaboration with students from the biology, physics and earth science departments, will perform Halloween-themed science demonstrations and supervise hands-on activities in rooms such as ‘Witches’ Lair,’ ‘Tesla’s Revenge,’ ‘Monster Mash’ and ‘Shadow Play.’” The hands-on activities are intended for children, and costumes are encouraged. Children of all ages and the whole family will find the science demonstrations entertaining and informative. The event is free and open to the public.
Homecoming Bash
5 - 9 p.m. | Central Campus
Food trucks, yard games, activities, live music from the Pork Tornadoes, beer tent, and the latest updates from each of UNI's colleges. Sponsored by BankIowa.
Register by Oct. 18 to be entered into a drawing for a Panther prize pack!
Volleyball vs. Evansville
6 p.m. | McLeod Center
The Music Man
7 p.m. | Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, in partnership with the wcfsymphony, Waterloo Community Playhouse, and Cedar Falls Community Theatre, brings you Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy that has been entertaining audiences since 1957.
Women's Rugby vs. UW Eau-Claire
7 p.m. | UNI Intramural Fields
UNI Women's Rugby hosts the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire in their final home match. This game will be played under the lights on the Intramural fields, west of the UNI DOME and WRC.
Homecoming Dance Party (UNI Students only)
9 p.m. | Maucker Union Ballroom
Join us for an unforgettable night at the annual Homecoming Dance Party! Come to the Maucker Union and get ready to dance the night away with our live DJ, back by popular demand, UNI Alumni Ian Goldsmith! Capture memories at our photo booth, enjoy delicious refreshments, and celebrate school spirit with friends old and new.
Campaniling
Midnight | Campanile Plaza
Saturday, Oct. 26
Panthers at the Plaza
10 - 11 a.m. | River Place Plaza
Join us before the parade for fun, yard games and Panther pride, hosted by Rod Library.
Homecoming Parade
11 a.m. | Downtown Cedar Falls
The parade will be in downtown Cedar Falls again this year, with the theme of Panthers on Parade. UNI departments, groups and organizations as well as businesses and groups from the general public are invited to be in the parade. Everyone is invited to watch the parade.
The Music Man
2 p.m. | Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, in partnership with the wcfsymphony, Waterloo Community Playhouse, and Cedar Falls Community Theatre, brings you Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy that has been entertaining audiences since 1957.
Hy-Vee Fan Zone
1 - 3:30 p.m. | West UNI-Dome Parking Lot
Football vs. Missouri State
4 p.m. | UNI-Dome
Volleyball vs. Indiana State
6 p.m. | McLeod Center
Sunday, Oct. 27
The Music Man
2 p.m. | Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, in partnership with the wcfsymphony, Waterloo Community Playhouse, and Cedar Falls Community Theatre, brings you Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy that has been entertaining audiences since 1957.
"Death By Sar" Improv Show
8 p.m. | Communication Arts Building (CAC) room 108
Join the Some Assembly Required Improv Team for their Halloween comedy show! Audience members are guaranteed laughs, joys, and a chance to solve a real (fake) murder. Seats are first come first serve, doors open at 7:30 pm.
Community Events & Accommodations
The Cedar Valley has a number of accommodations, dining options and activities available for UNI friends, family and alumni who will be joining us for Homecoming!
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