Homecoming
Let the good times roar during UNI's 2021 Homecoming! Be sure to check this website often for updates to the Homecoming schedule, including the parade.
Schedule of Events
Monday, Sept. 27
Window Painting
4 - 6 p.m.
Sponsored by the College Hill Partnership
Grab your favorite student organization friends and get ready to paint the town purple! Well, not the whole town, but you can join us for window painting and jazz up the windows of College Hill businesses!
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Panther Pride Cry
6 p.m. Lang Hall Aud
Sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Life
Get ready to roar with your Panther Pride or cheer on your favorite group of pride criers! There’s no holding back as these Panthers sing, stomp, dance, chant or do whatever it takes to battle it out and take home the title of Pride Cry champion!
Tuesday, Sept. 28
Office Decorating Contest
Sponsored by Campus Activities Board
It’s time to let the good times roar in your office! Let’s see who’s got what it takes to turn back time and jazz things up Panther-style celebrating the spirit of the Roaring ‘20s.
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Panther Family Bingo Night
6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual
Sponsored by the UNI Alumni Association
Grab your family, your roommates or anyone who is Purple for Life for a fun night of virtual bingo with your Panther family. Winners will get their choice of Panther swag! Be sure to register and we'll send you directions on how to download your cards and join us in the fun.
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Maucker Movie “The Great Gatsby”
7 p.m. Maucker Union Ballrooms
Sponsored by Campus Activities Board
Come enjoy this classic movie, which follows the life and times of millionaire Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his neighbor Nick Carraway (Toby Maguire), who recounts his encounter with Gatsby at the height of the Roaring '20s on Long Island.
Wednesday, Sept. 29
UNI Blood Drive
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Maucker Union
Sponsored by Sigma Alpha Epsilon
In the early 1920s, the American Red Cross developed a plan that involved having an always-at-the-ready bank of volunteers that were ready to share their blood with a patient in need.
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University Homecoming Picnic
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (or until meals remain)
Campanile Plaza
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to this FREE event, but attendees are asked to bring your UNI ID.
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Traditions Amazing Race
6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Connecting Alumni To Students
This event has it all - trivia, traditions, challenges, racing against fellow panthers - it’s amazing and you won’t want to miss it! Let the good times ROAR!
Thursday, Sept. 30
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
7 p.m. Maucker Union Ballrooms
Sold Out
Sponsored by Campus Activities Board
Whodunnit? That’s the big question, and we’re all gonna figure it out togetha. We got’s some panther-sluethin’ to do, and are countin’ on you to help, capeesh? We’ll even throw in dinner for ya services. Cause we’re nice.
Friday, Oct. 1
Softball vs University of Iowa
6 p.m.
UNI softball will host the Big 4 Classic tournament at Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex (3626 W 12th St., Cedar Falls)
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UNI Volleyball
7 p.m.
Head to the McLeod Center and cheer on the UNI Volleyball team.
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UNI Pep Rally
Lawther Field
8 p.m.
Sponsored by Campus Activities Board
Let’s get fired up! This is where the good times roar with excitement as Panther fans gather this Homecoming from across campus, across the state and across the nation to cheer on our teams to victory! Enjoy live music and pizza 'til it's gone.
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Campaniling
Midnight
Sponsored by Connecting Alumni To Students
Alumni and students celebrate UNI's longest tradition at midnight at the Campanile. Come early and grab your Campaniling button.
Saturday, Oct. 2
Homecoming 5K Walk/Run
8 a.m.
Sponsored by Panther Pacers
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Alumni Welcome Tent
10:30 a.m.
Downtown Cedar Falls
4th & Main St.
Stop by for Panther giveaways while supplies last
Sponsored by the UNI Alumni Association
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Homecoming Parade
11 a.m.
Sponsored by University Relations
Join us at 11 a.m. in downtown Cedar Falls to celebrate the past, present and future of UNI!
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Women's Rugby Club vs Winona
11 a.m.
New rugby fields west of the UNI-Dome
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Men's Rugby Club vs Northwestern
1 p.m.
New rugby fields west of the UNI-Dome
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Men's Soccer Club vs Minnesota State
1 p.m.
New soccer fields west of the UNI-Dome
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UNI vs Youngstown State
4 p.m.
Join your fellow Panther fans as UNI Football takes the field and gives us all something to roar about!
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Softball vs Iowa State University
5 p.m.
UNI softball will host the Big 4 Classic tournament at Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex (3626 W 12th St., Cedar Falls)
Sunday, Oct. 3
Soccer vs Illinois State University
1 p.m.
Competition fields west of the UNI-Dome (free admission)
Alumni/Fan Appreciation Game
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Softball vs Drake University
2 p.m.
UNI softball will host the Big 4 Classic tournament at Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex (3626 W 12th St., Cedar Falls)
2021 Homecoming Parade
Join us Saturday, Oct. 2, in Downtown Cedar Falls!
The UNI Homecoming Parade is an exciting way to bring together the university, its alumni, students, employees and the community to celebrate the past, present and future of UNI!
Homecoming Contacts
Connie Hansen
Student Life
Campus Activities Board Advisor
Amy Mohr
Alumni Association
Reunions
Helen Beyer
Campus Activities Board
Homecoming Executive
Cassie Mathes
University Relations
Parade Director
Amelia Holden-McMurray
University Relations
Marketing and Communications
Visitor Information
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 2021!
Community Information
