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
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 Friday, October 13.
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
Friday, Oct. 25
Golden Graduate Reunion - Class of 1974
3 - 4:30 p.m. | Slife Ballroom, Commons
Nursing Tours
4 - 6 p.m. | Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC)
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
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
9 p.m. | Maucker Union Ballroom
Join CAB before Campaniling for a dance party featuring UNI Alum Ian Goldsmith.
Campaniling
Midnight | Campanile Plaza
Saturday, Oct. 26
Homecoming 5k
8 a.m. | Campanile
The UNI Homecoming 5K is taking place on October 26, 2024 at 8 a.m. Participants are encouraged to register by October 8th in order to guarantee themselves a t-shirt. Registration will still be available after October 8th and on the day of the race, but a t-shirt will not be guaranteed. Registration is $30, day of registration is $35. The run/walk starts at the UNI Campanile and parking is available in the Gilchrist A lot.
Homecoming Parade
11 a.m. | Downtown Cedar Falls
The Music Man
2 p.m. | Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Pre-Game Alumni Tent
2 -3:30 p.m. | West of the UNI-Dome
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
Homecoming Reunions
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!
Community Information
