You Still Have Time to Be Part of Homecoming 2017

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Homecoming 2017 activities at the University of Arkansas will take place from Oct. 28 to Nov. 4, with a week of activities leading up to the Razorback football game against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. The Arkansas Alumni Association and Student Alumni Board are excited to welcome alumni back to campus, teach current students about the rich tradition of Homecoming, and connect with the Razorback family.

This year's theme is "All Roads Lead Home to the Hill," said Nikki Anderson, the 2017 Homecoming director. "No matter where you are from or where you end up after graduation, Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas hold special places in everyone's hearts. This year's theme allows students to celebrate their current time at the university and reminds alumni that the University of Arkansas is always their home!"

Everyone is encouraged to participate in this year's Homecoming events. Key ways to get involve include:

Homecoming Parade

Cruise down Dickson Street as part of the oldest tradition in Homecoming. You can make a full float, ride in a truck with posters, or just dance down Dickson with your business! Everyone is welcome as we are making special efforts to involve the Northwest Arkansas community.

Contact J.P. Gairhan at jpgairha@uark.edu for more information on how you can participate!

Campus & Community Decorations

Whether it's a banner on your office or a display on the lawn outside your building, help us decorate the community in Razorback Red & White. For more information on how you can get involved Contact Kate Truitt at ktruitt@uark.edu for campus or Kennedy Rickard at kerickar@uark.edufor community.

Coloring Contest

Future Razorbacks ages 3-11 can enter into the Children's Coloring Contest. Get creative with this year's Homecoming logo found on the homecoming website: homecoming.uark.edu. Contact Amelia Chapman at agchapma@uark.edu for more information.

Parade registration, coloring sheet, full list of events and event details can be found at homecoming.uark.edu. If you have any questions, please contact the Arkansas Alumni Association at arkalum@uark.edu or 479-575-2801.

Saturday, Oct. 28:

• Volunteer Action Center's Make a Difference Day

Tuesday, Oct. 31:

• Student Alumni Association's Fall Festival
• Annual Program's Thank a Donor Day
• University Program's Boo Pig Spooky
• Volunteer Action Center's Food Drive Drop-Off

Wednesday, Nov. 1:

• University Recreation's Capture the Flag Tournament
• Distinguished Lectures Committee's Homecoming Lecture with Dean Rutherford
• Rocky Horror Picture Show

Thursday, Nov. 2:

• Banners and Campus Décor around campus

Friday, Nov. 3:

• Class of 2016 Senior Walk Dedication
• Arkansas Alumni Awards Banquet
• UREC Open House
• Razorback Swim & Dive
• Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally
• National Pan-Hellenic Council's Step Show

Saturday, Nov. 4:

• Arkansas Alumni Hog Wild Tailgate
• Razorbacks vs. Coastal Carolina Football Game

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.