OCTOBER
13
iHelp: A Homecoming
Volunteer Project
10 a.m. check-in
Gathering point: Anniversary Plaza,
north side of quad, Illini Union
1401 W. Green St., Urbana
iHelp
participants meet for a complimentary
breakfast and registration, then
disperse to volunteer at more than
40 sites in the surrounding community.
- Cost: Free
Registration deadline: Oct. 6.
(Limited number of registrants)
- Contact: Emily Holtan at eholtan2@uiuc.edu
or Student Alumni Ambassadors
at 217/333-9829 or toll-free 800/355-2586
- Register
for iHelp
  
OCTOBER
19
Homecoming
Kickoff and SoccerFest 2007
Kickoff Celebration: 5:30-10
p.m.
Illinois Soccer vs. Indiana: 7 p.m.
Track and Soccer Stadium
Between Fourth Street and Maryland
Drive on Kirby Avenue, Champaign
- Cost: Free
This family-oriented event geared
to members of the local community
will feature games/activities,
music, complimentary food and
beverages and the last chance
to see the UI women’s soccer
team at home in the 2007 season.
- Contact: Sally Yoon at ssyoon2@uiuc.edu
or Student Alumni Ambassadors
at 217/333-9829 or toll-free 800/355-2586
for Kickoff Celebration; toll-free
866/ILLINI-1 for soccer information.
OCTOBER
23
Lunch on the
Quad
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Event features a cookout, entertainment,
UI officials and athletes and introduction
of Homecoming Court.
- Cost: $5 or swipe of residence
hall card
- Contact: Sally Yoon at ssyoon2@uiuc.edu
or Student Alumni Ambassadors
at 217/333-9829 or toll-free 800/355-2586
OCTOBER
24
Writers Come
Home
Noon luncheon, 12:30 p.m.
lecture
Alice Campbell Alumni Center
601 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
Open to the public
Best-selling author Jacquelyn Mitchard
’71 returns to campus to discuss
her latest book, “Still
Summer,” and other topics
of interest with fellow alumni and
friends. This annual event is sponsored
by the UI Alumni Association and
the
Illini Union Bookstore.
- Cost: $12 for UIAA members,
$15 for nonmembers
Reservation deadline: Oct. 18
- Contact: Lynn Chaney at 217/333-3597
or
lmchaney@uiuc.edu, or Becky
Pope at 217/333-6117 or racarlsn@uiuc.edu
OCTOBER
26
Club Leadership
Conference
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Alice Campbell Alumni Center
601 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
By invitation
only
This annual UI Alumni Association
motivational conference and awards
program recognizes alumni volunteers
who lead regional alumni clubs and
engage alumni in the advancement
of the University of Illinois.
UIAA Welcome
Open House
4-6 p.m.
Alice Campbell Alumni Center
601 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
Open to the public
Event includes a building tour and
light refreshments.
Homecoming
Parade and Pep Rally
6-8 p.m.
Parade runs from
6-7 p.m., starting at Sixth Street
and Taft Drive in Champaign, traveling
through Campustown and turning south
on Mathews Avenue in Urbana to end
at the Quad.
- Cost: Free
Parade entry deadline: Oct. 12
or 90 entries.
- Contact: Nikki Bromme at nbromme@uiuc.edu
or at the Office of Fraternity
and Sorority Affairs at 217/333-7062.
Alumni Band
Association: All UI band
alumni are invited to perform in
the band association during the
Homecoming
Parade. Contact: UI Band
Office at 217/333-3025 or
bands@uiuc.edu.
Pep Rally on the Quad follows the
parade and features a variety of
performances by UI organizations,
appearances by head football coach
Ron Zook and the football team and
a fireworks finale.
OCTOBER
27
UI Alumni
Association Homecoming Post-game
Reception
For two hours following
Homecoming football game
Alice Campbell Alumni Center
601 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
Open to the public
Event features entertainment, heavy
hors d’oeuvres and cash bar
and recognizes Illini Comeback guests,
members of the 50-Year Reunion Class
of 1957 and recipient of the Lou
Liay Spirit Award.
OCTOBER
28
UI Alumni
Association Farewell Open House
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Alice Campbell Alumni Center
601 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana
Open to the public
Wrap up Homecoming Weekend with
friends and fellow alumni and a
building tour.
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