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Lighting of “A” Mountain Bonfire and Crowning of the King and Queen COME HOME
The UA Alumni Association, Student Alumni Join the Pride of Arizona marching band,
Ambassadors and the Bobcats Senior Honorary kick off Wilbur and Wilma, UA cheerleaders, the 2017 ENJOY EVENTS
Homecoming week with the Lighting of “A” Mountain. Homecoming court and more at the annual
Join the official viewing party at Main Gate Garage on Homecoming bonfire and crowning of the king CELEBRATE
Sunday, Oct. 22, at 5:30 p.m. and watch the “A” glow and queen on Friday night, Oct. 27. The program
over Tucson. Wilbur, Wilma, UA cheerleaders and the begins with a march from the Bear Down Friday TRADITION
Pride of Arizona will all be there! Night Pep Rally at Main Gate Square to the Old
More information: arizonaalumni.com/amountain Main Fountain. CONNECT WITH
More information: arizonaalumni.com/bonfire
FRIENDS

College and Campus Central
During Homecoming week, many colleges and Homecoming Parade
units will host events, tours and presentations Enjoy our most treasured Homecoming
that showcase the university’s tremendous tradition — the parade — with more than
accomplishments and hidden treasures. 50 floats, the royalty court, student groups,
Wilbur and Wilma, UA cheerleaders and the
• Office of Admissions Alumni Campus Tour
Pride of Arizona marching band. The class of
• Eller College Breakfast with the Dean
1967 will walk together as honored guests in
• College of Science Steward Observatory — Richard F. the parade. The Homecoming Parade takes
Caris Mirror Lab Tour place approximately 3 1/2 hours before the
• College of Humanities — “The Value of a Humanities Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 28.
Education in a Science Career” Lecture More information: arizonaalumni.com/parade
• Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences
Council of Alumni and Friends Homecoming
Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Wildcat for Life Tailgate Party
• Arizona State Museum Docent–led Exhibit Great food and entertainment, a photo booth
Experiences and games — the Wildcat for Life Tailgate Party
on Saturday, Oct. 28 is the best place to hang
• UA Museum of Art Public Art Tour
with fellow Wildcats before the Homecoming
• Greek Alumni Meet-Up at the Park football game. The event is free and family-
• A-Club Bear Down Block Party friendly! The tailgate opens four hours before
• College of Education Wine Harvest Homecoming kickoff.
Reception More information: arizonaalumni.com/WFLtailgate
• University Libraries Library Cats Tech Breakfast
• Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium — “Astro
101: Yesterday and Today” Lecture
Dates, times and more information:
arizonaalumni.com/collegecentral

Alumni of the Year Awards Ceremony
UA alumni around the world are making a positive
impact in their communities. At the Alumni of the
Year Awards Ceremony, UA colleges celebrate and
honor distinguished alumni for their professional
achievement, humanitarian and public service,
advocacy for education, distinguished volunteerism
and service to students. The ceremony takes place at
the Student Union Memorial Center on Friday, Oct. 27,
at 2:30 p.m.
More information: arizonaalumni.com/aoty

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