St. Croix Boat Cruise

The annual St. Croix Boat Cruise will kick off the Homecoming weekend festivities! Join us in Stillwater, MN for a university update and reception at the Dock Café beginning at 4:30 p.m., with  The boarding of the Andiamo St. Croix Riverboat at 5:45 p.m. The cruise includes a dinner buffet and some amazing views of the fall colors while cruising the St. Croix River. More information can be found on the alumni events website at www.uwrf.edu/alumni

Stillwater, MN

4:30PM

Ann Lydecker Living and Learning Center and Jesse H. Ames Suites Dedication

All alumni and friends are invited to the dedication ceremony of the two newest buildings on campus. For further information, contact Sandra Scott Duex, Director of Resident Life, at (715) 425-4555 or by email at sandra.scott-duex@uwrf.edu

UWRF Campus

3:00PM

Homecoming Lip Sync/ Variety Show

All alumni, friends, students, faculty and staff are cordially invited to join us for an evening of entertainment with this traditional homecoming event. The event is free and open to the public.

Falcons Next, University Center

9:00PM

Chancellor's Homecoming 5K Run/ Walk

All alumni and friends are cordially invited to participate in a 5K run/ walk throughout campus. UWRF Chancellor Dean Van Galen will be leading the race! Registration information can be found here. For further information, contact Track Coach Aaron Decker at (715) 425-0714 or by email at aaron.decker@uwrf.edu or download the registration form.

Ramer Field

8:00-9:15AM

UWRF Alumni & Friends Coffee Hour

Join your classmates and other friends and watch the homecoming parade at the Alumni Welcome Center on Homecoming morning! Coffee and donuts will be available.

Veterans Park (Located next to the Falls Theater on Main Street)

10:00-11:30AM

Homecoming Parade

Join the excitement in River Falls at the Homecoming Parade that includes floats, marching bands, and many students. The Parade route will begin at the north end of Main Street, follow Division onto Second Street, and end at the UWRF University Center.

Interested in having your organization or group be part of the parade? You can fill out an application here.  Note: All participants will need to be at the parade grounds (TBA) by 9:30am. If you have questions, please contact Anna Hunter at anna.hunter@uwrf.edu.

Second Street, River Falls

11:00AM- 12:00PM

Homecoming Tailgate

There will be games, music, and a BBQ!

Ramer Field

11:30AM- 1:30PM

Homecoming Soccer Match

UW-River Falls vs. UW-Platteville

Karges Center

2:00PM

Homecoming Football Game

UW-River Falls vs. UW-Oshkosh

Ramer Field

2:00PM

All Alumni Reception

For additional Homecoming information, please contact the UWRF Office of University Advancement at (715) 425-3505 or alumni@uwrf.edu

Bo's 'N Mine-
Main Street, River Falls

Post-Game

Homecoming Symphony Band & Jazz Ensemble Concert

Featuring the UW-River Falls Symphony Band and Jazz Band, directors Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj and Dr. David Milne. Come hear a variety of musical selections and celebrate Homecoming 2012 with your friends and family.  Tickets available at the door. $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, and $2.00 for all students. For further information, please contact the Music Department at (715) 425-3183.

William Abbott Concert Hall, Kleinpell Fine Arts Building

7:30PM

Homecoming Comedian

All alumni, friends, students, faculty and staff are cordially invited to an evening of entertainment with comedian Adam Grabowski. The event is free and open to the public.

Riverview Ballroom, University Center

8:00PM

Homecoming Choral Concert

Featuring musical selections by the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Women's Choir, Men's Choir, UWRF Alumni Choir, and Combined Choirs. Tickets available at the door. $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, and $2.00 for all students.  A reception will follow the concert. For further information, please contact the Music Department at (715) 425-3183.

William Abbott Concert Hall, Kleinpell Fine Arts Building

3:00PM

Saturday, Sept. 29

All Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae are invited to join the Zeta Beta homecoming reunion! Contact Lindsay Woychek at asatwincities@yahoo.com for additional information.

9:00AM - Bo's 'N Mine
11:00AM - Homecoming Parade

Saturday, Sept. 29

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences cordially invites all alumni to participate in the scheduled activities. For additional information, contact Laura Walsh in CAFES at (715) 425-3535 or by email at laura.walsh@uwrf.edu.

11:00AM - Tractors on Parade
Coming back to campus for Homecoming in 2012? See the Tractors on Parade that will be part of the Homecoming Parade, or better yet, bring your vintage tractor and join the parade! Whether you favor red, green, or orange... you're all invited! If you are interested in bringing your tractor for the parade please email us at cafesnews@uwrf.edu.
4:30PM - Alumni Hog Roast on the Farm
All alumni are invited to join us at the Dairy Learning Center at the Mann Valley Farm for a hog roast. We will start serving at 4:30 p.m. Bring your family and enjoy kids activities and tours of the farm.

Saturday, Sept. 29

All football alumni are invited to attend this reunion. For further information about the Team Breakfast or Fifth Quarter Reception, contact the Football Office at (715) 425-3135 or Dori Holter at doris.holter@uwrf.edu.

11:30AM - Falcon Club Tailgate at Ramer Field
2:00PM - Homecoming Football Game at Ramer Field
Post-game - Reception at Bo's 'N Mine-Main Street, River Falls 

Saturday, Sept. 29

All former alumni of InterVarsity are invited to attend a potluck picnic during Homecoming. Bring a dish to pass. Meat will be provided. Bowls, plates, napkins, and utensils will be provided. Contact Alyse Roby at alyse.roby@gmail.com for more information.

10:00AM - Reception at Veteran's Park (Next to the Falls Theater on Main Street)
11:00AM - Parade
11:30AM - Homecoming Tailgate - Ramer Field
2:00PM - Homecoming Football at Ramer Field
4:00PM - Cook out at Glenn Park. Eat around 5:00 PM - Bring a dish to pass. Meat will be provided. Bowls, plates, napkins, and utensils will be provided.

Saturday, Sept. 29

All marketing communications alumni are cordially invited to attend. Contact Jim Pratt at james.w.pratt@uwrf.edu for more information

9:30AM - Reception and Breakfast at Coach's Bar, Main Street, River Falls
11:00AM - Homecoming Parade
11:30AM - Homecoming Tailgate - Ramer Field
2:00PM - Homecoming Football Game at Ramer Field
Post-game - Reception at Bo's 'N Mine, Main Street, River Falls

Saturday, Sept. 29

All journalism alumni are invited to celebrate the 50 years anniversary of the Journalism Department. Contact Mike Norman at jmichaelnorman@sbcglobal.net for further information.

10:00AM - 2:00PM - Journalism Open House-310 North Hall
5:00PM - Reception, Dinner and Program: Kilkarney Golf Club, River Falls, WI

Saturday, Sept. 29

All former swimming alumni are invited to an alumni swim meet and potluck luncheon during Homecoming.
For further information contact swimming coach Ryan Hawke at (715) 425-0636 or by email at ashley.r.hawke@uwrf.edu.

8:00AM - Alumni Swim Meet Warm-up- River Falls High School
9:00AM - Swim Meet- River Falls High School
11:30AM - Potluck luncheon hosted by Chad and Emily (Genal) Goetsch, 1351 Oak Street, River Falls. Bowls, plates, napkins, utensils and meat will be provided.
2:00PM - Homecoming football game at Ramer Field
Post-Game -  Reception at Bo's 'N Mine- Main Street, River Falls

Saturday, Sept. 29

All Phi Mu alumnae are invited to the annual Zeta Sigma Homecoming celebration. To register or receive more information, contact Patti LaPorte at prelaporte@att.net

9:00 AM - Annual Meeting – Alumni Room, South Hall
11:00AM - Homecoming Parade

Friday, Sept. 28

For more information, please contact Dave May at (952) 431-6866.

7:00 PM - Refreshments and dinner at Corner Stone Banquet, Camp David

Saturday, Sept. 29

For further information, please call President Evan Biczkowski at (651) 334-7657 or email at evan.biczkowski@my.uwrf.edu.

11:00–1:00PM - Luncheon, Worm Garden

Saturday, Sept. 29

All UWRF veteran alumni and current veteran students are invited to attend this reunion. Contact Bob Buhr by email at bobbuhr@cltcomm.net or by phone at (715) 220-6988 to RSVP for this event.

11:00AM - Vets Club reception with appetizers and cash bar-Falls Room, University Center
2:00PM - Homecoming Football Game at Ramer Field
Post-Game - Reception at Johnnie's Bar, Main Street

Saturday, Sept. 29

All alumni and friends are invited to join us at reception to honor the inaugural inductees to the WIAC Hall of Fame and All-Time Teams. The WIAC is its 100^th Anniversary and established these awards to pay special tribute to the accomplishments of our former athletes and coaches.
For further information please contact Jim Thies, Sports Information Director at (715) 425-3846 or by email at james.g.thies@uwrf.edu or Dori Holter in the Athletic Department (715) 425-3900 or by email at doris.holter@uwrf.edu.

Halftime - Introduction to the WIAC Hall of Fame and All-Time Teams. The list of inductees is listed below.
Postgame - Reception at Coach's Bar & Grill
WIAC Hall of Fame Inductees: Mike Farley, Nate DeLong and Don Page
WIAC All-Time Team: Football: Greg Corning, Gerard Sonsalla; Field Hockey: Mary Boeser; Men's Basketball: Roger Kuss, Rick Melzer; Women's Cross Country: Becca Jordahl; Men's Golf: Tim Kelley; Women's Gymnastics: Merilee (Healy) Cardinal; Hockey: Brady Alstead, Aaron Arf, T.J. Dahl, Tom D'Andrea, Jim Henkemeyer, Adam Kragthorpe, Mike Piette, Arron Scott; Women's Soccer: Sarah Carlson, Ashley (Peterson) Conrad; Women's Track & Field: Jill Crandall, Sarah (Peterson) Law; Wrestling: David Brandvold, Paul Frandsen, Brian Keller.