Below is a list of scheduled events set to take place for the 100th anniversary of UI’s homecoming week:

Tuesday, October 19

Illini Union Board African American Homecoming Pageant

7 p.m. in Illini Union Rooms A, B and C

Cost: $2 for students, $5 for public

Contact: Illini Union Board at 217-333-3663 or visit www.iuboard.illinois.edu

Wednesday, October 20

Illinois Spirit Day

Wear orange!

Greek BBQ and Concert

3-6 p.m at Washington Park

Hosted by campus fraternities and sororities

Passion Pit with special guest Black Joe Lewis

7:30 p.m. at Assembly Hall

Cost: $25 or $32 ($5 discount for UI students)

Contact: Assembly Hall box office at 1800 S. First St., or Ticketmaster at http://www.ticketmaster.com

Undergraduate Library Research Rally

7-8:30 p.m. at the Undergraduate Library

Bob the Book will be making a special appearance to distribute candy to students studying in the Undergraduate Library. Historical yearbooks will be on display throughout the week. The Undergraduate Library’s new digital display will feature images of past Homecoming events.

Contact: Jim Hahn at www.library.illinois.edu/ugl

Thursday, October 21

Jason Aldean Wide Open 2010 Tour

7:30 p.m. at Assembly Hall

Cost: $29.75 or $34.75

Contact: Assembly Hall box office at 1800 S. First St., or Ticketmaster at http://www.ticketmaster.com

Friday, October 22

Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally

6-8 p.m.

Parade 6-7 p.m. starting at the intersection of Sixth Street and Taft Drive in Champaign, traveling through Campustown and turning south on Mathews Avenue in Urbana to end at the Quad.

Pep Rally on the Quad follows the parade and features performances by University organizations, appearances by head football coach Ron Zook and the football team, presentation of the Alumni Association’s Lou Liay Spirit Award, and a fireworks finale.

Grand Opening of Student Dining and Residential Programs Building and Timothy J. Nugent Hall

10:30-11:30 a.m. at the corner of Gregory Drive and Euclid Street in Champaign

Event includes formal dedication ceremony and remarks. Reception and building tours will follow.

Cost: Free

Contact: University Housing Marketing at (217) 244-8058

Illinois Wind Symphony Concert

7:30 p.m. at Krannert Center for the Performing Center, 500 S. Goodwin Ave.

Cost: $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $4 for students

Contact: Illinois Bands at www.bands.illinois.edu

NPRE 2010 Interchange

216 Talbot Lab at 104 S. Wright St. in Urbana

Daylong program includes opportunities for alumni, faculty and students to interact, a group panel discussion, tours of facilities and evening social activities. Reservations requested at

Cost: Free

Contact: (217) 333-2295

Law Vacketta-DLA Piper Lecture

Noon-1 p.m. lecture; 1-2 p.m. post-lecture reception at the Law Building, 504 E. Pennysylvania Avenue in Champaign

Lecture and reception featuring former U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns are free and open to the public.

Contact: Cassi Wildman at (217) 244-0792

Bob Dylan and His Band

8 p.m. at Assembly Hall

Cost: $24 for students, $35 or $42 for general public

Contact: Assembly Hall box office at 1800 S. First St., or Ticketmaster at http://www.ticketmaster.com

Illini Union “Bowling Through The Decades”

8-11:30 p.m. at the Illini Union Rec Room

Bowl while listening to music that spans across the decades.

Contact: Illini Union Rec Room at 217-333-2415 or visit www.union.illinois.edu/funspot/recroom

Illini Union Board African American Homecoming Fashion Show

8 p.m. Foellinger Auditorium

Cost: $8 for students (advance sale) $11 at the door, $11 for public

Contact: Illini Union Board at 217-333-3663 or visit www.iuboard.illinois.edu

Law “Attend A Class” or Law Campus Walking Tour

2:30-4 p.m. at the Law Building, 504 E. Pennsylvania Ave. in Champaign

Sit in on a class taught by one of today’s popular professors or take a tour of campus.

Cost: Free

Reservation deadline: Oct. 13

Contact: Cassi Wildman at (217) 244-0792

Applied Health Sciences Distinguished Alumni Awards Program

3-5 p.m. at 112 Huff Hall, located at 1206 S. Fourth St. in Champaign

Reception will follow recognition ceremony.

Contact: Sara Kelley at (217) 244-6600

Dedication of Sarah “Sally” McFarland Carillon & Gardens

3:30 p.m. at the South Quad

Event includes formal dedication ceremony and carillon concert.

Cost: Free

Contact: Chancellor’s Office/Special Events at (217) 333-8834

UI Alumni Association Class of 1960 Reunion

4-5 p.m. reception; 6:30-8 p.m. dinner and official class photo; 8-11 p.m. dance at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center

Cost: $120 per person (includes reunion activities and football game ticket); $85 per person (reunion activities only)

Contact: Vicki Retzolk at (217) 265-0513

Law All-Alumni Reception

6-8 p.m. at the I Hotel and Conference Center

Event includes beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvres and remarks by Dean Bruce P. Smith.

Cost: $40

Contact: Cassi Wildman at (217) 244-0792

School of Social Work Homecoming Reception and Silent Auction

7-9 p.m. at the School of Social Work located at 1010 W. Nevada Street in Urbana

Event includes wine and hors d’oeuvres, musical entertainment and a silent auction.

Cost: Free

Contact: Amy Weber at (217) 244-1064

Saturday, October 23

Ag Communications Huddle

8:30-10:30 a.m.

ACES Library, Information and Alumni Center, Heritage Room

1101 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana

Reunion includes continental breakfast.

Contact: Tina Veal at 217/333-7744 or [email protected] or visit www.acesalumni.illinois.edu

Applied Health Sciences Homecoming Tent Party

9-11 a.m.

Tent along First Street, west of Assembly Hall

Event includes brunch, live music, games for children and door prizes. Reservations required at www.ahs.illinois.edu.

Cost: $12 for adults; $6 for students and children age 5 and over; children under 5 free

Registration deadline: Oct. 8

Contact: Sara Kelley at 217/244-6600 or [email protected]

Business Bash

9-11 a.m.

Business Instructional Facility

515 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign

Event includes food and cash bar.

Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for children under 12, $33 for football ticket in Business Block (while supplies last; must be purchased with Business Bash tickets)

Reservation deadline: Oct. 15 at go.business.ilinois.edu/homecoming

Contact: 217/244-6669 or [email protected] or visit www.business.illinois.edu/alumni

Engineering Homecoming Party

9-10:45 a.m.

ARC (Activities and Recreation Center), Gym #2

201 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign

Event includes brunch buffet.

Cost: $18 per adult, $10 for children under age 10 (brunch only); $55 per adult, $45 per child under age 10 (brunch and football game ticket)

Reservation deadline: Oct. 20 (football tickets expected to sell out prior to this date)

Contact: Angie Dimit at 217/244-1610 or [email protected] or visit engineering.illinois.edu/alumni/homecoming2010

Law Pregame Brunch

9-11 a.m.

Law Building

504 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Champaign

A block of 250 football game tickets has been reserved at $35 per ticket. Reserve quickly to ensure availability.

Cost of brunch: $30 per person, $15 for students and children under age 12

Reservation deadline: Oct. 13

Contact: Cassi Wildman at 217/244-0792 or [email protected] or visit www.law.illinois.edu/homecoming

Liberal Arts and Sciences Homecoming Celebration

9-10:45 a.m.

Qualcomm Building at UI Research Park

1800 S. Oak St., Champaign

Event includes breakfast buffet, door prizes, memorabilia display and pickup of pre-ordered football game tickets ($33).

Cost: $15 per person, children age 5 and under free

Reservation deadline: Oct. 15

Contact: Debra Kimme at 877/265-4910 or 217/244-4152 or [email protected] or visit www.las.illinois.edu/alumni/events

UI Alumni Association Class of 1960 Homecoming Brunch

9-11 a.m.

President’s House

711 W. Florida Ave., Urbana

Contact: Vicki Retzolk at 217/265-0513 or visit www.uiaa.org/illinois/1960

Illinois vs. Indiana Homecoming Football Game

11 a.m. at Memorial Stadium

Cost: $45 for main stands

Contact: 1-866-Illini-1 or visit www.fightingillini.com

UI Alumni Association Homecoming Post-game Party

Alice Campbell Alumni Center

Free event features music, food, cash bar, the Marching Illini Pep Band, exhibits marking the 100th anniversary and a special recognition of the Class of 1960.

Contact: Alumni Association at 800-355-2586

Law Altgeld Hall Reunion

Altgeld Hall near Illini Union

2 p.m.

Alumni who graduated in 1959 and before may reunite at the former home of the law school for light refreshments, a tour and group photo.

Cost: Free

Reservation deadline: Oct. 13

Contact: Cassi Wildman at 217/244-0792 or [email protected] or visit www.law.illinois.edu/homecoming

Law Post-game Open House

2:30-4:30 p.m.

Law Building

504 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Champaign

Event includes light snacks and beverages.

Cost: Free

Contact: Cassi Wildman at 217/244-0792 or [email protected] or visit www.law.illinois.edu/homecoming

Mathematics Homecoming Party

2:30-4 p.m.

Tent outside of Altgeld Hall near the Quad

Event includes food and beverages.

Cost: Free

Contact: Department of Mathematics at 217/333-3350 or [email protected] or visit www.math.illinois.edu/homecoming

Students for a United Illinois New Mascot Now!: pARCtying for Unity

5 p.m.

ARC

Music, dancing, food

Illini Union Board and Black Greek Council African American Homecoming Step Show

5:30 p.m. a Foellinger Auditorium

Showcases step performances from Black Greek Letter Organizations from around the region

Cost: $10 for students (advance sale) $13 at the door, $13 for public

Law Class Reunion Dinners

5:30 p.m. cocktail hour and class photo, 6:30 p.m. dinner

For Classes of 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985 and 1990.

Check www.law.illinois.edu/homecoming for details.

Cost: $50

Reservation deadline: Oct. 13

Contact: Cassi Wildman at 217/244-0792 or [email protected] or visit www.law.illinois.edu/homecoming

Illini Union Board African American Homecoming Party

11 p.m. at Campus Rec Center-East (CRCE)

All tickets must be purchased in advance at the Illini Union Quad Shop. Must be 18 years old to enter; non-University students must have a University host

Cost: $5 for students, $8 for public

Contact: Illini Union Board at 217-333-3663 or visit www.iuboard.illinois.edu

Sunday, October 24

Illinois vs. Penn State Soccer

1 p.m. at Illinois Soccer Field

Cost: $2-$5; University students free (tickets sold at gates only)

Contact: 1-866-Illini-1 or visit www.fightingillini.com

*For a full list of scheduled events, visit http://admin.illinois.edu/homecoming/schedule.html