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Celebrate Homecoming plus Family & Friends Weekend

SAVE THE DATE

September 23-29, 2024

 

Activities and Schedule of Events

Additional activities will be added to the schedule throughout the summer

2024 Spirit Week

Weeklong

Calling all current UNC Bears students! Show your school spirit and participate in community, residence life, and student life activities throughout the week. Details coming soon.

Great FOr: Students

Office Decorating Contest

Weeklong

Paint the campus Blue and Gold for an office decorating contest. Register your office through the UNC Alumni Association.

Great for: Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff

Alumni Campus Employee Breakfast

Monday, September 23

The UNC Alumni Association wants to thank and recognize the alumni who support students every day as members of the UNC faculty and staff. Kick off homecoming week together for a complimentary homecoming breakfast. Registration opens July 1.

Great for: Alumni, Faculty and Staff

Build for Bear Pantry

Monday, September 23

Come and participate with your group or organization in the annual Build for Bear Pantry. Sign up with your student organization, group of friends, office, or your team and let us get creative.

GREAT FOR: Students

Time to Ungrind

Monday, September 23

Hosted by the Office of Student Engagement, more details coming soon.

Great for: Students

Petting Zoo

Monday, September 23

Hosted by UPC and panhellenic philanthropy, the Petting Zoo is open to everyone on the Turner Green.

Great For: Alumni Students, Family and Friends, Faculty and Staff

Student vs. Staff/Faculty Football Game

Wednesday, September 25

Enjoy an 8-man intramural football competition of students vs. faculty and staff.

Great For: Students, Faculty and Staff

MGC Blood Drive

Thursday, September 26

Support the Multicultural Greek Council Blood Drive. Location and time will be announced soon.

Great For: Students, Family and Friends, Faculty and Staff

Bear Sync

Thursday, September 26

Enjoy the campus favorite and longstanding Homecoming tradition of Bear Sync at Garden Theater.

GREAT For: Students, Family and Friends, Faculty and Staff

Blue and Gold Friday

Friday, September 27

Show your UNC spirit when you wear your best Bear Gear or Blue and Gold on Friday.

Great for: Alumni, Students, FAmily and Friends, Faculty and Staff

Class of 1974 Reunion

Friday, September 27

The UNC Alumni Association welcomes back the Class of 1974 for the 50th Class Year Reunion. Registration opens July 1.

Great for: Alumni

1969 Football Reunion: 45th Anniversary

Friday, September 27-Saturday, September 28

Players from the 1969 RMAC Championship Football team are invited back to campus to celebrate the 45th anniversary. Details available through football alumnus Joe Drew.

GREAT FOR: Alumni

Homecoming 5K

Saturday, September 28

Kickstart a full and fun weekend with Campus Rec's annual Homecoming 5K. Registration will open soon.

College of Osteopathic Medicine Groundbreaking

Saturday, September 28

Join campus and community leadership in the celebratory groundbreaking ceremony for UNC's proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. Registration opens August 1.

Great for: Alumni, Students, Family and Friends, Faculty and STaff

Homecoming Tailgate

Saturday, September 28

Alumni and friends are invited to celebrate UNC's annual Homecoming tailgate north of Nottingham Field. Registration opens August 1.

Great for: Alumni, Students, Family and Friends, Faculty and STaff

UNC vs. Cal Poly Football

Saturday, September 28

Cheer on the UNC Bears as they host the Cal Poly Mustangs. Game and season tickets on sale through the UNC Ticket Office.

Great for: Alumni, Students, FAmily and Friends, Faculty and STaff
 
 

50th Class Year Golden Graduates

Welcome Home Class of 1974

Congratulations to the Class of 1974 for reaching their 50th Class Year Anniversary. We are excited to welcome you Home to UNC this coming fall.

If you are a member of the Class of 1974 and have an interest in helping plan next year's reunion, please reach out to the Alumni Association staff.

Alumni Staff Contacts

Where to Stay and More to Do

Greeley offers several lodging and dining options for alumni, families and friends visiting for Homecoming and Family Weekend. And beyond events on campus, you can look forward to community activities occurring during the weekend celebration.

Stay and Dine

Check out UNC's Bear Biz partners recommendations on where to eat, stay and shop.

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Performing Arts

Take in the cultural and talent of UNC's College of Performing and Visual Arts.

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Greeley Scavenger Hunt

Get to know what's new in Greeley through the self directed scavenger hunt.

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Show Your Sprit

Show up to UNC's Homecoming and Family and Friends Weekend in style! Get your new Bear Gear through the UNC Bookstore.

Online Bookstore