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October 26, 2013- November 2, 2013 The Homecoming team is hard at work planning a spirit-filled week filled with traditional events like the 5k Run/Walk, Comedy Show, Fall Family Fest, Parade, ExtravanCANza, student organization competition, Talon Awards, King & Queen crowning, and the Homecoming Concert! Read below to find out more about each event.
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Saturday, October 26, 2013
FAU Day of Service 8:00 a.m. Be Owl n' About in the Community! Kick off Homecoming Week by showing your FAU pride in the community! Join Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement (SAVI) and the Weppner Center for Civic Engagement and Service (WCCES) in observing the 2nd Annual FAU Day of Service on Saturday, October 26that 8 a.m. Students, faculty, staff and alumni can volunteer at any one of service project sites that day. Transportation and lunch will be provided. To sign-up or for more information, Contact the WCCES at volunteer@fau.edu or 561-297-3607!
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Jupiter Homecoming Kickoff 12:00 p.m. The Burrow, Jupiter Campus
HOMECOMING 5K RUN/WALK
COURSE: 5K certified course through the Boca Raton Campus; course begins at the FAU Track & Field Complex on the northwest side of campus. 5K Run/Walk is timed by Accuchip Timing RACE START TIME: 5:15 p.m. AWARDS: Top three (3) Male/Female overall; Top Masters; Top three (3) in five-year age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24...to 70+ COST: $10 - Under 18 $25 - Pre-registration (until 10/14) $30 - After 10/15 - Race Day FAU Students FREE* *FAU students must pre-register by 10/17 at noon at www.fau.edu/campusrec in order to receive race t-shirt; must be currently enrolled student.
ONE-MILE FUN RUN/WALK COURSE: One-mile fun run around the FAU Track START TIME: 6:15 p.m. AWARDS: Run is non-competitive, medals COST: $10 - 15 and Over $5 - 14 and Under T-SHIRTS: Guaranteed for all pre-registered participants
KIDS RUN COURSE: Free kids run. Ages 8 and under on the FAU Track after one-mile run. START TIME: 6:30 p.m. AMENITIES : T-shirts guaranteed to all pre-registered participants of 5K and One Mile Run/Walk. There will be a bounce house and slide for the kids and food and drinks for all participants.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: ONLINE : www.active.com FAU STUDENTS: Must pre-register at www.fau.edu/campusrec by 10/17 at noon To create a Fundraising Team visit: www.active.com/donate/faucard2012
Monday, October 28, 2013
Homecoming Kick-Off CarnivOWL 5:00 p.m. South Housing Field, Jupiter Campus Bring in Homecoming with style with the CarnivOWL sponsored by COSO, Housing & Residential Life, Jupiter Program Board, MacRSA and Student Involvement & Leadership. There will awesome carnival rides and attractions, side-show acts, classic carnival food and lots of chances to win OWL pride prizes.
Homecoming Kick-Off Celebration & Owl Hunt 5:00 p.m. FAU Stadium, Boca Raton Campus Kick off Homecoming Week outside the FAU Stadium and enjoy lots of fun-filled novelties. This event will run from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, but get there early while the Homecoming giveaway items and the carnival food is still there!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
extravaCANza: Canned Food Sculpture Contest 10:00 a.m. SO Building, Boca Raton Campus Come watch student organizations go head to head in this unique Homecoming competition sponsored by the Weppner Center for Civic Engagement & Service and SAVI (Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement)! Teams race against the clock competing to build the best sculpture out of canned food items. All non-perishable items used in the sculpture building are then donated to Boca Helping Hands.
Jupiter Prize Patrol 10:00 a.m. Located Around the Residence Halls, Jupiter Campus Be on the lookout for MacRSA on the Prize Patrol golf cart! They will be taking students to or from class. During your ride, you have the chance to answer Homecoming and FAU trivia to win spirit items!
Davie Homecoming Spirit Day Down Town 12:00 p.m. College Plaza, Davie Campus Join in on the Homecoming spirit at the Davie campus with Homecoming giveaways!
The Show-Off Show 7:00 p.m. AD119, Jupiter Campus Program Board presents The Show-Off Show, an interactive performance of tricks, stunts, and comedy. You're sure to have a blast and can even take home some tips and tricks to show off yourself!
Timucua Pageant 8:00 p.m. Live Oak Pavilion, Boca Raton Campus The Timucua Pageant is one of FAU's longest running annual traditions sponsored by Housing and Residential Life. Don't miss our 14th Annual event to see who earns the coveted title of Mr and Ms Timucua 2013. Contestants will compete in several categories including formal wear, talent, school spirit, interview, and other themed events. The winning contestants will also get VIP seats to the Homecoming Comedy Show; ride in the Timucua spirit car in the Homecoming Parade; receive a Housing Scholarship; and be featured in future Housing publications/brochures. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TimucuaPageant.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Ice Cream Social & Finish the Float Party 2:00 p.m. The Burrow, Jupiter Campus Enjoy a tasty treat between classes at the Ice Cream Social while also participating in a surprise craft for Finish the Float, which will featured on the Northern Campuses Float in the Homecoming Parade.
Davie Paint Party 3:00 p.m. Green Space/Diversity Way, Davie Campus
Talon Awards Ceremony 6:30 p.m. Marleen & Harold Forkas Alumni Center, Boca Raton Campus FAU celebrates its 17th Annual Talon Awards Ceremony during Homecoming 2013. Since 1997, the Talon Award Ceremony has recognized outstanding leaders from the community, alumni, faculty and student body. Co-sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs and Student Government, this year's ceremony will recognize four outstanding individuals, including an FAU student!
Homecoming Concert 9:00 p.m. Outdoor Stage, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus We continue the Homecoming Week celebration with the Homecoming Concert! This show is FREE to FAU students, but has limited capacity, so be sure to get your tickets early through the Student Involvement & Leadership office on your campus.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Thanks for OWL You Do 5:00 p.m. The Burrow, Jupiter Volunteer Homecoming and SAVI to make Owl S’mores for Jupiter campus staff appreciation gifts! Make an extra to munch on after helping out!
Homecoming Comedy Show 8:00 pm Kaye Auditorium, Boca Raton Campus Enjoy a night of comedy celebrating Homecoming Week at the Kaye Auditorium in the Student Union. This show is sponsored by Student Government Program Board and is FREE to FAU students, but has limited capacity, so be sure to get there early as there are only seats available for the first 2000 students. There are 100 special tickets set aside for FAU Alumni in honor of Homecoming Week. Please call (561) 297.3735 to reserve your ticket today.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Fall Family Fest 5:00 p.m. FAU Stadium, Boca Raton Campus Bring the whole family to this exciting Homecoming tradition! Enjoy carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, balloon art, photo booth novelties, sand art, caricature artists, jugglers, circus performers, along with lots more entertainment. Enjoy the delicious cookout sponsored by Business Services and Chartwells.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Homecoming Parade 12:00 p.m. Boca Raton Campus 2013 celebrates the 7th Annual FAU Homecoming Parade. Every year, this parade gets bigger and better! We anticipate over 60 entries in this year’s parade including student organization floats, decorated golf carts, specialty cars and motorcycles, walking units, as well as several marching bands. This is truly a community event on FAU’s Boca Raton campus and we are excited to host FAU students, alumni, faculty, staff and the Boca Raton community, as well as their families, at this traditional parade.
Homecoming Football Game vs Tulane University 5:00 p.m. FAU Stadium, Boca Raton Campus Come to cheer on our fighting OWLS to victory! Enjoy lots of giveaways before the game from the Homecoming Committee and get ready for the halftime show where the 2013 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned!
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