The University of Toledo

Student Sponsored Activities

Homecoming Events

Monday, September 24
Event: "I Bleed Blue and Gold" Blood Drive sponsored by the Red Cross Rocket Club
Details: Come donate blood for the American Red Cross
Location: Student Union Auditorium
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Event: "Good Morning Commuters" sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement
Location: Trimble (South) Lounge
Details: FREE bagels, donuts, coffee and tea for commuter students. Must show Rocket Card to participate!
Time: 9:30am-11:00am

Event: Kickball Tournament sponsoring by the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Panhellenic Council
Details: Ten member teams are needed to participate.  Submit registration form to SU2525B
Location: Glass Bowl (Rain Location - Student Recreation Center)
Time: 7:00pm

Event: Student Organization Banner Decorating Contest
Details: Combine the UT and Carnival theme together for a chance to win a $50 food award for your organization. Any student organization that would like to participate in the banner decorating contest should submit a registration form and banner to the Office of Student Involvement, SU2525B by 5:00pm on Friday, September 21. Banners will be hung in the Student Union Atrium (near Starbucks).  Judging will be held Friday, October 5.

Event: Change War
Details: Competition against colleges to raise funds for the Sarcoma Foundation of America.

Tuesday, September 25
Event: Homecoming SWAG Day
Details: Giving away FREE t-shirts and FREE food in Centennial Mall, so stop by and get information on the events happening throughout the week!
Location: Centennial Mall
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

Event: Movie in the Glass Bowl 
Details: Watch "We Bought a Zoo" on the Jumbotron with players from the UT football team!
Location: Glass Bowl (Rain Location - SU Ingman Room)
Time: 7:00pm

Event: Change War
Details: Competition against colleges to raise funds for the Sarcoma Foundation of America.

Wednesday, September 26
Event: Tie Dye in the Mall
Details: Listen to music and tie dye FREE shirts in UT colors
Location: Centennial Mall
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

Event: Scavenger Hunt sponsored by Blue Key National Honor Society and Blue Crew
Details: Meet at the UT Seal and be the first to find all the secrets of UT.  Winner receives a gift card to the UT Bookstore!
Location: Centennial Mall UT Seal
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Event: Midnight Breakfast and Traditions Night
Details: Come out and get your favorite breakfast foods and support The Sarcoma Foundation of America and learn more about UT and you'll have a chance to win prizes!
Location: International House Dining Hall
Time: 10:00pm-12:00am

Homecoming King and Queen Elections
Time: Wednesday, September 26 beginning at Noon
Details: This will determine top 10 Candidates. Go to myUT web portal to place votes

Event: Change War
Details: Competition against colleges to raise funds for the Sarcoma Foundation of America.

Thursday, September 27
Event: BLUE and GOLD Day
Details: Stop by the tables in the Student Union and get FREE pizza if you are wearing BLUE and GOLD!
Location: Student Union tables
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

Homecoming King and Queen Elections
Details: Go to myUT web portal to place votes

Event: Change War
Details: Competition against colleges to raise funds for the Sarcoma Foundation of America.

Wednesday, October 3
Event: Student Organization Carnival Day
Details: Come out to meet the Homecoming Court candidates (Top 10 announted) and enjoy carnival games, inflatables (sponsored by Office of Multi-Cultural Student Success), and food all day; ending with a nationally-known performer (sponsored by Campus Activities and Programming). If your student organization would like to have a booth, contact sarah.dickey@rockets.utoledo.edu.
Location: Grassy area west of the Student Union
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

Homecoming King and Queen Elections
Details: Go to myUT web portal to place votes

Event: Change War
Details: Competition against colleges to raise funds for the Sarcoma Foundation of America.

Event: Office Decorating Contest
Details: Any office that would like to participate in the traditional decorating contest can put their skills to the test. Offices must be decorated by 9am.  Judging will be held Friday, October 5 each office will be scored on items like Spirit and Theme.

Thursday, October 4
Event: Talent Show sponsored by National Pan-Hellenic Council
Location: Doerman Theatre
Time: 7:00pm

Event: "Ring of Fire" Pep Rally
Details: Come out and meet UT athletes and coaches, listen to WXUT, get FREE food.  Top 5 Homecoming King/Queen candidates will be announced!  Participate in the Triangle Fraternity Car Bash
Location: Flatlands
Time: 7:30pm

Homecoming King and Queen Elections
Details: Go to myUT web portal to place votes

Event: Change War
Details: Competition against colleges to raise funds for the Sarcoma Foundation of America.

Friday, October 5
Event: Alumni Gala (Invitation Only)
Time: 6:00pm

Homecoming King and Queen Elections
Details: Go to myUT web portal to place votes

Saturday, October 6
Event: JDRF's Walk to Cure Diabetes
Details: 1 or 3 mile walk! FREE Registration! FREE T-shirt! FREE Food! Pre-register at http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR/Walk-OH/Branch-NorthwestOhio4516?fr_id=1857&pg=entry
Location: Ottawa Park, Toledo OH
Time: 9:00am Check in; walk begins at 10:00am

Event: Annual Edward C. Schmakel Homecoming Parade sponsored by Blue Key National Honor Society
Time: 11:00am
Details: Come watch amazing floats, dignitaries, fellow alumni, honorees, the Rocket Marching Band, Rocky and Rocksy take the streets of Old Orchard for UT’s oldest and grandest tradition.

Event: Homecoming Football Game
Details: The University of Toledo Rockets take on the Central Michigan Chippewas for the Homecoming game. Come support the football team and find out the results for the 2012 Homecoming King and Queen.
Location: Glass Bowl
Time: 3:00pm

GO ROCKETS!!!!!!!