Homecoming week during UWM’s 60th anniversary celebration is packed with activities for faculty, staff and students Oct. 4-8. Homecoming attendees and guests of all ages can enjoy outdoor movies, awards ceremonies, a race event and much more.
Alumni Homecoming Week comes to a festive conclusion with the Panther Prowl 5K, a food truck festival, Panther Fandemonium, inspiring TEDx talks and UWM Family Weekend. Here’s a day-by-day list of highlights:
Tuesday, Oct. 4
Homecoming kickoff and pep rally will be from noon to 1 p.m. on Spaights Plaza, featuring the UWM Cheer and Stunt team, an introduction to club sports and entertainment from Peck School of the Arts students.
Wednesday, Oct. 5
The UWM Fall Awards Ceremony and Reception, 2-4 p.m. in the Wisconsin Room in the Union, will honor faculty and staff who have made, or continue to make, valuable contributions to our university.
Continuum 2016: Sculpture, featuring works by Peck School of the Arts alumni, will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Arts Center Gallery, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Thursday, Oct. 6
Campus offices and departments will show their Panther Pride on Black & Gold Spirit Day. A pizza party is awarded to the most spirited office.
Harvest Fest, taking place outside of the KIRC building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature UWM student artist organizations, a farmers market and food trucks.
Friday, Oct. 7
UWM grad Frank Schneiger will talk about what the world will look like in 100 years. His presentation is part of Master Chats: A series for Advanced Learning, a lecture series hosted by the UWMAA Emeritus Board & UWM Libraries. That talk will be from 10:30 to noon in the Golda Meir Library. Schneiger is the founder and president of Frank Schneiger and Associates, a management planning and consulting firm that serves public, small business and non-profit organizations.
Saturday, Oct. 8
During “TEDxUWMilwaukee: I Am. We Are,” 12 speakers will give performances and discuss technology, diversity and inclusion from noon – 6:00 p.m. at the UWM Mainstage Theatre located in the Theatre Building at 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. Purchase tickets here.
Run or Walk in the Panther Prowl 5K, then enjoy the Food Truck Festival on Hartford Avenue between Downer and Maryland avenues. Register by Oct. 4.
Women’s soccer will take on the Oakland Grizzlies at 7 p.m. at Engelmann Stadium in an important Horizon League matchup.
Click here for the full list of activities for the week.
