Homecoming 2024

Window Painting
Let your imagination run wild decorating your front porch, office, dorm room or windows with this year’s theme “Peacock Palooza!” Use the hashtag #UIUHomecoming to share your creativity.

Virtual Reality Car Racing
Student Center  |  4-8 p.m.
Students and the Campus community will love this simulated racing game. All are welcome to participate and the event is free!

Pep Rally, Coronation & Bonfire
Peacock Pavilion (tailgate area) | 7 p.m. 
Don’t miss the crowning of this year’s royalty, followed by the traditional bonfire. Dorman Gym is rain location.

Powderpuff Football
Harms-Eischeid Stadium  |  7:30 p.m. 
The gals take the field! Join in the competition or sit back and cheer on your favorite team – either way, Peacocks win!

Welcome Home Dinner
Pete’s Bar & Grill (downtown Fayette) | 5:30 P.M.
This complimentary dinner is the perfect way to kick off the weekend for all alumni and their guests! UIU Board of Trustees looks forward to your company. Business casual attire. RSVP is required.

4th Annual Homecoming Golf Fundraiser
Big Rock Country Club  |  9 A.M. Registration
Hosted by members of SOB and FOXES, this golf tourney is open to all. The entry fee is $250 and includes golf, cart, and lunch. Proceeds support the Peacock Athletic Fund. To sign up, contact Rick Knipper ’73 at 319-530-2343 or Bill Roths ’74 at 319-240-9411. Registration begins at 9 am with play to follow at 10 am.

Make Your Mark at UIU
Henderson-Wilder Library  |  9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
Alumni, students, and employees are invited to stamp their handprints on the library wall located on the third floor. Hosted by your friends at the library, this activity is free and all supplies are furnished. While you’re there, share your favorite UIU story at the self-recording station on the main floor. This collection of audio and video stories will be added to the University’s YouTube Archives.

Guided Sculpture Tour
Student Center North Entrance | 1 – 2:30 pm
Enjoy a walking tour of the gorgeous Fayette Campus and learn all about the unique sculptures and other iconic points of interest along the way. Be entertained by your Peacock tour guide and former Dean of Students, Louise Scott.

Research & Internship Poster Session
Baker-Hebron Hall  |  1-2:30 p.m.
The event spotlights academics, featuring research project posters, internship posters, and creative works presented by students and faculty. To inquire about adding your poster to the event, contact Dr. Paul Skrade at [email protected].

Peacock Soccer
Harms-Eischeid Stadium | 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Peacocks will face the Drury University Panthers. Women’s Soccer begins at 5 pm and Men’s Soccer will follow at 7:30.

Homecoming Ball “Night of the Peacocks”
Thank you to our Title Sponsors, Roger & Alice H. Mangan!
Student Center Ballroom | 5:30 pm
Guests may enjoy a cocktail reception, delectable food, games, and dancing! The dinner program will be an extra special treat as we recognize the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductees, among other surprises. Consider sponsorship opportunities ranging from $1,000 (Silver) to $25,000 (Blue Diamond). Advanced tickets are $85; UIU student tickets are $50. All proceeds of this fundraising celebration support the UIU Fund. Cocktail attire/black-tie optional. RSVP is required.

Alumni Awards & Honor Class Brunch
Student Center Ballroom | 8:30 a.m. 
We are thrilled to announce the Alumni Awards honorees and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Class of 1974. In addition, the Classes of 1984 and 1979 will be recognized for their 40-year and 45-year reunions. UIU Heritage Society Members will also be honored. All alumni and guests are welcome to enjoy this complimentary event hosted by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Peacock spirit attire. RSVP is required.

Live Music 
Tailgate area  | 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ramp up for the big game while enjoying live music featuring Balvanz & Powers (acoustic rock). Proudly hosted by the Peacock Tailgate Association.

Homecoming Parade
Fayette Campus | 10:30 a.m. 
NEW Route! The parade begins near Peacock Plaza on Washington Street, loops around the Campus perimeter, and proceeds toward Victory Gate and even through the Peacock tailgate area! Click here to submit a free entry:

Parade Sign-up

Alumni House Tailgate Party
Alumni House | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
All alumni and guests are welcome to stop by for complimentary drinks and snacks; freewill donations are accepted. Peacocks celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35-year reunions be sure to ask for your free gift! (That includes Classes of 2019, 2014, 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994 and 1989.)

Homecoming Football Game
Harms-Eischeid Stadium | Kickoff at 1 p.m. 
Let’s cheer on the Peacocks to victory vs. William Jewell College Cardinals. Our Homecoming Grand Marshal will participate in the coin toss, plus, Hall of Fame Inductees, Alumni Award honorees, and the 50-year class will all be recognized on-field during the game.

Peacock Soccer
Harms-Eischeid Stadium | 12 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Peacocks will match up against the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats. Women’s Soccer begins at noon and Men’s Soccer will follow at 2:30 pm.

Stop by for some new Peacock swag for yourself or pick out a gift for a friend or family member! Homecoming hours are as follows:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday:  11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Student Center)
• Thursday & Friday:  11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Student Center)
• Saturday:  8 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Student Center)
• Saturday:  12 p.m. – end of 3rd quarter (Harms-Eischeid Stadium)

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