UNF Celebrates Annual Homecoming

Contact: Joanna Norris, Assistant Director
Department of Media Relations and Events
(904) 620-2102




The University of North Florida will celebrate its annual homecoming Saturday, Feb. 11, through Saturday, Feb. 18. Numerous events will be held, including old favorites like a comedy show, featuring this year comedian DL Hughley, the parade and basketball game, as well as new happenings such as a homecoming pageant and a Day of Fun on the Green, where students and alumni can build their own osprey or bear plus create a metal marvel.

Saturday, Feb. 11
Homecoming Comedy Show, sponsored by Osprey Productions
UNF Arena
8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.
Admission: students, free; $5, alumni; $10, general public
Tickets can be purchased at the UNF Ticket Box Office at (904) 620-2878.
The show features one of the original kings of comedy DL Hughley, along
with James Smith and Leighann Lord

Sunday, Feb. 12
Powder Puff Tournament
Intramural Field
1 p.m.
Free admission
Come watch some of the women from UNF get down and dirty in a flag
football tournament.

Monday, Feb. 13
Homecoming Pageant
Fine Arts Center
8 p.m.
Free admission
Contestants will compete in this new event in a variety of categories,
ranging from talent to evening wear.

Tuesday, Feb. 14
Day of Fun on the Green
The Green
Noon to 4 p.m.
Free admission
Join us on The Green as we have a day of fun. Students and alumni can
build an osprey or bear plus make a metal marvel. There will be an
obstacle course and other surprises.

Wednesday, Feb. 15
Emeriti Luncheon
University Center
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free admission
This annual event is hosted especially for UNF alumni who are in their
retirement years, enjoying lunch, guest speakers and entertainment. This
year will feature a free paperback book swap: bring one – take one.

Lip-Sync
Fine Arts Center
8 p.m.
Free admission
The great pretenders of UNF come out to take part in a competition of
showmanship. Theo from MTV’s “Road Rules” will host this year’s event.

Thursday, Feb. 16
Alumni Recognition Dinner
University Center
6 p.m.
$35
Each year, a distinguished group of UNF alumni are recognized for their
outstanding personal and professional achievements. The Class of 1976
will be honored.

Dinner and movie
The Green
7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Free admission
Join us for free food and a movie. Food will be served at 7:30 p.m. and the
movie will start at 8 p.m.



Friday, Feb. 17
Tailgating party
UNF Arena
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Free, students; $5, alumni
Wear the blue and gray of UNF and support the Ospreys as we
take on Stetson University. Join us for a cookout at the Arena and a
pre-game pep rally with the cheerleaders.

Garage party
Fine Arts Center Garage
Following men’s basketball game
Students put final touches on their amazing floats for the Homecoming parade.

Saturday, Feb. 18
Homecoming Parade and Tent Party
UNF Drive
Noon
Have fun with family, friends and students as you enjoy the superhero-themed parade “Suit up and Swoop into Action.” WOSP Osprey Radio will be on hand for the fun, and free popcorn will be available before the game.

Homecoming Basketball Game
UNF Arena
2 p.m.
Free admission for students; $5, alumni
Come out and show your support for Osprey basketball.

Homecoming Coronation/Dance
Andrew Robinson Student Life Center, Building 14, Rooms 1600-1606
9 p.m.
Free admission
The winner of King and Queen for 2006 will be crowned plus winners of the Spirit Cup Competition will be announced.

Homecoming Alumni Reunion Happy Hour
Seven Bridges Grille&Brewery
9735 North Gate Parkway
5:30 p.m.
The Alumni Association invites all UNF alumni to meet at Tinseltown’s Seven Bridges Grille&Brewery following the basketball game.



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