Homecoming 2024
Mark your calendars for Oct. 5, 2024! Connect with fellow alums, bring your family to the parade, enjoy a great time on campus and help cheer our football team on as the Falcons battle UW-Eau Claire. Don't miss the fun - we can't wait to see you!
Future Homecoming Dates
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for future Homecomings!
- Homecoming 2025: Oct. 11, 2025
Week-long events
Food Drive: Donate non-perishable food items throughout the week in the University Center, Rodli Hall or the Falcon Center. All food will be donated to Freddy's Food Pantry. For questions, please email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu
Medallion Hunt: Each day at noon a new clue will be dropped on Student Involvement's social media channels. The first person to find the medallion and return it to the Information Desk in the University Center will receive a Falcon Prize Pack. For questions, please email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu
Monday, Sept. 30
When: Monday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m-1 p.m.
Where: University Center Terrace
What: Come enjoy a Homecoming tradition with a bowl of Professor Jake's Bean Soup and kick off Homecoming with a home-cooked meal. This event is free and open to the public and the community is encouraged to attend. Email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu with questions.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
When: Tuesday, Oct 1, 7 p.m.
Where: Pete's Creek
What: Come enjoy a HOCO themed bingo. Get a chance to win Falcon swag. Event is free and open to all UWRF students. For questions, please email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
When: Wednesday, Oct 2, 3 p.m.
Where: Ramer Soccer Field
What: Come cheer on the Falcons as they face UW-Stout!
When: Wednesday, Oct 2, 7 p.m.
Where: University Center, Involvement Center
What: Design your free homecoming t-shirt and create your own parade or game sign! Event is free and open to all students. First come, first served. For questions, please email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu.
When: Wednesday, Oct 2, 10 p.m.
Where: St. Croix Lanes
What: UWRF Campus Recreation has partnered with St. Croix Lanes to offer a discounted bowling night! This event is $5 with your student ID. For more information, email ryan.rudesill@uwrf.edu.
Thursday, Oct. 3
When: Thursday, Oct. 3, 3:30 (Board), 4-6 p.m. (Cruise)
Where: 98 Walnut St., Hudson, Wis.
Cost: $53/person
What: Kick off Homecoming and our sesquicentennial with a UWRF tradition, the annual St. Croix River boat cruise! Join us in Hudson for a fun dinner on the river with alums and friends. The menu will include hamburgers and baked chicken accompanied by salad, pasta salad, fresh fruit and all the trimmings. Cash bar. Register here by Sept 23. For more information, email pedro.renta@uwrf.edu.
Friday, Oct. 4
When: Friday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.
Where: Ramer Soccer Field
What: Cheer on the men's soccer team as the battle UW-Whitewater!
When: Friday, Oct. 4, 6-10 p.m.
Where: University Center and Falcon Center
What: Come enjoy all that campus has to offer by showing your family and friends around! Attend the Falcon volleyball game, enjoy a murder mystery dinner, climb the rock wall, enjoy BINGO in the University Center and more! Show off your school and have some fun with your family and friends. For questions, please email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu.
When: Friday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.
Where: Page Arena, Falcon Center
What: Cheer on the Falcons as they take the court against UW-Platteville!
Saturday, Oct. 5
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 8 a.m.
Where: University Center, Involvement Center
What: Come and enjoy a “build-a-bear” style event in which you will get a custom homecoming stuffed animal. This year our item is a wiener dog in honor of one of our beloved campus therapy dogs, Winston. Limit one per person. First come, first served. For questions, please email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu.
When: Saturday, Oct 5, 8-11 a.m.
Where: University Center
What: Grab a quick bite at Einstein Bros.! They offer fresh baked goods, made-to-order bagel sandwiches, crisp salads and gourmet coffee.
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: University Center, Falcon Shop
What: The Falcon Shop is opening early for Homecoming! Stop in and get all your school spirit merchandise. Email 0375mgr@fottett.com with questions.
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m.
Where: University Center
What: Take a tour of campus to bring back wonderful memories and see what's new! Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. Tours will start from the University Center by Einstein Bagels. Sign up at https://events.idonate.com/campustour.
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m.
Where: Ostness Park, N. 2nd St. and E. Elm St., River Falls
What: Stop by and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee! Take this opportunity to socialize and network with fellow UWRF alumni and friends and then stick around to enjoy the Homecoming parade!
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.
Where: Downtown River Falls
What: Join us on 2nd St. for this longstanding Homecoming tradition! Register your student or alumni organization for the parade here. Email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu with questions.
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m.-Halftime
Where: David Smith Stadium
What: Get your Falcon gear before the game at Freddy's Locker Room! We'll be outside the main stadium gates beginning at 11 a.m. and will move inside the stadium at noon. Email 0375mgr@follett.com with questions.
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 11:15 a.m.
Where: David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field
What: Look for the Marching Falcons Parents' tailgate at the Southeast corner of Smith Stadium at the Ramer Field parking lot. The alumni group will be located next to the parent group. Grilling for sure! Any questions contact pedro.renta@uwrf.edu.
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Where: Ramer Field
What: Hailey James is a talented singer/songwriter/performer/recording artist who attends UWRF! She has gained recognition as a five-time award winner from the Midwest Country Music Organization, receiving prestigious titles such as 2023 and 2022 Female Vocalist and Songwriter of the Year.
Recent achievements include playing the Vikings vs. Chiefs Halftime Show at US Bank Stadium on Oct. 8, 2023. Hailey has also opened for country music legends including Carrie Underwood, Diamond Rio, Crystal Gayle, etc. and shared the stage with Dustin Lynch in 2021 at Country Fest in Cadott, WI.
As an active member of the Midwest Country Music Organization, Songtown, and the Minnesota Music Coalition, Hailey continues to expand her musical horizons. Come to the Homecoming football game tailgate to hear Hailey sing for UWRF!
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 11:30 a.m.
Where: David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 1 p.m.
Where: David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field
What: Wear your Falcon gear and cheer on our UWRF football team at the Homecoming game! This will be a game to see as we take on the UW- Eau Claire Blugolds.
When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m.
Where: University Center, Falcon's Nest
What: Join us for a good old fashioned talent show. Open to all UWRF students. Sign up as an individual, team or student organization to enjoy this homecoming tradition! Free and open to all. Register here. Email studentinvolvement@uwrf.edu with questions.
Sunday, Oct. 6
When: Sunday, Oct. 6, 2 p.m.
Where: Abbott Concert Hall
What: Concert featuring UWRF Symphony Band and UWRF Choirs
- Noon: UWRF choral community rehearsal
- 1 p.m.: Reception for choir members
- 1 p.m.: Symphony Band rehearsal
- 2 p.m.: Homecoming Concert
Choir alumni are invited to sing Hagenberg's "Deep Peace" and Forrest's "The Music of Living" with UWRF choirs at the noon-1 p.m. rehearsal and 2 p.m. concert on Oct. 6. Music and folders will be provided. Email cera.babb@uwrf.edu for more information.
Symphony Band alumni are welcomed to play Holst 2nd Suite, mvt. 4 with the UWRF Symphony Band. Optional rehearsals Wednesday. Oct. 2, 11 a.m. and/or at 1 p.m. on Oct. 6 just prior to concert.
Contact Kris Tjornehoj for music link and more information at Kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu or 715-410-7416.
