Homecoming Week 2013

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October 26- November 2

The Homecoming team is hard at work planning a spirit-filled week filled with traditional events like the 5k Run/Walk, Comedy Show, Fall Family Fest, Parade, ExtravanCANza, student organization competition, Talon Awards, King & Queen crowning, and the Homecoming Concert!!! Read below to find out more about each event.


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  Saturday, October 26, 2013

FAU Day of Service

FAU Day of Service

7:30 am     Seven Community Sites. Choose one to serve.

Kick off Homecoming Week by showing your FAU pride in the community! Join Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement (SAVI) and the Weppner Center for Civic Engagement and Service (WCCES) in observing FAU Day of Service on Saturday, October 26 th . Students, faculty and staff can volunteer with us at any one of seven service project sites that day. Transportation provided, space is limited. Sign-up today! Service projects: 

  • Build with Habitat for Humanity, 7:30am-1pm, 30 spots
  • Be a chef for a day or do a landscaping project at Quantum House, 7:45am-1pm, 25 spots
  • Beach Clean-up at Ocean Ridge Hammock Park, 8am-12pm, 50 spots
  • Provide service to Horses and the Handicapped 8am-1pm, 25 spots
  • Provide service to the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, 8:30am-2pm, 30 spots 
  • Remove exotic plants and invasive species at Boca Raton Pondhawk Natural Area, 8:45am-12:45pm, 30 spots
  • Clean up a farm and work around horses and ponies at Tomorrow's Rainbow, 12pm-5pm, 30 spots 

To sign-up for a service project, e-mail volunteer@fau.edu . For questions, call 561-297-3607.

 

Sunday, October 27, 2013

 5k Fun Run

FAU Homecoming 5K Run/Walk

5:15 pm     Track & Field Complex, Boca Raton Campus

 

HOMECOMING 5K RUN/WALK

  COURSE: 5K certified course through the Boca Raton Campus, start at FAU Track & Field Complex

START TIME: 5:15 PM

AWARDS: Top three (3) Male/Female overall; Top Masters; Top three (3) in five-year age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24...to 70+

COST: $10 - Under 18
 $25 - Pre-registration (until 10/14)

$30 - After 10/15 - Race Day FAU Students FREE*

*FAU students must pre-register by 10/17 at noon at www.fau.edu/campusrec in order to receive race t-shirt; must be currently enrolled student

5K Run/Walk is timed by Accuchip Timing

 

ONE-MILE FUN RUN/WALK

COURSE: One-mile fun run around the FAU Track

START TIME: 6:15 PM

AWARDS: Run is non-competitive, medals

COST: $10 - 15 and Over $5 - 14 and Under

T-SHIRTS: Guaranteed for all pre-registered participants

 

KIDS RUN

Free kids run. Ages 8 and under on the FAU Track after one-mile run. Starting at 6:30 PM.

AMENITIES

T-shirts guaranteed to all pre-registered participants of 5K and One Mile Run/Walk. There will be a bounce house and slide for the kids and food and drinks for all participants.

LOCATION

Florida Atlantic University FAU Track & Field Complex 777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, Florida 33431

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

ONLINE : www.active.com

FAU STUDENTS: Must pre-register at www.fau.edu/campusrec

IN PERSON

RACE INFO : by 10/17 at noon

October 19-26, 2012 The Runner’s Edge 3195 N. Federal Hwy. Boca Raton, FL 33431

561.361.1950 Tvladimir@aol.com

To create a Fundraising Team visit: www.active.com/donate/faucard2012

 

 

 

Monday, October 28, 2013

Homecoming Kick-Off CarnivOWL

4:00 pm     South Housing Field, Jupiter Campus

Bring in Homecoming with style with the CarnivOWL sponsored by COSO, Housing & Residential Life, Jupiter Program Board, MacRSA and Student Involvement & Leadership. There will awesome carnival rides and attractions, side-show acts, classic carnival food and lots of chances to win OWL pride prizes.

Homecoming Kick-Off Celebration & Owl Hunt

5:30 pm     FAU Stadium, Boca Raton Campus

Kick off Homecoming Week outside the FAU Stadium and enjoy lots of fun-filled novelties. This event will run from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, but get there early while the Homecoming giveaway items and the carnival food is still there!

 

 

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

ExtravaCANza 

ExtravaCANza: Canned Food Sculpture Contest

10:00 am     SO Building, Boca Raton Campus

Come watch student organizations go head to head in this unique Homecoming competition sponsored by the Weppner Center for Civic Engagement & Service and SAVI (Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement)! Teams race against the clock competing to build the best sculpture out of canned food items. All non-perishable items used in the sculpture building are then donated to Boca Helping Hands.

 

  Davie Homecoming Spirit Day

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm    Davie Plaza, Davie Campus

Join in on the Homecoming spirit at the Davie campus with Homecoming giveaways!

 

Timucua Pageant

8:00 pm     Live Oak Pavilion, Boca Raton Campus

The Timucua Pageant is one of FAU's longest running annual traditions sponsored by Housing and Residential Life. Don't miss our 14th Annual event to see who earns the coveted title of Mr and Ms Timucua 2013. Contestants will compete in several categories including formal wear, talent, school spirit, interview, and other themed events. The winning contestants will also get VIP seats to the Homecoming Comedy Show; ride in the Timucua spirit car in the Homecoming Parade; receive a Housing Scholarship; and be featured in future Housing publications/brochures. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TimucuaPageant and Twitter @timucua12 for more information.

 

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Ice Cream Social & Finish the Float Party

2:00 pm     The Burrow, Jupiter Campus

Enjoy a tasty treat between classes at the Ice Cream Social while also participating in a surprise craft for Finish the Float, which will featured on the Northern Campuses Float in the Homecoming Parade.

 

Fort Lauderdale Homecoming Spirit Day

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm    AT Breezeway, Fort Lauderdale Campus

Join in on the Homecoming spirit at the Fort Lauderdale campus with Homecoming giveaways!

 

Homecoming Concert  

9:00 pm     Outdoor Stage, Boca Raton Campus

We continue the Homecoming Week celebration with the Homecoming Concert! This show is FREE to FAU students, but has limited capacity, so be sure to get your tickets early through the Student Involvement & Leadership office on your campus.

 

 

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Talon Awards Ceremony

6:30 pm     Marleen & Harold Forkas Alumni Center, Boca Raton Campus

FAU celebrates its 17th Annual Talon Awards Ceremony during Homecoming 2013. Since 1997, the Talon Award Ceremony has recognized outstanding leaders from the community, alumni, faculty and student body. Co-sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs and Student Government, this year's ceremony will recognize four outstanding individuals, including an FAU student!

 

Homecoming Comedy Show

8:00 pm     Kaye Auditorium, Boca Raton Campus

Enjoy a night of comedy celebrating Homecoming Week at the Kaye Auditorium in the Student Union. This show is sponsored by Student Government Program Board and is FREE to FAU students, but has limited capacity, so be sure to get your tickets early. Tickets are available to FAU students in the Box Office located in the Student Union on the Boca Raton campus. Tickets are also available on the partner campuses in their Student Involvement & Leadership offices. Tickets will be available beginning October 1, 2013.

 

 

Friday, November 1, 2013

Homecoming Parade & Fall Family Fest

5:00 pm     Boca Raton Campus

2013 celebrates the 7 th Annual FAU Homecoming Parade. Every year, this parade gets bigger and better! We anticipate over 60 entries in this year’s parade including student organization floats, decorated golf carts, specialty cars and motorcycles, walking units, as well as several marching bands. This is truly a community event on FAU’s Boca Raton campus and we are excited to host FAU students, alumni, faculty, staff and the Boca Raton community, as well as their families, at this traditional parade.

Join us after the Homecoming Parade on the Housing Lawn for more Homecoming festivities hosted by President Saunders! Enjoy carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, balloon art, photo booth novelties, sand art, caricature artists, jugglers, circus performers, along with lots more entertainment. Enjoy the delicious cookout sponsored by Business Services and Chartwells.

 

 

Homecoming Shabbat Celebration

8:00 pm     FAU Stadium - Premier Level, Boca Raton Campus

For the first time all FAU Alumni, students and parents are invited to the FAU Owls' home to celebrate Shabbat with a festive meal and song. Everyone is welcome to partake this new and ancient tradition.

 

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Homecoming Football Game vs Tulane University

5 pm    FAU Stadium, Boca Raton Campus

Come to cheer on our fighting OWLS to victory! Enjoy lots of giveaways before the game from the Homecoming Committee and get ready for the halftime show where the 2013 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned!

Contact the Homecoming Staff

FAU Campuses: Boca Raton/Davie/Dania Beach/Fort Lauderdale/Jupiter/Treasure Coast Boca Raton Campus Danie Beach Campus Davie Campus Fort Lauderdale Campus Harbor Branch Campus Jupiter Campus Treasure Campus
 Last Modified 5/23/13