UCO to Host Homecoming Week Festivities, Oct. 20-26
Oct. 10, 2024
The University of Central Oklahoma will host various activities to celebrate Homecoming 2024, beginning Oct. 20.
This year’s theme, “Highway to Homecoming,” will take UCO students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community on an unforgettable adventure, weaving through the vibrant landscape of campus traditions, spirited festivities and the cherished memories that lead everyone back to their home at Central.
“Homecoming is an important and exciting time for both UCO and the Edmond community to come together to celebrate 134 years of Central,” said Aubrey Frazier, director of Student Engagement at UCO.
“We can’t wait to bring everyone together for the 107th Homecoming celebration and to see everyone return home to UCO through the various activities and events,” said Chloe Clinton, a senior psychology major from Edmond, Oklahoma, and executive director of UCO’s Homecoming Activities Board.
The week of events will culminate Saturday, Oct. 26, with the Homecoming Festival beginning at 10 a.m., on the west side of Chad Richison Stadium, in Parking Lot 47, featuring free activities for children, face painting, inflatables, food trucks and more.
The Alumni Engagement Tailgate, sponsored by MidFirst Bank, will begin at 11 a.m., on the west side of Chad Richison Stadium, in Parking Lot 53; spots are on a first-come, first-served basis. The Bronchos will take on Pittsburg State at 2 p.m., in the annual UCO Homecoming Football game.
Additional activities include:
- Central 5K, 9 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, Blue Tent at Broncho Lake: UCO faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members are invited to walk or run in the Central 5K. Entry for students is free and $20 for all others. Register at go.uco.edu/Central-5K.
- Rock the Block, 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, Buddy’s Lawn, located south of Bausher Place on UCO’s campus: Join the UCO community for an outdoor movie featuring food trucks, crafts and games.
- Student Leadership Reunion, 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, Jones Assembly, 901 W. Sheridan Ave., Oklahoma City: A UCO Homecoming reunion event for alumni of Central’s Leaders of Tomorrow, President’s Leadership Class and UCO Student Government. Registration is required at www.centralconnection.org/leadershipreunion.
- Golden Bronchos Reunion Brunch, 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, Nigh University Center, Grand Ballrooms: Central State University alumni who graduated from the university in 1974 or prior are invited to attend.
- Distinguished Alumni Awards Banquet, 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, Nigh University Center, Grand Ballrooms: Join UCO Alumni Engagement as they honor this year’s recipients of the highest award given to Central alumni. To purchase tickets, visit www.centralconnection.org/daa.
- YELL, 8-10 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, Chad Richison Stadium: Watch student organizations compete at the fifth annual YELL as they demonstrate their Broncho Pride with their best chants.
- Bronchtoberfest, 5:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25, The Patriarch, 9 E. Edwards St., Edmond: An opportunity for alumni and friends to network. The first 100 alumni who register will receive a free drink token. Register at www.centralconnection.org/bronchtoberfest.
All alumni Homecoming events are sponsored by MidFirst Bank. For more information or to register for alumni events, visit centralconnection.org/homecoming.
For a complete schedule of events hosted by the Homecoming Activities Board, visit www.uco.edu/homecoming.
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Cutline: The University of Central Oklahoma will host a variety of activities to celebrate Homecoming 2024, beginning Oct. 20. This year’s theme, “Highway to Homecoming,” will take UCO students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community on an unforgettable adventure, weaving through the vibrant landscape of campus traditions, spirited festivities and the cherished memories that lead everyone back to their home at Central. Pictured are students on the field of Chad Richison Stadium at a previous homecoming football game.
Devan Wielgos