This week, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is showing its gratitude to veterans during Veterans Appreciation Week and also is hosting the school’s first-ever November UALR homecoming.

Veterans Appreciation Week events that remain as of Wednesday, Nov. 11, include an opportunity for students to meet with other students in the military, a chance to attend a Veterans Day ceremony, and an opportunity to participate in the Veterans Career Workshops and Fair.

As part of the UALR homecoming festivities, previously held during the winter, the UALR community is invited to cheer on the Trojans, starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, as the men’s basketball team competes against Central Baptist in the Jack Stephens Center.

That Saturday, a homecoming queen also will be crowned, and student organization awards will be given. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Home Sweet Homecoming.”

Leading up to the home games, students may watch and compete in a cardboard boat regatta and participate in a pep rally, among many other events.

The cardboard boat races will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in the Donaghey Student Center’s aquatics center. Awards will be given to the most creative boat design and best dressed team as well as for team spirit and most spectacular sinking.

After the boat races, a pep rally will be held at 6 p.m. in the Jack Stephens Center’s main entrance.

The following is a list of remaining homecoming and veterans events:

• Volleyball game vs. Appalachian State: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in Jack Stephens Center
• Bookstore open: 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, in Donaghey Student Center
• Homecoming breakfast: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in DSC A/B/C
• Housing tours: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, in Student Housing
• Trojan Alley Tailgate: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Jack Stephens Center’s parking lot
• Men’s basketball game vs. Central Baptist (homecoming queen crowned and student organization awards given at halftime): 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Jack Stephens Center