Home sweet Homecoming is on the horizon!

Join the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojan community for one-of-a-kind Homecoming festivities Monday, Nov. 6, to Saturday, Nov. 11.

This year’s Homecoming theme, “Celebrating 90 Years of Institutional Excellence,” pays homage to UA Little Rock and its 90 years of growth and development since its inception in 1927. Student organizations are encouraged to utilize the theme throughout this year’s Homecoming activities for a chance to win the Champions Cup and $200.

Homecoming festivities kick off on Maroon Monday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m in the Donaghey Student Center Courtyard. The Trojan community will have the opportunity to meet its student-athletes, enjoy music, and celebrate the university.

Later that day, the first competition of the week, the Trojan Trek, will begin. Participants will be able to register for the race at 3:30 p.m. in the Donaghey Student Center outside of the bookstore. Once registration closes at 4 p.m., the 2 ½-mile course along the Coleman Creek Trail will be ready for treading. Competitors must guess their finish time prior to the race. Whoever finishes closest to the time they predicted will receive a prize.

The Faculty and Staff vs. Student Basketball Game will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Donaghey Student Fitness Center. Students who would like to participate can register to play here by clicking on the event labeled the “5v5 Basketball: Staff v. Students Homecoming Basketball Game.”

Get in line for Throwback Thursday Karaoke ‘I Love the 90’s edition’ from 4 – 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, in the Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter Hall. Organizations competing for the Champions Cup will perform first, but the floor will be open to all after their performances end.

The annual Cardboard Boat Regatta will begin at noon Friday, Nov. 10, in the Donaghey Student Aquatic Center. Participating organizations will sail their handmade cardboard boats in hopes of staying afloat throughout the competition.

Later that day, students will gather for the Homecoming Pep Rally at 6 p.m. in the main entrance of the Jack Stephens Center. Afterward, the UA Little Rock women’s volleyball team will go head to head with Arkansas State University at 6:30 p.m. on the Jack Stephens main court.

On Homecoming Day, Sat. Nov. 11, the annual Trojan Alley Tailgate will begin at 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. outside of the Jack Stephens Center. The entire Little Rock community is invited to come out and enjoy inflatables, food trucks, music, and more.

During the tailgate, the Golf Cart Parade will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the Trojan Lane. Alumni, students, faculty, and staff are invited to march to the Jack Stephens Center to cheer on Little Rock’s teams for the upcoming games.

Once the tailgate is over, Trojans can head to the Jack Stephens Center to watch the men’s basketball team as they take on Ouachita Baptist University at 3 p.m. Homecoming Royalty, individual competition award winners, and the Champions’ Cup winner will be announced during the game’s halftime.

Homecoming will conclude with the women’s basketball game against Memphis at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, in the Jack Stephens Center.

For more information, check out the Homecoming Week schedule of events or view the 2017 Homecoming packet.