Throwback Thursday: Homecoming 1964
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We'll share a vintage University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) photo each Thursday on our homepage as part of the popular "Throwback Thursday."
Check back each week for a photo celebrating UNO's history, and to learn more about what's happening on campus and in our community, and future plans for the university.
This week's Throwback Thursday photo features a photo taken during preparations for Homecoming in 1964.
Fifty years later, UNO is preparing for another celebration of the university and our community. Read on below for the schedule for Homecoming 2014.
Sunday, October 5th
Bonfire, Pep Rally, and Fireworks
7:30 pm–10 pm | Center Street Campus – North of Indoor Dome
Monday, October 6th
Spirit Lunch
11 am–1 pm | MBSC Ballroom
Free Mavwich sandwich, chips, and drink. Wear something that shows off your Maverick Spirit and get a free lunch! Also, vote for the banner contest. Bring your spare change or money. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Foundation.
Banner Contest
11 am–1 pm | MBSC Ballroom
Students will vote for their favorite banner during the Mavwich Monday Homecoming lunch. There will be a table at the event with a jar for each organization participating in the Banner Contest. Students will vote for the banner they like best by dropping change into the corresponding jar. The banner that has the most money collected will be deemed the winner of the Banner Contest.
One penny = one vote.
One dollar = 100 votes.
All money collected during this event will go to Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Foundation.
Hypnotist Jim Wand
8 pm | CPACS 101
Check out Jim Wand at hypnotism.com.
Tuesday, October 7th
Take the Bull by the Horns
11 am–1 pm | HPER Plaza
Come rub the Maverick Monument for good luck, take a selfie, and win Maverick Prizes! $1.00 donation will earn you a FREE pizza lunch. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Foundation.
Comedian Pete Lee
8 pm–9 pm | Scott Conference Center
Pete Lee, a Last Comic Standing Semi-Finalist, will be performing at the Scott Conference Center. More information on Pete can be found at petelee.net.
Wednesday, October 8th
Extra Life Service Event
12 pm–12 am | Community Engagement Center
Individuals and organizations can pledge money to play games all day long. Board games, cards, video games, yard games, and much more are available for this event. All proceeds will benefit Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Foundation.
Battleship
8 pm | HPER Pool
To participate in the Battleship competition, sign up HERE.
Battleship has become a UNO Homecoming tradition, and we’re excited to say it’s back again this year. As always, teams of four will compete in a real-life game of Battleship. Using canoes as your battleship, teams will try to sink the other ships using buckets of water. Not competing? Come cheer on your friends and peers from the stands and get attendance points for your organization.
Thursday, October 9th
Maverick Mayhem
6 pm | Caniglia Soccer Field
A celebration of Mavericks athletics, a salute to the fans and the UNO community, and a kickoff to the UNO hockey season, Maverick Mayhem is a mashup of a block party, pep rally, carnival, and concert. The event is free to students, faculty, staff, fans, and the community.
The first 500 people will get a free Maverick-themed fan kit. Live music (including the Icky Blossoms, M34N STR33T and more) and other entertainment, games, food from local food trucks, and a free shuttle to Aksarben for after party events at participating bars and restaurants. It’s bound to be the event of the year!
Bring your Maverick Money and cash it in for Maverick Spirit prizes! The Homecoming Court will also be introduced during this event.
Friday, October 10th
Reception for Homecoming Court and Families
6:30 pm | CenturyLink Center
A reception will be held with snacks and drinks for the Homecoming Court and their families to get together and celebrate the end of Homecoming week.
Homecoming Hockey Game & Royalty Crowning
7:37 pm | CenturyLink Center
Buses will shuttle students to and from the CenturyLink Center and UNO for the Homecoming Hockey Game. After first quarter, Homecoming Royalty will be announced. Make sure you wear all your Maverick gear. Go Mavs!
Saturday, October 11th
Homecoming Hockey Game
7:07 pm | CenturyLink Center
Buses will shuttle students to and from the CenturyLink Center from UNO for the Homecoming Hockey Game. Make sure you wear all your Maverick Spirit gear and support your Mavs.