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<\/a>\u201cWe want to bring the Rocket Ohana together and have an awesome time,\u201d added Lily Kilpatrick, director of Homecoming programs and second-year student majoring in adolescent\/young adult integrated social studies. \u201cOhana is the Hawaiian word for family, and Homecoming is a such a special time for all of us to come together and display our Rocket pride.\u201d<\/p>\nHang loose and check out this year\u2019s Homecoming activities include:<\/p>\n
Monday, Oct. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Continental Breakfast, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Student Union South Dining Hall. Kick off the week with a Hawaiian breakfast. There\u2019ll be a variety of foods for everyone \u2014 and island tunes, too!<\/p>\n \u2022 Poolside Paradise, 7 to 10 p.m., Student Recreation Center. Float in the pool and watch \u201cLilo & Stitch.\u201d Want to see the movie and not swim? The film also will be shown in the Oak Room, where pizza and snacks will be provided. A complimentary PiYo class will be offered at 7 p.m., the rock-climbing wall will be open from 8 to 9 p.m., and those ultra-adventurous souls can try the High Ropes Course from 9 to 10 p.m. \u2022 \u201cEat the Street,\u201d 5 to 10 p.m., Residence Drive, which is located between Presidents Hall and Ottawa House. Come out for UT\u2019s version of Hawaii\u2019s monthly festival. Students, faculty, staff and alumni are welcome to the event for a variety of Hawaiian food that will be provided by local food trucks. Play beach volleyball, corn hole and other games, and have a cup of Kona ice.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Oct. 4<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Flags for Veterans, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Centennial Mall. There are more than 15,000 homeless people in Hawaii, and 8 percent of them are veterans. This philanthropic event will feature flags that can be purchased in honor of people who have fought for the United States to raise funds to help support them after their service is complete. All money collected will be donated to 1Matters, which helps homeless veterans in the Toledo area.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Homecoming Royalty Pageant, 7 p.m., Thompson Student Ingman Room. Get to know the 2017 Homecoming king and queen candidates. <\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Rocket Luau, noon to 2 p.m., Centennial Mall. Party island-style! Stop by for free food and fun activities.<\/p>\n \u2022 Pep Rally, 12:30 p.m., Thompson Student Union Steps. Join the football team, UT Marching Band, dance team, cheerleaders, Rocky and Rocksy to psych up for the Homecoming game.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0National Pan-Hellenic Council Talent Show, 8 p.m., Doermann Theatre. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. <\/p>\n Friday, Oct. 6<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Bridge, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Horton International House Dining Hall. Volunteer to help make sandwiches for those in need in the area. <\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Homecoming Alumni Gala and Awards Ceremony, 6 p.m., Thompson Student Union Auditorium. The Alumni Association will present this year\u2019s Gold T, Blue T and Edward H. Schmidt Young Alum Award, and college and affiliate award winners will be honored. There will be a Hawaiian-themed menu for the dinner. Tickets are $30 per person, $10 for children. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the UT Alumni Office at 419.530.ALUM (2586) or shirley.grzecki@utoledo.edu<\/a>.
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