UAB Homecoming 2009

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Homecoming Week, Nov. 1-7, will be a time of both tradition and public service with activities that will include the annual hospital Gurney Derby and Homecoming parade, as well as a blood drive and a service project to help the hungry.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Homecoming Week, Nov. 1-7, continues today with the annual hospital Gurney Derby beginning at noon in front of the Humanities Building at 900 13th St. S. The event is sponsored by the UAB National Alumni Society and UAB Intramural Sports. Afterwards, students will enjoy a free, outdoor cookout that begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Mini Park, corner of 14th Street South and University Boulevard.

 

Annual Homecoming Building Decoration Contest

The winners of the Homecoming Building Decoration Contest will be announced on game day at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7 at the UAB Alumni Tailgate in Blazer Village at Legion Field.

 

 

The following is a list of just some of the scheduled Homecoming events this week:

 

Thursday, Nov. 5      

  • University Honors Program Alumni Reception & First Thursday Lecture - 6-8 p.m., at the UAB Spencer Honors House, 1190 10th Ave. S. Join the University Honors Program students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends for a reception followed by the UAB First Thursday Lecture Series featuring author and renowned defender of the theory of evolution, Kenneth R. Miller, Ph.D. Miller will discuss "Darwin, God, & Design: America's Continuing Problem with Evolution." The reception and lecture are free and open to the public. Call the UAB University Honors Program at 934-3228 for more details.
  • Blaze the Night Pep Rally and Bonfire - 7 p.m. at the UAB Mini Park, corner of 14th Street South and University Boulevard.

Friday, Nov. 6   

  • Annual Homecoming Parade - Noon; (In case of rain, the parade will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.) This is the first Homecoming parade following last year's cancelation due to rain. The parade will feature floats, the Blazer Marching Band and more. The parade grand marshal will be Fox-6 News anchor Janice Rogers. Marchers will begin lining up on 14th Street South from University Boulevard at 10 a.m. The parade will proceed south on 14th Street South to 10th Avenue South. The parade will then turn east onto 10th Avenue South and will continue to 19th Street South. The parade will then turn north onto 19th Street South and proceed to University Boulevard. The parade will then turn west onto University Boulevard and continue to 14th Street South where the parade will end.
  • UAB National PanHellenic Step Show - Doors open at 7 p.m. at the UAB Campus Recreation Center, 1501 University Blvd. The UAB National Pan-Hellenic Council presents a traditional Greek step show. Stepping combines many dance elements from the past and uses complex maneuvers between participants, giving each group its own unique style. Stepping is still a significant part of undergraduate participation for many African-American sororities and fraternities. Tickets can be purchased at the UAB Ticket Office in the Hill University Center, Room 112, 1400 University Blvd. Tickets are $5 for UAB students with ID and $8 for the general public with ID. Day of the show, tickets are $10.

Saturday, Nov. 7

  • Blazer Village - Begins at 11 a.m. at Legion Field. The event features tailgate parties, food, giveaways and more.
  • Homecoming Game - The UAB Blazers will take on the Florida Atlantic University Owls at 1 p.m. at Legion Field.

 

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