University Of Alaska Anchorage: TODAY: Homecoming Luncheon And Harvestfest

Press release from the University of Alaska Anchorage:

October 8, 2021

Join us for today's free Homecoming events:

Friday, Oct. 8: Homecoming LuncheonNoon–1 p.m. (Networking from 11 a.m.-noon)Virtual Register now

Hosted by the UAA Alumni Association, pick up a complimentary grab-and-go lunch, spend
the afternoon with classmates and learn what’s next for the university. Featuring
keynote speaker and UAA teaching and learning alumna Princess Daazhraii Johnson, former
creative producer on the Peabody Award-winning PBS show Molly of Denali.

Friday, Oct. 8: Homecoming Harvestfest6–9 p.m.Outside the Alaska Airlines Center

Bring your friends and family to enjoy a night of food, crafts and entertainment and
celebrate fall together. Students can enjoy free food, free pumpkin carving, horse
carriage rides, a petting zoo and a host of other fun activities.

Today is also the last call for Homecoming Food Drive donations:

UAA Food Drive

All week long, there will be drop-offs in the lower level of the Student Union and
the first floor of the UAA/APU Consortium Library for food donations that will help
serve the UAA community and Food Bank of Alaska. Student organizations are welcome
to compete to donate the most. The winning organization will be awarded $100!

Plus, don't miss tomorrow's volleyball game and tailgating:

Saturday, Oct. 9: Volleyball Game and Tailgating6 p.m. tailgating starts, 7 p.m. game beginsAlaska Airlines CenterGet tickets

Come before the game to get hyped up for the UAA vs. Northwest Nazarene game at a
tailgate event. Tables will be set up for student organizations and departments as
we prepare to cheer on the UAA volleyball team.

Welcome to Homecoming 2021, Seawolf Nation! UAA will have various events for the Seawolf
community Oct. 4–9! Check out the schedule below. We will see you there!

Monday, Oct. 4: Homecoming Spirit Walk11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.Goose Lake

Celebrate the start of Homecoming week with a beautiful fall walk around Goose Lake.
Student-made scarecrows will be on display, and lunch will be available to students
and staff.

Tuesday, Oct. 5: Gymnastics Showcase9–11 a.m.Alaska Airlines Center

Check out your UAA gymnastics team as they showcase their talents, and stop by the
Homecoming table for some free swag.

Thursday, Oct. 7: Volleyball Game7 p.m.Alaska Airlines CenterGet tickets

Cheer on the UAA volleyball team as they compete against Central Washington.

Friday, Oct. 8: Homecoming LuncheonNoon–1 p.m.Virtual Register now

Hosted by the UAA Alumni Association, pick up a complimentary grab-and-go lunch, spend
the afternoon with classmates and learn what’s next for the university. Featuring
keynote speaker and UAA teaching and learning alumna Princess Daazhraii Johnson, former
creative producer on the Peabody Award-winning PBS show Molly of Denali.

Friday, Oct. 8: Harvestfest6–9 p.m.Outside the Alaska Airlines Center

Bring your friends and family to enjoy a night of food, crafts and entertainment and
celebrate fall together. Students can enjoy free food, free pumpkin carving, horse
carriage rides, a petting zoo and a host of other fun activities.

Saturday, Oct. 9: Volleyball Game and Tailgating6 p.m. tailgating starts, 7 p.m. game beginsAlaska Airlines CenterGet tickets

Come before the game to get hyped up for the UAA vs. Northwest Nazarene game at a
tailgate event. Tables will be set up for student organizations and departments as
we prepare to cheer on the UAA volleyball team.

UAA Food Drive

All week long, there will be drop-offs in the lower level of the Student Union and
the first floor of the UAA/APU Consortium Library for food donations that will help
serve the UAA community and Food Bank of Alaska. Student organizations are welcome
to compete to donate the most. The winning organization will be awarded $100!

This press release was produced by the University of Alaska Anchorage. The views expressed here are the author’s own.