Friday Festivities:
Tippie Alumni Tailgate
Come and say hi to former classmates and professors at this family-friendly event before the parade. Free walking tacos and refreshments, live music, face painting, bags tournament, and maybe even Herky!
Friday, Oct. 25, 4:30-6 pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Interior Courtyard
RSVP
Homecoming Parade
Friday, Oct. 25, 5:45-7:30 pm
Go Long!
The 2024 parade Grand Marshal is Chuck Long (BBA85), finance alum, football coach, and former NFL & Hawkeye quarterback.
Did you know? Chuck Long almost won a Heisman? Despite winning many other awards during his college career, including the Dave O'Brien Award as the nation's best quarterback, in 1985 Long was runner-up to Bo Jackson in what is considered the tightest vote in Heisman history.
Pep rally and concert at Old Cap
Artists: TBD
Friday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m.
For the most up-to-date info about class reunions, Saturday tailgates, the 5K, and more Homecoming events, check homecoming.uiowa.edu.
The Game
Iowa vs. Northwestern
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m.
What color should I wear? Do I need a clear bag? Find everything you need to know for game day at hawkeyesports.com/footballgameday.
Did you know? Beer and wine are now sold in Kinnick, there's no re-entry to the stadium, and the closest hotel is the Courtyard Iowa City University Heights (across from Kinnick on Melrose Avenue.)
Check out these businesses with Tippie ties when you're back in Iowa City!
This article appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of Tippie Magazine.