UT Permian Basin is making 45 ‘look good.’ The University has officially kicked off Homecoming week. This year’s theme honors UT Permian Basin’s 45thanniversary.
“We want to honor our past and celebrate how far we have come as an institution,” Adrian Lodge, the Assistant Director of Student Life said.
Lodge and the Student Life team have something planned every night to celebrate the week. Their hope to get as many students involved as possible.
“Involvement is a huge part of the college experience. It supports what students are already learning but also teaches them lessons they don’t necessarily get in the classroom,” Lodge said. “It builds friendships and strengthens our Falcon family.”
This year, students can expect several UT Permian Basin traditions and a few new elements.
“We have worked in a few new things this year,” Lodge said. “We have our lip sync contest on Tuesday, a 105 ft. inflatable obstacle course at the flag football games on Wednesday, a glow in the dark casino on Thursday, and food trucks at the pep rally on Friday.”
A fan favorite around the University is the annual Lip Sync Contest. Lodge says if you’ve never participated in an on-campus event, this would be a good first.
“Students, faculty, and staff get to see their peers compete in the contest,” Lodge said. “If you like to laugh, DO NOT miss this event!
Lodge says there are opportunities to get involved and volunteer. Anyone interested can contact: studentlife@utpb.edu.
Schedule of events:
- Monday, October 8
- Rec Night, 5:00 p.m., Quad
- Free food
- Tuesday, October 9
- Lip Sync Contest, 7:30 p.m., SAC (Sponsored by CAB)
- Wednesday, October 10
- Alumni Flag Football Game & Bell Decorating, 7:00 p.m., Intramural Fields
- Free food
- Thursday, October 11
- Men's Soccer vs Rogers State, 7:00 p.m.
- Glow Casino, 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., SAC (Sponsored by CAB)
- Friday, October 12
- Women's Volleyball vs Texas A&M Kingsville, 6:00 p.m.
- Distinguished Alumni Awards (purchase tickets), 6:00 p.m.
- Women's Soccer vs. Texas Woman's University, 7:00 p.m.
- Pep Rally & Bonfire, 8:00 p.m., Library Parking Lot
- Open to the public
- Food trucks
- Saturday, October 13
- Men's & Women's Swim vs Alumni, 11:00 a.m.
- Men's Soccer vs Newman, 1:00 p.m.
- Football vs Humboldt State, 6:00 p.m., Ratliff Stadium
- Homecoming King & Queen announced halftime
- Sunday, October 14
- Women's Soccer vs Texas A&M Commerce, 1:00 p.m.
Men's & Women's Basketball Falcon Madness, 7:00 p.m., UTPB Gym
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