Homecoming and Family Day 2024

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10:00 a.m.
Residence Hall Competition Voting

4:30 p.m.
Orange Shirt Day

Reclamation Walk starts at Iris Fountain.

September 30th, is Orange Shirt Day. It recognizes and honors the survivors and victims of the residential school system in the United States and Canada.

We encourage you to wear orange, whether it’s a t-shirt, bandana, tie, etc, to show your support that #everychildmatters

7:00 p.m.
Movie and Ice Cream Social

Disney’s Hercules

Sponsored by CASE and University Dining

DUC Theater and Concourse

6:00 p.m.
Homecoming Olympics:
“Minute to Win It”

Enjoy Minute to Win It activities with Arts Management Association

DUC Alumni Room

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Canoe Battleship

Pre-register your team on IMLeagues

Champions Pool

9:00 p.m.
Pointers After Dark
Homecoming Bingo Night

AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

That was scary! Prepare yourself for the Spookiest Bingo this year by far! RHA and Pointers After Dark bring you a frightful night for Spooky Bingo.

DUC Laird Room

7:30 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs Beloit College

Watch the Men’s Soccer team take on Beloit College during Homecoming week. Remember to wear your purple and gold in support of our Pointers!

Free admissions for students.

Kotal Field

6:00 p.m.
Student Supper with Point Catholic

Join us for our Student Supper for the best free home-cooked meal you’ll get all week long!

Holy Spirit Parish

8:00 p.m.
CASE Disney Trivia

DUC Encore Room

All Day
UWSP Alumni Board Meeting and Pointer Impact Award Lunch, by invitation

Alumni Room and Legacy Room

4:00 p.m.
Homecoming Bed Races

Check out the Bed Races Promo Video

Pre-register you team on SPIN!

Co-sponsored with Inter Greek Council

Coleman Track

TIME TBD
UWSP Athletic Hall of Fame

Laird Room

Honoring Pointer athletic greats! Learn about the amazing athletes and coaches being honored in 2024 at athletics.uwsp.edu

DUC BUSINESS HOURS

8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Homegrown Café
8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Basement Brewhaus
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. University Store

Homegrown Café has refreshing smoothes, espresso drinks, Rishi teas, and locally roasted coffee. Grab and Go options like sandwiches, salads, and fruit cups. Accepts Dawg Dollars, cash, and card.
The Basement Brewhaus is a hotspot for students to enjoy their favorite cafe-style drink in the coziest atmosphere on campus. Cash and card.
University Store has UWSP Apparel and Alumni Gear, T-Shirts, Hats, Hoodies, Sweatshirts, School Supplies, Gifts, Textbooks, and more. Cash and card.

9 a.m.
Homecoming 5k
Hosted by the Doctor of Physical Therapy Students

Lace up your running shoes and join the Doctor of Physical Therapy department as they host a fun 5k run starting at Schmeeckle Reserve.

Registration Booth: 9:00 a.m.
National Anthem and Race Start: 10:00 a.m.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Brunch at DeBot

Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat brunch with your Pointer.

DeBot Dining Center.
One meal swipe per meal period. Dawg dollars, cash, and card are also accepted.

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Residence Hall Programs

Each of UW-Stevens Point’s residence hall quads will be presenting unique programming. Experience YOUR student’s community! Check at your residence hall front desk for specific event locations.

See our PDF of events in the different residence halls.

10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Pointer Pairs

Dreyfus University Center (DUC) Concourse

Meet Stephanie Pointer!

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Alginate Gel Poppers: From the Sea to the UWSP!

Chemistry Biology Building (CBB) First Floor Hallway

Alginate is the product of giant sea kelp and has the amazing property of forming an instant gel when exposed to calcium solutions.  It is used commercially as a food thickener and medically in gentle bandages for serious wounds.  We’ll use it to make alginate “poppers” as you watch – creating a bubble of gel surrounding a tasty fruit cocktail.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Imagine Imagining

Chemistry Biology Building (CBB) First Floor Hallway

We often think of images that use light to be revealed, but there are other ways to image. Explore how we can use senses other than sight to explore materials with an exciting and fun hands-on activity.

Sponsored by UWSP Chemistry Club and the American Chemical Society Central Wisconsin Local Selection

10 a.m. – Noon (until supplies last)
Nitrogen Ice Cream

Chemistry Biology Building (CBB) First Floor Lobby

Liquid nitrogen freezes items really fast. Come experience what ice cream tastes like when it is frozen by liquid nitrogen!

Sponsored by the UWSP Chemistry Club

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Canoe and Kayak Lake Joanis

South shore of Lake Joanis, park along Maria Drive. Paddle Lake Joanis for free with a canoe or kayak from Schmeeckle’s Outdoor Rentals. Paddles and life jackets will be supplied.

Schmeeckle Reserve

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center Open

Free coffee and hot chocolate. Family Day SALE: 20% off one clothing item of your choice (shirts, hoodies, hats, beanies, socks). For discount, tell staff you are with Family Day at the register!

Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center
2419 North Point Dr.
Stevens Point, WI 54481

10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Kickoff
Homecoming Hotspot

Come check out the inflatable games, food trucks, ax throwing, music, reunion tents, STEM shuttle, and more! Plus, meet Stephanie Pointer!

Goerke Park
1100 Minnesota Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
COFAC Open House and Showcase

Join us for a showcase of student performers in dance, music, and theatre and student work in media, art and design.

Noel Fine Arts Center
1800 Portage St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481

1 p.m.
UWSP Football vs UW-Stout

We’ve mashed Spud Bowl and Homecoming together this year! Get ready for some potato-themed fun! Free baked potatoes and McCain french fries will be served at the game. Cheer on your Pointer football team as they battle UW-Stout for a Homecoming AND Spud Bowl win!

Spud Bowl
For 37 years, UW-Stevens Point and over 50 local businesses have celebrated Central Wisconsin agriculture, raising awareness and funding scholarships for local students.

Spud Hunt will start when gates open at noon.

Community Stadium at Goerke Park
1100 Minnesota Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
BSU Alumni Reunion

Alumni Room

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The College Tour

DUC Theater

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Craft Event by CASE

The Encore, DUC

8 p.m.
Comedian and Life of the Party: Jonathan Burns

Rated PG

Laird Room, DUC

1:00 p.m.
Campus and Community Clean Up
Meet in front of the DeBot Dining Center.

Volunteer your time with the Student Government Association to help clean up the UWSP Campus and surrounding streets.

Allen F. Blocher Planetarium

10 a.m. “From Earth to the Universe”

11 a.m. “IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System”

1 p.m. “Out There – The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds”

2 p.m. “Phantom of the Universe – The Hunt for Dark Matter”

3 p.m. “Back to the Moon For Good”

4 p.m. “Sunstruck”

5 p.m. “The Hot and Energetic Universe”

Stargazing session with portable telescopes at the track field from 7:30-10:00PM (weather permitting).

Planetarium Schedule

The Allen F. Blocher Planetarium is located in the Science Building on the UW-Stevens Point campus.
The Science building (2001 Fourth Ave) is at the southwest corner of Fourth Avenue and Reserve Street.

Stevens Point Convention & Visitor Bureau

Stevens Point is a recreational playground in the heart of central Wisconsin. Whether you’re exploring the Green Circle Trail, golfing SentryWorld – one of the best public courses in the nation, or paddling the backwaters and sloughs of the Wisconsin River, adventure is calling your name.

EXPLORE STEVENS POINT

Things to Do in the Stevens Point Area:

7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Stevens Point Farmers Market

Enjoy walking through the Farmers Market in downtown Stevens Point. Located on Main Street, visitors can stop by to pick up fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade baked goods, flowers, and wonderful food!

Mathias Mitchell Public Square
913 Main Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Portage County Public Library

Join us at the downtown public library for a special UWSP-Themed Family Scavenger Hunt, and for Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Both activities are free and open to the public.

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: UWSP-Themed Family Scavenger Hunt

Explore the Youth Services area of the library on a quest for UWSP-themed items.

10:30 a.m.: Family Storytime

Located in the Pinery Room on the main level of the library.
Family Storytimes are approximately 30 minutes long and are designed for appropriately aged children and their parents/caregivers. (Targets preschoolers; however, all are welcome!)

Stevens Point Branch
1001 Main St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481

10 a.m.

Dawgs Bike Ride to the Farmer’s Market

Join the Office of Sustainability and Bike Campus USA as they travel from Nelson Hall to the Stevens Point Farmers Market. At the end, the group will bike over to the Homecoming Hotspot starting at 10:30 a.m.

Nelson Hall
1209 Fremont St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Blessing and Root Beer Floats

Come to Mass with your families to receive a blessing and stay for root beer floats after!

Holy Spirit Parish
2151 Stanley St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481

ABOUT HOMECOMING

Much like the ancient gatherings of old, Homecoming and Family Day at UWSP are special events that encourage athletic competition, creativity, collaboration, and community pride. Homecoming enables alumni to reconnect with their alma mater and share their experiences with each other and with current students, while Family Day encourages families to return to campus and offer their support. These traditions promote a strong sense of belonging and pride in our Pointer community.

Campus Wifi:

UWSP’s guest wireless network is available with “UWSP_Unsecure_Guest” as an open, unsecure network which provides limited access to UWSP resources.
To use this network, open the Wi-Fi network settings on your device and select “UWSP_Unsecure_Guest”. Once connected, a web page will automatically open and prompt for an email address (Hint: If a web page does not open, make sure your browser is not blocking it from “popping-up”). After entering your email address, tap “Submit” to finish connecting.
Further resources https://www3.uwsp.edu/infotech/Pages/Tutorials/Wireless/default.aspx

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STEPHANIE POINTER IS BACK!