The action-packed weekend starts here! Catch up with old classmates over breakfast and celebrate this year’s honorees.
October 18, 2024 | 8 a.m.
Student Union Memorial Center - North ballroomRegistration opens soon
Friday, October 18 - 5 to 7 p.m.
Gentle Ben's | 865 E University BlvdRegistration opens soon
Remember those days of friends, food and fun before the big game? Relive those memories with your fellow alumni at the tailgate tent.
Saturday, October 19 | Time TBA
The University of Arizona Mall (east side of Old Main)Registration opens soon
For College of Engineering Homecoming information, contact Development at engrdev@arizona.edu.Robotics Lab Tour
October 18 | see registration link for time slots | AME N231
These 20-minute tours highlight the new robotics lab for autonomous systems. Explore the high bay facility and get a first-hand look at the high-end motion-capture system, along with autonomous designs created in the space. Renovations are pending, which may result in a change of venue/content.Tour space is limited, so sign up early.
Registration opens soon
Shop Tours
October 18 | see registration link for time slots | AME N231
AME N231
These 20-minute tours showcase the state-of-the-art equipment shop, where students learn best safety practices and fabricating processes. Meet the expert team who help student clubs and capstone design teams turn their visions into reality.Tour space is limited, so sign up early.
Registration opens soon
Student Clubs Tour
October 18 | see registration link for time slots | AME Courtyard
These 20-minute tours feature two standout design/build student clubs. Every year, the UA Baja Racing team creates an off-road vehicle from scratch, while the AIAA student club fabricates model aircraft and rockets. Both groups then enter their projects in national and international competitions.Tour space is limited, so sign up early.
Registration opens soon
Wind Tunnel Tour
October 18 | see registration link for time slots | AME N229
These 20-minute tours demonstrate the department’s wind-tunnel facilities, among the best in higher education. With speeds that range from subsonic to hypersonic, the wind tunnels are a cornerstone of important research for the university and its industry/government partners.Tour space is limited, so sign up early.
Registration opens soon
Homecoming Lunch
October 18 | noon to 1:30 p.m. | AME Courtyard
The AME department hosts alumni, faculty, students and staff for a BBQ lunch. Attendees can also register for tours at the lunch if any open spaces remain.Registration opens soon
Contact: Arvind Raman | 520.621.5754 | ramana@arizona.edu
Salter Lab Tour
October 18 | 1 to 3 p.m. | Salter Lab
The tour begins at Old Engineering with a presentation of the department donor wall and device display. Attendees then proceed to the ultramodern Salter Lab for a guided exploration of the space, including new organ bioprinting equipment.Contact: Mario Romero-Ortega | 520.278.7855 | romeroortega@arizona.edu
Registration opens soon
Alumni & Community Reunion
October 18 | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Snakes & Lattes
Catch up with old friends and faculty at Snakes & Lattes on University Blvd. Food will be provided, along with a cash bar.Contact: Brandon Derrow | 520.278.7855 | bsderrow@arizona.edu
Registration opens soon
Lab Tours
October 18 | 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Harshbarger 118A
CHEE leadership provide an update on exciting department growth and goals, followed by a faculty-led tour of undergraduate labs, where attendees will get to take part in a short experiment.Contact: Holly Altman | 520.621.2591 | haltman@arizona.edu
Registration opens soon
Centennial Lecture
October 18 | 2 to 4 p.m. | Cesar E. Chavez Building, Room 110
Details TBARegistration opens soon
Contact: Jennifer Kruse | 520.621.6563 | jkruse@arizona.edu
CAEM BBQ
October 19 | TBA/3 hours prior to kickoff | CAEM Courtyard
Join the annual department BBQ for food, friends and fun. CAEM alums and their guests only, please. Registration required.Registration opens soon
Homecoming Alumni Event
October 18 | 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | ECE Building 104
Details TBARegistration opens soon
Contact: Keli Brinke | 520.621.2434 | kelib@arizona.edu
Details TBA
Contact: Elsa Morales | 520.626.6762 | elsam@arizona.edu
Distinguished Lacy Lecture
October 18 | 4 to 5 p.m. | Holsclaw Hall, Fred Fox School of Music, N. Olive Rd.
The annual Lacy Lecture is a Homecoming institution. The speaker this year is Timothy R. Snider. A reception follows the talk.Registration opens soon
Contact: Denise Sandoval | 520.621.6063 | midsandoval@arizona.edu
Grad SlamX Poster Presentation
October 18 | 10 a.m. to noon | Old Engineering Building
Top SIE graduate students present their research in this annual competition.Registration opens soon
Contact: Mia Schnaible | 520.621.6551 | mias@arizona.edu
Learn more about Class of '74 Reunion events. Make sure to visit the Homecoming Hub reunion page.
You can make a gift in honor of your class, a cherished professor or your favorite program.
Visit the Arizona Alumni Association for further details on Homecoming events.
