
Join the Eller College for UA Homecoming!
Homecoming weekend — November 3-5, 2011 — is a great opportunity to celebrate our Eller College community and the University of Arizona. Join us this year for other Eller events throughout the week leading up to Homecoming, as well!
Learn more about Homecoming activities offered by the Eller College and UA:
Monday, October 31 - Friday, November 4
Alumni in the Classroom
We invite alumni to speak in various Eller College classes throughout the week — in person, or virtually!
Contact Sarah Diaz for more information.
Friday, November 4
Collegiate and Campus Showcase: Technology for Securing the Nation's Borders
10:00 a.m., McClelland Hall Room 208*
Regents' Professor Jay Nunamaker, director of the National Center for Border Security and Immigration, will present his research on deception detection at the border, including the use of a virtual border agent and micro unmanned vehicles.
View details and RSVP for Collegiate and Campus Showcase now.
MIS Luncheon
Immediately Following Technology for Securing the Nation's Borders Presentation*
Alumni and friends of the MIS program will join Dr. Nunamaker, Dr. Jim LaSalle, and other MIS faculty for a luncheon after Dr. Nunamaker's presentation.
View details and RSVP for the MIS Luncheon now.
Eller Cup Golf Tournament, hosted by the Eller MBA Student Association
Noon Check-in, 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start, Arizona National Golf Club*
Come join Eller MBA students, faculty, and alumni for an afternoon filled with golf, prizes, and fun, followed by dinner, at the beautiful Arizona National Golf Club. Shotgun start, scramble play.
View details and register for the Eller Cup now.
Generations of Arizona Entrepreneurs – Panel Talk
2:00 - 3:15 p.m., McClelland Hall, Berger Auditorium
Eller College Dean and Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Len Jessup will moderate a lively and informal panel discussion featuring UA alumni Karl Eller (Eller Outdoor, Eller Company), John Bardis (MedAssets), Justin Miller and Sean Conway (Notehall.com), and Marie Wesselhoft (MSDx) — all UA entrepreneurs.
View details and RSVP for Panel Talk now.
UA Alumnus of the Year Awards Program
4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Student Union Grand Ballroom South*
Attendance is by invitation only
The awards program honors oustanding achievement and support of an alumnus from each academic college. The Eller College is pleased to recognize Lisle Payne (Eller Marketing '64) as our Alumnus of the Year.
Get more information on UA Homecoming.
All-College Homecoming Reception, hosted by the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship
6:00 - 8:30 p.m., McClelland Hall, Estes Atrium*
Join Len Jessup for his first Homecoming as dean at this annual celebration hosted by the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship. All Eller College, BPA, Karl Eller Center, and Berger Entrepreneurship Program alumni are encouraged to attend. Join faculty, staff, current students, and friends of the College to celebrate Homecoming with food, music, and great company.
RSVP for the All-College Reception now.
Bear Down Friday and Pep Rally/Bonfire
Bear Down Friday: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on University Blvd.
Pep Rally and Bonfire:
7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Old Main
Join the UA community to kick off the weekend as alumni, students, cheerleaders, and our head football coach, Mike Stoops, cheer the Wildcats to victory.
Get more information on UA Homecoming.
Saturday, November 5
Homecoming Registration and Information Tent
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Alumni Association Tent at
Main Campus Mall Area**
Register for UA Homecoming events and get additional information on Homecoming activities.
Get more information on UA Homecoming.
Eller College and Other Tents on the UA Mall
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, Main Campus Mall Area**
Join the Eller College and other colleges, fraternities, sororities, alumni,
campus, and student organizations for food and fun at tents on the UA Mall.
In addition to the Eller College tent, Eller student organizations
will also have their own tents or tailgates.
View map of tents on the UA Mall.
Homecoming Parade
12:30 p.m., Eller College Tent
and Other Mall Locations**
Over 100 entries including floats, bands, pep groups, and past and present royalty circle the UA Mall from Campbell to Old Main and back.
View map of Homecoming Parade route.
Football Game: Utah Utes vs. Arizona Wildcats
4:00 p.m., Arizona Stadium**
To purchase game tickets, please call the McKale Ticket Office at
520.621.CATS or 800.452.CATS between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. MST.
Get more information on the UA football game.
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* Registration or RSVP required.
** All event times on Saturday are dependent upon the football game kickoff time, and are subject to change.
For more information, please contact us.

