All across campus, trees are turning gold and Huskies are turning purple. That's right, Homecoming Weekend draws near. Come back to campus for all the fun—the big game, the MAP Breakfast, Dawg Dash and so much more.
Dawg Dash
Kick start Homecoming week with the 24th annual Dawg Dash. Dawg Dash is more than just good for your body, it's good for the UW student body. Each year, the 10K run and 5K run/walk through the scenic UW campus raises at least $10,000 for scholarships for UW students. For more info or to register visit www.dawgdash.com.
When: Sunday, October 18, 2009, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Husky Stadium
New: Check out photos from the Dawg Dash or browse through all of them on our Flickr site.
Thanks to our Dawg Dash sponsors:
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Governor: Oct. 23 is "Purple and Gold Day"
Washington State Governor and UW alumna Chris Gregoire has proclaimed Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, to be "Purple and Gold Day" in the Evergreen State. "The University of Washington has a rich history of academic excellence, groundbreaking research, winning athletics, and life-changing innovation," the proclamation reads. "I urge all citizens to don purple and gold in honor of this world-class institution." Gregoire, a 1971 UW graduate, has issued "Purple and Gold Day" proclamations each of the last three years. That's Friday, October 23, 2009. Wear your UW colors!
See the Purple & Gold Day Toolkit if you want to help spread the word!
MAP Breakfast
Another longtime Homecoming tradition, the Multicultural Alumni Partnership Bridging the Gap Breakfast, celebrates diversity at the UW and in our community. Join us as we honor past and present Distinguished Alumni Award and scholarship winners.
When: Saturday, October 24, 8-10 a.m.
Where: HUB Ballroom, UW Seattle campus
Online registration available now!
Alumnae Board Tailgate Scholarship Fundraiser
Prior to the Homecoming game, Alumnae Board volunteers and scholarship recipients will be roaming the popular tailgating areas outside Husky Stadium, collecting donations for their full-tuition scholarships. Look for the white buckets!
Homecoming Game vs. Oregon
It's Washington vs. Oregon in the UW's annual Homecoming game. Don your purple and gold and cheer on the Dawgs as they battle the Ducks for Pac-10 bragging rights.
When: Saturday, October 24, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Husky Stadium
Discount Tickets: As part of UWAA Member Appreciation Day, UWAA members may purchase reserved seats for just $46 (reg. $70). Get more information and purchase tickets.
Homecoming Royalty Scholarships
Between the first and second quarters of the Homecoming game, on the field at Husky Stadium, join us in congratulating this year's Homecoming Royalty and Court, as chosen by their peers.
Are you a UW sophomore, junior or senior who wants to represent the University of Washington as a member of the Homecoming Court on Saturday, October 24? The title of Homecoming Royalty (the top two students selected from the Court) comes with a $1,000 scholarship from the UW Alumni Association. Learn more and apply online.
