Homecoming is a big weekend.
But Student Affairs might be hosting the biggest weekend ever.
In addition to its annual slate of homecoming activities with RSOs and Cardinal Family Weekend, Student Affairs will be commemorating its 40th听anniversary. 听
The milestone听anniversary celebration honors the dedication of current and past staff and students to the University of Louisville.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a wonderful opportunity to invite back former student leaders and celebrate our collective success and the positive impact on people鈥檚 lives,鈥 said Michael Mardis, dean of students and chief Student Affairs officer.
Combined with events that celebrate campus life, such as Homecoming and Cardinal Family Weekend, 鈥渋t creates the atmosphere of a big family reunion,鈥 Mardis said.
Check out a sampling of the weekend鈥檚听big听events below.听听听
Student Affairs 40th听Anniversary Weekend
鈥Forty years ago, campus life at UofL changed听as听the Division of Student Affairs was created, unifying departments across campus to better the student experience.听Since its inception, the division has grown and thrived to allow students to reach their fullest academic and personal potential.
During the weekend of Oct. 20-23, the division will host a series of events commemorating the 40 years of success of the Division of Student Affairs. The central event is an awards听ceremony celebrating past vice presidents of student affairs. Each will speak on their experience at UofL. More information is .听
Oct. 20
Student Affairs 40th Anniversary Campus Celebration Cookout,听11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Red Barn;听Free.听
Staff, faculty and students are invited to come to a 鈥淭raditional Red Barn Cookout鈥 and mingle/connect and share stories about the 40 years of engaging students across campus.
October 21
UofL Student Affairs Legacy Award Ceremony and Distinguished Panel,听2:30 to听4:30 p.m., Multipurpose Room, Student Activities Center; Free.听Former vice presidents will be awarded the inaugural Legacy Award.
UofL Student Affairs Legacy Award Networking Reception,听4:30 to 6 p.m., George J. Howe Red Barn; Free.听Mingle with the former vice presidents and student affairs staff.
October 22
UofL Student Affairs 40th Anniversary Football Tailgate,听9 a.m. to noon, Papa John鈥檚 Cardinal听Stadium in between Gate 9 and Gate 1 behind the Schnellenberger Complex on the North end zone side of the stadium;听$20 per person.听Celebrate at the Student Affairs tented tailgate prior to the football game.
Cardinal Family Weekend
Each year, Student affairs host Cardinal Family Weekend. Families from around the country arrive on campus to see how students are acclimating to college life, and explore campus and the city. .
Oct. 22
UofL Parents Association Tailgate/Meal,听9 a.m. to noon, Papa John鈥檚 Cardinal Stadium, in between Gate 9 and Gate 1 behind the Schnellenberger Complex on the North end zone side of the stadium;听$20.听Join families for a tailgate before football game.
Oct. 23
UofL Parents Association Family Brunch,听10 a.m. to noon, The Ville Grille;听Pay upon entry.听Enjoy a meal with family听and sign up for a raffle to win a flatscreen TV.
Homecoming Week
This year鈥檚 Homecoming Week takes place Oct. 17-22 and includes festivities such as a concert hosted by the Student Activities Board, the National Pan-Hellenic Council鈥檚 homecoming step show, the homecoming parade, and the homecoming football game. 听
Oct. 20
Student Activities Board Concert: Waka Flocka Flame,听5:30 to听9 p.m., Cardinal Blvd., in front of Cardinal Towne;听Free.听Join UofL SAB as Waka Flocka Flame performs.
Oct. 21
National Pan-Hellenic Homecoming Step Show,听7:30 p.m., Louisville Memorial Auditorium;听$15 advance tickets, $20 at the door.听UofL NPHC will be performing in the 23rd听annual homecoming step show.
Homecoming Parade,听6 p.m., starts at Cardinal Boulevard and 3rd Street intersection by Cardinal Towne; Free.
