Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 10/20/2026
Join us in the Farris Center for the annual Homecoming Pep Rally on Monday! Doors open at 6 PM and the event will start at 7 PM!
Campus Initiatives
Trunk or Treat 2026 Sign Up
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 10/20/2026
Is your Department/Organization interested in hosting a trunk for Trunk or Treat during the Homecoming tailgate on Oct. 31st? Fill out this form to register!
This form is open until October 23rd at 4 PM.
Details
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 2 PM – 4 PM
Location: Farris Center Parking Lot (west of Farris Center)
Arrival Time: between 12 PM & 1 PM
The vehicle should arrive between 12 PM (noon) and 1 PM. Vehicles will be required to have a parking permit to enter. All vehicles must remain in their location until the beginning of the football game. If you run out of candy before the game begins, the vehicle cannot leave.
Your organization must provide candy. If you run out of candy during the event, you cannot move the ToT vehicle to get more, but you are welcome to send a member of your group as a runner if needed.
Parking permits must be picked up from Student Involvement & Leadership (RWSC 207) between Wednesday (October 28th) and Friday (October 30th).
Homecoming Canned Food Drive
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 10/19/2026
Start collecting nonperishable items, Bear Nation! The annual Homecoming Canned Food Drive is fast approaching! Three plaques will be given away to the groups (small/medium/large) to donate the most items. All proceeds go to benefit the Bear Essentials Food Pantry! To count toward the drive all items must be turned in on October 30th at the Bear Essentials Food Pantry from 10 AM – 2 PM. Items the pantry needs: ramen, pasta, canned fruit – but all items are appreciated!