Calling all Privateers to join in a tradition that celebrates school pride and offers the chance to connect, cheer and celebrate NOLA’s Team – it’s Homecoming Week 2022.
The ̳ is celebrating homecoming this week, Nov. 7-12, with a slate of activities on campus and around the city that include the Distinguished Alumni Gala, pep rally, pre-game tailgating, the homecoming basketball game and post-game fireworks.
“This is an exciting time for the University and the Student Activities Council has so many free activities for students to celebrate being #UNOProud scheduled for this week,” said LeeAnne Sipe, assistant dean for student affairs. “Whether you’re interested in a free movie, giving back to the community, dancing the night away or cheering on Privateer basketball, there’s something every day to do!”
Some of the on-campus events include a student celebration with free Lucky Dogs, snowballs, music and games in the University Center on Tuesday and a faculty and staff picnic Thursday afternoon.
And, if you’re seeing blue around the city on Wednesday night—no worries, that’s just ̳’ salute to the city’s only public research university. Several ̳ landmarks, including the Caesars Superdome, will be illuminated Privateer blue, in honor of , UNO’s historic $50 million comprehensive fundraising campaign.
The festive week culminates Saturday, Nov. 12 with a homecoming tailgate village outside the Lakefront Arena leading up to the tipoff of the men’s basketball game against the University of St. Francis (IL) at 4 p.m.
Following the game, the 2022 crowning of UNO’s homecoming royalty takes place, and the day’s events culminate with a special fireworks show over Lake Pontchartrain.
“We have an incredible bunch of student leaders on Homecoming Court and I look forward to celebrating with them all week,” Sipe said.
For a calendar of homecoming events for the week, visit UNO’s homecoming page.