Golden Graduate Reunion
Friday, October 20
Once a year we return for Homecoming to where it all began — Cedar Falls, the heart of Panther Country. As usual, campus will be celebrating with a parade, football, music and fun! Light up your night with country star and former UNI football player Justin Adams, 08, live in concert! In addition, there will be some exciting news about Our Tomorrow: The Campaign for UNI. As a past Golden Graduate Society inductee, we want you to be a part of the fun!
We will be recognizing our graduates from the Class of 1973 as the newest members of the Golden Graduate Society with a reception October 20 beginning at 3 p.m. We invite you to join us in celebrating the society’s newest inductees. There is no charge to attend, but registrations must be to submitted by September 27. RSVP now or call 319-273-2355.
We hope you can join us to reminisce, reconnect and renew friendships as we all come home to Panther Country. For a detailed list of all Homecoming 2023 activities, visit homecoming.uni.edu. We hope you’ll join us for this Golden Graduate event, and we look forward to seeing you in October!
PS – Do you have photos from 1973 you’d like to share? Please share them with us by emailing alumni@uni.edu.
Friday, October 20
Campus Tours / 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Commons hallway by Slife Ballroom
Check in from 12:30–1 p.m. to take a personalized tour led by current UNI students. Tours will depart at 1 p.m.
Golden Graduate Reception / 3 p.m.
Slife Ballroom, Commons
Honor fellow Golden Graduates’ 50-year milestone with a special reception with President Nook.
Homecoming Bash and Concert / 5 - 9 p.m.
Campanile Plaza
Take part in a family-friendly outdoor festival for kids and adults. Catch up with your college, hear a carillon concert, get dinner from local food trucks and don’t miss the door prizes!
7 p.m. at Commons Plaza
Enjoy a concert with Justin Adams, ʼ08, country music star and former UNI football player! Register for the Homecoming Bash by October 13 to be entered into a drawing for a Panther prize pack (including a $100 gift card to the UNI Bookstore).
Saturday, October 21
Homecoming Parade / 10 a.m.
Downtown Cedar Falls
Take part in this annual Homecoming tradition. Check out the UNI tent along the parade route too.
Hy-Vee Homecoming Tailgate / 1 - 3:30 p.m.
West of the UNI-Dome
Free food samples will be available while they last and beverages will be available for purchase. Don’t miss the Panther swag giveaways and family-friendly activities!
UNI Football vs. North Dakota / 4 p.m.
UNI-Dome
You can attend the big game for $11 per ticket. Tickets will be distributed at the reception or left at Will Call if requested. Please order tickets when you RSVP to the reception (while supplies last). No refunds can be issued after October 6.
Accommodations
Room blocks for Golden Graduate participants are being held at nearby hotels in Cedar Falls. Please make your reservation now to ensure your stay.
- Hilton Garden Inn, Cedar Falls / $169 per night
- Book by phone: Call 319-266-6611 and press zero
- Book online: Visit the Hilton Garden Inn's Golden Graduate webpage.
- Please note, this block will only be held through September 20, 2023, so please reserve your room now.
- Holiday Inn Express, Cedar Falls / $109 per night
- Book by phone: Call 319-277-2400
- Please note, this block will only be held through September 25, 2023, so please reserve your room now.
Class of 1972 Golden Graduate Luncheon
Do you want to see some of the excitement from last year's Golden Graduate luncheon? Check out the photos below to see some of the food and fun that you could have with fellow UNI alumni!
