ŷƬ students, alumni and football fans won’t have to wait until the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns square off against the South Alabama Jaguars to enjoy Homecoming 2022.
The game will kick off at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at Cajun Field. First, however, fashion and talent shows, a pep rally, decorating contests and a parade are among activities planned for Homecoming Week. “All Roads Lead to Vermilion and White” is the Homecoming 2022 theme.
The week will begin with the event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25. Student organizations can sign up to paint a window of the UL Lafayette Student Union. The displays of school spirit and pride will remain in place during Homecoming Week.
Later that day, the l will be held from 4-6:30 p.m. at Rock ’n’ Bowl de Lafayette, 905 Jefferson St. Attendees will bowl and enjoy refreshments and music. Registration is $30 per person.
On Monday, Sept. 26, a will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the UL Lafayette Alumni Center, 600 E. St. Mary Blvd. Food trucks will sell meals. The ŷƬ Program Council will hand out free treats, while they last, for its Cupcake Giveaway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can meet the Homecoming Court.
On Monday night, the will be held from 7-9 p.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center. Students who participate in the event will model fashions they have designed and created.
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, the two-day Paint the Town Red contest begins, with and decorating their interiors and exteriors in vermilion and white. Judges will select winners in a range of categories.
Also Wednesday, Sept. 28, the will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Boucher Street. Attendees who wear Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns gear will get a free lunch. They’ll also get a chance to return the favor by donating nonperishable food items to the ŷƬ’s Campus Cupboard.
That evening, the competition for UL Lafayette students will be held from 6-8 p.m. in Angelle Hall. Students will sing and dance, perform karaoke, and display other talents during the popular contest. The public is invited to attend the free event.
On Thursday, Sept. 29, the pep rally be held at 7 p.m. on the Student Union porch and in the courtyard. The Homecoming Week tradition will feature music by the Pride of Acadiana Marching Band. Members of the football team and head coach Michael Desormeaux, cheerleaders, and the Ragin’ Jazz dance team will attend.
On Friday, Sept. 30, activities include the all-day at Cajun Courts that will begin at 8 a.m.
Later that day, the Alumni Association will host the at 5:30 p.m. at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette. Alums who earned their diplomas at least 50 years ago can register to attend the dinner, which will be followed by music and dancing.
Also Friday, the 's Greek Expo will be held at 7 p.m. at Blackham Coliseum. Fraternity and sorority members will perform during the step show.
The will roll at 1:30 p.m. from Blackham Coliseum, travel north on Cajundome Boulevard, and enter Cajun Field at Reinhardt Drive. The procession will wind around Cajun Field before exiting onto Bertrand Drive.
That night, the Christiana Smith African-American Alumni Chapter will celebrate its annual recognition program and reception. Proceeds will benefit student scholarships and programming. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Angelle Hall with a reception following in the Alumni Center.
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