Homecoming traditionally revolves around the football game, which will begin with a 1 p.m. kick off at Ramer Field, where the Falcons will host the UW-Stout Blue Devils. Several events are also planned on campus throughout the week. College is a really meaningful experience, students should participate all they can. Registered student organizations will also battle it out to collect jars full of change in the Penny Wars competition. Proceeds from the contest, which allows students to dump pennies into specified jars in the Student Center, are donated to a charity determined by the UW-RF Special Events Committee.
Students can also play in the sand and win points for their organization.
New to this year's festival is a sand castle competition on Tuesday afternoon. Any registered student organization can participate in homecoming events and accumulate points for their organization. Falcon Spirit Awards and The Flying High Spirit Award will be given to individuals and organizations that show school spirit, support for UW-RF organizations and enthusiasm for Homecoming. It's a sportsmanship award - given just for showing enthusiasm. Although student involvement is important during homecoming week, students should participate in organizations throughout the year, Thompson said.