The 101st celebration of homecoming at Iowa State kicks off this weekend. In addition to student activities -- such as tournaments and Cardinal Court scholarship competitions -- there are many events open to the public. Admission is free, unless otherwise indicated. Homecoming buttons ($5 each) give wearers free access to the daily "food on campus" lunches and food at Friday evening's open house and pep rally. Buttons can be purchased at the ISU Alumni Center, daily "food on campus" meals and various campus locations (look for tables in the Memorial Union and on central campus).
Homecoming 101: The Tradition Continues
Saturday, Nov. 2
9 a.m., Blue Sky Day "Ames Live! In Color" 5K run/walk (10 a.m. start near Memorial Union), central campus, $22
9 a.m., Banner displays, central campus
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Open studio, design Cyclone pride buttons, magnets or pottery, The Workspace, Memorial Union, $0.50-$5
Noon-6 p.m., Victory Lane painting, Lot C6, Iowa State Center
2-6 p.m., Storefront window painting, Campustown, Welch Avenue and Lincoln Way
Sunday, Nov. 3
11 a.m.-3 p.m., Yell Like Hell first cuts, central campus stage
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Food on campus (Hickory Park "saucy southerner" sandwiches, chips and cookies), central campus
1-5 p.m., Open studio, The Workspace, Memorial Union, $0.50-$5
Monday, Nov. 4
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Food on campus (La Fuente chicken and cheese quesadillas, chips and salsa), central campus
2-10 p.m., Open studio, The Workspace, Memorial Union, $0.50-$5
Tuesday, Nov. 5
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Food on campus (Hy-Vee orange/sesame chicken, vegetable lo mein and rice), central campus
2-10 p.m., Open studio, The Workspace, Memorial Union, $0.50-$5
Wednesday, Nov. 6
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Food on campus (Noodles and Company mac and cheese and hotdogs), central campus
2-10 p.m., Open studio, The Workspace, Memorial Union, $0.50-$5
Thursday, Nov. 7
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Food on campus (Jeff's Pizza, pepperoni and sausage pizza and carrots), central campus
2-10 p.m., Open studio, The Workspace, Memorial Union, $0.50-$5
Friday, Nov. 8
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Food on campus (Hy-Vee chili), central campus
1:30 p.m., Awards ceremony and reception, honoring alumni and friends of the university, Benton Auditorium, Scheman Building
5-9 p.m., Open house (food, drinks, games, performances and merchandise), pep rally begins at 7 p.m., ISU Alumni Center
5-8 p.m., Open studio, The Workspace, Memorial Union, $0.50-$5
7:30 p.m., Men's hockey vs. Robert Morris University, Ames/ISU Ice Arena, $5-$10
8-9 p.m., ExCYtment in the Streets, lawn displays, ISU Greek neighborhood
10 p.m.-1 a.m., Pancake feed, central campus, $3
Midnight, Mass campaniling and fireworks, central campus
Saturday, Nov. 9
8-10:30 a.m., Cyclone Central tailgate, ISU Alumni Center
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Open studio, The Workspace, Memorial Union, $0.50-$5
11 a.m. Football vs. Texas Christian University, Jack Trice Stadium, $20-$65
5 p.m., Volleyball vs. Oklahoma, Hilton Coliseum, $4-$5
7:30 p.m., Men's hockey vs. Robert Morris University, Ames/ISU Ice Arena, $5-$10
