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GET READY FOR HOMECOMING!

We're excited to invite you to this year's Homecoming, where alumni, students, and the entire UW community unite to celebrate our Cowboy and Cowgirl spirit. Get ready for action-packed events like Cowboy Coffee, A Tribute to Steamboat, the lively parade, and cheering on our Pokes at the big game! Homecoming is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new memories, and take part in the unique traditions that make UW special.
Homecoming

2024 UWAA Homecoming Events

 

 

 Golden Boot Compeition


Golden Boot

 

Overview

Homecoming's the perfect time to let your UW pride shine! The Gold Boot Competition welcomes UW departments, student groups, and Laramie businesses. Test your skills with space decoration, parade float design, social media challenges, community service events and the Horseshoe Hunt. Student group teams are capped at 10 members, no limits for campus orgs or businesses. Win $100 for your group and give $100 to a charity.

 

 

 

Homecoming with UW at Casper


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Overview
Join us for the Homecoming with UW at Casper.

 

 

 

Tribute to Steamboat


Tribute to Steamboat

 

 

Overview
Join us for the 3rd annual Tribute to Steamboat event! This will be a fun-filled evening where you can watch (and compete!) in a night filled with laughter and celebration and don't forget to stick around after the showdeo for the Cowboy Country Swing Dance!

 

 

 

Homecoming Check-In


Check-In

 

 

Overview
Join us for Homecoming Check-In on Friday to continue the Homecoming festivities! Come say hi to your UWAA team, get pictures in front of the Boot Wall, enjoy some refreshments and reconnect with your alma mater! 

 

 

 

 

 

Legacy Lunch


 

Happy Hour

 

 

Overview
The UWAA is excited to introduce a new event this year that celebrates alumni families who have made UW a family tradition! Family members of current students, graduates from the class of 1974, and 50th Club members are invited to join us for Legacy Lunch where everyone will have an opportunity to connect, reminisce, and celebrate Poke Pride. 

 

 

 

 

 

50th Club


Legacy Lunch

 

 

Overview
Members of the class of 1974 and 50th Club members are invited to join the UWAA during the inaugural Legacy Lunch. We are so excited to celebrate this special anniversary and for everyone to have an opportunity to connect, reminisce, and celebrate Poke Pride!

 

 

 

 

 

Homecoming Happy Hour


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Overview
Raise a glass and Cheers to Homecoming!Share a frosty beverage with fellow UW alums and don't miss out on the fun!

 

 

 




 

 

 

Cowboy Coffee


Cowboy Coffee

 

 

Overview
Cowboy Coffee will be hosted by the Alumni Association and sponsored by UniWyo Credit Union. The first to arrive will receive the infamous Homecoming mug - one per person! All are invited to join us for coffee and a grab-and-go breakfast leading up to the start of the Homecoming Parade. 

 

 

Homecoming Parade


Legacy Lunch

 

 

Overview
The 2024 Homecoming Parade will take place prior to the Homecoming football game. Showcase your creativity and skill by entering our float competition!

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Awards

 

 

UW Distinguished Alumni

 

Distinguished Alumni

Alumni who are distinguished in their business, profession, or life’s work, who are persons of integrity, stature, and demonstrated ability, and who reflect upon and realize the importance of their UW education are recognized as Distinguished Alumni. They are recognized during Homecoming, and many arrange for special events with their respective colleges during this time, providing inspiration and advice to students and others.       

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medallion

 

Medallion Service Award

UW has many loyal friends and supporters, and the Medallion Service Award is a way to acknowledge their many contributions. Individuals who give unselfishly of their time, talent, or support to the university are and people of integrity and stature are eligible. They do not have to be UW alumni.

Like Distinguished Alumni, honorees are recognized during Homecoming.

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