UIC Homecoming
Get Fired Up for UIC Homecoming 2024! - Roar into the ‘20s with Sparky!
This Homecoming, we’re stepping back in time to the Roaring '20s, adding a touch of vintage glamor to celebrate our UIC Flames pride! UIC students, faculty, staff, and alumni—join us November 8-15, 2024, for a week full of spirited events and themed activities, culminating in a “Roar into the '20s with Sparky” Homecoming Dance. Get ready for flapper flair, jazz vibes, and a whole lot of UIC spirit!
Homecoming Week Schedule
Friday, November 8
- UIC Tailgate | Parking Lot 1B (1139 W Harrison St) from 4:30–6:30 PM
- Reserve your spot by completing this form by November 4th at 5 PM.
- Registered student organizations can join the USG Tailgate competition for a chance to win a $500 dining experience! Register here
- UIC Men's Basketball Game vs. Yale Bulldogs | Credit Union 1 Arena at 7 PM
- UIC students attend free with student ID.
- Alumni: Claim two free tickets by completing this form.
- Outside guests, staff, and faculty: Purchase tickets here.
November 9-10
- Paint the Windows | Student Center East from 11AM-3PM
- Registered student organizations interested in participating should complete this form.
- The winning organization scores a 12-person party package at Millennium Lanes.
Wednesday, November 13
- DJ Battle | 12PM-3PM
- Get ready to see UIC's finest DJs compete in a showdown!
Friday, November 15
- Homecoming Dance | Chicago History Museum from 7–11 PM
- Tickets: $30 for UIC students, $40 for guests
- Includes: Light refreshments and transportation from Student Center East, starting at 6:30 PM. Reserve a shuttle spot here.
- Dress Code: Glamorous '20s attire encouraged!
- Purchase tickets: go.uic.edu/HOCODance
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Show off your UIC spirit and roar into the '20s with Sparky! Follow @UICCSI, @UICRADIO and @UICSAB for updates, and don’t forget to share your Homecoming photos with #UICHOCO.
Questions? Contact us at StudentInvolvement@uic.edu.
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Previous Homecoming Court Winners
Haniyyah Thomas
Haniyyah Thomas is a 3rd year Public Policy major who serves as a student ambassador for the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs. Hanniyah’s additional involvements include her role as the Founding President of the Black Student Coalition, an organization that advocates on the behalf of black students, and the Assistant Director of Service of the National Residence Hall Honorary which promotes service and recognition on campus.
Abigail Pettineo
Abigail Pettineo is a senior biology major with a minor in sociology on the pre-medicine track. Abigail is the Co-President of the Honors College Advisory Board, Co-President of Sparkathon UIC’s Dance Marathon for Cancer Survivors, Vice President of the Society of Future Physicians, Secretary of the Undergraduate Student Government, Secretary of Rotaract Club, a member of the LAS Dean’s Advisory Board, a research assistant in the Wenzel Mini-Lab studying mental health throughout pregnancy.
Maxxwell Guffey
George Maxxwell Guffey is a third-year Senior UIC student graduating one year early. He studies Marketing with minors in Public Policy and Economics. He is involved in the Honors College, Business Scholars, and UIC Radio, where he hosts a morning radio show titled Press Play.
Arman Raghnian
Arman is a third-year student majoring in Biomedical Engineering and minoring in Biological Sciences and Chemistry on the Pre-Dental track. Arman is the Vice President of Membership and the Secretary of Alpha Phi Omega, the Vice President of M.I.X.E.D., and the Secretary of BMES. Additionally, he is also a service leader within the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and a volunteer at UI Health.
Chenille Lawrence
Chenille is a fourth year Computer Science major, a member of the Honors College and the President of the National Society of Black Engineers Chapter at UIC. Chenille is also a CHANCE/ComEd Scholar, teaching assistant for CS 151 under the CS department, and a student worker at the Equity and inclusion in Engineering Program offices. Additionally, Chenille is a member of Collegiate 100 and serves as the Experience Team Lead for UIC’s SparkHack hackathon planning committee.