Gameday | Golf Tournament | Tailgate Challenge | Sponsorship
 A parade of red and white golf carts, that perfected Texas BBQ only found in the shadow of Robertson Stadium, the sounds of the Spirit of Houston marching band drifting across a cool autumn breeze: it’s enough to make most alumni returning for Homecoming faint from nostalgia.
Held October 12-26, The University of Houston’s 2009 Homecoming festivities will offer a variety of traditional and new events, sure to stir your Cougar spirit. This year’s theme: Eyes on the Pride. We’ve always had our eyes on the “prize”—Tier One status for the university, national rankings and bowl wins for the football program—so now that we’ve begun achieving both, it’s time to take “pride” in those accomplishments.
Use the quick links above for detailed information on major Homecoming events, or see below for a complete schedule.
A special thanks to Jason Fuller, UH Alumni Council Chair, and Yuen Yee Ma, past president of the Asian Alumni Association, for serving as this year's Homecoming co-chairs. Also, thanks to our 2009 Homecoming sponsors: Goodman Financial, Tolunay-Wong Engineers, McDermott International, Landry's Restaurants, Liberty Mutual, and Bank of Houston.
2009 Homecoming Schedule
Listed below is the tentative schedule of all 2009 Homecoming events. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. For up-to-date information, visit the university's main Homecoming calendar.
Friday, October 23
Back to School Again @ the GCSW (more information) - 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Come back to school at The Graduate College of Social Work for an evening of continuing education, networking, and fellowship! Special recognition for participating alumni of classes: 1979, 1989, 1999, and 2009. There will be a reception from 5:30 to 6:30, Homeroom with Dean Colby from 6:30 to 7:30, and finally the evening class lecture at 7:00. This year’s theme is “Health Care Disparities and the Impact of Health Care Changes on the SW Profession” and will include special guests Lovell Allan Jones, PhD, Professor and Director, Dorothy K. Massie, LCSW, Health Referral Specialist/Coordinator of the The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Center for Research on Minority Health/Department of Health Disparities Research.
Location: M.D. Anderson Library at UH - Rockwell Pavilion on the 2nd Floor. Contact: To RSVP, contact Ann Liberman by October 19th (713)743-8071 or aliberman@uh.edu.
The Rocky Horror Show - 7:00 p.m. reception, 8:00 p.m. performance
Someplace between fantasy and reality lies this punk-rock musical filled with vamps and tramps. Accompany Brad and Janet on a fantastical journey to Dr. Frank N’ Furter’s twisted castle where his ghoulish minions dance the Time Warp and awaken repressed sensuality. Tickets are $75 ($50 for UHAA members) and include performance, hors d'oeuvres and dessert buffet, two drink tickets and a participation kit for the show! Sponsored by UH School of Theatre & Dance.
Location: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts Wortham Theatre Lobby, entrance #16 off Cullen Blvd. Free parking. Contact: Cortney Kindall at ckkindal@central.uh.edu or 713.743.0828, or register online.
Opera - Il viaggio a Reims (the journey to Rheims) - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Moores Opera House. Call 713.743.3313 for tickets or purchase them at the door.
Saturday, October 24
Homecoming Tailgate Spirit Challenge - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Now in its third year, the Tailgate Spirit Challenge pits The UH Alumni Association's many different constituent groups in a battle of BBQ and Cougar pride. Held every Homecoming, the competition can get fierce, and a group of "celebrity" judges—last year's included Dr. Simon Bott, beloved chemistry professor, Dr. William Munson, Associate VP of Student Development and Dean of Students and Raj Thaker, President of Student Alumni Connections—have the enviable job of walking tent to tent, trying all the delicious food.
Location: Tailgate area of the Robertson Stadium parking lot. Sponsored by: UH Alumni Association and Bank of Houston. Contact: Email Tonja Jones at tajones@uh.edu.
Homecoming Parade - 3:00 p.m.
Watch student-decorated golf carts, floats, bands and more parade throughout the beautiful University of Houston campus as they celebrate Cougar Pride and get geared up for game day! Parade starts on Cullen Blvd., commences through tailgate area, and ends at Robertson Stadium.
Honors College Tailgate - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Robertson Stadium.
UH vs. SMU Football Game - 6:30 p.m. kick-off
Cheer on the Cougars as they face-off with the in-state and C-USA rival SMU. At Robertson Stadium. The Homecoming king and queen will be announced at halftime. The game will be televised on CBS College Sports; hear it on the radio on ESPN 790. Purchase tickets online.
Sunday, October 25
Opera - Il viaggio a Reims (the journey to Rheims) - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Moores Opera House. Call 713.743.3313 for tickets or purchase them at the door.
Monday, October 26
27th Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament (more information) - 11:00 a.m.
In addition to spending the day at the beautiful 27-hole Pecan Grove course, participants can win prizes in skill contests, raffles, and a silent auction. The tournament format is a Florida scramble with four-player teams. A box lunch and on-course refreshments will be provided. RSVP today, or email alumni@uh.edu for more information.
Lecture: Robert Bartlett - 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Plato’s Protagoras
Dr. Bartlett is a Distinguished Teaching Professor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies at Emory University. Location: Architecture Building Lecture Hall. Discussion and reception to follow in The Honors College Commons.
The 2009 Homecoming sponsors are:
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