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What’s Happening UAB: Hoco Edition

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UAB chapter.

It’s that time of year again. Homecoming season! This year is bittersweet because we will be celebrating with the football team for the first time in two years. Homecoming is an exciting time on a college campus. It’s the perfect time to show your school spirit and let loose before midterms start to kick in. Not sure what’s happening throughout the week? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with some of the most popular events of the week.

Monday, October 2

Theme: Marvel Monday – Dress up like your favorite hero!

Blazer Showdown

7:00 p.m. – Alys Stephens Center

Watch your peers showcase their talent in dances and skits inspired by this year’s homecoming theme at the annual Blazer Showdown! Admission is FREE from students and staff. Reserve a spot at the ASC box office!

Tuesday, October 3

Theme: Tacky Tuesday – Show off your tackiest outfit a.ka. “I just woke up 5 minutes before class after a long night out.”

Homecoming Comedy Show

 7:00 pm -HSC Ballroom 

The Comedy Show will feature Comedian Mike Yard. Admission is FREE! 

Pancakes and Karaoke 

8:30 p.m. – HSC Food Court 

After the comedy show head downstairs to the dining area for free pancakes and karaoke! This is one of my favorite homecoming events! 

 

Make sure you’re following @uab_homecoming on Instagram to stay updated on events and chances to score a homecoming t-shirt! You can also tag them in your photos from each theme day to win the daily contest! Visit the official homecoming page for a full list of activities for each day! 

Tamia is a senior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham majoring in mass communication with a journalism concentration. She is currently serving as one of her chapter's campus correspondents.