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RIVERSIDE – Ice-skating is not an everyday event at UC Riverside. But Homecoming 2010 calls for some special events, including a bonfire, a basketball game, reunions and a hike to the giant "C" on the Box Springs mountain.

Members of the original class of students will help dedicate the placement of the concrete slabs they signed back in 1954 at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at the brand new Highlander Union Building.

A sampling of homecoming events:

Tuesday, Feb. 9

Ice-skating on Pierce Lawn, near the bell tower. 11 a.m. t o 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 11
7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Homecoming Karaoke Competition at The Barn, sponsored by Residence Life and Student Life

Friday, Feb. 12
7 p.m. to midnight – Bonfire to burn the mascot of the rival team. Event is near the Student Recreation Center, with food, bumper karts, a laser tag maze, and music provided by a celebrity DJ. Glow sticks and UCR spirit gear will be given away during the night. Sponsored by ASPB.

Saturday, Feb. 13
9 a.m. Hike to the C (Directions provided with reservation confirmation)
This challenging guided hike to UCR’s famous symbol is a great way to start your morning. "C" the campus from a different perspective.
Inquiries: Bill Cole (951) 827-2586

12:30 p.m. Geology Courtyard
Celebrate Homecoming with CNAS
Ribbon Cutting and Champagne Toast
The campus will hold a toast to celebrate the renovation of the Geology building.
“The renovations allow us to do top-notch science in a manner that we couldn’t do before because we lacked the facilities,” said Mary Droser, chair of earth sciencs. “This building is home to the kind of science – the study of earthquakes, climate change and wildfires, for example – that is incredibly relevant to California, the country and the world. Now we have a building that will allow us to do that science even better.”

2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tailgate and the Big Game:
Show your Highlander spirit at UCR’s pep rally featuring Scotty and the Highlander band, the Highlander girls, and a pipe band procession into the game. Celebrate Homecoming with food, games and a beer garden. Event leads into the 5 p.m. homecoming game starting at the Student Recreation Center.

8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
HEAT
Be there for UCR’s hottest music festival, featuring America’s top artists. Event is near the bell tower. This is a ticketed event. http://heat.ucr.edu/

For more events, information and to reserve a spot: http://homecoming.ucr.edu

The University of California, Riverside (www.ucr.edu) is a doctoral research university, a living laboratory for groundbreaking exploration of issues critical to Inland Southern California, the state and communities around the world. Reflecting California's diverse culture, UCR's enrollment has exceeded 21,000 students. The campus opened a medical school in 2013 and has reached the heart of the Coachella Valley by way of the UCR Palm Desert Center. The campus has an annual statewide economic impact of more than $1 billion.

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