November 18 & 19, 2022
We're back on campus and celebrating everything UCR — past, present, and future.
UCR Alumni
It's a Homecoming Like No Other
Join us on campus as we take you through the decades to enjoy a classic car showcase and live afternoon concert by The Beach Boys — exclusively for UCR alumni and your guests*! Plus, enjoy music of all genres for all ages by alumni DJs Alf Alpha and Yimbo, Ferris wheel rides, bar service, opportunity drawings, and a free UCR t-shirt! Stay to cheer on our Highlander teams during the Men's Basketball and Women's Volleyball games, and dine and dance the night away at special evening festivities supporting UCR students — and much more!
*Alumni are allowed to bring up to 10 guests who are non-alumni.
Highlights include:
- Exclusive UCR Alumni Concert feat. The Beach Boys
- Pre-order picnic meal box for pick up before concert
- Men's Basketball and Women's Volleyball Games
- 17th Annual Spirit of the Tribes 5K Run & Walk
- Chicano Student Programs 50th Anniversary Gala
- Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship Gala
- Celebration of Medical Education Gala
Students
Celebrate!
Stay tuned for details on student-focused activities and opportunities to help welcome the newest Highlanders to the family!
Scotty's Birthday | Wednesday, Nov. 16, 11:00 a.m.
Please come enjoy free snacks, free giveaways, music, and more!
Homecoming Odyssey | Friday, Nov. 18, 6:00 p.m.
Homecoming Odyssey is the reimagined signature Homecoming celebration for the Highlander community! This event will feature live music, attractions, free food, and much more!
Parents
Parents are invited to connect with other Highlander parents and families at the Fall Parents Meeting.
UCR Parent & Family Meeting
Saturday, Nov. 19, 11:00 a.m.
Location: HUB 302
For parents and family members of Highlander students looking to get involved, this gathering is a great opportunity to connect and meet other Highlander families. Guest speakers include Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Brian Haynes and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Wesley Mallette. Check your email for your invitation or register for the meeting and other Homecoming events online.
Let’s be brilliant together.
Double your impact for students!
Generous support from alumni like you makes a difference at UCR. And now your donations go twice as far to support students!
Thanks to Jeff Krynski ’81, UCR trustee and past president of the UCR Alumni Association board of directors, there’s a match doubling every dollar given to the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, Black Alumni Chapter Fund, and Chicano Latino Alumni Endowed Fund.
DOUBLE MY DONATION
ALUMNI HOMECOMING at UCR
Homecoming Events
Friday, November 18
6-10 p.m.
Homecoming Odyssey (ASPB)
Location: HUB Lawn
Homecoming Odyssey is the reimagined signature Homecoming celebration for the Highlander student community! This event will feature live music, attractions, free food, and much more!
6-11 p.m.
Chicano Student Programs 50th Anniversary Gala
Location: HUB 302
Join your friends and Highlander familia for a remarkable evening of reflection, performances, speakers, an auction, and entertainment as we dine and dance together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Chicano Student Programs in partnership with Chicano Latino Alumni.
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Saturday, November 19
7-11 a.m.
17th Annual Spirit of the Tribes 5K Run/Walk
Location: Rivera Lawn
Honor the Native American spirit and culture with a morning of fun and exercise. Hosted by Native American Student Programs, this fundraiser supports student scholarships at UCR. All ages welcome; open to public. Registration opening soon!
REGISTRATION
10-11:30 a.m.
UCR Brunch featuring the UCR Alumni 40 Under 40 Honorees
Location: Alumni & Visitors Center
This invite-only bruncheon honors UCR's inaugural 40 Under 40 alumni.
10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
University Honors Mixer
Location: Skye Hall Room 381
Come join UCR University Honors' alumni, current students, staff, and faculty to learn about exciting updates in Honors and to connect with friends and colleagues!
REGISTRATION
11 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
CHASS Alumni Event
Location: The Barn Theater
Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and network with Dean Daryle Williams and other alumni.
REGISTRATION
1-4 p.m.
Homecoming Concert featuring The Beach Boys
Location: Bell Tower
Join us on campus as we take you through the decades to enjoy a classic car showcase and live afternoon concert by The Beach Boys — exclusively for UCR alumni and your registered guests!
Plus, enjoy music for all ages by alumni DJs Alf Alpha and Yimbo, Ferris wheel rides, bar service, opportunity drawings, and giveaways.
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4 p.m.
Homecoming Men’s Basketball Game
Location: Student Recreation Center Arena
Join the crowd as we root for our Men’s Basketball team against the Occidental Tigers. Go Highlanders!
4-7:30 p.m.
The First Billion Years: Latest Results from the James Webb Space Telescope
Location: Student Success Center 229
Join us for an out of this world experience with UC Riverside Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Bahram Mobasher, who will present the latest results from the James Webb Space Telescope regarding the first generation of galaxies using the deepest images of the Universe going back over 13 billion light years. Reception with light refreshments is at 4 p.m., Prof. Mobasher’s presentation is at 5 p.m., and Highlander Stargazing is at 6:30 p.m. on the Student Success Center Lawn with the UCR Astronomy Club and the Riverside Astronomical Society.
7:15 p.m.
UCR Volleyball v. UC Santa Barbara
Location: Student Recreation Center Arena
Women’s Volleyball faces off against the Gauchos of UC Santa Barbara at 7:15 p.m. Don’t forget to wear your blue and gold or come in your UCR gear to show your Highlander pride!
6-11 p.m.
Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship Gala
Location: Alumni & Visitors Center
The Black Alumni Chapter, in partnership with African Student Programs, invite fellow Highlanders and friends to honor the last 50 years of ASP’s history, celebrate our collective achievements, and envision the bright future for our Black scholars. Honorees for this year's black-tie gala are Jack B. Clarke Jr. ’80, Esq., Rickerby Hinds ’94, and LaSharon A. McLean Perez ’04, MFA ’09.
TICKETS
6-8:30 p.m.
Celebration of Medical Education Gala
Location: Riverside Convention Center
Featuring dinner, musical performances, testimonials from students, and a chance to hear from medical students about their experiences. Proceeds support the School of Medicine Mission Award scholarship program.
TICKETS
VIP Experiences
This year’s new alumni-only Homecoming concert provides an opportunity for the university to recognize and thank key supporters, volunteers, and distinguished alumni.
Special VIP lounge access will be provided during The Beach Boys concert for the following groups and their guests:
- 2022 40 Under 40 Honorees
- Alumni Association Board of Directors, past and present
- Alumni Awards of Distinction Recipients
- Athletics Hall of Famers & Champions
- Bell Tower Society Members
- Chancellor’s Associates
- UCR Foundation Board of Trustees, past and present
- Watkins Society Members
HOMECOMING ALUMNI CONCERT: The Beach Boys
Saturday, November 19
Join us on campus as we take you through the decades to enjoy a classic car showcase and live afternoon concert by The Beach Boys — exclusively for UCR alumni and your registered guests!
Order a boxed picnic meal to-go from The Barn (pre-orders available online soon, limited quantities will be available for same-day purchase and pickup) before heading to the concert to receive your free UCR t-shirt!*
*one per person, while supplies last
There's more: music for all ages, DJs, and Ferris wheel rides
Enjoy music of all genres for all ages by alumni DJs Alf Alpha, left (Rafael Lopez ’07) and Yimbo, right (Jimmy Buenaventura ’09), plus Ferris wheel rides, bar service, opportunity drawings, and giveaways.
Homecoming FAQ
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Where is Homecoming taking place?
Where is Homecoming taking place?
Homecoming 2022 is back on campus in person this year – bigger and better than ever before. We’re excited to welcome you. The University of California, Riverside address is 900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521. The campus map can help you find your way to Homecoming events. The main Homecoming concert event will take place on HUB Lawn, adjacent to the Bell Tower, HUB, and Watkins Hall. -
Where can I park?
Where can I park?
General Parking
General parking is available in Lots 6, 24, and 30, where you can park in any unmarked, unreserved space. Lots are no more than a five-or ten-minute walk to the Bell Tower. Please do not park in reserved, service, or disabled spaces without an appropriate permit.Accessible Parking
Lot 1 has been reserved for guests with disabled plate/placard who will benefit from closer proximity parking to the concert venue entrance and VIP ticket holders. General parking is not available in Lot 1.Please check the campus map for parking lot locations and walking routes to event locations. Directional signage will help guide your way.
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What can I bring in?
What can I bring in?
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the concert. All bags will undergo a security check upon entrance to the concert venue. Guests may bring empty refillable beverage containers to fill up with water to reduce waste from one-time use cups.Please note that the following items are prohibited: animals except for service dogs, outside alcohol, glass bottles or containers, tobacco products, illegal drugs/paraphernalia, and weapons of any kind, including firearms and knives. UC Riverside is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment. Tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vaping are not permitted on university property, including parking lots.
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What food options will be available?
What food options will be available?
Limited dining options will be available, including:- Picnic meal boxes are available for pre-order online. Pickup before the concert at The Barn ticket booth. Place your order here. Orders will close Monday, November 14.
- The Habit on campus will be open, located on campus at the HUB 2.
- Inside the concert area, food trucks will provide options for purchase.
- A complimentary water station will be available for all guests in attendance. Guests may bring empty containers to fill up with water to minimize waste from one-time use cups.
- VIP guests will have picnic meal boxes provided for them inside the VIP concert lounge area. No need to pre-order.
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What lodgings are nearby?
What lodgings are nearby?
If you want to stay close to campus:If you want to stay in downtown Riverside, a short drive to campus and close to dining, museums, and shops:
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What does Scotty want for his birthday?
What does Scotty want for his birthday?
So kind of you to ask! Scotty is asking everyone he knows to make a donation to support students in honor of his birthday and now your gifts go twice as far to support students in need. Make your gift.At UC Riverside, gifts of all sizes combine to make a lasting impact in the lives of our students and now they go twice as far! Thanks to Jeff Krynski ’81, UCR trustee and past president of the UCR Alumni Association Board of Directors, there’s a match doubling every dollar given to the Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Fund, Black Alumni Chapter Fund, and Chicano Latino Alumni Endowed Award Fund.
Thanks for helping us celebrate and continue our tradition of providing an excellent education to Highlanders for generations to come!
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