Homecoming is a broad, inclusive campus festival celebrating life at UAA, anchored by our version of "the big game," the Kendall Hockey Classic. Everyone craves connection, and this is an easy way to get it. Alumni revisit the faces and places that made their years at UAA memorable. Students, staff and faculty relish the daily Good Morning Seawolves coffees all week long. This year, we're adding afternoon desserts. And these munchies are happening in different locations around campus. Watch for the schedule.

By the way, UAA's Homecoming Dance is a hot ticket! Last year 1,500 students couldn't stay away. Visit the USUAA website where transportation details and other dance highlights will start appearing.

New surprises are planned for Homecoming 2012, including performances by Massive Monkees Hip-Hop Dance Troupe and an all new UAA Cultural Extravaganza. The Shopping Cart Parade and the awesome A Cappella Festivella (year number 19!!!!)  will be back. Don't miss out on a thing!

 Key dates:

• Oct. 11, 2012 | 2:15 p.m. | Student Union - Shopping Cart Parade, sign up here
• Oct. 12, 2012 | doors open at 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | Dena'ina Center - Homecoming Dance
• Oct. 12-13, 2012 | Sullivan Arena - Kendall Hockey Classic

And one more way to stay in touch is through the 2012 Homecoming Blog.

One more thing! Below this is a video of last year's Shopping Cart Parade! Gets you into the spirit for this year's event, at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11.