Kangaroo Karaoke

11:00am-2:00pm

Coffeehouse Stage, Student Union

Sing your heart away on our very own UMKC Stage! Choose from over 8,500 songs and show us what you've got! Free snacks will also be available and Homecoming shirts will be provided to anyone who sings!

Horrible Bosses Screening

7:00pm

Theatre, Student Union

Join The Mob as APCinema presents Horrible Bosses on the big screen! What's even better? It's free for all UMKC students!

Make Your Own Music Video

11:00am-2:00pm

Coffeehouse Stage, Student Union

Make your very own music video and get a digital copy to show your friends on Facebook just how amazing you dance (or how awkward you dance)! Grab a ton of costumes, your friends, and take the stage to your favorite song! A limited supply of free Homecoming shirts to be distributed!

Chancellor's Lunch

11:00am-1:00pm

Hospital Hill

Free to all UMKC faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

Get Hypnotized with the Trance Lady!

7:00pm

Theatre, Student Union

No, we're not talking about the Notorious B.I.G. song (but hey, that's a good one), we're talking about watching you or your friends get hypnotized! Head to the Student Union Theatre and watch Trance Lady, Dr. Joanna Cameron, turn your friends into movie stars, audition for the "Ministry of Silly Walks," or perhaps speak in Martian. Seating is limited, so get there early! Sponsored by the Activity and Program Council. A limited supply of free Homecoming shirts will also be distributed!

UMKC's Got Talent!

7:00pm

Theatre, Student Union

You think you've got what it takes? You've practiced at Kangaroo Karaoke, and made your own music video this week, but now it's your time to shine! Bring your spoken word, your poetry, your dance, or your song to the stage! Performers will be critiqued by an esteemed panel of judges (don't worry, Simon Cowell isn't planning to show). Winners receive amazing prices and opportunities to perform at future events! Also, a limited supply of free Homecoming shirts will be distributed! If you're interested in performing, contact the Activity and Program Council at apc@umkc.edu by 5 pm on Friday, September 16th to do a quick audition!

Golf Cart Parade Decorating

9:00am-Noon

University Center Walkway

Show us your school spirit as your organization decorates one of our golf carts and cruise your way through the Chancellor's Lunch where carts will be judged! Organizations can decorate carts starting at 9 am until noon when we'll start the parade. Advanced planning is encouraged! Decorations will be provided, but the Resource Room in the Student Union will be open all week for you to get a head start! Any remaining shirts will be distributed to our creative decorators!

Chancellor's Lunch

11:00am-1:00pm

Quad Area, Volker Campus

Free to UMKC faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

Latin Food Friday

12:00pm-2:00pm

University Playhouse (Rain Location: Johnson Hall Lounge)

Come grab some free Latin cuisine, check out the amazing cultural activities, and even learn hose to salsa dance! Sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs, Association of Latin American Students, and Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity.

Golf Cart Parade

Noon

Starting at University Center Walkway, through Quad, ending at Durwood Stadium

Check out the student organizations and athletics teams parade through the campus as we celebrate Homecoming! Organizations are encouraged to bring candy or give-a-ways to throw out to the crowd! Faculty and Staff are encouraged to come watch and support our students! Winners will be announced at the Men's Soccer Game on Saturday, October 1st starting at 7:00pm in the Durwood Soccer Stadium! Organizations will receive the following for winning the contest: 1st Place-Free T-shirts for your Organization (Up to $500) and 2nd Place-Free Give-A-Ways to help Publicize your events (Up to $250) and 3rd Place-Free Pizza Party for your Organization.

Women's Soccer vs. IUPUI

4:00pm

Durwood Soccer Stadium

Students-come support your Lady Roos as they take on conference rival Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis! Participants wearing their Homecoming shirts distributed earlier this week can win all kinds of prized including free Jay-Z/Kayne West concert tickets to the Sprint Center! Winners of the Decorate a Roo contest will also be announced during the game, so make sure your organization is present to win! All home games are free for UMKC students and make sure to bring your student ID to earn ROO Reward points-Bonus Game-4 points for attendance! Game tickets can be purchased through the UMKC Athletics Website.

Volleyball vs. Western Illinois

7:00pm

Swinney Recreation Center

Bump, set, wham! Watch the UMKC Volleyball Team smack down conference opponent Western Illinois after you finish up the soccer game! Participants wearing their Homecoming shirts distributed earlier this week can win all kinds of prizes including free Jay-Z/Kayne West concert tickets at the Sprint Center! All home games are free for UMKC students and make sure to bring your Student ID to earn ROO Rewards points-Bonus Game-4 points for attendance. Game Tickets can be purchased through the UMKC Athletics Website.

Click here for a campus map and parking information for Saturday's activities.

National Kidney Foundation Walk

10:00am -11:30am
UMKC Volker Campus

The UMKC Alumni Association has partnered with the Kidney Foundation to sponsor their annual walk. The walk will take place at UMKC on our Volker Campus, starting at the Playhouse area on 51st street. Onsite registration begins at 9:00am. Click here to register!

Women's Center Open House

10:00am-4:00pm

Women's Center, Haag Hall, 5120 Rockhill Road

This event kicks off a yearlong celebration of the UMKC Women's Center's 40th Anniversary. Stop by for some light refreshments, learn about our upcoming events, and sample the custom blend coffee created for the 40th Anniversary by The Roasterie.

Quilts on the Quad

10:00am-4:00pm

UMKC Quad Area, 52nd & Rockhill Road.

This unique outdoor art installation will feature over 200 quilts created by local quilt artists and members of the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild. Co-sponsored by the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild and UMKC Campus Facilities.

Block Party-A Celebration of everything UMKC!

11:00am-3:00pm

The party will begin right after the Kidney Walk. Join us along 51 Street in the courtyard between Swinney Auditorium and the University Center. There will be food trucks, family carnival games, fun classes and demos, displays, an Alumni Association booth and tours of our new Student Union and Miller Nichols renovations. Visit the UMKC Alumni Association site for more information and registration. Student Organizations can sign up to help coordinate the games for kids (and adults) by contacting the Office of Student Involvement at getinvolved@umkc.edu or by calling 816.235.1407. Any organization that participates is eligible to enter a drawing to receive an additional $250 allocation to go towards their organization for the year!

UMKC Gallery of Art

Open 12:00pm-3:00pm

Fine Arts Building, 203

Athletics Clinics

12:00-3:00pm

Durwood Soccer Stadium

The UMKC Athletics Department will conduct a free soccer clinic at Durwood Stadium for youth from grades 1 through 8. Each participant will receive a free ticket to the Roo Men's Soccer Game at 7:00pm, plus an additional free ticket to the Roo Women's Soccer game the following day! Click here to sign up!

Alumni Social

5:00-7:00pm

Chancellor's Residence, 5106 Cherry Street

Come to the Chancellor's Residence for an informal gathering where alumni and friends can meet and reconnect. Visit the UMKC Alumni Association site for more information and registration.

Men's Soccer vs. Oakland

7:00pm

Durwood Soccer Stadium

Check out our men's soccer team as they take on conference opponent Oakland! Students wearing their Homecoming shirts distributed earlier this week can win all kinds of prizes including free Jay-Z/Kayne West concert tickets to the Sprint Center! Winners of the Golf Cart will also be announced during the game, so make sure your organization is present to win! All home games are free to UMKC students and make sure to bring your student ID to earn ROO Rewards points! Game Tickets can be purchased through the UMKC Athletics website.