Bringing Trailblazer Nation together for fall favorites, Utah Tech University invites the community to join in celebrating the institution’s Homecoming throughout the week of Nov. 9.
“I’m very excited for Homecoming this year because we have a really great schedule where the parade leads straight into the Trailblazer Village & Carnival and then we go right into the game,” John Bowler, director of alumni relations at Utah Tech, said. “It’s a great day for Trailblazer Nation and so fun to celebrate with our alumni, our students and our fans.”
In the beginning of the week, Utah Tech will continue its longstanding tradition of hosting the Miss Utah Tech University Homecoming Queen Competition. This year’s event is set to take place on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the America First Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at utahtech.edu/ticket-office.
In honor of this year’s Homecoming celebrations taking place over Veterans Day, the university is hosting a Veterans Run, where students and community members alike can honor local veterans by running, walking or sprinting around campus in a 2.22 mile fun run. The run takes off from Utah Tech’s- Encampment Mall at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 11.
The Homecoming Parade has been canceled due to inclement weather leading up to the event. However, Trailblazer Village & Carnival, which will feature the traditional tailgate atmosphere with free food, swag and giveaways, is scheduled to take place as scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Atwood Innovation Plaza parking lot.
Following the festivities, Homecoming Week will culminate in the big game as the Trailblazer Football takes on Eastern Washington at 2 p.m. in Greater Zion Stadium.
“Homecoming is a fun tradition and great way for alumni and community members to see the changes on campus as well as the amazing similarities between now and when they were last on campus,” Bowler said. “It always brings me a sense of belonging to participate in traditions that are much bigger than myself.”
For a complete schedule of Utah Tech University’s Homecoming Week events, visit utahtech.edu/homecoming.