DAVIS, Calif. - With this year's Homecoming taking place this weekend, a slew of events, including longstanding university traditions, a celebration for UC Davis' new chancellor, athletics events against local rivals and ceremonies honoring senior student-athletes are available for current UC Davis students, university alums, their family members and friends to enjoy.
Monday, Oct. 23
- If you have not done so already, reserve your seat at Saturday's Cal Aggie Athletics Hall of Fame
- The ceremony consists of an 8:30 a.m. social, followed by a 9 a.m. breakfast and program on Saturday, October 28, at the UC Davis Conference Center
- This year's induction class includes: Dylan Curtis, golfer Austin Graham, swimmer and water polo player Heidi Kucera, basketball player Paige Mintun, and associate athletics director Bob Bullis
- Former Aggie wrestler and mixed martial arts great Urijah Faber will receive the Aggie Legacy Award
- Tom Compton will receive the department's Special Recognition Award for volunteer service
- Tickets to the CAAHOF induction ceremony is $40, which includes admission to that evening's UC Davis-Cal Poly football game (4 p.m. kickoff)
- Please contact Kara Heckler at kaheckler(at)ucdavis.edu or (530) 754-2593, and request your football ticket when registering for the induction ceremony
Friday, Oct. 27
New Chancellor's Investiture
- Gary S. May's investiture as the seventh chancellor of UC Davis, a formal ceremony that will confer the authority and symbols of high office, will take place inside the Monday Center for the Performing Arts from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Even though there is no charge to attend, tickets are required for admission
- Tickets (two per order) are available from the Monday Center's box office in one of three ways: online, by clicking here; by phone at (530) 754-2787 or toll-free at (877) 754-2787; in person by visiting the box office between the hours of 12-6 p.m. from Monday-Friday
Pajamarino
- In 1912, pajama-clad students first sneaked out of their dorms to greet returning alumni at the train station the night before homecoming
- Join Chancellor Gary S. May and Head Football Coach Dan Hawkins, the Cal Aggie Marching Band-uh! and other student groups for an evening of entertainment, games, face painting, food and prizes
Saturday, Oct. 28
Cal Aggie Athletics Hall of Fame
- UC Davis Athletics will bestow its highest honor to seven Aggies at this year's Cal Aggie Athletics Hall of Fame event
- Festivities at the UC Davis Conference Center will begin with an 8:30 a.m. social, followed by a 9 a.m. breakfast and program
Men's Water Polo vs. Fresno Pacific
- Join the defending league champions, and last year's NCAA Tournament participant, honor its three seniors at UC Davis' final home game of the 2017 season
- The Aggies will host Fresno Pacific in a 12 p.m. Western Water Polo Association clash at School Aquatics Center
Football vs. Cal Poly
- This year's annual Battle for the Golden Horseshoe, a rivalry game pitting UC Davis against Cal Poly, will take place at Aggie Stadium
- Even though kickoff for this Big Sky Conference contest is set for 4 p.m., arrive early to enjoy the Kickoff Street Party
- Enjoy live entertainment, food, beverages, meet Gunrock, and take advantage of inflatables and other interactive events, located next to Aggie Tailgate Field
Sunday, Oct. 29
Men's Soccer vs. Sacramento State
- The final game of the regular season will feature Causeway foes UC Davis and Sacramento State in a crucial Big West Conference match
- With the postseason starting the following week, three vital points in the league's standings are up for grabs in this 1 p.m. matchup at Aggie Soccer Field
- As is the case with UC Davis football, bragging rights are at stake in this rivalry matchup that will mark the final appearance of the Aggies' current senior class
ABOUT UC DAVIS
Providing a small-town community feel while providing a world-class academic experience, UC Davis is home to more than 37,000 students and centrally located between San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and the Napa Valley.
The No. 6-ranked public university in the nation, according to the
Wall Street Journal, offers nearly 100 graduate programs and more than 100 academic majors across four colleges and six professional schools, ranking among the world and nation's best in numerous disciplines, including veterinary science, agriculture, and plant and animal programs.
DON'T MISS OUT!
Tickets for all UC Davis fall sports are available by contacting the Athletics Ticket Office at (530) 752-AGS1, or by visiting us online at
UCDavisAggies.com
