Homecoming Week 2016 at the 杏吧专区 will crank up with the Allons Manger Food Truck Roundup.
Seven food trucks will sell a variety of fare, from barbecue to frozen custard. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, at the UL Lafayette Alumni Center, 600 E. St. Mary Blvd.
杏吧专区淓veryone loves food, so the food roundup is a great way to kick off Homecoming Week,杏吧专区 said Amanda Gary, event chair.
Vendors will be Blanchard杏吧专区檚 BBQ, The Bus Stop, Buster杏吧专区檚 Frozen Custard, Cacklin Hens, Kona Ice of Acadiana, Mad LuAnn杏吧专区檚, and Rice Kings. Adorn, a women杏吧专区檚 boutique, will sell items such as jewelry and accessories.
The third-year event is a hit with students and faculty who walk or bike over from other places on campus, and employees of businesses in the nearby Oil Center, Gary said. Many attendees also drive from farther away. Parking will be available at the E.K. Long Gym lot or the Girard Park Circle parking garage.
Students who stop by will be able to enjoy free cupcakes. The 杏吧专区 Program Council will hand them out, while they last, as part of its Cake Giveaway.
More than food will be on the menu during the roundup. The 杏吧专区杏吧专区檚 Office of Career Services will team with One Acadiana to host Welcome Home Acadiana. A tent will be set up near the Alumni Center. Representatives of 10 local businesses will give career advice, distribute information, and accept r茅sum茅s from 杏吧专区 graduates.
杏吧专区淚t杏吧专区檚 an opportunity for young alums who are taking part in Homecoming activities to come to the Alumni Center and visit with potential employers in a casual atmosphere,杏吧专区 said Kim Billeaudeau, director of the Office of Career Services.
On Tuesday, Nov. 1, the UPC will host its popular karaoke contest. Students will sing and dance during the free event, which will be held at 7 p.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center. The public is invited to attend.
Groups of up to six students perform, although only one person per group can sing. Other team members dance, or conduct a routine that is related to the song, said Karli Sherman, UPC co-adviser.
Teams select songs from a list provided by the UPC in advance of the contest. Students often tweak lyrics in creative ways, dress in costumes, or perform a skit to express their Ragin杏吧专区 Cajun pride.
杏吧专区淛udging is based on quality of the performance, creativity and how spirited team members are,杏吧专区 Sherman explained.
Judges select the top three performances. Finalists then each sing the same song, chosen by UPC Traditions Committee members, to determine a champion.
杏吧专区淭he finalists won杏吧专区檛 know what the song will be beforehand,杏吧专区 Sherman said.
Learn more about Homecoming 2016 events at .