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C O L O R I N G C O N T E S TLet your superpowers of imagination shine through to create a one-of-a-kind Superbod Homecoming logo in the 2013 Homecoming Coloring Contest. Visit Washburn.edu/homecoming to download the logo and contest rules. Entries are due by Friday, Oct. 11. (Info: 670.1154)

T O P H AT A U C T I O NTake home an awesome Top Hat. Top Hats, designed and created by the Washburn community, will be available for purchase, by silent auction or buy-it-now prices, during the Top Hat Auction. Display times and locations are noted in this brochure. All proceeds benefit United Way of Greater Topeka. (Info: 670.1723)

CALLING ALL SUPERBODS:N O W I S T H E T I M E T O G E T I N V O LV E D!

BODS ON THE AVENUEBods will take over downtown Topeka Oct. 19-20 to participate in Bods on the Avenue. They will decorate Kansas Avenue storefront windows with the Washburn Homecoming theme: “Superbods: A Hero’s Homecoming.” During Homecoming Week, check out their creative work downtown. Sponsored by Campus Activities Board. (Info: 670.1222)

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T O P H AT A U C T I O NSee amazing Top Hat designs from 7 to 10 p.m., main level, Memorial Union. Vote by using spare change to fill the jar of your favorite Top Hat. Take a Top Hat home by bidding through the silent auction or buy-it-now prices. (Info: 670.1723)

L AT E N I G H T B R E A K FA S TReenergize at Late Night Breakfast from 9 to 10:30 p.m., Union Market, Stauffer Commons, Memorial Union. Menu: Cheese omelet, biscuits and country-style gravy. Cost: $6, tax included. Sponsored by Memorial Union and Washburn Dining. (Info: 670.1454)

H O M E C O M I N G R OYA LT Y Vote! Homecoming royalty voting begins (students only) at 8:30 p.m. at my.washburn.edu.

MONDAY, OCT. 21H O M E C O M I N G W E E KHOMECOMING

BALLShake your Superbod at the Homecoming Ball from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Washburn Room, Memorial Union (students only). Cocktail attire is required. Enjoy music, great atmosphere and refreshments. Homecoming royalty candidates will be announced. Sponsored by Washburn Student Government Association. (Info: 670.1169)

ICHABOD RACEShow off your superpowers at the Ichabod Race from 6 to 7 p.m. Recruit fellow Ichabods to compete in a strategic race that challenges your problem-solving abilities and knowledge of Washburn University. Meet in lower level, Memorial Union at 5:30 p.m. to check in and receive clues and instructions for the race. Sponsored by Washburn Student Government Association. (Info: 670.1169)

TUESDAY, OCT. 22 H O M E C O M I N G W E E K

T O P H AT A U C T I O NSee amazing Top Hat designs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., main level, Memorial Union. Vote by using spare change to fill the jar of your favorite Top Hat. Take a Top Hat home by bidding through the silent auction or buy-it-now prices. (Info: 670.1723)

H O M E C O M I N G R OYA LT Y Vote! Homecoming royalty voting (students only) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., main level, Memorial Union, or visit my.washburn.edu.

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T O P H AT A U C T I O NSee amazing Top Hat designs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., main level, Memorial Union. Vote by using spare change to fill the jar of your favorite Top Hat. Take a Top Hat home by bidding through the silent auction or buy-it-now prices. (Info: 670.1723)

H O M E C O M I N G R OYA LT YVote! Homecoming royalty voting (students only) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., main level, Memorial Union, or visit my.washburn.edu.

I C H A B O D S O C C E RWatch the Ichabod soccer team as they battle against the Emporia State University Hornets at 6 p.m. in Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl. Cost: Free. (Info: 670.BODS)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23 H O M E C O M I N G W E E K

SCORCH ON THE PORCHSun your Superbod from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Scorch on the Porch, Memorial Union lawn. Enjoy a $5 meal deal of grilled brats and sauerkraut, German potato salad, pumpkin bars and a beverage; live music; “Say Cheez” photo booth; and Ichabod Shop sales. Sponsored by Memorial Union and Residential Living. (Info: 670.1454)

OPEN MIC NIGHTWhat super talent will you show off at the Open Mic Night at 7 p.m., main floor, Mabee Library? It’s a competition of creativity, comedy, poetry, music, dance and drama. Participants may perform up to six minutes. Only Washburn students will be eligible for prizes. Sponsored by Mabee Library. (Info: 670.1550)

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I C H A B O D S H O PStop by the Ichabod Shop from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and save 25 percent on all regularly priced Washburn merchandise. (Not valid with other offers.)

H O M E C O M I N G R OYA LT Y Vote! Homecoming royalty voting (students only) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., main level, Memorial Union, or visit my.washburn.edu.

T O P H AT A U C T I O NSee amazing Top Hat designs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., main level, Memorial Union. Vote by using spare change to fill the jar of your favorite Top Hat. Take a Top Hat home by bidding through the silent auction or buy-it-now prices. (Info: 670.1723)

WU CHEF: CAKE DECORATING CHALLENGEWatch artists in action from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the WU Chef: Cake Decorating Challenge, lower level, Memorial Union. Teams compete to create cakes beyond expectations. Sponsored by Washburn Student Government Association. (Info: 670.1169)

YELL LIKE HELL PEP RALLYSuperbods from near and far will gather at the Yell Like Hell Pep Rally. Groups are encouraged to chant, dance and form pyramids to show their Ichabod spirit. Be part of the action at 7 p.m. in Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center. The Washburn Cheer, Dancing Blues and Marching Blues will show off their super skills. Sponsored by Washburn Student Government Association. (Info: 670.1169)

THURSDAY, OCT. 24 H O M E C O M I N G W E E K

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W E A R WA S H B U R N!It’s Wear Washburn Day! Be seen wearing Washburn for a chance to win a prize from the Washburn Prize Patrol.

I C H A B O D S H O PStop by the Ichabod Shop from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and save 25 percent on all regularly priced Washburn merchandise. (Not valid with other offers.)

T O P H AT A U C T I O NSee amazing Top Hat designs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., main level, Memorial Union. Vote by using spare change to fill the jar of your favorite Top Hat. Take a Top Hat home by bidding through the silent auction or buy-it-now prices. (Info: 670.1723)

H O M E C O M I N G R OYA LT Y Vote! Homecoming royalty voting (students only) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., main level, Memorial Union, or visit my.washburn.edu.

S U P E R A D V I S O R S Super advisors to the rescue! Student Activities & Greek Life will recognize all advisors of student organizations for their hard work from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. (Invite only) (Info: 670.1723)

I C H A B O D S O C C E RSee the Ichabod soccer team stick it to the Missouri Southern State University Lions at 6 p.m. in Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl. Cost: Free. (Info: 670.BODS)

OPEN HOUSE The School of Applied Studies celebrates 30 years of education, innovation and career preparation with an Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. Tour Benton Hall and Petro Allied Health Center (look for signs) to experience what today’s Ichabods are learning as they prepare for their futures. Refreshments served in each location. To learn more, visit Washburn.edu/sas and click Anniversary. (Info: 670.1282)

WASHBURN AFTER HOURSMix and mingle with other Superbods at Washburn After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. Enjoy food and beverages and bid on your favorite Top Hat during the auction. Cakes from the WU Chef competition also will be on display. Sponsored by Washburn Alumni Association. (Info: 670.1641)

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FRIDAY, OCT. 25 H O M E C O M I N G W E E K

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I C H A B O D S H O PStop by the Ichabod Shop from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and save 25 percent on all regularly priced Washburn merchandise. (Not valid with other offers.)

ALUMNI ASSOC IAT ION TA ILGATEHave a super time tailgating! 11 a.m. Washburn Alumni Association tailgate, north side of Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl. Admission: Free to members and children ages 12 and younger; $5 for non-members. Sponsored by the Washburn Alumni Association. (Info: 670.1641)

L E A D E R S H I P I N S T I T U T E TA I L G AT E11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Leadership Institute (LI) tailgate, LI tent, Memorial Union lawn (for current students and alumni). Sponsored by Washburn Leadership Institute. (Info: 670.2000)

HOMECOMING PARADECheer on Ichabods and their distinctive floats in the Homecoming Parade around campus at 10 a.m. (See map below for parade route.)

ICHABOD FOOTBALLWatch the Ichabod football team channel their inner Superbod as they take on the Lindenwood University Lions at 1 p.m. at Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl. Homecoming royalty crowned at halftime. Buy tickets at wutickets.com. (Info: 670.BODS)

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