Vandal Alum, Campus Leader to Grand Marshall 2022 Homecoming Parade at U of I
September 22, 2022
MOSCOW, Idaho — A vandal alum and longtime campus leader who was critical to establishing women’s athletics at University of Idaho will serve as grand marshal for the 2022 Homecoming Parade on Oct. 1, capping a week of events.
Kathy Clark worked for U of I for 25 years, notably serving as senior associate athletic director and senior women administrator for athletics. Clark helped start the first Vandal volleyball team in 1974, leading the team as head coach during its first season to a 22-6 record and to place third in the Northwest College Women’s Sports Association. Clark was inducted into the U of I Hall of Fame in 2007 for a lifetime achievement in sports.
“U of I and the Athletic Department will always have a special place in my heart,” Clark said. “I have said more than once, U of I is a special place with special people doing special things. I try to return for a few events each year, but to come back with the honor of being the Homecoming Parade grand marshall is beyond exciting and memorable. Thanks for the tremendous honor and as always — GO VANDALS!”
Clark is available to speak to the media. Request interviews by contacting Marie Duncan at marie@uidaho.edu or 208-885-5366.
Homecoming festivities are scheduled Sunday through Saturday, Sept. 25-Oct. 1. A full schedule is below:
Homecoming Activities Include:
Sunday, Sept. 25
- 1 p.m. — Women’s Soccer vs. Idaho State University, ASUI Kibbie Dome. Get tickets.
- Immediately following soccer game: Water Pong Teams Challenge, ASUI Kibbie Dome
- 3 p.m. — Opening event kick-off, ASUI Kibbie Dome
Monday, Sept. 26
- 2-5 p.m. — Vandalize Moscow window painting, Moscow Friendship Square
- 3:30 p.m. — Food drive begins, Moscow Friendship Square
Tuesday, Sept. 27
- 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Blood drive – TLC First Floor Lounge
Wednesday, Sept. 28
- 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Blood drive - TLC First Floor Lounge
- 7 p.m. — Jingles, Theophilus Tower Lawn
Thursday, Sept. 29
- 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Blood drive - TLC First Floor Lounge
Friday, Sept. 30
- 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Blood drive - TLC First Floor Lounge
- 5 p.m. — Vandal Volleyball vs. Eastern Washington University, Memorial Gym
- 8 p.m. — Serpentine begins at U of I Golf Course and goes throughout campus
- 8:30 p.m. — Bonfire and royalty crowning, ASUI Kibbie Dome parking lot 57E
- 9:15 p.m. — ICCU Fireworks Extravaganza & Drone Show, ASUI Kibbie Dome parking lot 57E
Saturday, Oct. 1
- Noon — Future Vandal Parade brought by Best Western Plus University Inn, Friendship Square
- 12:30 p.m. — Best Western Plus University Inn Official Homecoming Parade, Downtown Moscow. Sign up.
- 3 p.m. — Tailgate Village Opens, ICCU Arena plaza
- 6 p.m. — University of Idaho football vs. Northern Colorado, ASUI Kibbie Dome. Get tickets.
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Media Contact
Marie Duncan
Director of Programming and Operations, Office of Alumni Relations
208-885-5366
marie@uidaho.edu
About the University of Idaho
The University of Idaho, home of the Vandals, is Idaho’s land-grant, national research university. From its residential campus in Moscow, U of I serves the state of Idaho through educational centers in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls, nine research and Extension centers, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. Home to nearly 11,000 students statewide, U of I is a leader in student-centered learning and excels at interdisciplinary research, service to businesses and communities, and in advancing diversity, citizenship and global outreach. U of I competes in the Big Sky and Western Athletic conferences. Learn more at uidaho.edu.