CAPLA @ UA Homecoming

Spirit of Wonder: Homecoming 2023

Join CAPLA for University of Arizona Homecoming!

Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4, 2023

Come celebrate 65 years of designing, planning, developing and building the academic home we today call CAPLA—the College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture. We hope you will join us in celebrating the Spirit of Wonder at CAPLA!

Alumni and friends are welcome for building tours, an evening reception, our return to Homecoming tailgating with a tent and more!

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RSVP for All CAPLA Homecoming Events

CAPLA Building Tours

Join us for a tour of our renovated space with CAPLA student ambassadors!

Friday, November 3 | 8 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Meet in Sonoran Underwood Garden

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CAPLA Homecoming Reception

Join us in the Underwood Sonoran Garden and Sundt Gallery to catch up with friends, faculty, classmates and staff at the CAPLA Homecoming Reception!

Friday, November 3 | 5-7 p.m.
Sonoran Underwood Garden and Sundt Gallery

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CAPLA Tent in the College Village
Wildcat for Life Tailgate

Join us in the CAPLA tent on the UArizona Mall and as part of the Homecoming tailgate. Connect with students, faculty and fellow alumni. Food and drinks will be available at the Wildcat For Life Tailgate. Bring your family for fun, games and more!

Saturday, November 4 | Time TBD (Prior to Kick-off)
College Village on UArizona Mall

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Reunion Celebrations

Reunion year classes are encouraged to celebrate in person at Homecoming, taking the lead in their own reunion celebrations. Attend scheduled events at CAPLA and plan other activities throughout the weekend, including exploring how campus and Tucson have changed since you graduated. And, of course, attend Saturday Homecoming festivities on the UArizona Mall and the football game against USC!

Reunion years celebrated at this Homecoming are:

  • 1963: 60 years
  • 1968: 55 years
  • 1973: 50 years
  • 1983: 40 years (additional reunion gatherings planned)
  • 1993 (1994): 30 years (additional reunion gatherings planned jointly with the Class of '94)
  • 1998: 25 years
  • 2003: 20 years
  • 2013: 10 years

Contact Emilio Romero or Angie Smith with questions or for assistance with setting up your reunion gathering.