Homecoming 2009
Homecoming at IU Bloomington was a moveable feast, stretching from Oct. 9 to Oct. 17, culminating in a 27-14 win against Illinois at Memorial Stadium Oct. 17. The night before, the 51st annual homecoming parade hit the rainy streets, but didn't dampen the high spirits of the Marching Hundred's tuba section.
The Jacobs School of Music's Alexander Kerr was the featured musician during the inaugural President's Concert Oct. 11. Conductor Juanjo Mena (right) led the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at the Musical Arts Center in Bloomington.
The Yell Like Hell event combined traditions and school spirit with student skits.
The Nearly Naked Mile Run participants gathered in Dunn Meadow Oct. 12 for a late evening sprint across campus. A new tradition for IU Bloomington's homecoming, the event requires a donation of gently used, warm clothing instead of a registration fee. The clothes are then distributed to community shelters and local programs.
Members of the IU Student Foundation walked ahead of their float during the 2009 homecoming parade the evening of Oct. 16.
International students were invited to learn the basics of American football at a "Football 101" event.
Homecoming grand marshal and IU football great George Taliaferro rode in the homecoming parade.
Bill Lynch, IU's head football coach, pumped up the crowd during the homecoming pep rally at the Sample Gates Oct. 16.
The RedSteppers and Marching Hundred participated in the homecoming pep rally following the 52nd homecoming parade.
The IU football team ran past "The Rock" before the start of the game against Illinois.
IU's cheerleaders practiced their routines before the start of the Indiana-Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium.
IU's Damario Belcher went airborne over Illinois's Walter Aikens.
Homecoming grand marshal Anthony Thompson crowned Heather Schaefer (center) and Cale O'Bryan (right) the homecoming queen and king.
IU President Michael McRobbie presided over the ceremonial groundbreaking Oct. 17 for the renovation of the University Theater, which will convert to a state-of-the-art cinema facility.
IU's Daniel Kelly connected with the soccer ball during the match against Michigan State.
