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Bear Down Friday

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When

4 – 7 p.m., Nov. 3, 2023

Where

Main Gate Square, University Blvd. between Euclid & Park, Tucson, AZ 85721

Bear Down Fridays, Tucson’s community pep rally, is a free community event that brings together thousands of UArizona students, alumni, fans and Tucsonans for a pep rally on the Friday night before every home football game. Bring your Wildcat pride and show your colors as we cheer on Arizona Football.

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Upcoming Events

2 – 5 p.m., Feb. 27, 2025

Alumni of the Year Awards Ceremony & Reception

The 2025 University of Arizona Alumni of the Year will be recognized for their achievements, public service, advocacy for education, volunteerism and service to students, the colleges and the university.
7:30 p.m., Feb. 28, 2025

NYC | MetroCats Night Out - Brooklyn Nets

Come join fellow Arizona Alumni at the Barclays Center as the Brooklyn Nets take on the Portland Trailblazers featuring notable Arizona Alumni Deandre Ayton.
6 – 11:59 p.m., March 1, 2025

The University of Arizona Hispanic Alumni Portraits of Excellence 2025 | Crowning Excellence: A Mardi Gras Soirée

Portraits of Excellence is UAHA's yearly fundraiser at which prominent members of the community are honored for their significant contributions to students, the Hispanic community and education.
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