Toledo, Ohio - The University of Toledo President Sharon L. Gaber and Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz will kick off the start of "Rocket Week" with an official proclamation from the mayor and ceremonial raising of the UT flag outside One Government Center on Friday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m.
Rocket Week is a series of special events the first week of the 2018-19 academic year leading up to the home-opening football game of the defending Mid-American Conference Champion Toledo Rockets. The Rockets host VMI at the Glass Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m.
In addition to the location at One Government Center, Rocket flags will be flown at other city buildings and parks.