Sept. 28, 2021
Contact: Stephanie Fleming, 573-882-8353, sfleming@missouri.edu
WHAT
A series of events in anticipation of Mizzou’s 110th Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 9. Below details signature events media are welcome to attend. A full list of Homecoming events can be found here.
WHEN AND WHERE
Monday, Sept. 27 to Thursday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Homecoming Blood Drive: Mizzou's four-day Homecoming blood drive is one of the largest student-run blood drives in the country. Honor this Homecoming tradition by donating through any blood center or drive in your local area (masks required).
- WHERE: Hearnes Center
Sunday, Oct. 3, 5 p.m. – Homecoming Banner Competition: Come check out student-designed banners between Cornell Hall and Strickland Hall.
- WHERE: Carnahan Quad
Monday, Oct. 4, to Wednesday, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m. – Homecoming Talent Competition: Students will spend three nights entertaining audiences through skit, song and dance. Tickets are $10 and can only be purchased the night of the show. Doors open at 6 p.m.
- WHERE: Jesse Auditorium
Thursday, Oct. 7 – Decorate the District: Visit The District to see the finished decorations while enjoying everything downtown Columbia has to offer.
- WHERE: Downtown Columbia
Friday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Homecoming Headquarters: Check-in for Homecoming weekend and reconnect with old friends.
- WHERE: Reynolds Alumni Center - Circle Drive
Friday, Oct. 8, 6 – 9:30 p.m. – Campus Decorations: Don't miss this year's decorations displays and skits! Food will be available for purchase from local food trucks.
- WHERE: Greek Town, west side of campus between Rollins Street and Kentucky Boulevard.
Friday, Oct. 8, 8:30 p.m. – Homecoming Spirit Rally: Stop by as Marching Mizzou and the Golden Girls help us get excited for the Homecoming football game!
- WHERE: Traditions Plaza
Saturday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. – Homecoming Parade: Strike up the band, alert the mule team and put on your best black and gold as we celebrate all we love about Mizzou!
Saturday, Oct. 9, 3 p.m. – Homecoming football game: Cheer on the Tigers as they take on North Texas.
Note regarding COVID-19: MU has temporarily reinstated our indoor masking requirements. All students, faculty, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask in classrooms, as well as meeting spaces where social distancing is not possible. To learn more, visit Show Me Renewal.
