Photo gallery: Deck the columns 2024

Tigers braved frigid temperatures to enjoy music, cocoa, giveaways, photos with Truman and more at the Deck the Columns event. See photos from the celebration.

Dec. 6, 2024
Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu
Photos by Sophia Scheller, Sam E. Cox and Reagan Manis

People getting coffee and peppermints outside

Student wearing a Christmas tree hat smiles at camera

Marching Mizzou musicians play horns outside

String of white lights above group of people

Truman with two students in front of MIZ statue

People talk at Deck the Columns holiday event

People take selfie with Truman Tiger mascot

Happy holidays signage in front of building

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