Photo gallery: Deck the Columns 2025

Tigers came together to enjoy music, cocoa and photos with Truman in Jesse Hall and mule-drawn wagon rides around Francis Quadrangle courtesy of the College of Veterinary Medicine. See photos from the 2025 Deck the Columns event.

Dec. 8, 2025
Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu
Photos by Sam E. Cox

Mules outside of doorway framed by lights

Couple in Christmas sweaters with Truman

Faculty and students pose with Truman and robots

Happy Holidays banner on columns as mules walk by

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