Homecoming 2022
Oct. 7-8
Alumni and friends are invited to join us on campus for Homecoming 2022.
It may have been a while since you’ve returned to campus, but we all know that Homecoming is best “in fabulous K-Vegas.”
FRIDAY | |||
| October 7 | 8:00 a.m. | Ruth W. Towne Museum & Visitors Center Opens | Ruth W. Towne Center |
| October 7 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Art Gallery with Faculty Exhibits (Laura Bigger, Nick Phan, Lindsey Dunnagan, Amy Smith and Danielle Yakle) | Ophelia Parrish 1114 |
| October 7 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Homecoming Apparel Sales/Tabling Preorder Online ($) | University Mall |
| October 7 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Alumni Center Open: • Free Gifts for Alumni • Snacks and Refreshments • Homecoming Apparel Sales • Purchase Alumni Chapter Memberships | Down Under, Student Union Building |
| October 7 | 11 a.m-4 p.m. | Kirksville Arts Association Gallery open | In and Around K-Vegas 215 S Franklin St |
| October 7 | 11:30 a.m. | Campus Tour Preregister Here | Ruth Towne Museum and Visitors Center |
| October 7 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Library tours Special Collections open house | Pickler Memorial Library |
| October 7 | 2:15 p.m. | Spirit Day Group Photo All are welcome! | Meet at Kirk Memorial steps |
| October 7 | 2:30 p.m. | Campus Tour Preregister Here | Ruth Towne Museum and Visitors Center |
| October 7 | 2:30 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. University of Illinois Springfield Preregister Here | Bulldog Soccer Park |
| October 7 | 4 p.m. | Women's Swimming vs St. Louis University | Pershing Natatorium |
| October 7 | 4 p.m. | Men's Swimming vs St. Louis University | Pershing Natatorium |
| October 7 | 5 p.m. | Truman Homecoming Celebration (includes Golden Alumni Diploma Ceremony, Dogs of Distinction Alumni Awards and Reception) Registration | Student Union Building |
| October 7 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Gallery 104 First Friday reception | In and Around K-Vegas 104 N Franklin St |
| October 7 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Nursing Department open house Tours of recent improvements to simulation lab and Pershing building fundamentals skills lab | Health Sciences Building 3rd floor |
| October 7 | 7 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. University of Illinois Springfield | Bulldog Soccer Park |
| October 7 | 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Telescopes on Campus Weather permitting | Outside the Planetarium. This event will be on-campus. |
| October 7 | 9 p.m. | Planetarium Show—Final Frontier Friday: Life in the Universe Free, no reservation required, limited seating | Del & Norma Robison Planetarium, Magruder Hall |
SATURDAY | |||
| October 8 | 8 a.m. | Bulldog Forever 5K Run/Walk Registration ($) | Barnett Hall - Registration begins at 7 a.m. Race start at 8 a.m. |
| October 8 | 9 - 11 a.m. | Alumni Center Open: • Free Gifts for Alumni • Snacks and Refreshments • Purchase Alumni Chapter Memberships | Down Under, Student Union Building |
| October 8 | 9 a.m. | Homecoming Parade: EAST SIDE of Franklin Street; co-sponsored by Blue Key and the Truman Alumni Association (indoor seating available in the Alumni Room, SUB, for Golden Alumni) | Franklin Street |
| October 8 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Nursing Department open house Tours of recent improvements to simulation lab and Pershing building fundamentals skills lab | Health Sciences Building 3rd floor |
| October 8 | 10 a.m. | Thousand Hills State Park: History of the Park Weather permitting- the event will be moved indoors if needed | In and Around K-Vegas Campground 1 Amphitheater |
| October 8 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Hands of Friendship Quilt Guild exhibit Pieces by Clara Straight also exhibited | In and Around K-Vegas 215 S Franklin St |
| October 8 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Solar Telescopes around Campus | SUB Fountain, Red Barn Parking Lot |
| October 8 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Education Department Open House | Education Department, Violette Hall Education Wing |
| October 8 | 11 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Bulldog Forever Tailgate | SW Corner of Franklin and Patterson |
| October 8 | 12 p.m. | Pep Rally | Bulldog Forever Homecoming Tailgate Lot |
| October 8 | 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Art Gallery with Faculty Exhibits (Laura Bigger, Nick Phan, Lindsey Dunnagan, Amy Smith and Danielle Yakle) | Ophelia Parrish 1114 |
| October 8 | 2 p.m. | Home Football vs. Missouri S&T Tickets ($) | Stokes Stadium |
| October 8 | 4:30 - 7 p.m. | Forensics Alumni Reunion Showcase of current team members Alumni debate Reception at Dukum Inn to follow | Kirk Memorial |
| October 8 | 6 p.m. | Planetarium Show—A Tour of the Galaxy Tickets ($5), Limited Seating | Del & Norma Robison Planetarium, Magruder Hall |
| October 8 | 7 - 9 p.m. | Stargazing around Campus Weather permitting | SUB Fountain, Red Barn Parking Lot |
Download your Truman coloring pages below. Take pictures of your artwork and post to social media. Be sure to tag us (@TrumanAlumni on Twitter and Facebook or @TrumanState on Instagram) so we can see your creativity.
Bulldog Forever Logo Coloring Page
All events subject to change.
View student Homecoming events here.
