Homecoming Schedule of Events
October 18-19, 2019
Homecoming weekend is packed with fun events for the whole family. Several events for alumni and friends are hosted annually; there are always new and exciting things popping up around campus each year!
($) = Tickets required
* = Preregistration Requested
SUB = Student Union Building
| Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 | ||
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| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Ruth W. Towne Museum & Visitors Center Open | Ruth W. Towne Center |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Research Display for School of Science & Mathematics | Magruder Hall, Cyber Cafe |
| 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Alumni Center Open Pick up Truman gifts for alumni, purchase tickets for Homecoming events, register for door prizes, buy apparel, leave messages for friends, enjoy FREE refreshments and drinks courtesy of the Truman Alumni Association | Down Under, Lower Level, Student Union Building |
| 11:30 a.m. | Campus Tour Departs Register Online | Ruth W. Towne Center |
| 12 - 4 p.m. | Bulldog Forever Forum (formerly Alumni Leaders Conference) Details | Register Online | Student Union Building, Alumni Room |
| 3 p.m. | BSIF Speed Networking Event | Violette Hall Commons |
| 3:30 p.m. | Campus Tour Departs Register Online | Ruth W. Towne Center |
| 5 p.m. | Banquet Reception | Student Union Building, HUB |
| 6 p.m. | Bulldog Forever Celebration Banquet *($) $20 adults/$13 Children Purchase Tickets Online Recognition of Homecoming honorees and Golden Alumni Diploma Ceremony | Student Union Building, Georgian Room |
| 9:15 p.m. | "Phantom of the Universe" Planetarium Show *($) Tickets: $5 Purchase Tickets Online | Del & Norma Planetarium |
| Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 | ||
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| 7 a.m. | Registration for 5K Run/Walk opens | Barnett Hall Lobby |
| 8 a.m. | 5K Run/Walk ($) Details | Register Online If there is light rain, the 5K will happen as scheduled. If there is thunder or lightning, it will be cancelled. | In front of Barnett Hall |
| 8 - 9 a.m. | Complimentary donuts, hot chocolate & coffee for alumni (FREE) | Student Union Building, Georgian Room |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Research Display for School of Science & Mathematics | Magruder Hall, Cyber Cafe |
| 9 - 11:30 a.m. | Alumni Center Open (Pick up Truman gifts for alumni, purchase tickets for Homecoming events, register for door prizes, buy apparel, leave messages for friends, enjoy FREE refreshments and drinks courtesy of the Truman Alumni Association) | Student Union Building, Georgian Room, Lower Level |
| 9 a.m. | Parade Co-sponsored by Blue Key and the Truman Alumni Association Parade Route | Parade Registration Details If there is light rain, the parade will happen as scheduled. If there is thunder or lightning, it will be postponed. | EAST SIDE of Franklin Street; indoor seating available in the Georgian Room, SUB, for Golden Alumni; Please stay off grass in the boulevard medians! |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sandra K. Giachino Reavey Sesquicentennial Plaza Ribbon Cutting About the Plaza | Plaza Brick Lookup Tool | University Mall, east of Student Union Building |
| 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Nursing Alumni Reception The Nursing Department invites alumni for light refreshments, a tour of the Nursing Simulation Center, and a "meet and greet" with Nursing faculty, students and alumni. | Health Sciences Building 3205 |
| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Education Department Open House Light refreshments will be served. | Education Department, Violette Hall 1304 |
| 11 a.m. | "Ice Worlds" Planetarium Show *($) Tickets $5 Purchase Tickets Online | Del & Norma Robison Planetarium |
| 11 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Enjoy Lunch in a Residence Hall ($) $8 per person; cash only. Pay at the door. | Ryle Hall, Centennial Hall, Missouri Hall |
| 11 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Bulldog Forever Tailgate Details | Purchase Tailgate Meal Tickets ($8)* Bring your own wine and beer - no glass, hard liquor or hard liquor products; review the Bulldog Forever Homecoming Tailgate policy online. | Parking lots at southwest corner of Franklin & Patterson streets (Rain site: Student Union Building, Georgian Room) |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Jerry Mayhew event at the Bulldog Forever Tailgate Open to HES alumni and friends in celebration of Jerry's career at Truman | Parking lots at southwest corner of Franklin & Patterson streets (Rain site: Student Union Building, Georgian Room) |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Golden Alumni Class Reunion Luncheon/Class of 1969 & Prior Classes *($) $15 adults/$10 children; advance purchase preferred Purchase Luncheon Tickets | Student Union Building, Activities Room |
| 11:30 a.m. | Campus Tour Departs Register Online | Ruth W. Towne Center |
| 12 p.m. | Pep Rally (Crowning of Royalty) | Tailgate parking lots/southwest corner of Franklin & Patterson streets |
| 1 p.m. | Men's & Women's Swimming: Truman vs. McKendree | Pershing Natatorium |
| 1:30 p.m. | Pre-Game Activities *($) | Stokes Stadium |
| 2 p.m. | Football Game: Truman vs. Missouri S&T *($) Tickets: $8/adults, $5/children & senior citizens; FREE admission with Truman Alumni Chapter membership card); Purchase tickets at the gate (cash or check only) or online | Stokes Stadium |
| 6 p.m. | "The Hot and Energetic Universe" Planetarium Show ($) Tickets: $5 Purchase Tickets Online | Del & Norma Robinson Planetarium |
| 7 p.m. | "Wonders of the Universe" Planetarium Show ($) Tickets: $5 Purchase Tickets Online | Del & Norma Robinson Planetarium |
($) = Tickets required
* = Preregistration Requested
SUB = Student Union Building
All events subject to change.
Do you have an event taking place Homecoming weekend that’s not listed on this schedule?
University community members can complete the Homecoming Event Submission Form to submit official Truman State University Homecoming events.
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