Homecoming Festivities Start Oct. 13
This year’s theme, “Truman! Where Bulldogs Come to Win,” highlights the pride, spirit and tradition that connects the Truman community. A Homecoming supply drive is currently underway and will run through Oct. 18. All items collected for the drive will be donated to CAPNEMO and the Kirksville R-III School District to support local families and students.
The week will start with a kick-off event from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 13 on the quad. The event will include introductions and a welcome speech from President Sue Thomas. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic style food or grab take-out from the dining hall. Throughout the event, giant games, card games and a photo station will be available for all to enjoy. The celebration will close with performances from the Showgirls and the Statesmen Marching Band starting at 5 p.m. followed by a speech from Kellen Nesbitt, head football coach.
“Campus Clues,” a Truman style who-dun-it mystery, will take place from 5-7 p.m. in the Student Union Building Alumni Room. Players must search for Joseph Baldwin’s stolen treasure by gathering clues around campus, finding out who stole the treasure and where it was hidden along the way. Those that wish to participate must register here by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 13.
“Game Night” will take place from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Student Union Building Georgian Rooms. The event will consist of four different games; Scattergories, Pictionary, Trivia and Cards Against Trumanity. Teams can compete in multiple games to test their board game knowledge. The last event involves crowd voting. Those that wish to participate must register here by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 13.
The annual lip sync competition will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 in Baldwin Hall Auditorium. Tickets are available now and can be purchased here.
The Homecoming parade will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 18 on Franklin Street, running from downtown Kirksville and through campus. Student organizations, marching bands and local groups will participate in the parade. A ribbon cutting-ceremony for the Kirk Building will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the north entrance. Tailgating will take place starting at 11 a.m. on the southwest corner of Patterson and Franklin St. The event will include food, music, games and activities, and is open to students, alumni, employees and community members. Football will face Quincy University at 1:30 p.m. at Stokes Stadium. During halftime the Homecoming honorees will be recognized and the philanthropy check will be presented.
More information can be found at homecoming.truman.edu and truman.edu/alumni-donors/events/homecoming or by following @trumanstatehomecoming on Instagram.
