Spirit Day Photo Open Through Oct. 4

National Truman Spirit Day is Oct. 4, and the annual photo contest is already under way.

Since 2011, the first Friday in October has been designated as National Truman Spirit Day. Alumni, students and friends are encouraged to wear their favorite Truman gear or purple apparel to show their support for the University.

This year, participants will have a whole week to submit an entry for the annual Spirit Day photo contest. Anyone can enter by just posting a photo on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram displaying their Truman spirit and using the hashtags #TrumanSpiritDay and #photocontest. Photos can include pets, babies, family members and friends, as long as they showcase Truman spirit.

This year’s grand prize includes: one hotel room for Oct. 18-19; four tickets to the Bulldog Forever tailgate; four tickets to the football game; and four Truman Homecoming T-shirts.

Submissions will be accepted through 12 p.m. Oct. 4. A panel of judges will choose the winner and share their selection through Truman social media accounts.