Events

Campus Decoration

• Time: 9:30 AM
• Location: Baldwin Hall, Room 114

Join us in decorating campus for Homecoming! Volunteers will help create a festive atmosphere by decorating across campus. All volunteers should report to Baldwin Hall, Room 114, by 9:30 AM on October 18 to sign in. Organizations competing for points must have at least 10% of their members participate to receive full points. Everyone is welcome to help!

Sign Up to Volunteer

Homecoming Kickoff

• Time: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
• Location: Quad

Kickoff is one of Homecoming’s most well-known traditions. It is a great way to officially commemorate the start of Homecoming, introduce students to what happens throughout the week, and celebrate together as we head into a great week! There will be free food, giant games, a photo booth, and other attractions!

Tie Dye

• Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Location: Quad

Come celebrate Homecoming with some tie-dye fun! Bring your own clothes to tie-dye, or be one of the first 200 people to receive a free Homecoming shirt to customize! This event is free and open to everyone while supplies last!

Outdoor Games

• Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Location: Outside the Student Union Building (SUB)

Take a break between classes and enjoy some outdoor games outside the Student Union Building! Stop by to play cornhole, giant Connect Four, and other fun games with friends while celebrating Homecoming. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!

Porch Swing Predictions

• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: SUB Georgians Rooms

Join us for Porch Swing Predictions on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:00 PM! Put your knowledge of Truman students to the test through fun games, including Truman Over Under and Truman Feud! Compete with your organization or friends by guessing student survey results, predicting prices, and identifying popular answers. Audience members will also have a chance to participate and win food truck vouchers!

Registration deadline: Saturday, October 17, at 11:59 PM.

Register for Porch Swing Predictions

Button Making

• Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Location: Student Union Building

Stop by and create your own custom button for free! Show off your Bulldog spirit by designing a game day button or creating a unique button that reflects your personality. Decorate your own or choose from a variety of premade designs. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!

Pickleball Tournament

• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: Student Recreation Center, Main REC Gym

Get ready to serve up some fun at our Homecoming Pickleball Tournament! Join us on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:00 PM for a 2v2 doubles competition. Team up with a friend or represent your organization as you compete in a double-elimination tournament to see who comes out on top! Everyone is welcome to participate, but registration is required.

Registration deadline: Monday, October 19, at 11:59 PM.

Register for the Pickleball Tournament

Lemonade Stand

• Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Location: Outside the Student Union Building (SUB)

Take a break between classes and cool off with a refreshing glass of lemonade! Stop by our Homecoming Lemonade Stand to grab a drink, relax, and enjoy a little Bulldog spirit throughout the day!

Lip Sync

• Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)
• Location: Baldwin Auditorium

Get ready for one of Homecoming’s most exciting traditions—Lip Sync! Teams will take the stage with high-energy performances. Tickets can be purchased online with a debit or credit card, with cash at the door, or with cash in advance at the Homecoming Table, October 13–16. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis until all available seats are sold out.

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Greenwood Open House

• Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Location: Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center

Come explore the Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center, our Homecoming philanthropy partner! Stop by for an open house where you can tour the center, learn more about its mission, and complete a fun bingo sheet filled with activities throughout the building. This is a great opportunity to see the impact Greenwood has on the community while celebrating Homecoming!

Coloring Pages

• Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Location: Student Union Building

Take a break between classes and get creative with some Homecoming coloring! Stop by to grab a Homecoming-themed coloring page and add your own personal touch. Whether you have a few minutes or want to relax and color, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!

Family Cruise

• Time: 4:00 PM
• Location: Pershing Pool, Pershing Natatorium

Get ready to set sail at our Homecoming Boat Race: Family Cruise! Join us on Friday, October 23, at 4:00 PM at the Pershing Pool as organizations race homemade cardboard boats across the water! Teams will compete for Homecoming points based on race performance, creative boat designs, and team spirit. Come cheer on your friends or favorite group and see which boats stay afloat!

Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 20, at 11:59 PM.

Register for Family Cruise