Missouri State University alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends are invited to celebrate MSU and all things maroon and white at Homecoming 2022. We’ve created a social media kit to help you share the event with your family and friends.

Key details

• What: Homecoming 2022
• When: Oct. 28-29, 2022
• Where: Across campus and in downtown Springfield
• Who: Missouri State University alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members
• Sponsors: The Alumni Association and Student Homecoming Committee

Main events

• Class of 1972 50th Reunion Lunch: Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m. at Kentwood Hall Crystal Ballroom
• Band of Bears Homecoming Parade: Oct. 29, 9 a.m. at John Q. Hammons Parkway
• Breakfast with Boomer: Oct. 29, 10-11:30 a.m. at Foster Recreation Center
• BearFest Village: Oct. 29, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at BearFest Village
• Missouri State Bears vs. Western Illinois: Oct. 29. 2 p.m. at Plaster Stadium
• Onward, Upward: The Celebration: Oct. 29, 7 p.m. at Great Southern Bank Arena

Share your story

Help spread the word about Homecoming to the Missouri State and local communities by sharing it on social media.

We encourage you to join the online conversation by posting on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tagging your posts with the official hashtag: #BearsHomecoming

Make your post social media savvy

Tagging tips

• Tag the post with the official Homecoming hashtag: #BearsHomecoming
• Tag Missouri State University or @MissouriState, MarooNation or @MarooNation, Missouri State Bears or @MOStateFootball
• And any other university account like @MSUPrideBands
• If applicable, tag the post with the Bears athletics hashtag: #MSUBears
• If you would like to provide a link for more information on the event, please use: Homecoming

Other tips

• When you post to Facebook, boost your status update by sharing it with a photo. Nothing beats a first-hand perspective!
• If you attend a Homecoming event, consider sharing a photo from or quote about your experience.
• You can update your profile and cover photos with the Homecoming logo.

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The Celebration!

Onward, Upward: The Celebration is a chance to celebrate the impact gifts made to the Onward, Upward campaign are making at Missouri State University. Make plans to attend after the game for this transformational event featuring host, John Goodman, musical entertainment by Tori Kelly and special music by the MSU Grand Chorus, MSU Pride Band, and more!

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