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Homecoming 2021 | October 23-30, 2021
*this date is subject to change pending final football schedule
All submissions will be posted on Northwest Homecoming Facebook and Twitter accounts to be voted on by ‘liking’ the image. Retweets and shared will not count towards vote totals, but is encouraged.
Please submit photos via email to HOCOPR@nwmissouri.edu by the deadline detailed below. Please refer to the Homecoming Bylaws for detailed descriptions of rules and regulations.
| Event | Location | Date | Time | Cost/Prize |
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Photo Submissions Due |
Email to HOCOPR@nwmissouri.edu |
10/21/21 |
5 p.m. |
n/a |
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Photos posted on social media |
Northwest Homecoming Facebook, Twitter |
10/24/21 |
5 p.m. |
n/a |
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Voting Ends |
Northwest Homecoming Facebook, Twitter |
10/277/21 |
5 p.m. |
n/a |
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Winner Announcement |
Homecoming Showcase |
10/29/21 |
5 p.m. |
$100 VISA Gift Card |
Banner decorating has long been a Northwest Homecoming tradition. Student organizations are invited to submit a banner with their best, and most original, expression of Bearcat Pride and the year’s Homecoming theme. All submitted banners will be hung on the J.W. Student Union for display the week of Homecoming. A panel of faculty, staff, and community members will judge the banners and select winners. See below for detailed deadlines regarding the Homecoming Banner competition. Please refer to the Homecoming Bylaws for detailed descriptions of rules and regulations.
| Event | Location | Date | Time | Cost/Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Banner Entries Due |
10/15/21 |
11:59 p.m. |
n/a |
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Banner Entry Fee Due (refunded) |
J.W. Jones Student Union, Office of Student Involvement |
10/22/21 |
5 p.m. |
N/A |
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Banner Entry Turn-In |
J.W. Jones Student Union, Office of Student Involvement |
10/22/21 |
12 - 5 p.m. |
n/a |
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Banner Judging |
J.W. Jones Student Union |
10/25/21 |
3 p.m. |
n/a |
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Banner Entry Pick-Up |
J.W. Jones Student Union, Office of Student Involvement |
10/31/21 |
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
n/a |
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Winner Announcement |
T.B.D. |
T.B.D |
T.B.D. |
$45-$65 Cash Prize |
Questions? Contact HOCOPHIL@nwmissouri.edu or call 660.562.1496
Donation Creation (formerly Canned Art) is both a feat of structural engineering and creativity. Student organizations are invited to create a structure using only non-perishable food items that represents their best, and most original, expression of Bearcat Pride and the year’s Homecoming theme.
All Donation Creation structures will be placed on the 2nd floor of the J.W. Jones Student Union for display the week of Homecoming. A panel of faculty, staff, and community members will judge the Donation Creation entries and select winners. A secondary, “People’s Choice,” competition accompanies the Homecoming Donation Creation competition. Donation Creation entries can be ‘voted’ on by donation of non-perishable food items. All non-perishables collected will be donated to area food pantries. See below for detailed deadlines regarding the Homecoming Donation Creation competition. Please refer to the Homecoming Bylaws for detailed descriptions of rules and regulations.
| Event | Location | Date | Time | Cost/Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Donation Creation Entries Due |
10/15/21 |
11:59 p.m. |
n/a |
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Donation Creation Entry Fee Due (refunded) |
J.W. Jones Student Union, Office of Student Involvement |
10/18/21 |
5 p.m. |
N/A |
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Donation Creation Building |
J.W. Jones Student Union |
10/24/21 |
12-4 p.m. |
n/a |
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Donation Creation Judging |
J.W. Jones Student Union |
10/25/21 |
3 p.m. |
n/a |
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Donation Creation Entry Tear-Down |
J.W. Jones Student Union |
10/31/21 |
9-12 p.m. |
n/a |
Northwest Homecoming has a standing commitment to give back to the Maryville community that gives so much to the campus community. Annual philanthropic events vary, as community need varies. See below for additional information about past Northwest Homecoming philanthropy initiatives and this year’s events.
Past Homecoming Philanthropy Initiatives
Walkout Day is one of Northwest Homecoming’s longest standing traditions, dating back to Oct. 22, 1915. On this date, students walked out of classes and declared the day an unscheduled holiday. Early Walkout Days featured all-school picnics and hikes. Now, Walkout Day is filled with student-focused events as a part of the annual Homecoming Week. See below for more information about Walkout Day events.
The class of 1948 gifted Northwest with a bronze memorial bell in honor of all soldiers who fought and died during World War II, especially those fallen soldiers who attended Northwest or who once lived in northwest Missouri. The bell heralds Northwest achievements and celebrations and mournfully chimes to honor the passing of students. The ringing of the bell commences Walkout Day and the beginning of Homecoming festivities.
Questions? Contact senpres@nwmissouri.edu or call 660.562.1226
| Event | Location | Date | Time |
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Ringing of Bell of ‘48 |
Northwest Campus, Bell of ‘48 |
10/29/21 |
8 a.m. |
The Joyce and Harvey White International Plaza has existed on the Northwest campus since the fall of 1998 as a tribute to Northwest students and alumni who have come to the University from other nations and as a reminder of the size and diversity of our world. The Friday of Homecoming Week includes a flag-raising ceremony where Northwest students raise their nations’ flags.
| Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
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International Flag Raising Ceremony |
Joyce and Harvey White International Flag Plaza |
10/29/21 |
1 p.m. |
Questions? Contact intlprog@nwmissouri.edu or call 660.562.1367
Student Activities Council hosts various activities for students during the week of Homecoming and notably, Walkout Day.
Questions? Contact sacnwtrad@nwmissouri.edu or call 660.562.1496
| Event | Location | Date | Time | Cost/Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Homecoming Parade |
4th Street, Maryville |
10/30/21 |
9 a.m. |
n/a |
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Announcement of Competition Winners |
T.B.D. |
T.B.D. |
T.B.D. |
T.B.D |
Questions? Contact HOCOPARADE@nwmissouri.edu or call 660.562.1496
The Northwest Homecoming Variety Show is a compilation of student performances, including skits and olio acts (miscellaneous performances), and the crowning of Northwest Homecoming royalty. Students are invited to participate in the variety show as student organizations and/or individuals. Students participating are asked to represents their best, and most original, expression of Bearcat Pride and the year’s Homecoming theme with their performance. Royalty crowning will conclude the show. See below for detailed deadlines regarding the Homecoming Variety Show. Please refer to the Homecoming Bylaws for detailed descriptions of rules and regulations.
| Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
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Skit Entries Due |
4/14/21 |
5 p.m. |
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Skit Draft Due |
9/20/21 |
5 p.m. |
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Auditions |
Deluce Fine Arts Building, Charles Johnson Theater |
9/22/21-9/23/21 |
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. |
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Announcement of Final Acts |
Look out for an email! |
9/28/21 |
TBD, email |
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Prop Load-In |
Ron Houston Center for Performing Arts, Mary Linn Theater |
10/23/21-10/24/21 |
TBD |
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Skit Technical Rehearsal |
Ron Houston Center for Performing Arts, Mary Linn Theater |
10/25/21 |
5 p.m. |
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Olio Technical Rehearsal |
Ron Houston Center for Performing Arts, Mary Linn Theater |
10/26/21 |
5 p.m. |
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Full Technical Rehearsal |
Ron Houston Center for Performing Arts, Mary Linn Theater |
10/28/21 |
5 p.m. |
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Skit Chair Meeting |
Ron Houston Center for Performing Arts, Mary Linn Theater |
10/27-28 |
Following Rehearsals |
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Full Dress Rehearsal |
Ron Houston Center for Performing Arts, Mary Linn Theater |
10/28/21 |
5 p.m. |
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Variety Show |
Ron Houston Center for Performing Arts, Mary Linn Theater |
10/29/21 |
7 p.m. |
Questions? Contact HOCOVARIETY@nwmissouri.edu or call 660.562.1496
The annual M-Club Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom. Tickets are required and may be purchased by calling 660.562.1977.
Friday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m. in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom
For tickets and more information on the athletic events, including the Bearcat Football game, during homecoming visit the Bearcat Athletics page.
The Bearcat Tailgate Zone is free to attend. The meal is an additional cost. Tailgate meals are inspired by your tailgate favorites like barbeque, burgers, and homestyle sides. Check back soon for our game-day menu!
Beginning in Fall 2021, Tailgate Packs will be available for purchase for all home games. These boxed lunches serve 4 and include the same menu as the tailgate meal.
Meal tickets must be purchased by 5 p.m. 10/29, or cash/debit/credit will be taken at event.
Chik-fil-A tailgate packages are also available for purchase. All packages include Chil-fil-A Dipping Sauce, Waffle Potato Chips, and a gallon of Sweetened or Unsweetened Iced Tea.
CALL 660.562.1426 or click below TO ORDER. ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE GAME BY 3 P.M. PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE PAVILION 2 HOURS PRIOR TO KICKOFF.
For information about the Homecoming Welcome and Golden Years Reunion please visit the Alumni site.
