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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo Submissions Due | Email to hocopr@nwmissouri.edu | 10/13/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Photos Posted | Posted to all Homecoming social media accounts | 10/17/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Voting Ends | - | 10/20/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Winner Announcement | Homecoming Variety Show | 10/22/22 | Intermission |
Questions? Contact hocopr@nwmissouri.edu or call 660.562.1496
Bearcat Football takes on Northeastern state at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22.
Saturday, Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Raymond J. Courter College Park Pavilion.
The Bearcat Tailgate Zone is free to attend. Tailgate meals are available for a cost and inspired by your tailgate favorites like barbeque, burgers, and homestyle sides.
To pre-order meal tickets, they must be purchased by 5 p.m. Oct. 21; cash, debit or credit will be accepted at the tailgate.
$12 per meal
Available for purchase Oct. 1, 2022
**Single Game Tickets:
* All high school and college students must show valid school ID cards to receive the discounted student prices.
* To pre-purchase tickets please call 660.562.1212.
** $6 processing fees per order (online, in person or phone)
For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit BearcatSports.com
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Entries Due | BearcatLink | 10/7/22 | 11:59 p.m. |
| Banner Turn-in | J.W. Jones Student Union, Office of Student Involvement | 10/14/22 | TBD |
| Banner Hanging | J.W. Jones Student Union | 10/16/22 | Noon |
| Banner Judging | J.W. Jones Student Union | 10/17/22 | TBD |
| Banner Tear-Down | J.W. Jones Student Union | 10/23/22 | TBD |
| Banner Pick-Up | J.W. Jones Student Union, Office of Student Involvement | 10/24/22 - 10/31/22 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donation Creation Entries Due | BearcatLink | 10/7/22 | 11:59 p.m. |
| Donation Creation Set-Up | Lobby, J.W. Jones Student Union | 10/16/22 | Noon - 4 p.m. |
| Donation Creation Judging | Lobby, J.W. Jones Student Union | 10/17/22 | TBD |
| Donation Creation Tear Down | Lobby, J.W. Jones Student Union | 10/23/22 | 9 a.m. - Noon |
| Take Items to Ministry | Lobby, J.W. Jones Student Union | 10/23/22 | TBD |
Questions? Contact hocophil@nwmissouri.edu or call 660.562.1496
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ringing of Bell of ‘48 |
Northwest Campus, Bell of ‘48 |
10/21/22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
International Flag Raising Ceremony |
Joyce and Harvey White International Flag Plaza |
10/21/22 |
TBD |
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
The Northwest Homecoming Parade is the oldest homecoming tradition. Student organizations are invited to participate in the float building competition, in the “Jalopy” competition, in the “Dancing Clowns” competition, in the “Paper Mache Heads” competition, or simply walk in the parade to represent their best, and most original, expression of Bearcat Pride and the year’s Homecoming theme. This year's theme is "Bearcats Got Game." The community is also invited to participate in the parade by submitting a walk-in entry to advertise a business, organization, or initiative. See below for detailed deadlines regarding the Homecoming Parade, and it’s competitions. Please refer to the Homecoming Bylaws for detailed descriptions of rules and regulations.
Register to be in the Homecoming Parade. Register
| Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competing Parade Entries Due | BearcatLink | 10/1/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Parade Scripts Due | BearcatLink | 10/5/22 | 5 p.m. |
| On-Campus Walk-In Entries Due | BearcatLink | 10/14/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Off-Campus Entry Registration Open Fee: $30 non-profit and $50 profit |
Office of Student Involvement | 8/24/22 - 10/7/22 | 11:59 p.m. |
| Off-Campus Entry Registration Open Fee: $35 non-profit and $65 profit |
Office of Student Involvement | 10/8/22 - 10/14/22 | 11:59 p.m. |
| Off-Campus Entry Registration Open Fee: $55 non-profit and $80 profit |
Office of Student Involvement | 10/15/22 - 10/19/22 | 11:59 p.m. |
| Off-Campus Entry Registration Open Fee: $100 for all groups (check only) |
Office of Student Involvement | 10/20/22 - 10/21/22 | 11:59 p.m. |
| Off-Campus Entry Registration, Parade Day Fee: $100 for all groups (check only) |
In Person at Parade Route | 10/22/22 | 7 a.m. |
| Parade | 4th Street, Maryville | 10/22/22 | 9 a.m. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skit Entries Due | BearcatLink | 4/15/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Skit Draft Due | BearcatLink | 9/5/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Variety Show Tryouts | Olive Deluce Fine Arts Building, Charles Johnson Theater (CJT) | 9/14/22 & 9/15/22 | 6-10 p.m. |
| Announce VS Finalists | 9/20/22 | TBD | |
| Script Read Through with Theater Techs | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Final Scripts Due | BearcatLink | 10/1/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Prop Load-in | Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts | 10/16/22 | TBD |
| Skit Technical Rehearsal | Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts | 10/18/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Olio Technical Rehearsal | Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts | 10/17/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Tech Rehearsal | Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts | 10/18/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Dress Rehearsal | Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts | 10/19/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Skit Chair Meeting | Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts | 10/18/22 - 10/19/22 | After Rehearsals |
| Variety Show | Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts | 10/20/22 | 7 p.m. |
Questions? Contact hocovariety@nwmissouri.edu or call 660.562.1496
The Northwest Homecoming Royalty Court is chosen in the Spring of each calendar year. The Royalty Court is recognized at the conclusion of the Variety Show, with winners being crowned.
Students may begin voting at midnight Monday, Oct. 10, by logging into CatPAWS; voting ends at midnight Wednesday, Oct. 19. The king and queen will be announced Friday, Oct. 20, at the conclusion of the Homecoming Variety Show, which begins at 7 p.m. in the Charles Johnson Theater at the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building.
| Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Nominations Begin | BearcatLink | 2/2/22 | 8 a.m. |
| Nominations Due | BearcatLink | 3/2/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Applications Due | BearcatLink | 3/16/22 | 11:59 p.m. |
| Royalty Application Selection | Office of Student Involvement | 3/17/22 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. |
| Royalty Interview Sign-Up | Google Drive | 3/18/22 - 3/22/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Royalty Interviews | Student Union | 3/24/22 | 6-9 p.m. |
| Announcement of Court | Social Media & PR | 4/4/22 | Noon |
| Royalty Voting | Voting on CatPAWS | 10/10/22 - 10/19/22 | Midnight |
| Royalty Crowning | Variety Show, PAC | 10/20/22 | End of the Show |
| Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awards Presentation | Charles Johnson Theater | 10/26/22 | 6 p.m. |
| Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Meeting | CH 3500 | 3/2/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting | CH 3500 | 3/16/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting | CH 3500 | 3/23/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting | CH 3500 | 3/30/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting | CH 3500 | 4/6/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting | CH 3500 | 4/13/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting | CH 3500 | 4/20/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting | CH 3500 | 4/27/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting | CH 3500 | 8/31/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting | CH 3500 | 9/7/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting | CH 3500 | 9/14/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting | CH 3500 | 9/21/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting | CH 3500 | 9/28/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting | CH 3500 | 10/5/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting (mandatory) | CH 3500 | 10/12/22 | 4 p.m. |
| General Meeting (mandatory) | CH 3500 | 10/19/22 | 4 p.m. |
| Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee Application & Co-Chair Applications Open | BearcatLink | TBD | TBD |
| Royalty Nominations Form Opens | BearcatLink | 2/2/22 | 8 a.m. |
| Theme Nomination Form Open | BearcatLink | 2/2/22 | 8 a.m. |
| Org Reps Forms Open | BearcatLink | 3/2/22 | 8 a.m. |
| Royalty Nomination Closes | BearcatLink | 3/2/22 | 8 a.m. |
| Royalty Application Open | BearcatLink | 3/2/22 | 8 a.m. |
| Theme Nomination Closes | BearcatLink | 3/3/22 | 5 p.m. |
| First Round of Committee Selected | Executive Board | 3/14/22 | 3 p.m. |
| Committee Application & Co-Chair Application Closes | BearcatLink | 3/16/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Royalty Applications Close | BearcatLink | 3/16/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Org Reps Forms Due | BearcatLink | 3/20/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Entry Forms Open | BearcatLink | 4/5/22 | 8 a.m. |
| Variety Show Entries Due | BearcatLink | 5/6/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Parade Script Dropbox Open | BearcatLink | 9/22/22 | 5 p.m. |
| All Entry Forms Close | BearcatLink | 10/8/22 | 8 a.m. |
| Skit Final Script Due | BearcatLink | 10/10/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Parade Script Submission Closes | BearcatLink | 10/7/22 | 5 p.m. |
| On-Campus Walk-in Entries Due | BearcatLink | 10/22/22 | 5 p.m. |
| All Entry Fees Due | BearcatLink | 10/22/22 | 5 p.m. |
| Street Chalking Applications Open | BearcatLink | 3/28/22 | 8 a.m. |
| Street Chalking Applications Due | BearcatLink | 10/5/22 | 11:59 p.m. |
| Street Chalking Day | Specified area on campus | 10/16/22 | Orgs sign up for time |
