Events & Registrations

Photo Contest

Campus departments and offices are invited to participate in the annual Homecoming Spirit Photo Contest. Departments and offices should take a photo displaying their best Homecoming spirit reflecting Bearcat pride and the year’s Homecoming theme.

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

Homecoming Twitter

Banner

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

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 2^nd 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

Philanthropy

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.

2022 Homecoming Philanthropy
Blood Drive

Past Homecoming Philanthropy Initiatives

2021 - North Star Advocacy Center
2019 - Northwest Pay-It-Forward Fund
2018 - Maryville Public Schools
2017 - Lettuce Dream
2016 - Children & Family Center of Maryville

Walkout Day

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.

Bell of ’48 Ringing

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.

Flag Raising Ceremony

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

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

More Information about SAC

Homecoming Parade

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. 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.

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

High School Marching Band Registration

Variety Show

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)	TBD	6-10 p.m.
Announce VS Finalists	Email	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

Homecoming Royalty

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

Awards

Event	Location	Date	Time
Awards Presentation	Charles Johnson Theater	10/26/22	6 p.m.

Meetings

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.

Deadlines

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