Experience Mizzou at the School of Journalism on Friday, Sept. 5
Get ready to roar, J-School Tigers! As part of the university-wide Experience Mizzou celebration leading up to the sold-out Mizzou-kU rivalry game, the Missouri School of Journalism is opening its doors to the community with a full slate of events.
Choose your own experience: drop in any time between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for open-house activities, or join us for scheduled featured sessions and tours. All activities are free and open to the public.
J-School Drop-In Opportunities | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Murray Center Documentary Film Screenings | Smith Forum, 200 RJI
- McDougall Center Photojournalism Exhibit | 111 Lee Hills Hall
- MOJO Advertising/Strategic Communication Open House | 042 Walter Williams Hall
Featured Sessions & Tours
- 10 a.m. | KOMU Tour
- Registration required through the Mizzou Special Events app (more info below); shuttle departs from Reynolds Alumni Center
- 10 a.m. | Journalism Drone Pilot Demonstration
- Francis Quadrangle; rain site: RJI Futures Lab
- 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. | J-School Tours
- Begins in RJI Lobby
- 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. | Missouri News Network Talk & Tour
- Lee Hills Hall Rotunda
- 1 p.m. | Journalism Drone Pilot Demonstration
- Francis Quadrangle; rain site: RJI Futures Lab
Plan Your Day With the Mizzou Special Events App
Download the Mizzou Special Events app to view the full schedule, register for activities like our KOMU tour and build your personalized itinerary.
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Part of a Bigger Mizzou Celebration
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the campus is alive with events showcasing the university’s history, impact, and bold new vision. Featured highlights include:
- Keynote Presentations at the Missouri Theatre (9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m.)
- Campus tours and experiences spotlighting Mizzou’s campaign priorities
- Illuminate Mizzou: Celebration in the Sky – 8–10 p.m. on Carnahan Quadrangle, with a drone and fireworks show at 9 p.m.
View a full schedule of events at Mizzou.us/RoarTogether. Come show your Mizzou spirit and help us get ready to roar!
Updated: September 3, 2025