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Social Athletics Graduate/Professional Social Speakers Welcome Week

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

7 PM – 10 PM CDT (GMT-5)

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First Roar is Mizzou's official kickoff event for Welcome Week and the new academic year. Join fellow Mizzou Tigers and follow the Mizzou Cheerleaders to Mizzou Arena to learn Mizzou traditions and hear from Mizzou leaders and coaches.

Students follow the Mizzou Cheer team from Carnahan Quad to Faurot Field for First Roar
 

Please note, this event will operate under a clear bag policy. The following bags are allowed:

  • Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″;
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (such as Ziploc or similar); and
  • Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″
    (about the size of a hand).

To learn more check the Clear Bag Policy on the Mizzou Athletics website.


Clear Bag Policy - University of Missouri Athletics


Students learn Mizzou traditions at 2023 First Roar

The University of Missouri strives for all Welcome Week events to be inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. Accessible parking is available at Mizzou Arena. If you require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact the Welcome Week planning team at engagement@missouri.edu by August 13, 2026.

Sponsors

Student Affairs. No image description provided
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Alumni Association Student Board ( AASB ) . No image description provided

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Co-hosted with: Alumni Association Student Board, Campus Activities Programming Board (CAPB), Mizzou Athletics