Event Calendar Highlights
Join us for happy hour!
4–6 p.m. May 24, 2022
Yee-Haw Brewing Co.
423 6th Ave. S., Nashville
Take a well-deserved break with other UCM alumni and friends from the Nashville area at one of the best breweries in town! This event coincides with the Association for Industrial Hygienist Conference (AIHce) at Music City Center, where two UCM faculty members will be presenting pre- and postconference professional development courses.
chicken n pickle
5–8 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022
1761 Burlington St., North Kansas City, MO
Join the MuleNation KC Chapter for a fun-filled evening this summer! Play pickle ball, corn hole and other games — or just sit back and relax with friends.
Golf Fundraiser in Blue Springs
Friday, June 10, 2022, starting at 8 a.m.
Adams Pointe Golf Club, 1601 NE R.D. Mize Road
UCM's Construction Management hosts an annual golf tournament to bring alumni together and raise much-needed funds for a program that consistently produces top-notch graduates.
Frisco RoughRiders Tailgate
Starting at 5 p.m. June 18, 2022
Dr. Pepper Ballpark, Lot B
Join fellow UCM alumni and friends as you cheer on the RoughRiders. We'll provide tailgate food and fun, then watch the game together.
fatpour tuesday
4–6 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Fatpour Tap Works McCormick
Join MuleNation alumni and friends for happy hour in Chicago! This is your opportunity to meet and network with fellow UCM grads in your area.
Golf Fundraiser in columbia
Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, starting at 8 a.m.
Columbia Country Club, 2210 N. Country Club Drive
UCM's Construction Management hosts an annual golf tournament to bring alumni together and raise much-needed funds for a program that consistently produces top-notch graduates.
PREVIOUS Events
join your brothers for a fun-filled reunion
Friday, April 29, starting at 9 a.m.
Start the day at Mules National Golf Course or UCM's trap-shooting range. Then regroup for lunch at Traditions, followed by happy hour at Old Barney's.
tUesday, april 26, 6–8 p.m.
Muddy Creek BBQ, 115 N. Holden St.
The MuleNation Home Chapter and UCM Alumni Foundation are throwing a party to welcome 2022 graduates to MuleNation! Bring your family and friends to enjoy live music on the outdoor patio of Muddy Creek BBQ. Complimentary brisket nachos and nonalcoholic drinks will be provided.
UCM alumni, including new graduates, will receive a commemorative gift in celebration of the world record UCM set this year! The event is free, but registration is required.
UCM alumni and friends from St. Louis, Kansas City and beyond are coming together to watch the Cardinals take on the Royals this spring! Fans of both teams will have something in common at this fun networking event in Ballpark Village.
MuleNation STL Tailgate
April 12, 2022, starting at 4 p.m.
Budweiser Brew House
First pitch banquet
April 9, 2022; 6 p.m. social, 7 p.m. dinner
UCM Multipurpose Building, Warrensburg
The First Pitch Banquet is an annual celebration of UCM's legendary Mules Baseball team. There are many levels of participation to choose from, each with its own tokens of appreciation, including team apparel, drink tickets and recognition in the First Pitch Banquet souvenir program. Support your team; register today!
Join us in Scottsdale!
5–7 p.m. April 5, 2022
Isabella's Kitchen Outdoor Patio
8623 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Join MuleNation for a fun-filled evening at Isabella's Kitchen. This is your opportunity to meet and network with fellow UCM alumni and friends in Arizona! Dinner and drinks will be provided, and space is limited. Reserve your seats today!
Alumni Needed at Etiquette Dinner
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of professional networking with UCM students at 5:30 p.m. March 30, 2022.
A complimentary two-course meal will be served as alumna Carmen Binder, '04 and '08, covers proper table etiquette, how to interview over a meal, professional dress and more. A dessert social will follow, allowing students and alumni time to network.
Mulenation Colorado
6 to 8 p.m. March 24, 2022, at Pindustry
7939 E. Arapahoe Road, Greenwood Village
Enjoy complimentary food, bowling, pinball, cornhole, Skee-Ball, Pop-A-Shot and vintage arcade games galore! Bring your friends and reminisce with UCM alumni in your area.
Mulenation in capital city
6–8 p.m. March 16, 2022, at Tunnicliff's Tavern
222 7th St. SE, Washington, D.C.
Join us at the historical Tunnicliff's Tavern for a fun-filled evening with UCM President Roger Best and members of the UCM Alumni Foundation. This is your opportunity to meet and network with fellow UCM alumni and friends in your area. Dinner will be provided, and space is limited. Reserve your seats today!
All attendees age 12 and over will be required to show proof that they have received at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Don't miss this annual Major League event!
UCM alumnus and Astros owner Jim Crane, '76, invites you to Minute Maid Park in Houston for the 2022 Winter Invitational. Join fellow alumni and UCM President Roger Best at the Insperity Club at 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, for free lunch and a cash bar before the mules take the field!
While the reception is free, registration and a game-day ticket are required. Register today!
Join Your KC MuleNation Chapter for a Holiday Gathering!
6 p.m. Dec. 15, 2021, at the Carriage Club
You are invited to a holiday-themed evening at the Carriage Club. We will be bringing together UCM alumni who went on to graduate from the University of Missouri or UMKC Schools of Law, with special guests representing each school.
Live Jazz and Holiday Cheer
You are invited to the annual UCM Holiday Open House during Warrensburg Main Street's A Dickens' Christmas festival! Stop by the historical Achauer House at 314 S. Holden St. between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 4, 2021, for hot chocolate, apple cider, live jazz music and a visit with UCM President Roger Best and First Lady Robin Best.
There will be coloring sheets for the kids, and this is an official stop for Tiny Tim's Soup Competition. Happy Holidays!
MuleNation Graduation Celebration
Alumni in the Warrensburg area are invited to help us welcome our newest members of MuleNation. This may be December graduates' first MuleNation networking event; let's make it a good one!
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, 5–7 p.m.
Upstairs at Fitter's Restaurant and Pub
This is a casual, come-and-go event with complimentary pizza, prizes, games and more.
Celebrating 150 Years of Education for Service
After a year off in 2020, MuleNation is coming together stronger than ever in 2021! Along with the annual parade and football game, Homecoming 2021 will feature a carnival and Alumni Party in the Park. Plus, we’ll have a parade of mules like no other!
Friday, Oct. 22, 2021
5 p.m. Social; 6 p.m. Dinner and Program
Sandra Temple Elliott Ballrooms, UCM Warrensburg Campus
Watch our video tributes to the 2020 and 2021 Distinguished Alumni honorees.
As the University of Central Missouri celebrates its 150-year anniversary, the Class of 1971 is invited to join together for the reunion of a lifetime!
50-Year Reunion — Class of 1971
Starting 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2021
Members of the Class of 1971 are invited to a special tour of the McClure Archives and University Museum's exhibit commemorating the last 50 years of UCM, from 1971 to 2021. The tour is at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, and a reception will follow.
Calling All Colts!
Whether you knew it as College High or University High, come celebrate this special bond with other Colts who attended the high school on our university campus.
We will gather at Heroes at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, to kick off the weekend. Enjoy lunch and a Mules Football game on Saturday.
University of Central Missouri President Roger Best and First Lady Robin Best invite the campus community to a celebration of UCM's newest emeriti as well as the previous retirees whose service and involvement continue to impact students' lives.
Emeriti Faculty and Staff Recognition Dinner
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Sandra Temple Elliott Ballrooms
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 5–7 p.m.
Missouri State Fair
Enjoy wine tasting and complimentary appetizers in the Missouri Wine Tent while visiting with fellow alumni and friends. Registration is required, and you will also need to purchase a ticket to the State Fair.
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Join UCM alumni in Lee's Summit for conversation, food and drinks! The MuleNation Kansas City Chapter is hosting this event in celebration of our university's 150th anniversary. No RSVP required.
Wednesday, July 14, 5 p.m.
Lakewood Local
811 NE Lakewood Blvd., Lee's Summit
Alumni from across the region will gather at Lake of the Ozarks this summer! Enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages. Wear your favorite University of Central Missouri gear to win prizes!
Thursday, June 24, 8–10 p.m.
Redhead Lakeside Grill and Yacht Club
Texas Road Trip
May 13, 2021 - The Butler House, Spring, TX
May 15, 2021 - Dr. Pepper Ballpark, Frisco, TX
Meet your Warrensburg MuleNation Home Chapter members in Texas this May!
We're truckin' to The Butler House on Thursday, May 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a $10 cover with complimentary drinks and appetizers.
Our next stop will be in Frisco on Saturday, May 15, starting at 5 p.m. for the RoughRiders game. There will be a tailgate in Lot B before the game; $20 per adult or $12 per child will cover your game ticket and food at the tailgate. Don’t forget to bring your own drinks, chairs and lawn games!
5th annual first pitch banquet
6 p.m. April 23, 2021
Multipurpose building
UCM Warrensburg Campus
The First Pitch Banquet is an annual celebration of UCM's legendary Mules Baseball team. The 2021 event has been rescheduled for spring. If you have already purchased tickets, your registration will automatically roll over to the new date.
Can't make it to the event? Why not sponsor a player to attend. See the "Sponsor a Mule" option on the registration form or call 660-543-8000 to transfer your existing ticket. Thank you for your support!
The President's Gala promises to be an amazing evening as UCM showcases the talents of students and faculty in the School of Visual and Performing Arts. One of the university's most famous alumni, singer-songwriter and “American Idol” winner David Cook, will perform as guest artist.