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Upcoming Events
From signature campus events to MuleNation regional gatherings and everything in between, the UCM Alumni Foundation offers a wide range of opportunities for alumni and friends to stay involved and connected with UCM. Check out upcoming events below!
UCM President's Gala at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts
7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The UCM President's Gala comes just once every four years! Titled “ILLUMINATION,” this year's gala will showcase the talents of students from each of the three areas of study within UCM’s School of Visual and Performing Arts: Art & Design, Music, and Theatre & Dance.
Guest artist Jan Kraybill, the Grammy-nominated conservator of the Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant pipe organ in Helzberg Hall, will perform several works with students and faculty. KMBC First Alert Meteorologist Bryan Busby will emcee the event. Click the button to purchase tickets and explore sponsorship options!
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2025 MIAA at the K — Royals vs. Astros
4-5:30 p.m. Tailgate, 6:10 p.m. Game — Saturday, April 26
Let's show our competitors in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
who rules the realm by wearing our UCM red to cheer on the boys in blue! Come watch
the Royals take on the Astros with the UCM community and get free swag!
Your ticket purchase includes access to UCM’s tailgate with fun photo ops, the official
UCM Cookie and an exclusive light-up Mule pin (for those wearing UCM gear — preferably
red) while supplies last. The first 1,500 inside Kauffman Stadium will receive an
exclusive KC Royals and UCM co-branded bucket hat, and the first 20,000 will get a
Mike Moustakas bobblehead!
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MuleNation Road Show in 4 MO Cities
This May and June, come out for one or more events on MuleNation's 2025 Road Show!
UCM leadership (such as the college deans or the university president) will be hitting the road with us to provide updates on enrollment, program innovations, facility upgrades and more! UCM Athletics coaches and staff will be on hand to provide sports updates and learn how to join or renew your membership in the Cardinal & Black Fund!
Enjoy complimentary food, drinks and great company at each of four locations across Missouri. Each attendee who preregisters for the event will receive a "Proud to be a Mule" garden flag and other cool swag! (All events are held on Wednesday evenings; click the button for venue and specific details.)
Register for St. Louis - May 7
Register for Sedalia - May 14
Register for Lee's Summit - June 18
Register for Osage Beach - June 25
