Millikin Campus Life

09/29/2026

09/28/2026

Homecoming Week HAS STARTED Ⓜ️

Get excited for a week full of things to do, people to meet, games, food, competitions, prizes, and MUCH more.

See you then! Ⓜ️

09/21/2026

Keep up the great work, MU! The food drive needs YOU 🫵🥫

📈 Together, we’ve raised $3,420 toward our goal — we are well on our way to collecting $8,125 in support of local food pantries and organizations! But we can’t stop now …

Let’s continue showing up for our community!

🥫Donate nonperishable food items.
• Every Wednesday from 7:30-10 a.m., students will be outside the University Commons collecting donations. You don't even have to leave your car!

🚨 Last week, Millikin University President Pribbenow and Dr. Mickelson issued a special challenge, and they're extending it to THIS WEEK:
🤝 They will donate $5 for each of the FIRST 5️⃣0️⃣ BAGS of food donated during the Weds. collection.

You can also contribute by donating online 💻 and/or spreading the word on social media!📱
🔗 Visit millikin.edu/wsoy-food-drive to see collection sites and donate TODAY.

09/18/2026

Walking the Big Blue runway ... 👔 👡 📸
MU showed off on the blue carpet at Dress to Impress this week!

09/17/2026

📣 Get ready, Big Blue — Homecoming 2026 is ALMOST HERE! Ⓜ️

It's time to celebrate being Forever Blue for 125 years of MU! 🎉 Grab your friends, classmates, and fellow alumni to join us for a weekend of connection, fun, and lots of Big Blue spirit. 💙

A few highlights:

Friday, Oct. 2
🔵 Alumni Awards Dinner

Saturday, Oct. 3
🔵 Macon County African American Heritage Trail Marker Unveiling
🔵 Historical Campus Tour
🔵 PARTAZE! Photo Booth
🔵 All-Alumni 125th Birthday BBQ Lunch
🔵 Greek/Other Affinity Group Reunions and Tailgates
🏈 Homecoming Football Game vs. Carroll University
🔵 Music/Fine Arts/Academic Program Events
🔵 50-Year Club Dinner

Sunday, Oct. 4
🔵 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

🔗 View the full weekend schedule and REGISTER NOW: millikin.edu/Homecoming

*Campus community, watch your email for a list of special Homecoming week events from Sept. 28-Oct. 1.

09/15/2026

↗️ MU is just getting started … keep the momentum building!

You've been coming through for the WSOY Community Food Drive in a Big (Blue) way. Ⓜ️🎉 We've collected more than 2,140 POUNDS/DOLLARS of donations to battle food insecurity.

This puts us at 26% of our goal — amazing! Here's how YOU can help this week:

🥫Donate nonperishable food items!
• Every Wednesday from 7:30-10 a.m., students will be outside the University Commons collecting donations.
• Millikin University President Pribbenow and Dr. Mickelson have issued a special challenge! 🚨 They will donate $5 for each of the FIRST 5️⃣0️⃣ BAGS of food donated at the collection TOMORROW, Wednesday, Sept. 16.
💻 Donate online
📱 Spread the word on social media

🔗 Visit millikin.edu/wsoy-food-drive to see collection sites and donate TODAY.
Who can? BLUE can!!!

09/15/2026

We invite our campus community to come together in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!

Each year, from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latine communities. Join students, faculty, and staff as we celebrate with food, music, cultural experiences, and more:

Friday, Sept. 18
🍿 Popcorn & History Trivia | 4-6 p.m | UC Lobby

Saturday, Sept. 26
🎰 Loteria | 8-10 p.m. | UC Banquet Rooms

Wednesday, Sept. 30
🎂 Pura Belpre Awards | 4-5 p.m. | UC Lobby

Wednesday, Oct. 7
🎤 Hispanic in America Panel | Noon | UC Lobby
💃 Latin Dancing | 4-5 p.m. | CTD 300

Friday, Oct. 9
🍬 Hispanic Treats | 3-5 p.m. | UC Lobby

Saturday, Oct. 10
🎉 La Fiesta | 7-9:30 p.m. | UC 144

Tuesday, Oct. 13
🎥 Movie Night | 6-8 p.m. | UC 144

🔗 Learn more: millikin.edu/hispanic-heritage-month

09/08/2026

📣 Every can counts! The Big Blue raised $995 in support in of the WSOY Community Food Drive in our first week. 👏Ⓜ️

Let’s keep up the great work! Here's how YOU can join us in fighting hunger:

🥫Donate nonperishable food items!
• Rather stay in your car? 🚙 Every Wednesday from 7:30-10 a.m. during Sept., students will be outside the University Commons to collect drive-thru donations.
💻 Donate online
📱 Spread the word on social media

🔗 Visit millikin.edu/wsoy-food-drive to see collection sites and donate TODAY.

Let’s show the power of the Big Blue community. Together, we CAN make a difference! 💙

09/03/2026

Are you interested in representing Millikin University? Become a Big Blue Influencer!

Big Blue Influencers are featured on all things Millikin, such as social media, brochures, ads, and more! We're looking for enthusiastic and involved students of all class years and majors to help us show off life at the Big Blue. Ⓜ️

Learn more and apply TODAY!
🔗 millikin.edu/BigBlueInfluencer

*Returning students: If you have been a Big Blue Influencer in the past, you will need to apply again for the 2026-27 school year.

09/01/2026

We're proud to once again partner with the WSOY Community Food Drive on Oct. 2!

📣 This year, our goal is to collect 8,125 POUNDS of food, but we need your help! Here's how YOU can make a difference:

🥫Donate nonperishable food items!
• Rather stay in your car? 🚙 Every Wednesday from 7:30-10 a.m. during Sept., students will be outside the University Commons to collect drive-thru donations.
💻 Donate online (link below)
📱 Spread the word on social media (like sharing this post 😉)

🔗 Visit millikin.edu/wsoy-food-drive to see collection sites and donate TODAY.

Let's rally together in the fight against hunger.
Who can? BLUE CAN! Ⓜ️ 🍽️