As we continue pulling out of COVID-19, we look back and note that many universities across the United States chose different paths to deal with the pandemic. With other schools closing down, or canceling on-campus activities, Missouri Baptist University made every effort to give students some kind of normalcy during those troubling times. This Photo Gallery highlights a few of the outdoor activities held in the fall semester of the 2020-21 school year.
MBU students and faculty members prepare to hand out hot dogs and brats during MBU’s Blue and White week earlier in the fall semester. The grillmaster on the far right, Dr. David Collum, assistant professor of education, is a fixture at tailgating events during normal times or pandemic times. Photos by Manny Garcia
MBU Residence Life staff sells MBU tartan long sleeve T-shirts in front of the Perk.
Students gather in the Quad in anticipation for the start of Blue and White Day festivities.
Staff prepare to hand out Chick-fil-A sandwiches to students to celebrate the birthday of Spartacus, MBU’s mascot.
The MBU community crowds the Quad to celebrate Spartacus’ birthday and enjoy Chick-fil-A sandwiches.
MBU’s Jazz Band provides live entertainment during Sparty’s Birthday Bash.
MBU Honors students handing out delicious grilled treats and food on Blue and White Day.
Dr. David Collum cooks his renowned hotdogs and brats for faculty, staff and students.
Members of MBU’s campus sorority, Gamma Delta Sigma, prepare to carve a pumpkin.
Students play cornhole on the Quad during Blue and White Day.
Manny Garcia is a staff journalist for MBU Timeline. Manny, son of Cuban immigrants, was born and raised in Miami. He is pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications studies, and recently transferred from Indiana State University. Manny is also an infielder in the Missouri Baptist University baseball program.
MBU students and faculty members prepare to hand out hot dogs and brats during MBU’s Blue and White week earlier in the fall semester. The grillmaster on the far right, Dr. David Collum, assistant professor of education, is a fixture at tailgating events during normal times or pandemic times. Photos by Manny Garcia
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