The alumni relations staff is committed to creating lasting opportunities to keep you connected to the institution you love. Each year, homecoming is meant to reconnect you with fellow Vikings and Missouri Valley College. From on-campus activities to on-the-field action, every Viking will be able to find reasons galore to return for this beloved fall weekend.
Homecoming

2023 Homecoming Schedule of Events
Friday, October 13
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Alumni Reunion Games
5:00 p.m. Alumni Mixer & Welcome Center Ribbon Cutting / New Welcome Center
(Complimentary Event) – RSVP Hors d’oeuvres & Drinks
6:00 p.m. – **Alumni Banquet/ Malcolm Center, Charles L. Bacon Room
RSVP for the Alumni Banquet .
Join us in honoring the accomplishments of our Outstanding Alumni:
- LaTonya Turner 1986
- Derek Lark 1997
- Colin Smith 2010
Young Alumnus:
- Omar Al Refae 2016
Celebrating and recognizing anniversary classes: 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018
If you are part of one of the honored classes, please contact alumni@moval.edu for a discounted ticket price.
7:00 p.m. Food Trucks open to the general public
7:30 p.m. – Torch Run / Ed Leslie 5k Run/1-Mile Walk / Gregg-Mitchell Field – Open to the general public
8:30 p.m. – Pep Rally / Fireworks – Gregg-Mitchell Field – Open to the general public.
8:45 p.m. – More Alumni Reunion Games
Saturday, October 14
8:00 a.m. 50+ Club Breakfast / Malcolm Center Bistro
(Complimentary Event) RSVP
Open to alumni who have achieved 50 or more years of alumni status.
8:30 a.m. Campus Tours / Malcolm Center Bistro
Golf carts available. Tours provided by our MVC Student Ambassadors and Admissions staff
9:00 a.m. Homecoming Parade Parade route is online – click here to view
To register for the parade contact James Rowlett rowlettj@moval.edu 660-831-4009
10:00 a.m. Viking Tailgate Zone / West of Burns Athletic Complex
10:00 a.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Reception/ Malcolm Center Bistro
(Complimentary Event- Serving Beverages) – RSVP
11:00 a.m. **Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon/ Malcolm Center
RSVP to the Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon .
2023 Inductees:
- Jim Morris – 1974 football
- Randy “Bear” Hamilton – 1981 football
- Todd Vaughn – 1991 football
- Mark Soto – 1995 football
- Debbi Jay – 1997 Track & Field
- Bonnie Johnson – 2009 Basketball
- Boyce Devance “BJ” Little, Jr. – 1993 football
- Tom Fifer – Athletic Director
2:00 p.m. Viking Football vs. Missouri Baptist / Gregg-Mitchell Field
On field recognition at halftime of Outstanding Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame Honorees.
6:00 p.m. Viking Women’s Soccer vs. William Penn / Gregg-Mitchell Field
7:00 p.m. Alumni and Friends Mixer – Stone Hedge Golf Club
Appetizers & Cash Bar
8:30 p.m. Viking Men’s Soccer vs. William Penn / Gregg-Mitchell Field
**Reservations required for these events. All events, times and locations are subject to change. For updates visit: www.moval.edu/alumni/homecoming
Questions – email alumni@moval.edu or call 660.831.4006