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Welcome to ShowMe Magazine!

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On the ground level of the MU Student Center, you can now explore an exhibition dedicated to ShowMe Magazine. The ShowMe was a student run humor magazine published at the University of Missouri from the early 1920s through the early 1960s. The monthly magazine was edited, managed, and staffed entirely by MU students. The first issue of the periodical premiered in October of 1920. In its early years ShowMe struggled to meet its financial obligations and it disbanded in 1925. It was briefly replaced by The Outlaw , but in February 1930 Sigma Delta Chi, a national professional journalistic fraternity, purchased The Outlaw and revived ShowMe . Publication of ShowMe would be suspended again in the early 1940s due to World War II, but the magazine resurfaced in January 1946.  These covers are from ShowMe 's second year of publication. (1922 Savitar )   During the post-war years of the late-1940s and early-1950s ShowMe enjoyed unprecedented success. The National Scholastic Press co...
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Happy 40th Birthday, Truman Tiger!

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Happy 40th birthday, Truman Tiger! Since making his debut in 1986, Truman has become much more than a mascot. He is a beloved symbol of school spirit, a familiar face in the community, and a champion who proudly represents Mizzou on the national stage. Truman’s story began long before his refreshed look debuted in 1986. His roots reach back to the Civil War era, connecting generations of Tigers to a remarkable history of courage, community, and tradition.  The mascot itself received his name in 1984. Previously, Mizzou had two tiger mascots, a male and a female, but neither had an individual identity. To change that, the cheerleaders organized a campus contest inviting students to suggest a name for the Tiger. Since then, Truman has become an instantly recognizable face of the University of Missouri and a beloved ambassador for Tiger spirit. In 1986, Truman was ready for a makeover. The mascot’s caricature, image, materials, and colors needed an upgrade to better capture his person...
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Before You Walk Past: 100 Years of Memorial Student Union Tower

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If you’ve walked through Memorial Student Union, you’ve probably passed beneath its tower without giving it much thought. Maybe you were on your way to class. Maybe you were meeting a friend, grabbing lunch or heading to an event. For generations of Mizzou students, the Union has simply been part of everyday campus life- a familiar place to gather, study, celebrate and connect. But Memorial Student Union was never meant to be just a building. In 2026, Memorial Student Union Tower marks 100 years of remembrance and connection. To celebrate the centennial, an exhibition on the first level of the Student Center traces the story of how a planned student gathering place became one of Mizzou’s most recognizable memorials. And it all began with a different name. Mort's Case, First Level of MU Student Center. A Union Before It Was a Memorial In 1916, the University of Missouri began planning a new student union. The idea was straightforward: create a place where students could gather and c...
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Celebrating Homecoming at Mizzou: A Century of Tradition!

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October brings crisp air, colorful fall foliage, and the spirit of tradition to Columbia as we celebrate Mizzou's annual homecoming with the Student Union!  On the Second level of the MU Student Center, the Traditions Case display is currently dedicated to celebrating one of the University of Missouri’s most cherished traditions: Homecoming .. Steeped in the tradition that dates back to 1911, Mizzou celebrates homecoming each October with community events, service projects, campus decorations, and of course a football game. Since the inaugural celebration, homecoming has looked different accommodating for the Great Depression, wartime, protests, and social unrest. No matter the circumstances, Mizzou Tigers always find a way to celebrate their stripes during this special time.  The exhibition highlights the development of Homecoming across the decades, from the 1910s to the 2010s, illustrated with photographs, memorabilia, and historic documents. Mizzou's annual homecoming is o...
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