President Choi's Blog

Join us for Mizzou Day at the Missouri State Fair!

Aug. 10, 2023


A photo of Kaleigh Summers (CAFNR alumni relations), Rob Kallenbach (CAFNR Extension associate dean), John Denker (MU vice chancellor for communications and marketing), Bryon Wiegand (MU Division of Animal Sciences director), Gov. Mike Parson, First Lady Teresa Parson, Chad Higgins (MU Extension interim vice chancellor), Chris Daubert (CAFNR vice chancellor and dean) and President Choi at the Missouri State Fair Foundation Gala on Aug. 9, 2023.
(Left to right) Kaleigh Summers (CAFNR alumni relations), Rob Kallenbach (CAFNR Extension associate dean), John Denker (MU vice chancellor for communications and marketing), Bryon Wiegand (MU Division of Animal Sciences director), Gov. Mike Parson, First Lady Teresa Parson, Chad Higgins (MU Extension interim vice chancellor), Chris Daubert (CAFNR vice chancellor and dean) and President Choi at the Missouri State Fair Foundation Gala on Aug. 9, 2023.

The Missouri State Fair officially begins this morning in Sedalia, and we’re thrilled to kick things off with the very first Mizzou Day! Join us for a full schedule of Tiger-themed events celebrating our impact across the state.

A photo of President Choi talking with a young exhibitor at the Swine Barn.
President Choi talks with young exhibitor Waylon Nolting about his pig, Nelson, a Chester White barrow weighing 325 pounds.

The fun continues the rest of the week at Mizzou Central, a one-stop destination for all things MU. Grab a scoop of Tiger Stripe ice cream and attend one of many demonstrations led by faculty and staff. We’ll also host free screenings from MU Health Care and booths with representatives from CAFNR, MU Extension, Mizzou Athletics and departments across campus – along with free giveaways and exclusive merch only available at Mizzou Central.

For 16 years the University of Missouri has been a proud partner of the State Fair, and this year we have a larger presence than ever before as a Grand Champion sponsor. Stop by Mizzou Central and learn how we’re fulfilling our land-grant mission to improve lives in Missouri.

— Mun

Note: Check out photos from Mizzou Day on Show Me Mizzou.