Northwest Missouri State University’s Alumni Association works to keep Bearcats connected and a couple events will be offered this summer as a way for alumni to get together and enjoy baseball.
The third annual Northwest Day at the K takes place Saturday, June 2. The Kansas City Royals will take on the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium with the first pitch set for 1:15 p.m.
“The Northwest Alumni Association is always looking for different ways to engage with our alumni, friends, students and future students,” Bob Machovsky, Northwest’s director of alumni relations and annual giving, said. “The Northwest Day at the K event allows for all Bearcats to come together to enjoy one of the region’s most cherished pastimes by watching the Kansas City Royals. Being able to enjoy a Royals game with people you have something in common makes this event truly special.”
The Northwest tailgate is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hall of Fame Pavilion, located on the west side of Kauffman Stadium.
The deadline to purchase ticket packages is Friday, May 18, or while supplies last. Tickets may be purchased online at nwmissouri.edu/alumni/events or by calling the Michael L. Faust Center for Alumni and Friends at (660) 562-1248.
Fans who already have tickets to the game and want to attend the tailgate can contact the Northwest Alumni Association.
Northwest will also be sponsoring the eighth annual Northwest Night at the St. Joseph Mustangs on Saturday, June 9.
The baseball game featuring the St. Joseph Mustangs and the Jefferson City Renegades begins at 7 p.m. at Phil Welch Stadium, 2600 SW Parkway in St. Joseph.
Alumni and friends also are invited to a tailgate party from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Northwest Alumni Association tent outside the stadium.
There are 300 free tickets available for reservation to Northwest fans. Additional game tickets will be available to purchase through the Northwest Alumni Association for a discounted price after all free tickets are redeemed. Fans may reserve tickets by contacting the Office of Alumni Relations at (660) 562-1248 or [email protected].
For more information about either game, contact the Northwest Alumni Association at [email protected] or at (660) 562-1248, or click here.