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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲! Today, we're celebrating the one and only 🐾 Bogey the Bearcat 🐾 — the heart and soul of McKendree spirit! 💜 Over the years, Bogey has had quite the glow-up, and no matter the look, we've always loved our beloved mascot!

𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 For nearly two centuries, Bearcats past and present have come to McKendree from across southern Illinois, and gone on to help shape the future of our region. We're proud to call the 618 our home, today and every day! Happy 618 Day!

🎬 Outdoor Movie Night is BACK at McKendree! Join us Fri, Aug 8 @ 8PM on the front lawn for Moana 2! 🎟️ Free entry 💜 VIP: $25 w/ fleece blanket & more 🎟️ Register by noon Friday, August 8th 🔗 For more info & to register: bit.ly/4nfa5bl

🐾 Statham, Dunnigan Inducted into Illinois Sports Hall of Fame #BearcatsUnleashed mckbearcats.com/news/2025/6/24…

🎉 ⚾ SOLD OUT! Our McKendree Alumni Night at the Cardinals game on July 24 is officially full! Thanks to everyone who purchased—tickets will be distributed the week of July 21 with details. Can't wait to see Bearcats cheering on the Cards!

𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘𝒔 from today's McKendree University Bearcat Golf Tournament The Tournament is the largest fundraising event of the year for McKendree Bearcats, with all proceeds directly benefiting the more than 900 student-athletes who wear the purple and white!

🎉 Chicago-area Alumni! Get ready for a 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒂𝒕 𝑷𝒐𝒑-𝑼𝒑! 💜 📍 Empire Burgers + Brew (Lombard) 📅 July 30 | 7-9 PM Join fellow alumni for yummy eats and your first drink on us - plus all the Bearcat vibes. 🐾 RSVP here: igfn.us/form/GmjFAg #BearcatPopUp

🐾 Throwback Thursday 📜 Bicentennial fun fact from Dr. Brian Frederking! McKendree Men's Basketball making history in 2023 🏀 ➡️ First-ever GLVC title ➡️ First NCAA tourney win ➡️ First 20-win DII season 💜💛

🍻 Colorado Bearcats! We’re popping up in Littleton. 📅 Sat, July 12 | ⏰ 3–5 PM 📍 Denver Beer Co. – Littleton Taproom Apps + your first drink = on us. Come hang with fellow alumni! 🐾💜 👉 RSVP here: igfn.us/form/RRwpQg #BearcatPopUp

🎆 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 🐾 Wishing all our Bearcat alumni a safe and joyful 4th of July filled with celebration, fireworks, and time with those you love. Stay safe and enjoy the red, white, and blue!

🏈⛳ Tee it up for Bearcat Football! ⛳ 🏈 Join us Friday, July 25 at Tamarack Golf Course. Reconnect with friends, enjoy a day of golf, and show support — all while helping raise funds for the McKendree Football program! 🔗 Register here: igfn.us/form/ISpBEA

🌟 We're officially ONE MONTH out from Outdoor Movie Night 🌟 Join us for a magical evening under the stars as we watch Moana 2 with friends and family! 🎬 📅 Aug 8th 📍 McKendree University Front Lawn 🎟️ Register here: bit.ly/4nfa5bl

📍 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 📍 CO Bearcats — join us at ViewHouse Centennial for a fun afternoon of connection & cold drinks! 🍻🐾 📅 Sat, July 12 | ⏰ 3–5PM 🥤 First drink + apps on us! 👉 RSVP: igfn.us/form/RRwpQg #BearcatPopUp

🐾Throwback Thursday📜 Bicentennial fun fact from Dr. Brian Frederking Edwin P. Baker served McKendree for 60 years, retiring at age 85. His career spanned both World Wars & the Great Depression. Dean from 1917–1937, his legacy lives on in Baker Hall—named in his honor in 1968.

✉️ The Bearcat Buzz is back! 🐾 Our quarterly alumni e-newsletter now hits your inbox every first Thursday of the month. Stay in the loop on alumni events, campus news, and more! 👉 Sign up here: bit.ly/3VhlqtY

𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒, 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒

💜 Happy #PurpleFriday from our amazing McKendree alumni at Anders in downtown St. Louis! Thanks for the warm welcome — we loved seeing Bearcats in action! 🐾 Work with fellow alums? Let us visit—or we’ll send you a Purple Friday in a Box! 📩 [email protected] #PurpleFriday

🎉 Chicago-area Bearcats — we're 1 week out! Join us for a fun night in Lombard 🍻 📍 Empire Burgers + Brew 🗓️ Wed, July 30 | ⏰ 7–9 PM 1st drink + apps on us! 💜 👉 RSVP: igfn.us/form/GmjFAg #BearcatPopUp #McKendreeAlumni

2025 Alumni Dual. Homecoming Weekend. Be There. 🗓️October 25 | 📍 McKendree Wrestling Center #WeAreMcK

Alumni, baseball, and a Cardinals win — what a night! ⚾💜 McKendree Alumni Night was a blast with great food, even better company, and so many Bearcat connections. Thanks to all who came out! 🐾 #BearcatsAtBusch #McKendreeAlumniNight