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September 8-12 declared as Lindsey Wilson University Week in Columbia.
The week of September 8-12 has been proclaimed as Lindsey Wilson University Week in Columbia. As a result of the proclamation numerous events are proclaimed through the week.
Monday, September 8, will be a focus on the economic impact of Lindsey Wilson University on our community. In some of the figures from the university, the total economic impact is estimated at $91 million. This includes direct and indirect impact on the local economy. Job created is estimated at over 600.
Mayor Hoots and Chairman of the Economic Development Larry Walker will be discussing further.
Tuesday will be a focus on sports at the university. We will be showcasing the more than 120 team and individual national titles from the university.
Wednesday, we will visit the International Student Building. This year we have almost 200 international students representing 59 countries.
Thursday, September 11, is Paint The Town Blue Day. The city encourages businesses, organizations, and individuals to decorate in blue and wear blue that day. Raider Bob will be out this day and others. If you have your picture taken with Raider Bob, please post a copy on Mayor Hoots’ Facebook page for an opportunity to win prizes.
Friday, is a day to recognize students. There will be an alumni photo at 9 a.m., which will be followed by a presentation from Mayor Hoots to President Luckey at 9:30 a.m. Mimi’s with the Mayor will be in the afternoon on campus and the Green River Band will be performing that evening.
“We encourage our community to support this event and thank them for being in Columbia,” said Mayor Hoots.
(Mayor Pamela Hoots – City of Columbia)
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Columbia as a newly minted University town is excited to celebrate Lindsey Wilson University week September 8th-12th, 2025.
Each day of the week will focus on a unique part of LWU.
Monday will focus on economic impact in the community as Lindsey Wilson hosts a special interview with Economic Development Authority chairman Larry Walker.
Tuesday will be a day recognizing Lindsey Wilson’s various athletic programs. The Blue Raiders Athletics Department has 26 sport programs, 11 men’s, 12 women’s, and three coed. During this week of celebration several of the programs will be in action, including the cycling team at the USA Cycling Track National Championships in Indianapolis Thursday through Sunday, and the Men’s and Women’s soccer teams will be hosting home matchups on Friday. The Volleyball team will also be in action, playing a double header in Nashville on Saturday including a game against division 1 Mississippi Valley State and the week will come to a close as LWU football hosts St. Thomas University at Parnell Family Stadium.
Wednesday will be focused on Lindsey Wilson University’s large international student population and all the amazing work that is done by their International Center.
Thursday is our prior advertised Paint the Town Blue day. This is a day where Columbia residents are encouraged to wear blue, local businesses are asked to decorate blue, and chalk painting sidewalks around our community blue is encouraged.
Friday will feature prominently students as they discuss their journey to Lindsey Wilson and Columbia as well as their time at Lindsey and plans beyond.
Throughout the entire week Mayor Pamela Hoots will have special pictures, videos, stories, and interviews about the University and its impacts on our community available on her Facebook.
For further information contact Columbia City Hall at 270-384-2501.
(Trey Stephens, Assistant to the Mayor – City of Columbia)