Establishing a Monument on the University of Missouri Campus

To move a proposal forward, please complete the form below and also contact your Advancement Officer to ensure that your request follows the appropriate process.

UM System approval form for the placement, establishment or designation of university landmarks

Lighting Jesse Hall Dome

Mizzou’s iconic Jesse Hall is the main administration building and one of the major symbols of the university.  Located at the south end of Francis Quadrangle, Jesse Hall’s dome stands nine stories above the ground and is taller than the building on which it is affixed.

The Jesse Hall dome was first lit in October 1987 to commemorate the university’s 150th anniversary. 

Bright white lights are the standard lighting configuration for the dome. 

The dome is lit gold only for significant university-wide celebrations as outlined below:

Welcome Week, Homecoming, 1839 Reveal and noteworthy university milestone anniversaries. In addition, it is lit gold for the following athletic wins: home football game, SEC/Power 5 away game, bowl game or team national championship.

Since 1988, the dome has been lit green each March for Engineers week. This is the only variation in the white or gold lighting of the dome. No other colors are allowed.

The lights are turned out the night of MU Remembers, an annual event to recognize students, faculty and staff who have died the previous year. 

Questions about this policy or special lighting requests should be directed to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Facilities by calling 573-884-4097.

Lighting Memorial Union

Currently, it is not possible to light the Memorial Union tower any color other than white. 

The lights are turned out the night of MU Remembers, an annual event to recognize students, faculty and staff who have died the previous year. 

Questions about this policy should be directed to the director of the Missouri Student Unions at 573-882-6310.