celebration of nations

Get your kicks at Celebration of Nations on Route 66 Saturday

Posted by on September 17, 2025

Celebration of Nations is back and bigger than ever, in its 16th year of celebrating the unique mix of cultures at Missouri S&T and in Rolla. This year’s event on Saturday, Sept. 20, also highlights Rolla’s place on the historic Route 66, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year.   

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Volunteer for Celebration of Nations

Posted by on September 4, 2025

Volunteers are needed to help with this year’s Celebration of Nations on Saturday, Sept. 20. Roles include parade coordinator, check-in table oversight, vendor support, hospitality room oversight, Kummer Center for STEM Education Kid’s Corner, family and friends weekend oversight and take-down crew.

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Celebration of Nations receives $50,000 grant from Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission

Posted by on June 3, 2025

Celebration of Nations is poised to grow this year thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission to expand and promote the festival.  

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Call for artists: Design the 2025 Celebration of Nations T-shirt

Posted by on March 20, 2025

All Missouri S&T students, college students and K-12 students are invited to submit an original design for the 2025 Celebration of Nations T-shirt. The winning submission will receive honorary recognition during the festivities, an award certificate for the winning design and merchandise at the S&T store.

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Catch the Parade of Nations live on Facebook

Posted by on September 21, 2023

Can’t make it to Rolla for the Parade of Nations that kicks off Celebration of Nations? Catch the livestream on Facebook, hosted by Dr. Rachel Kohman, director of Kummer Student Programs.

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Have a wagon? Compete in the Mini-Float Parade Competition

Posted by on August 31, 2023

Celebration of Nations is including a new contest this year: a Mini-Float Parade Competition. Participants will create a float on a platform, no larger than 4- by 6-feet and meet the following guidelines.

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Help design this year’s Celebration of Nations T-shirt

Posted by on April 3, 2023

Amateur artists and designers of all ages in the Rolla area are invited to submit original designs for this year’s Celebration of Nations T-shirt. The winning submission will receive a $150 gift card to the S&T Store.

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Celebration of Nations returns Saturday

Posted by on September 19, 2022

Celebration of Nations is back for its 13th year celebrating the vibrant cultural diversity at Missouri S&T and in Rolla.

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Order your Celebration of Nations T-shirt

Posted by on September 12, 2022

The deadline for online ordering of the 2022 Celebration of Nations T-shirt has been extended to Sept. 16. The T-shirt costs $20.

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New structure simplifies global functions

Posted by on September 8, 2022

A new structure for functions previously administered through the office of international affairs took effect Thursday, Sept. 1. Due to the changing nature of international outreach and current trends, the office of international affairs has been dissolved. All personnel and functions that previously reported to Dr. Jeanie Hofer, former vice provost of international affairs, will continue […]

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