Stars Soccer Game vs. University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
2025-10-26 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Battle High School – Soccer, 7575 E St Charles Rd, Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
Come cheer on the Stephens Stars Soccer Team as they take the field against University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy!
Game Details:
vs. University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
📅 Date: October 26
🕖 Time: 12 p.m.
📍 Location: Battle High School – Soccer (7575 E St Charles Rd, Columbia, MO 65202)
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Stars Volleyball Game vs. Harris-Stowe University
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Silverthorne Arena, 107 Dorsey St, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Come cheer on the Stephens Stars Volleyball Team as they take the court against Harris-Stowe University!
Game Details:
vs. Harris-Stowe University
📅 Date: October 28
🕖 Time: 6 p.m.
📍 Location: Silverthorne Arena (107 Dorsey St, Columbia, MO 65201)
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Stars Soccer Game vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University
2025-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Battle High School – Soccer, 7575 E St Charles Rd, Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
Come cheer on the Stephens Stars Soccer Team as they take the field against Hannibal-LaGrange University!
Game Details:
vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University
📅 Date: October 29
🕖 Time: 7 p.m.
📍 Location: Battle High School – Soccer (7575 E St Charles Rd, Columbia, MO 65202)
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Sigma Tau Delta's Spookathon
2025-10-30 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Senior Hall, 100 Waugh St, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Students: Attend this time-honored tradition dating back more than 30 years. Wear a costume and read a short poem or story and help Stephens’ chapter of Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society) raise money to fund their travel Sigma Tau Delta 2026 Convention!

The Haunting of Hill House
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-02 | Macklanburg Playhouse, 100 Willis Ave, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Cut off from the outside world by its remote location and shunned by all who know its forbidding and sinister reputation, Hill House has remained empty and silent.
Novel by Shirley Jackson & Adapted by F. Andrew Leslie
Based on the iconic gothic novel by Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House is a chilling and suspenseful play that explores the thin veil between reality and the supernatural. When a small group of strangers gathers at the mysterious Hill House for a paranormal investigation, they soon discover that the house is far from empty—and that its dark secrets have a terrifying life of their own. With mounting psychological tension, eerie encounters, and a descent into madness, this gripping theatrical adaptation will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Prepare for an unforgettable journey into Hill House!
Adapted for the stage by F. Andrew Leslie
Novel by Shirley Jackson
The Haunting of Hill House is licensed through Dramatists Play Service.
Showtimes:

Friday, October 31 | 11 a.m.
Saturday, November 1 | 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 2 | 2:00 p.m.

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Stars Basketball Game vs. William Woods University
2025-11-03 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Silverthorne Arena, 107 Dorsey St, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Come cheer on the Stephens Stars Basketball Team as they take the court against William Woods University!
Game Details:
vs. William Woods University
📅 Date: November 3
🕖 Time: 5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Silverthorne Arena (107 Dorsey St, Columbia, MO 65201)
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Dark Draft
2025-11-05 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Stephens Library, 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65215
All students are invited to join a freewriting workshop for creative and academic purposes. This event is hosted by William Russell Wallace and is sponsored by the Student Success Center.
Held on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. in the Library Teaching & Testing Lab.

Stars Volleyball Game vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Silverthorne Arena, 107 Dorsey St, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Come cheer on the Stephens Stars Volleyball Team as they take the court against Hannibal-LaGrange University!
Game Details:
vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University
📅 Date: November 5
🕖 Time: 6 p.m.
📍 Location: Silverthorne Arena (107 Dorsey St, Columbia, MO 65201)
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Preview Day
2025-11-07 09:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-30 09:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-27 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Lela Raney Wood Hall (LRW), 6 N. College Ave, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
This is your opportunity to experience a college and culture that embraces YOU.
We believe in hands-on (we like to call it “hands-IN”), immersive learning, critical thinking and empowering women’s leadership and personal success.

Register For Preview Day

Preview Day Agenda:

9:30 – 10:00 a.m. – Check-in
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. – Welcome to Stephens
10:15 – 11:30 a.m. – Overview of Financial Aid, Academics and Student Experience (Life on Campus and Study Abroad Experience)
11:30 – 11:45 a.m. – Student Panel
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Campus Tour
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Enjoy lunch on us at Stamper Dining Hall and grab your Stephens gear at Susie’s
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Immersive Experience

48-Hour Filmmaking Competition
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-17 | Stephens College, 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
Stephens College Conservatory is hosting its first ever 48-Hour Film Competition.
This event brings together creativity, collaboration, and Columbia’s vibrant film community.

Register your team here

48-Hour Film Competition Information

Begins Friday, November 14 at 7 p.m. via YouTube Live Stream
Deadline to submit is Sunday, November, 16 at 7 p.m.
Free Screening on Monday, November 17; 7p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

48-Hour Film Competition Rules

Film Length: 3–5 minutes
Time Limit: Films must be written, shot, and edited within the 48-hour window
Required Elements: Each film must include the genre, prop, line of dialogue, and character announced at the live launch
Launch: Begins Friday, November 14 at 7 p.m. via YouTube Live Stream (see below for link)
Deadline: Films must be submitted to the Googledoc folder by Sunday, November 16 at 7 p.m. SHARP!
Screening: Finalist films will premiere at Ragtag Cinema on Monday, November 17, 7–9:30 p.m.
Entry Fee: None (free to participate)
Team Size: Open — create with as many or as few friends as you’d like
Content Guidelines:

Keep it PG-13
No gun violence
No hateful content

Creative Spirit: Remember — it is better to create than to destroy

Free public screening on November 17, 2025 at Ragtag Cinema (10 Hitt Street, Columbia, MO 65201)

Questions? Email cthompson@stephens.edu

Thanksgiving Break
2025-11-25 - 2025-11-29 | Stephens College, 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
Thanksgiving Break Schedule
Campus Schedule:

Nov. 24: Campus open
Nov. 25: Campus closes at 1 p.m.
Nov. 26 – 28: Campus closed

Student Academic Calendar:

Nov. 22-30: No classes
Classes resume Dec. 1

Stars Basketball Game vs. Evangel University
2025-11-25 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Silverthorne Arena, 107 Dorsey St, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Come cheer on the Stephens Stars Basketball Team as they take the court against Evangel University!
Game Details:
vs. Evangel University
📅 Date: November 25
🕖 Time: 5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Silverthorne Arena (107 Dorsey St, Columbia, MO 65201)
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The Staraphonics Karaoke Night
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Senior Hall, 100 Waugh St, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
A fun evening of karaoke with the Stephens College acapella group, The Staraphonics. Event will be held in Senior Recital Hall.

Random Acts of The Season
2025-12-08 08:00 - 2025-12-12 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Stephens College, 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
Stephens College’s annual tradition, Random Acts of the Season, is a week-long event where different offices surprise students each day with special gifts!

Polar Express Movie Night
2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Stamper Hall, 1300, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Come with MNM (Minds ‘N Motion) on a journey to polar express in Upper Student Union! There will be popcorn, m&ms, hot chocolate and you may even leave with a gift if you on Santa’s Good list!

December 8th (6pm-8pm) | Upper Student Union in Stamper

$2 General Admission Includes:

Ticket to watch movie
You pay for all your snacks ($1 each)

$5 Golden Admission Includes:

Movie Ticket
Snack Combo (Unlimited Popcorn, M&Ms, and Hot Chocolate)

Christmas Card Making
2025-12-10 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Stamper Hall, 1300, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Make and decorate Christmas cards to donate to MU and Boone hospital to spread Christmas cheer to those who need it most! Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend!

Download the Columbia Christmas Cards Flyer

Stephens Life Magazine Fall 2025 Release Party
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Hugh Stephens Library Penthouse, 100 Waugh St, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Please join us for the release of the Fall 2025 issue of Stephens Life Magazine! This event will be held at the Stephens College Penthouse (5th floor of the library) from 6-9 pm. Students will talk about their work and we will have merchandise, created by the students, that will be for sale. Refreshments will be served.

ELF The Musical
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14 | Macklanburg Playhouse, 100 Willis Ave, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.
Based on the beloved holiday film, Elf The Musical is a heartwarming and hilarious tale of Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole, who sets off to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Bursting with joyful songs, festive spirit, and laugh-out-loud moments, this family-friendly musical is a delightful celebration of love, acceptance, and the magic of Christmas. Elf is the perfect holiday treat for audiences of all ages—spreading cheer by singing loud for all to hear!
Book by Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum
Elf The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
11 a.m. on Dec. 12 | 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 & 13 | 2 p.m. on Dec. 13 &14

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Prince of Wales Club Holiday Party
2025-12-12 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Stephens College Equestrian Center, 203 Old 63 N, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Save the date: Friday, December 12th!
Prince of Wales Club will be hosting our annual holiday party on Friday, December 12th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, and we would love to see you there!
Activities, snacks, and prizes!
Our students and members will be decorating horses’ stall fronts for a stall decorating contest, and you all get to vote on your favorite! Each attendee will get a handful of treats to share in the horses’ stockings – the horse with the most treats at the end wins. There will also be light snacks and hot beverages provided, with hay rides around the property weather permitting.
RSVP for a chance to win!
RSVP HERE!
Anyone who RSVPs by Friday, December 5th is automatically entered in a drawing to win a free riding lesson at the stables! A link as well as a QR code will be provided for RSVPs.
Be sure to get your RSVP in so you don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Late Night Breakfast
2025-12-15 21:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Stamper Hall, 1300, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Late Night Breakfast is a Stephens Tradition hosted by SPC (Student Programming Council) to give the student an opportunity to relax before the week of finals.

Get ready for an out-of-this-world study break — because SPC is bringing the galaxy right to Stamper!

🌌 Late Night Breakfast: OUT OF THIS WORLD
📅 Monday, December 15
⏰ Starts at 9 p.m.
📍 Stamper Dining Hall
Theme: Aliens/Space!
Expect cosmic vibes, delicious late-night breakfast favorites, BIG PRIZES and an interstellar good time featuring DJ Johnny Fuzion. And psst… rumor has it the Ten Ideals have a special surprise in store for you. 👀✨
Fuel up, dance it out, and celebrate the end of the semester with us!

RSVP by Thursday, Dec 11th | Please RSVP here: Late Night Breakfast RVSP form

We look forward to celebrating with you!

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Winter Break
2025-12-18 - 2026-01-11 | Stephens College, 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
Winter Break Schedule
Campus Schedule:

Dec. 18-19: Campus Open
Dec. 22 – Jan. 2: Campus closed
Jan. 5 – 9: Campus Open

Student Academic Calendar:

Dec. 18 – Jan. 11: No classes
Classes resume Jan. 12

December 2025 Commencement
2025-12-19 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lela Raney Wood Hall (LRW), 6 N. College Ave, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
Please join us in celebrating our graduates!
Our December 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be held:
Friday, December 19, 5:00pm in the Kimball Ballroom inside Lela Raney Wood Hall on the Stephens College campus.

Directions & Parking

Accessibility Information

Can’t join us in person? Watch online.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026-01-19 | Stephens College, 1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65215, United States
Campus will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Campus Care Project – Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
2026-01-21 11:00 - 2026-01-22 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Stamper Hall, 1300, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service and community care, the Student Government Association invites you to participate in the Campus Care Project. Join us in taking a moment to write notes of appreciation to campus staff who have supported and inspired you during your college journey. Your words of gratitude can make a meaningful difference.

January 21 & 22 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Stamper Pit

We hope you will join us in reflecting, giving back, and honoring Dr. King’s commitment to service.

Filmmaking BFA - Virtual Open House with Program Chair Chase Thompson
2026-01-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Join us for a live Zoom Q&A session about the BFA in Filmmaking at the Conservatory.
This interactive session is designed for prospective and accepted students, parents, and anyone interested in pursuing a career in film.
Learn about our hands-on curriculum, industry-driven training, application requirements, and what makes our conservatory approach unique. Program Chair, Chase Thompson will be available to answer your questions and offer an inside look at life in the program.
Whether you’re curious about the admissions process or eager to understand the day-to-day experience of filmmaking training, this is your chance to get real, honest insight.
Held virtually via Zoom on January 21 at 4:00 p.m. (CST) | 5:00 p.m. (EST). Register Here

MFA Virtual Open House - Q&A with Director Rosanne Welch
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Join us for a Virtual Open House hosted by the MFA in TV and Screenwriting program—your chance to explore what makes our two-year, low-residency model both flexible and creatively invigorating.
Program Director Rosanne Welch will be there to guide you through the application process, share insights into the curriculum, and offer a candid look at what life is like for writers in our unique graduate community.
You’ll also have the opportunity to meet with current graduate assistants, hear about their experiences firsthand, and get answers to any questions you may have about coursework, mentorship, or the day-to-day rhythm of the program.
Whether you’re polishing your portfolio or just beginning to consider an MFA, this open house is the perfect place to envision your next step as a screenwriter.
Held virtually via Zoom – two dates available:
February 4 at 4 pm (PT) | 6 pm (CT) | 7 pm (ET)
March 11 at 5 pm (PT) | 7 pm (CT) | 8 pm (ET)
Register Here

Community Craft: Black History Month Display
2026-02-09 | Stamper Hall, 1300, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
In celebration of Black History Month, SGA invites students to join us for a Community Craft a collaborative event where students come together to help create a display wall honoring important figures in Black history.

During this event, students will work together to design the display by adding:

Quotes
Decorations
Pictures highlighting Black leaders, voices, and history

This is a hands-on, creative space where students will not only build the display together but also collectively decide where it will be showcased on campus.

📅 February 9 – Monday

📍 Stamper Pit

All materials will be provided just bring your creativity and voice. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating Black history through community and collaboration.

Twelfth Night
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-15 | Warehouse Theatre, 104 Willis Avenue, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Shakespeare’s guide to love, lies, and really bad disguises.
Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, Twelfth Night, is a joyful celebration of love, mistaken identity, and delightful chaos. When shipwrecked Viola disguises herself as a man and enters the service of Duke Orsino, a hilarious tale of unrequited love and comic confusion unfolds. Featuring witty wordplay, unforgettable characters, and heartfelt romance, Twelfth Night is a timeless tale that reminds us that love—like life—is full of surprises. Prepare for laughter, longing, and a little bit of mischief in this enchanting theatrical romp.
By William Shakespeare
11 a.m. on Feb. 13 | 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 & 14 | 2 p.m. on Feb. 15
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