Hidden Boomers

Keep your eyes open… you never know where Boomer might be!

There's more to discover in the Clifton M. Smart III University Advancement Center than meets the eye.

Throughout Mercy Traditions Hall, the Garnett Family Bears Den and other public spaces on the first floor, you'll find Hidden Boomers—small maroon bear heads cleverly hidden in unexpected places throughout the building.

Whether you're visiting for the first time, attending an event or simply stopping by your home for life, make it part of your experience to see how many you can find.

The hunt is on

There isn't a map.

There aren't any clues.

Just a sharp eye, a little curiosity and plenty of Bear pride.

There's more than one kind of Bear

While you're searching for Hidden Boomers, be sure to look a little closer.

From the very beginning, the University Advancement Center was thoughtfully designed with several special Bears and university marks intentionally built into the architecture and spaces throughout the building. These unique features were carefully planned to celebrate Missouri State's spirit and create moments of discovery and memory making for visitors.

Some are easy to spot. Others may surprise you.

Can you find them all?

Make it a tradition

Whether you're visiting with family, friends or fellow Bears, challenge each other to see who can discover the most Hidden Boomers—and don't forget to keep an eye out for the building's special Bears and university marks.

Every visit offers something new to discover.

Happy hunting... and remember: Once a Bear, always a Bear.