UMSL community gathers together for annual UMSL Night at the Ballpark

by | Sep 23, 2024

On Sept. 20, 350 UMSL students and more than 500 alumni cheered on the St. Louis Cardinals.
UMSL Night at the Ballpark 2024

Over 850 people attended the annual UMSL Night at the Ballpark at Busch Stadium on Sept. 20. (Photo by Valerie Furlong)

The annual UMSL Night at the Ballpark brought more than 850 University of Missouri–St. Louis students, faculty, staff members and alumni out to Busch Stadium Friday night. The group of 350 students and over 500 alumni cheered on the St. Louis Cardinals as they faced the Cleveland Guardians. UMSL alum Lathon Ferguson, the area executive director of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, threw out the first pitch. Ferguson, who graduated with his bachelor’s in political science in 2003, is also a member of the UMSL Alumni Association Governing Board.

Photographer Phil Shoulberg and social media manager Valerie Furlong were on hand to capture some of the scenes before and during the game.

UMSL Night at the Ballpark 2024

The annual event was hosted by the UMSL Alumni Association. (Photo by Phil Shoulberg)

UMSL Night at the Ballpark 2024

Before the game, the UMSL community gathered in Cunningham Corner to socialize and enjoy hot dogs and soft drinks. (Photo by Phil Shoulberg)

UMSL Night at the Ballpark 2024

College of Business Administration Dean Shu Schiller (front row, second from left) poses with members of UMSL Business and Louie. (Photo by Phil Shoulberg)

UMSL Night at the Ballpark 2024

The group of attendees included 350 students and over 500 alumni. (Photo by Phil Shoulberg)

UMSL Night at the Ballpark

UMSL alum Lathon Ferguson, the area executive director of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, threw out the first pitch. (Photo by Valerie Furlong)

UMSL Night at the Ballpark

Provost Steven J. Berberich (right) enjoyed the game with friends. (Photo by Phil Shoulberg)

UMSL Night at the Ballpark

Attendees enjoyed the game from sections 268, 269 and 270 of the Left Field Loge. (Photo by Phil Shoulberg)

UMSL Night at the Ballpark 2024

The event brought together many alumni from across UMSL’s 61 years. (Photo by Valerie Furlong)

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