The Administration Building is illuminated for Jingle on the Quad on Dec. 3. The event began with the First Lady’s Holiday Concert at 6 p.m. in Hendricks Hall, inside the Administration Building. Photo by Alex Beals.

Visitors socialize while enjoying free hot cocoa, hot apple cider and cookies during Jingle on the Quad on Dec. 3 at the University of Central Missouri. Mo the Mule, Santa and UCM’s live mule mascot were present at the event. Photo by Alex Beals.

Students, staff, faculty and community members gather around the nearly 40-foot tree in the center of UCM’s campus at Jingle on the Quad on Dec. 3. Student Tree Decorating Contest winners were announced during the event. Photo by Alex Beals.

President Rodger Best and First Lady Robin Best host the lighting ceremony at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 outside of the Administration Building. This year marked the fourth annual Jingle on the Quad event. Photo by Alex Beals.