Tim Heinsz Bow Tie Day
Bow Tie Day honors the late Tim Heinsz, who served as dean from 1988-2002. Unfortunately, Tim died unexpectedly while jogging on the MKT Trail in 2004.
Dean Heinsz almost always wore a bow tie to honor of lawyer Archibald Cox, the U.S. Solicitor General under President John Kennedy. Cox, too, wore a bow tie and Dean Heinsz admired the courage, decency, and professional excellence that Cox showed in his career.
On Tim Heinsz Bow Tie Day, students, faculty and staff at Mizzou Law, along with former students and colleagues of Dean Heinsz wear bow ties in his honor.
Applause Walk
In one of our most meaningful traditions, when a Mizzou Law professor retires from teaching, it is a tradition in Hulston Hall to give that professor an “Applause Walk” following their final class.
Once a professor has finished teaching their final class, all Mizzou Law students, faculty and staff line up outside of the classroom, forming a tunnel to the door of Hulston Hall. When the retiring professor leaves the classroom for the final time, the Mizzou Law community breaks into cheers and applause. The professor walks out of the building through the tunnel of applauding students and colleagues offering their thanks and congratulations.
Tim Heinsz 5K & 10K, Jim Devine Dog Walk & Bob Bailey Bike Ride
The Annual Tim Heinsz 5K, 10K & Jim Devine Dog Walk & Bob Bailey Bike Ride takes place every April and honors the memory and service of three of Mizzou Law’s most beloved deans. Tim Heinsz served as dean of Mizzou Law and was an avid runner. Jim Devine served as associate dean of the school and was a noted dog lover. Bob Bailey is a retired long-time assistant dean and avid cyclist. Proceeds benefit the Timothy J. Heinsz Scholarship Fund.