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MSU Commencement Reunion Weekend

Commencement Reunion

Classes of 1963, 1953 and 1943, we are celebrating you May 2–4, 2013!

Events will be held at the Best Western GranTree Inn, 1325 N. 7th Avenue in Bozeman.
Reserve your room today by calling 406-587-5261.

Planning a reunion for your fraternity, ski team, FFA or other MSU group? We can help!

Contact Madeleine Sokoloski for more information at msokoloski@montana.edu or 406-994-4209.

Thursday, May 2
2–4 p.m. Wonderlust Lecture: National Security and Policy Making, a special presentation by Former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Brooke Anderson. Held at the Best Western GranTree Inn. Please purchase tickets here.
5–6:30 p.m. Reunion check-in in the Best Western GranTree Inn atrium.
5:30 p.m. Reunion social in the Best Western GranTree Inn atrium.
6:30 p.m Welcome dinner in the Best Western GranTree Inn ballrooms.
 
Friday, May 3
7:30 a.m President's Breakfast—Featuring the Circle of Gold pinning and presentation of anniversary degrees. Held in the Best Western GranTree Inn ballrooms
9:45 a.m Tree planting and veterans tribute on the MSU campus.
10:30 a.m College/Department Tours at various academic colleges on campus.
12–1 p.m. Dean’s Luncheon in Hannon Hall.
1:15 p.m College of Business groundbreaking—North of Montana Hall on the MSU campus. Please RSVP here.
1:45–4:30 p.m. Free time and tours—various bus tours are available. Pickup will be at the Waite Gate on campus.
1:45 p.m. American Computer Museum tour
  Story Mansion/former SAE house tour
  Scenic route through Bozeman—returning to the Best Western GranTree Inn
2:45–4:15 p.m. Museum of the Rockies tour
4:30 p.m. Return to the Best Western GranTree Inn—Last bus leaves campus to return to Best Western GranTree Inn
5:30 p.m. Reunion social (no host) in the Best Western GranTree Inn atrium.
6:30 p.m. Blue & Gold banquet and dance in the Best Western GranTree Inn ballrooms
 
Saturday, May 4
6:30 a.m. Breakfast in the Best Western GranTree Inn ballrooms.
7:30 a.m. Cap and gowning at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.
7:45 a.m. Class photos at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.
9–11 a.m. Morning Commencement Ceremony at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.
11:30 a.m. Celebration luncheon—location to be determined.
12:45 p.m. Walking escort to the fieldhouse—Shroyer Gym to Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.
1:30–3:30 p.m. Afternoon Commencement Ceremony at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.
3:45 p.m. Bus returns to the Best Western GranTree Inn.
4:30 p.m. Conclusion of Commencement Reunions
 

Check out the fun we had in 2012!

Click the links below to see Facebook photos of the 2012 Commencement Reunions: