Montana State University

Homecoming Festivities and Events

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Thursday, October 3
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Alumni, friends and fans: pick up your homecoming schedule of events at the Alumni Foundation Center (1501 So. 11th). Browse through yearbooks, enjoy the hospitality and visit for a while.
9 p.m. “Go Cats” lighting at Residence Halls—watch Hedges residents spell out Go Cats on the high-rise halls—a great site!
9:30 p.m. Homecoming Bonfire/Party at the Pit—celebrate in parking lot F between the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium.
 
Friday, October 4—Blue & Gold Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit the Alumni Foundation Center. Come look at Montanans, have a cookie, some coffee, relax, and reminisce “at home.”
All day Hello Walk—Stroll the campus Centennial Mall and say hello to fellow alumni and current students, and enjoy Homecoming Friday. Visit the Bookstore and load up on Bobcat gear!
All day Coffee Cats—Renne Library staff invite you to have coffee in our beautiful center of campus. Coupons for Brewed Awakening are available at the Alumni Foundation Center.
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Campus Tour from an MSU student—meet at the Ask-Us Desk in the SUB.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. M-DAY–Hike to the M on Mount Baldy, established by the class of 1918. The first 100 climbers to the M get a t-shirt to commemorate the Homecoming hike. Sponsored by the Dean of Students’ Office, MSU Alumni Foundation, and the Vice President for Administration and Finance.
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. President Waded Cruzado’s Homecoming Luncheon and Alumni Awards Ceremony—Join us for the presentation of the prestigious Blue and Gold Award and the Alumni Achievement Award.
5 p.m. Greek Alumni Summit—SUB—Leigh Lounge. All fraternity and sorority alumni are invited to attend this Homecoming gathering and learn more about re-engaging in your Greek ties to Montana State!
5:30 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally—Main Street in downtown Bozeman.
6:30 – 9 p.m. All Alumni Homecoming Social—on campus in SUB—Ballroom A. Come one, come all as we continue the party on campus.
6 – 9 p.m. College of Nursing 75th Anniversary Gala—Join us for an evening of celebration with a social, dinner, and program at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bozeman.
All night long... Homecoming "Downtown Friday Night"—Join the crowd in downtown Bozeman and come see all that Bozeman has to offer for Homecoming weekend.
8 p.m. Midnight Mania—MSU students join in this excitement-filled traditional Homecoming event as tournaments, pizza wars and lots of activity provide on-campus fun for current students. At the fitness center.
9 p.m. Lighting of the M on Mount Baldy by the MSU Student Alumni Association.
 
 
Saturday, October 5—Bobcat Saturday! (Wear your Blue and Gold)
8 a.m.
10 a.m. Homecoming Parade—Stake out a prime spot early to join in the celebration of this long-lasting tradition down Main Street. If you are interested in participating in the parade, contact the student Homecoming Chair through ASMSU at 406-994-2933.
11:30 a.m. Alumni Tailgate Party—Whoop it up Montana State-style in the tailgate tent before the game. This is a spirit-packed tradition for everybody and a great place to gather your group.
12:15/12:30 p.m. Bobcat Prowl—Listen for the cannon and cheer on the team as we pump them up before the game! The team walks from Brick Breeden Fieldhouse to Bobcat Stadium along the practice fields.
TBA Bobcat Football vs. Northern Arizona—Cheer the Bobcats on to victory! See the crowning of the 2013 Homecoming King & Queen and the fabulous Spirit of the West Marching band!