BOZEMAN — A series of events at Montana State University will welcome new and returning students to campus Aug. 23-30.
MSU Debut encompasses First Year Student Kickoff, Catapalooza and a variety of engagement events intended to build community as students arrive on campus. The schedule of events is listed below, with additional information available on the MSU Debut website.
Sunday, Aug. 23
Food Truck Rodeo, Romney Oval, 6 to 8 p.m. The MSU Debut experience begins with food and live music.
Tuesday, Aug. 25
First Year Student Kickoff, Bobcat Stadium, 5 to 7 p.m. Take the traditional first year “M” photo, share a meal with classmates and hear from MSU President Brock Tessman, fellow students and student government leaders about this year's book selected for first-year students, “Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error” by Kathryn Schulz. The event is only open to MSU students.
First day welcome tents, 8 to 11 a.m., various locations across campus. Stop by a welcome tent on the way to class for campus resources and a first-day greeting.
President’s ice cream social, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Malone Centennial Mall. Enjoy free ice cream while meeting university leaders and fellow students.
Thursday, Aug. 27
Bozeman BLOC Party, 4 to 7 p.m., Story Mansion Park at 811 S. Willson Ave. Explore opportunities to get involved in the Bozeman community.
Friday, Aug. 28
Catapalooza, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Malone Centennial Mall and Romney Oval. Discover hundreds of clubs, organizations, departments and resources that make up the Bobcat experience.
MSU Debut concert, 7 to 9 p.m., Romney Oval. Attend an evening of live music and entertainment, featuring the bands Still Fools, Never up to Nothin and Undercurrent.
Saturday, Aug. 29
Bobcats Give Back, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., various locations across Bozeman. Join fellow students in giving back to the Bozeman community through service projects with local nonprofit partners.
Sunday, Aug. 30
Rock’n the M, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridger Foothills trailhead. Take part in one of MSU's most beloved traditions by hiking and repainting the "M" overlooking Bozeman.
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