Bobcat Birthday Bash
Thank you for joining us in celebrating our 125th anniversary at the Bobcat Birthday Bash. Here's to another 125 years of empowering people and transforming the world at Montana State University.
Don't forget to check out our Bobcat Birthday Bash photo album!
Friday Events | Saturday Events | Venue Map
Schedule of Events
Friday, February 16 - 12pm to 10pm
Activities |
Time |
Location |
| Opening Prayer Ceremony and Welcome at the Future Site of the American Indian Student Center | 12pm-1pm | Hannon Lawn |
| Open Skate | 12pm-10pm | Hannon Ice Rink |
| Open Ski | 12pm-6pm | Dobbie Lambert Fields |
| The Past, Present and Future of Computing panel discussion | 12:15pm-1:45pm | Procrastinator Theatre - SUB |
| Abraham Lincoln Statue Unveiling | 2pm | SUB North Entrance *Reception following in Leigh Lounge |
| Big Sky Tuner Track & Field Meet | 3:30pm | Brick Breeden Fieldhouse |
| Awards for Excellence (Invitation Only) | 5pm-7pm | SUB Ballrooms |
| 125th Opening Ceremony & Fireworks | 7pm | Spirit Plaza |
| Ferris Wheel | 7:30pm-10pm | Centennial Mall - West |
| Wagon Rides by Yankee Creek Carriage | 7:30pm-10pm | Centennial Mall |
Attraction |
Time |
Location |
| Snow Globe Photo Booth | 12pm-10pm | Montana Hall - Southeast |
| Community Food Trucks: Fork in the Road, Chef's Table, Sauce, Grill 406, Thai Basil |
12pm-10pm | Centennial Mall |
| Hospitality Tents: food, drink | 12pm-10pm | Centennial Mall, Spirit Plaza |
| MSU Bookstore Tent | 12pm-10pm | Centennial Mall |
| Live Music |
12pm-1:45pm 3pm-6:45pm |
Hamilton Lawn |
| Music DJ | 8pm-10pm | Hannon Lawn |
| Bobcat Beverage Tent | 8pm-10pm | Centennial Mall |
Saturday, February 17 - 10am to 8pm
Activities |
Time |
Location |
| Curling | 10am-10:45am | Hannon Ice Rink |
| Costume Cross Country Ski Race (1K) | 10am-11am | Lambert Fields |
| Coffee, Cocoa, Cookies | 10am | Outdoor Rec Building |
| Human Bowling | 10:45am-11:30am | Hannon Ice Rink |
| Fat Tire Bike Races | 11am-12pm | Lambert Fields |
| Figure Skating Demonstration | 11:30am-12pm | Hannon Ice Rink |
| MSU Club Hockey Alumni Game | 12pm-1pm | Hannon Ice Rink |
| Open Skate | 1pm-6pm | Hannon Ice Rink |
| Tailgate Games | 12pm-6pm | Hamilton Lawn |
| Ski Demos/Lessons | 12pm-6pm | Lambert Fields |
| Fat Bike Demos/Lessons | 12pm-6pm | Lambert Fields |
Club Demos - Centennial Mall |
Time |
| Thrive on Plants & Sustainability Now - Sample smoothies mixed on a blender bicycle | 10am-12pm |
| Big Sky Timber Sports - Wood cutting demonstrations | 12pm-2pm |
| Tactical Action Gaming (Humans vs. Zombies) - Observe practice drills that will engage the public in a game of tag. Who will be the humans and who will be the zombies?! |
2pm-3pm |
| European Martial Arts - Showcase fighting styles from the 1300s-1700s. Spectator sport only! | 3pm-4pm |
Attraction |
Time |
Location |
| Innovation Road Show: 10-minute Faculty Lectures | 10am-8pm | SUB Ballroom A |
| Free Bowling & Billiards | 10am-Midnight | SUB Rec Center |
| Wagon Rides by Yankee Creek Carriage | 11am-4pm | Centennial Mall |
| Champ's Birthday Party Wear your Cat colors for $5 admission! Free for Champ's Kids Club members. Includes ticket to basketball game. |
1pm - 2pm | Brick Breeden Fieldhouse - Westside Bleachers |
| MSU Women's Basketball v. Eastern Washington University | 2pm | Brick Breeden Fieldhouse |
| 125th Special Dinner - Meal tickets may be purchased at the door for $12 | 4:30pm-7pm | Miller Dining Commons |
| Stoneback Sisters Trumpets - $5 students/$10 non-students | 7:30pm | Willson Auditorium |
| Undergraduate Scholars Poster Show | 10am-6pm | Leigh Lounge - SUB |
| Graduate Scholars Poster Galleria | 10am-6pm | SUB Ballroom C |
| ArtCade - Vending machine featuring student artwork | 10am-8pm | Outside of Admissions Office (SUB 201) |
| Live Music Performed by Student Groups | 10am-6pm | Hamilton Hall Lawn |
| Ferris Wheel | 10am-6pm | Centennial Mall - West |
| Community Food Trucks: Fork in the Road, Chef's Table,Sauce, Grill 406, Pad Thai |
10am-6pm | Centennial Mall |
| Snow Globe Photo Booth | 10am-6pm | Montana Hall - South |
| Guest Services Tent | 10am-6pm | Outside of Renne Library |
| Refreshments | 10am-8pm |
SUB Ballroom B
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Ongoing Exhibits
Exhibits |
Date |
Location |
| 125th Anniversary Poster Exhibit | February 5-23 | Exit Gallery - SUB |
| 125 Years on the Hill: Celebrating Montana State University | February-December 2018 | Museum of the Rockies |
Venue Map
