Montana State University
08/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/14/2026 08:24
Montana State students and families invited to Catapalooza on Aug. 28
Booths from various MSU departments and Bozeman organizations fill the Romney Oval and Centennial Mall during the annual Catapalooza event Monday, August 22, 2022. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham
BOZEMAN - Montana State University students and their families will have the chance to learn about 350 student organizations, local businesses and university resources at Catapalooza on Friday, Aug. 28.
The free event, now in its 24th year, welcomes new and returning students with music, food, entertainment and giveaways from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on MSU's Malone Centennial Mall and Romney Oval. Thousands are expected to attend.
"This event is such a unique opportunity for students to truly find their people and their place at MSU and Bozeman," said Chris Pruden, program lead for the Office of Student Engagement. "It is hard to imagine a better way to start the Bobcat journey."
For more information, visit montana.edu/catapalooza.
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