Montana State University

08/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/01/2024 08:11

Montana State welcomes students and families with Catapalooza on Aug. 23

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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 is celebrating the 22nd year of Catapalooza, a free event to welcome new or returning students and their families, which will be held Friday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on MSU's Malone Centennial Mall and Romney Oval.

Approximately 350 clubs, campus and community organizations, and businesses will participate. Music, entertainment, food, information and giveaways will be offered throughout the day. Thousands of students, family members, faculty and staff are expected to attend.

"Catapalooza is the premier opportunity for new and returning MSU students to connect with student clubs, organizations, MSU offices and the local Bozeman community," said Chris Pruden, leadership and engagement program manager at the Office of Student Engagement. "Enjoy a wide variety of engagement opportunity throughout the day. We look forward to seeing you there."

For more information about Catapalooza, visit montana.edu/catapalooza or contact Pruden at [email protected] or 406-994-5821.