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Feb
16
Thursday
Feb
16
Thu
Special Events :: Community Event
UM Charter Day
12:00 PM (America/Denver)
University of Montana
Description:
The University of Montana will celebrate its 119th birthday on Thursday, Feb. 16, with a noon-hour party and an evening Charter Day awards ceremony and reception.
The birthday festivities are held each year to celebrate the anniversary of UM's chartering by the Montana Legislature in 1893 and to honor the University and its dedication to excellence. All events are free and open to the public.
The noon-hour birthday party, which will feature free cupcakes and entertainment, will be held in the University Center Atrium. The annual Charter Day awards ceremony, which begins at 5:30 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom, will recognize exemplary campus and community members.
Missoula Mayor John Engen will attend the evening awards ceremony to present an official proclamation of University of Montana Day. A reception will follow the ceremony. UM Provost Perry Brown will preside over the presentation of 2012 Charter Day Awards.
Age Group: All Ages
Venue: University of Montana
Address: The University Center
Phone: N/A

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