Charter Day festivities celebrate the anniversary of The University of Montana’s chartering by the Montana Legislature in 1893. Charter Day also honors the strong connections between the University community and the Missoula community.
An award ceremony is held each year to honor the University and its dedication to excellence by recognizing exemplary campus and community members.
The University of Montana celebrated 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 featured free cupcakes and UM entertainment, was held in the University Center Atrium. The annual Charter Day awards ceremony began at 5:30 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom and recognized exemplary campus and community members.
Missoula Mayor John Engen attended the evening awards ceremony to present an official proclamation of University of Montana Day. A reception followed the ceremony.
UM Provost Perry Brown presided over the presentation of 2012 Charter Day awards.
