Rituals at MSU

Many of our consumption activities-including holiday observances, grooming, and gift giving-are rituals. A ritual is a set o multiple, symbolic behaviors that occurs in a fixed sequence and is repeated periodically. Some Universities developed rituals over the years. I want to share with you some rituals at Montana State University.

The undie run is when students show their Bobcat pride by peeling down to their blue and gold bloomers to run a spirited lap around campus.

Another ritual is the Catapalooza which is a three day festival on Centennial Mall, the main walkway through campus, to welcome new and returning students to campus.

Hiking the"M" is one of the old rituals. The "M" has long been a symbol not only of Montana State University, but of the Bozeman community. The "M" is loved and cared for by the students, faculty, and staff of Montana State University.

Bobcat Fest is a celebration of graduating seniors on Main Street each April that features a live band, free food, and other giveaways.

  

Blue & Gold Fridays are just that. Every Friday, everyone wears Blue and Gold gear to show their school pride. Go CATS!

And last but not least, one of the most exciting rituals at MSU. Cat/Griz is one of the longest standing football rivalries in the country. Each November, the Cats go head to head with the Grizzlies of UM.

There are several more rituals at MSU, But this ones are the biggest ones that occur every year.