The ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú invites the Missoula community to “Paint Missoula Maroon” to welcome UM students back to campus after summer break and celebrate a new academic year.
For five years, this annual event has recognized the deep connection between the community and ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú's flagship university.
Beginning this month, UM staff and students will distribute Griz yard signs to area businesses and neighborhoods to “Paint Missoula Maroon.”
Businesses and community members also are encouraged to display their own Griz flags, banners and window paintings. Community members displaying Griz gear can share photos on social media with the hashtag #PaintMissoulaMaroon.
The “Paint Missoula Maroon” event kicks off a busy time at the University. Students began arriving on campus for Move-In Day on Aug. 18 and the first day of classes is Monday, Aug. 25. The first Griz football game this season will be a “Black Out” game at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Additionally, UM will host Homecoming Oct. 7-11.
“Year-after-year, the Missoula community welcomes our new students with open arms,” UM President Seth Bodnar said. “Help us celebrate the arrival of the class of 2029 and all UM students by painting the town maroon.”
Members of the public interested in a Griz yard sign can stop by the Grizzly Scholarship Association Office located on the first floor of the Adams Center. This effort is made possible due to the generous financial support and sponsorship of Jewelry Design Center.
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Contact: Dave Kuntz, UM director of strategic communications, 406-243-5659, dave.kuntz@umontana.edu