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125th Anniversary Events

Join us as we celebrate our 125th anniversary! Throughout the year, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø will host events bringing together students, alumni, staff, partners, and the community to reflect on our past, highlight our present, and look ahead to the future.

Check back throughout the year for more events and information!

Upcoming Events

A float at the 2025 Homecoming Parade that says Bengals

Homecoming


October 9-11

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Homecoming is a time for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members to come together and celebrate the university's rich history and tradition. The weeklong event features a variety of activities and events, including a parade, bonfire, football game, and alumni awards ceremony.

Past Events

Two donors posing with a sign that says

Bengal Giving Day


Bengal Giving Day was held March 10-11, 2026.

THANK YOU to our 885 donors who contributed $823,155!

Our biggest fundraising day, Bengal Giving Day, returned March 10 – 11 and we Bengals everywhere came forward to support the people, programs, and opportunities that make ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø thrive.

Since 2021, Bengal Giving Day has raised over $3 million for ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍøâ€”supporting scholarships, student organizations, academic programs, and other areas that enhance the student experience. These collective efforts make a meaningful difference for students and campus life.

Volunteers helping clean up the Red Hill trail on Turner Day in 2020

Founder's Day - Turner Day of Service


Founder's Day - Turner Day of Service was held March 11, 2026.

The Associated Students of ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø (ASºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø) thanks everyone who participated in the Founder’s Day of Service honoring Theodore Turner, considered "the father of ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø," on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Students, employees, alumni and community members joined ASºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø in a day of volunteerism in support of several on-campus and off-campus service projects.

Downtown Pocatello

Commerce and Campus: Celebrating 125 Years


This event was held September 17.

Thank you for joining us at this special Business After Hours to network and celebrate with the Chamber and ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø both turning 125 years! Guests viewed and contributed to the Online Memory Board while enjoying appetizers and a no-host bar at this free event.

A crowd at the Bengal Street Party in 2025

Bengal Street Party


This event was held September 11, 2026.

We turned MLK Drive into a lively street fair filled with interactive booths, activities, food, giveaways, music, and more!

This high-energy event was the grand finale of ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Celebration Week and we went out in style with an unforgettable community-wide celebration. We enjoyed connecting with fellow Bengals and community members in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere!

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The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Traveling History Display on the steps of Swanson Arch

Traveling History Display


Anchored in the theme “Dare to Roar - ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s Legacy Lives Onâ€�, a six feet tall history display with supplemental pieces can be seen in the SUB, highlighting how ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø has grown, adapted, and thrived thanks to the vision of its leaders and the strength of its student community. For those that can't view the display in person, the content is also presented on this page.

History Display Page

A complementary traveling history display can be reserved for your events to celebrate ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s enduring legacy, highlight the contributions and perseverance of its leaders, alumni and students, and inspire current and future Bengals. The display connects ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s rich history to its vibrant present, demonstrating how the courage, innovation, and determination of past generations continue to shape the university today. It serves both as an educational experience and a source of pride for the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø community. A schedule of where the display can be viewed throughout the year and the reservation form are available here.