Centennial Circle was established in 1993, when UM celebrated its 100th birthday. Paved with red bricks, the circle surrounds Rudy Autio's landmark Grizzly Bear statue, located on the western edge of UM's Oval.

Become a permanent part of the University of Montana campus by having your name or another special person's name engraved on a brick in Centennial Circle.

Centennial Circle Bricks cost $200 each and may be engraved with the names of students, alumni, family members, friends, teachers and anyone else who deserves special recognition. Brief messages also are an option.

The format for each brick is three lines of 14 characters maximum. The bricks are engraved twice a year – before spring Commencement and before Homecoming in the fall. Orders for the next engraving in the spring must be received by April 15, 2024. The next engraving should be completed by UM spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Proceeds from brick sales go toward special UM projects and marketing.

Wondering what to engrave on your brick? View sample bricks here.

How to Order

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For more information call 406-243-5914 or email cary.shimek@umontana.edu.