BYU’s 150th anniversary is a historic milestone, and everyone in the community is invited to share the moment together.
From project exhibitions, to exciting events, to ample opportunities to serve others, here’s a look at everything going on during this yearlong celebration.
Activities
The BYU 150 Passport
Participants can download a special BYU event-based scavenger hunt that consists of a variety of “missions,” or activities related to BYU 150.
These can be completed during the year to earn points, and players who earn enough points can cash them in for exclusive prizes like BYU 150 sunglasses.
According to the BYU webpage, the purpose of this passport is to “connect with campus, serve with purpose, and celebrate everything that makes BYU unique.” It is available to all community members and can be accessed anytime through June 2026.
Instructions on how to access the scavenger hunt and pick up prizes can be viewed here.
The Beacons of Light Initiative
More than 100 departments, colleges and other units on campus are dedicating time and resources to projects and events that embody how they radiate light across campus and the world.
Examples include the Pro Bono Initiative from BYU Law, “Developing Christlike Leaders” from the Marriott School of Business, and BYU Engineering’s “BacPac Wearable sensors to eliminate pain” project.
Two on-campus exhibits will feature these projects, one in the Wilkinson Center by the information desk and another at the Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center.
Click here to see the full list of Beacons of Light projects.
Special Events
BYU 150 Kickoff Week - September 9-12
- 9/9: Opening Devotional - Marriott Center, 11 a.m.
- 9/10: Brigham Square Kickoff, Fall Semester Service Week begins
- 9/11: United Way Day of Caring
- 9/12 - Nights of Light #1 - Intramural Fields. Time TBA
Nights of Light
“Nights of Light” are special events that will bring the BYU community together on select nights of the year. Though what the events will entail is being kept under wraps, each will be distinct.
They will be held on September 12, October 14, November 7, December 1, January 23, February 20 and March 1.
Details about each Nights of Light event will be advertised as they approach.
Service Weeks
These two events, one during Fall semester and another during Winter, will provide organized service opportunities for anyone interested in lending a helping hand.
Fall Semester - September
- 9/10: Service Fair
- 9/11: National Day of Service & United Way Day of Caring
- 9/12: Red Cross Blood Drive & Campus Pop-up Service Spots
- 9/13: Community Service Spots & Clean-up (Provo/Orem etc.)
Winter Semester - January
- 1/19: Community outreach day - Service on and off-campus through Y-Serve
- 1/20: Service fair - Wilkinson Center Garden Court
- 1/21: Service booths on campus
Participating in service events counts towards missions on the BYU 150 Passport.