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Wildlife Biology #1 Ranking Helps Recruiting
UM’s wildly successful Wildlife Biology program hopes to do its part to boost enrollment. UM News reporter Kempson Cross explores how national recognition helps recruit students from far and wide. Academic Analytics recently ranked the program #1 in the United States and Canada. Their database includes information on faculty productivity at nearly 400 universities.
Fulbright Provides Hindi Teacher for UM
Students at the University of Montana are learning Hindi thanks The Fulbright program.
Hindi is listed as a critical language by the US department of state.
The Fulbright Scholar teaching Hindi at UM, Surbhi Jain, has always wanted to teach her native language in a foreign country.
When the Fulbright program placed her in Montana, she left India to chase her dream.
“It’s very very important because it makes me proud when I talk about my culture and my country to other people who are totally new to this culture,” said Jain.
Surbhi Jain is from a little region right next to New Delhi, which is the capitol of India
Only four Universities in the country got a Fulbright scholar to teach Hindi.
Jain’s supervisor, Ruth Vanita, says unlike other Fulbright scholars on campus, they have to find a place to stay.
“We’ve had to find housing for them from private donors; supporters of the program will house them in their house for free. This is not a viable long-term plan so we need some support from the University or else we are to get them housing for this to continue,” said Vanita.
Student, Alex O’Keefe, says the continuation of the program is crucial.
“I’m just so interested in how other people live and how they do things and how they learn. Any opportunity I can possibly get to go and see and experience and take part in that; that would be very exciting for me,” said O’Keefe.
Jain’s students say they love having her teach them about her culture and her language.
It’s important to her that the Hindi program continues so students have the ability to learn.
“The University of Montana, the first thing I see is the enthusiasm in which I see in the people here, they really want to learn about India,” said Jain.
Next year they hope to have another Fulbright Scholar teach elementary Hindi 101 and 102 and intermediate Hindi 101 and 102, just is as being done now.
Jain’s favorite thing about being at the University is teaching students about her very diverse culture.
India is the largest democracy in the world with a close relationship with the US.
Ballot Initiative i-182 seeks to strip regulations on medical marijuana
Election season is well underway, and while Montana features a few important races, one ballot initiative continues to seek a resolution.
Ballot initiative I-182 seeks to strip regulations against physicians and also takes authority away from law enforcement officials when conducting random searches on medical marijuana facilities.
UM medical student Mathew Goodrich see’s pro’s and con’s in measure I-182.
UM News Silver Show for September 23, 2016
This week on UM News, reporter Braly Whisler and photographer Colter Lairy traveled to Polson, Montana to get the story about a new marine biologist. We also check in with reporter Tasha Cain and photographer Grant Herzog as they check out the new food truck scene on and off campus. This newscast was anchored by Braly Whisler and Jack Ginsburg. Behind the scenes, Chelsea Reichard directed while Caryn Foehringer produced.
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This week on UM News reporters found out why food trucks have been such a success in the garden city, where students should lock up their bikes to prevent theft and checked in with students creating a record label through their entertainment management class.
UM students create record label
A UM student group hopes to create a record label, called Switchback records, that will record songs, promote bands and eventually produce a final show.
New UM Biologist Takes Care of Flathead Lake
The water in Flathead Lake is getting some extra care from a new marine biologist at the Flathead Lake Biological Station. Braly Whisler traveled to Polson and went out on the water to get the story.
UM Students Among Hundreds of Annual Bike Theft Victims
The City of Missoula Police Department recently recovered parts of nearly 100 stolen bikes. UM News reporter Kempson Cross tells us more about crime that affects hundreds throughout the Garden City each year. Missoula PD says locking your bike up in a high-traffic area can help prevent theft and purchase databases, like the one at Big Sky Bikes in Missoula, can help recover stolen bikes.
Food Trucks Drive Into the Streets of Missoula
Food trucks are sweeping the streets of Missoula. Reporter Tasha Cain and photographer Grant Herzog explored the world of mobile food.
The cost efficient way to open a restaurant has entrepreneurs driving into the convenience of trucks. The University of Montana invested in it’s own food truck as well. Students like Nicolas Petrini say they are excited to have a convenient way to get food around campus. Other food truck owners say they are excited to use the food trucks to explore business opportunities.
UM Planetarium creates unique viewing experience
From the streets to the stars, Montana is known as the Big Sky state.
But what’s beyond the sky is much closer than you might expect, thanks to UM’s new state of the art planetarium.
Located in the Payne Family Native American Center, The self-funded planetarium is only in it’s first year of operation. Astronomy professor Mike Reiser says the setting will make a lasting impact on visitors.
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