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Hello Walk
The University of Montana welcomes all visitors to Montana by painting hello in various languages. UM News reporter Nicole Wren has the story on this years painting of the hello walk.
International Student Enrollment
International student enrollment is up at the University of Montana. This increase in international students comes at a time when enrollment for the general student population is down. UM News reporter Anna Cole explains why
After School Flagship Program Helps Missoula Kids Learn and Have Fun
University of Montana students are making differences in other classrooms around Missoula. The after school Flagship program provides activities for young Missoula students. Last year alone over 6 thousand children participated. UM News Reporter Mackenzie Lee hungout with the kids to learn more.
National Fossil Day at UM’s Paleontology Center
UM’s Paleontology Center is celebrating National Fossil Day with an evening of events. From 4 to 8 p.m on Wednesday October 16, the center will open its collection room to the public for a lecture, a short film, fossil identification and a children’s room. UM News reporter Fiona Murphy teamed up with photographer Eric Clements to find out what ancient fossils are hiding on the UM campus.
Sunday Sweepers Program Continues to Expand in 2nd Year
Football games at Washington-Grizzly Stadium can leave behind quite the mess in their wake. Last year, the university implemented their Sunday Sweepers program, aiming to expand their post-game clean-up efforts beyond campus to nearby streets as well. The initiative has been very well-received and appreciated by local residents thus far. Reporter Evan Rau has the story.
UM News Maroon for October 9, 2013
On this week’s edition of UM News Maroon, we tell you about university students who help elementary flagship programs. Reporter Fiona Murphy and photographer Eric Clements take you 
inside UM’s paleontology center for a preview of what you can see during UM’s recognition of National Fossil Day. And UM News Reporter Evan Rau shows us the Sunday Sweepers group that helps clean up after University events. This show was produced by Shane Gillette, directed by Mike Mallory, and anchored by Mackenzie Lee and Evan Rau.
UM News Silver for October 9, 2013
On this week’s edition of UM News Silver, we tell you about increased numbers of international students on campus. We also take you inside UM’s paleontology center for a preview of what you can see during UM’s recognition of National Fossil Day. And UM News Reporter Dustin Askim and Photographer Max Barnum take us to the PEAS Farm, where a UM program shows elementary students how a farm runs. This show was produced by Kyle Schmauch, directed by Conor Ballantyne, and anchored by Nicole Wren and Anna Cole.
The third year of UM’s Tobacco Ban
2013 is the third year of UM’s campus wide tobacco ban, including both cigarettes and chew. UM News Reporter Lauren Robinson and Photographer Wyatt Melin have more on how UM is doing so far.
PEAS Farm
A UM program is bringing local food to Elementary Schools around Missoula County. The Program in Ecological Agriculture and Society Farm invites students to see how a farm runs. UM News Reporter Dustin Askim and Photographer Max Barnum tell us more.
PEAS Farms from UM News Montana on Vimeo.
Foreign UM Professors Endure Tough Process to Remain in Country
German citizens Sonja Grimmsmann and Martin Twer have made Missoula their home for over a decade. After attending U of M as students in the late 90’s, both went on to become professors in their respective departments. A series of visas has allowed them to live and work in the U.S. up to this point. Unfortunately, their continued residency here is far from guaranteed. Reporter Evan Rau has the story.
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