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University of Montana School of Art Faculty Exhibition
UM School of Art faculty members gave their students a lesson through their art in the School of Art Faculty Exhibition. UM News reporter Nina Sveinson went to the gallery’s opening night.
Montana’s Missoula College Campus Relocation
Nursing student Lee Anne Magee attends the Missoula college and has been enrolled for three years. She’s been forced to take her chemistry labs at the main UM campus because the lack of facilities at the Missoula college campus.
“They get way hot in the summer time. So its very hard to concentrate and when we are trying to focus in class, there is just not enough air flow and then it gets really cold in the winter. I mean it’s not an ideal learning environment,” explained Magee.
The state legislature has provided 29 million dollars for funding of the new Missoula College. Two possible campus locations remain. The south campus which now houses the university golf course. The site has been the original site for relocation but is close to the neighborhoods heart. The barren east Broadway location next to creek side apartments is the other potential campus location. University President Royce Engstrom is looking forward to the campus upgrade.
“The facility that we have in place is just entirely inadequate from a size point of view. In addition it’s inadequate from a standard of education point of view from today’s standards,” said Engstrom.
The current buildings used for the Missoula college was built 50 years ago and held around 700 students. Today it is jammed with anywhere from 2000 to 2500 students a year. Factors such as parking, transportation, and neighborhood concerns play a large role in the decision for the students and the community. Missoula Mayor John Engen had a site proposal that isn’t left on the table for discussion, but knows wherever the location, that it will be for the better.
“I think a great Missoula College in a great location will attract more students. Facilities do matter,” stated Engen.
There is going to be a decision about the new Missoula college campus relocation at the end of the month and students expressed to their excitement about the upcoming decision.
“I think it will definitely lighten how many students are in each classroom. Hopefully we will have enough instructors to supply those extra classes over there. But the more instructors we have the better one on one which I think impacts the students learning,” said Magee.
Magee hopes there will be more elbow room and improved facilities available for upcoming students at the new Missoula College.
Public forums on the 19th and 20th of September which will be open to the public to input their ideas before the decision at the end of the month.
ASUM’s New Bus
With the help of a Department of Environmental Quality Grant, ASUM Transportation recently purchased a new 2014 model bus. This bus is a clean burning diesel, which will help reduce emissions in the Missoula area.
UM News for December 6, 2012
In our final broadcast on UM News, see how student enrollment effects departments as vital as the library on the University of Montana campus. Find out what kind of strategies the college uses to recruit potential students. Also, see how a fraternity is collaborating with the A-L-S Association to make a difference in the lives of people suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease. This last week’s broadcast is presented by anchor’s Cody Proctor and Daniel Erusha and produced by Brin Merkley.
UM News Maroon for November 29, 2012
In this week’s edition of UM News, see how students are taking action to prevent hunger during the holidays, and find out how other student’s are paying for their college education. Plus, see how the loss of a single football game will affect local business and what a university professor is doing to prevent a native language from extinction. Presenting this week’s broadcast are anchors’ Cody Proctor and Keele Smith, produced by Brin Merkley.
UM News Silver for November 1, 2012
This week on UM News, find out how some students are contributing to a statewide election campaign and why others are restoring the M Trail. Plus, see how a program on campus is helping local musicians reach new audiences. Jonathon Ambarian and Cody Proctor anchor the newscast, produced by Keele Smith.
UM News Silver for October 25, 2012
In this week’s edition of UM News find out how students travel campus after nightfall and preview what students have been preparing for Missoula’s Day of the Dead Parade. Also the graduating class of 2012 has left behind as a gift for current and future students, find out what it is. Anchoring from the UM News desk are Cody Proctor and Keele Smith, producer of this weeks show is Brin Merkley.
Bike Lanes Go Green
Bike Lanes have gone green in Missoula. Bicycle Pedestrian Program Manager, Brian Weiss says the city painted bike lanes in heavy traffic areas to improve awareness for bikers and drivers. Weiss says Missoula is one of a dozen communities chosen implement colored bicycle lanes. But he says there’s a tight paint budget and no plans to paint all streets. UM News Reporter Brin Merkley talked with community members to find out how Missoula is benefiting
Bike Lanes Go Green from UM News Montana on Vimeo.
UM News Silver for October 4, 2012
This week on UM News, find out why you can’t find pepper spray at the University of Montana’s bookstore. Plus, see how the university is honoring Native American heritage and learn more about programs that are making Missoula greener. Daniel Erusha and Brin Merkley anchor this newscast, produced by Jonathon Ambarian.
UM News Maroon for October 4, 2012
This week on UM News, find out more on the Native American student enrollment increase, as well as why the University of Montana Bookstore doesn’t carry pepper spray. Plus learn more about ways to make UM green and how a giant heart helped raise money. Keele Smith and Brittany Ratzlaff anchor the newscast, produced by Cody Proctor
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