Archive for September, 2015
A Home Away from Home
Community members and exchange students meet for the first time at Caras Park.
Exchange students are thousands of miles away, but home doesn’t seem so far for students matched up with community members in the Missoula International Friendship Program. Sojin Josephson takes a look at the start of a new friendship.
Fill the Hill
The Montana Food Bank Network and one University of Montana business school’s entertainment management class teamed up to fight hunger in Montana. Event coordinator Cassidy Green explains how the proceeds from the event will help Montanans in need.
Fighting Against Strokes
While most college students were enjoying their summers, McKenzie Capka was fighting for her life after a major stroke. She spoke at the American Heart Association event Saving Strokes. Sean Robb takes a look at McKenzie Capka’s battle.
UM Dining Spends Over $1 Million on Local Food
The University of Montana’s Farm to College program brings fresh, local food to campus through many Montana farmers and ranchers. The program just met their $1 million goal in bringing homegrown food to UM. Mountain View Orchards is one of many vendors in the program. UM News Reporter Sarah Yovetich met with the owner to find out more.
University of Montana Homecoming Events for 2015
The University of Montana is hosting a series of events for the 2015 Reunion and Homecoming celebration.
UM News Silver for September 17, 2015
On this episode of UM News, fresh off the Washington State diamond, you might find Ben Roberts reaching for a pass now at the University of Montana. And D-J’s in training at KBGA took to the books for a chance to be the next Casey Kasem or Ryan Seacrest. Dominique Giusti and Sarah Yovetich anchor this week’s program that was produced by Sean Robb and directed by Andy Anderson.
UM News Maroon for September 17, 2015
This week on UM News, The University of Montana is supporting city transportation in record-breaking fashion. UM’s Global Gateway program helps give students a skill set to survive in a global market. And check out what community members and students went through to become DJs at KBGA. Dominique Giusti and Sarah Yovetich anchor today’s broadcast that was directed by Carrie Miller and produced by Sean Robb.
A Journey Through the Night Sky
Audience members wait outside UM’s new planetarium to see the wonders of the night sky.
Members of the community are excited to see shows at the new University of Montana planetarium located in The Payne Family Native American Center. UM News reporter Sojin Josephson and photojournalist Nick Chrestenson have the story.
KBGA Radio DJ Training at the University of Montana
KBGA 89.9 FM Missoula is known for eclectic music programming.
Community members and students took a test… on a Saturday!
DJ’s in training took to the books for a chance to be the next Casey Kasem or Ryan Seacrest. Staff from the University of Montana college radio station KBGA held their first training session of the semester last weekend. Participants learned about regulations and policy. Afterwards they were taken on a tour and tested on the material. Productions Engineer and DJ Matt Freeman was excited for the large turnout. Participants will partner with veteran DJ’s and continue to train over the next few weeks.
Global Gateway Grows Thanks to Community
Ten years ago, the University of Montana established the Global Gateway Initiative. The program aims to give students a skillset to survive in a global market. Two years ago, participation in the program nearly quadrupled, thanks in part to it’s expansion to include the rest of the Missoula community.
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