Archive for September 16th, 2015
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.
Bus Ridership Increases In Missoula
The University of Montana is supporting public transportation in record-breaking fashion. Not only is the U-Dash seeing more students ride the bus to and from campus, but the Mountain Line is also noticing more students and community members riding the bus as well. UM News reporter Dominique Giusti and photojournalist Ryan Groh have the story.
Hometown Boy Comes Home
UM Wide Receiver Ben Roberts
Football is a different game than baseball…Literally. Although former Sentinel High School graduate Ben Roberts isn’t unfamiliar with football, he retraces his steps by returning to Missoula as a fifth-year University of Montana wide receiver for the Grizzlies. Roberts formerly played baseball at Washington State University. UM News reporter Sarah Yovetich and photojournalist Joe Lesar report, Roberts realized he had some unfinished business to attend to at Washington Grizzly Stadium.
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