Archive for November, 2015
Meet Hooch and Bob
The UM Police Department’s two youngest members, Hooch and Bob, celebrated their first Veterans Day in Missoula. The duo works with their owners, Officer Darren Ginn and Sergeant Rich Zitzka, to help protect students, faculty and Griz fans. Photographer Andy Anderson and UM News reporter Sojin Josephson sniffed around to get the story.
Adopt-a-Veteran Program
You can assist veterans in need this holiday season through the annual Adopt-a-Veteran Program. Coordinated by the UM Office for Civic Engagement, this project gives UM groups and individuals a chance to provides gifts and necessities for veterans in the community. Michael Waller was a part of the program last year, and says generosity was the best gift he received.
Stars and Stripes on Ice Raise Money for Disabled Veterans
Carrie Miller
Stars and Stripes on Ice is raising money this Veteran’s Day for service dogs assisting vets in Montana. Photographer Carrie Miller and Reporter Sarah Yovetich bundled up at Glacier Ice Rink in Missoula to learn more.
Celebrating Native American Veterans
Once a year, the Salish and Kooteni Veteran Warrior Society brings the community together for Veterans Day to honor those who served. Photographer Joe Hodgson and UM News reporter Dominique Giusti made a trip to Pablo for a closer look.
UM News Silver for November 5, 2015
On this week’s episode of UM News, we take a look at the new smart chip technology and why it will be missing from UM Griz Cards. We also splash into a new sport called key log rolling at the Grizzly Pool. Our final story features the physical therapy department’s massage fundraiser. Sean Robb and Dominique Giusti anchored this episode. Sojin Josephson produced and Andy Anderson directed.
UM News Maroon for November 5, 2015
Sarah Yovetich and Dominique Giusti anchor this week’s episode of UM News. One UM class called “Can Giving Change the World?” tries to decide which charity grant money should go to. The new smart chip technology designed to stop fraudulent use of credit and debit cards will be missing from UM Griz cards. And an exceptionally large clock was reset on campus. These stories make up this week’s show. It was produced by Sojin Josephson and directed by Carrie Miller.
Daylight Savings at Main Hall
Did you remember to set your clocks back? Stuart Carlson did. Follow him up the stairs of Main Hall to see how UM’s most iconic clock falls back. Photographed by Andy Anderson.
Griz Cards A Liability For Business Owners
The new smart chip technology designed to stop credit and debit card fraud is missing from UM’s Griz Cards. Businesses had an October first deadline to move to the new system or else become liable for any fraud. UMoney, that students upload to their Griz Cards, presents a risk to local merchants. They don’t comply with the new system. Produced by Sean Robb. Photography by Peter Riley.
Massage Therapy
The University of Montana Physical Therapy Department is holding their annual massage fundraiser to raise money for several different programs. These programs help physical therapy students to network together with professional healthcare officials across the nation as well as to study and travel abroad practicing their craft.
New Aquatic Sport Welcomed to Missoula Community
University of Montana is the first college in the state to welcome a new sport. Photographer Ryan Groh and UM News Reporter Domininque Giusti went for a swim to watch a key log rolling competition in action.
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