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Montana Code School
Programming and coding has become an extremely profitable and marketable skill in the last few years, and now a program at the University of Montana is aiming to teach this skill to the Missoula community through the Montana Code School. UM News reporter Joe Hodgson has the story.
Students Teaching Students
The demand for teaching jobs in the state of Montana has increased. Reporter Dominique Giusti and photographer Nick Chrestenson visited one Missoula classroom to learn more about how one UM student is preparing herself for her future career.
The Flagship Program Celebrates 20 Years
The Flagship Program celebrated twenty years of success with live music and free ice cream at Big Dipper Ice Cream in Missoula. The independent non-profit group offers free after school activities at eight area schools. The Flagship Program provides affordable childcare for families and a safe environment for continued learning. Board Member Peter Knox comments on where he hopes to see Flagship go in the next twenty years.
Pocket Points Takes Over UM
A new free app is taking over UM and it benefits not only students, but local businesses too. Reporter Sarah Yovetich and Photojournalist Carrie Miller met with one UM student who was already seeing perks of Pocket Points.
UM News Silver for October 1, 2015
This week on UM News, the university looked at different ways to increase Native American student enrollment. Also, another UM group encouraged student involvement and awareness of diversity issues across campus. This show is anchored by Sojin Josephson and Sean Robb. It was produced by Sarah Yovetich and directed by Carrie Miller.
UM News Maroon for October 1, 2015
This week on UM News, the Sunday Sweepers give viewers a glimpse of how picking up garbage around the campus community is helping maintain a connection with the greater Missoula area. We also tried to keep up pace with UM’s new dominant cross country runner. Lastly, the UM Business School has an update on their new building. This show is anchored by Dominique Giusti and Sean Robb. It was produced by Sarah Yovetich and directed by Joe Hodgson.
Native American Heritage Day as Stepping Stone to Increase Enrollment
UM and Missoula community members set up a tipi on Native American Heritage Day.
Campus programs hope to increase Native American student population and retainment at UM. Sojin Josephson and Ryan Groh explore different campus programs, including celebrations at Native American Heritage Day that shows community members and potential students the importance of understanding Native American traditions.
Sunday Sweepers Clean up Missoula Community
One University of Montana program shows their Griz pride by cleaning up the mess made in nearby neighborhoods during home football games. UM News reporter Dominique Giusti and photojournalist Andy Anderson learned more.
UM News Silver for September 24, 2015
This week on UM News, The Missoula Food Bank teamed up with the University for Homecoming week to hike for hunger. Recently, UM also broke a record buying local food. This show is anchored by Sarah Yovetich and Sojin Josephson, and produced by Dominique Giusti.
UM News Maroon for September 24, 2015
This week on UM News, a UM student shares her story on surviving a stroke, exchange students are welcomed into the community, and a class on campus teaches bike maintenance. This show is anchored by Sean Robb and Sojin Josephson, and produced by Dominique Giusti.
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