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Grizzlies Help Lacrosse Grow
Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in America among many age groups. By hosting open scrimmages at the new Missoula Indoor Soccer Arena — the Grizzly Lacrosse team is doing its best to spread the sport. UM News Reporter Dustin Askim has the story.
International Student Enrollment
International student enrollment is up at the University of Montana. This increase in international students comes at a time when enrollment for the general student population is down. UM News reporter Anna Cole explains why
PEAS Farm
A UM program is bringing local food to Elementary Schools around Missoula County. The Program in Ecological Agriculture and Society Farm invites students to see how a farm runs. UM News Reporter Dustin Askim and Photographer Max Barnum tell us more.
PEAS Farms from UM News Montana on Vimeo.
UM Rodeo Team Saddles Up for the Cowboy Ball
The University of Montana Rodeo Team gears up for its 22nd annual Cowboy Ball scholarship fundraiser after finishing its 50th fall season. Reporter Kyle Schmauch talked to Duston Stephens, JoLee Pemberton, and head coach Kory Mytty about the benefits of the money generated from the event. Stephens is a Missoula College senior who competes in steer wrestling, calf roping, and team roping with his horse Sister. Pemberton is a UM freshman who competes in barrel racing and team roping with her horse Gunner.
Mytty and his wife own and manage the Lolo Peak Arena, where the Cowboy Ball will take place on October 12.
UM News Silver for September 25, 2013
UM News Silver reports on the digitization of the Mansfield Library archives, Missoula’s second annual Flamenco dance festival, and the BRAVO! after school theater program. This program was produced by Kyle Schmauch and directed by Sergio Gonzalez. Nina Sveinson and Dustin Askim anchored the show.
UM News Silver for September 25, 2013 from UM News Montana on Vimeo.
UM Students Take Fall Semester Off To Fight Wildfires
Carter Mark decided to take the fall semester of his senior year off from school to keep fighting wildfires and pay for classes. University of Montana advisers tell students to carefully consider their credit load and financial situation before taking time off.
UM News Silver for September 19, 2013
This week on UM News, find out how UM scientists are using portable labs to study the effects of exercise in extreme climates. Plus, see why the College of Forestry and Conservation is hosting a big celebration. Ashley Mackey produced this week’s newscast, which was directed by Wyatt Melin and anchored by Lauren Robinson and Nicole Wren.
WPEM Exercise Lab
Do you know what running an ultramarathon in 100 degree heat does to your body? The Work Physiology and Exercise Science lab at the University of Montana knows. The state of the art lab looks at how different environments affect human performance. The lab is unique because they can take their testing on the road…in an Airstream trailer
UM News On Campus – Royce Engstrom
UM News Reporter Don Fisher talks with University of Montana President Royce Engstrom and takes a tour of his office in the first installment of UM News’ online feature, “On Campus.”
Honor Society Emails
HonorSociety.org has been offering enrollment to many UM students, but with skepticism from Rutgers University to San Francisco State, acceptance may not be a good choice. UM News reporter Eric Clements has the story.
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