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New Flu Vaccines Come to Montana
Students and members of the community are both worried about flu season. Aunica Koch looks into what they are doing to avoid the virus and new versions of flu vaccines that are available this year.
The Missoula Food Bank Reaches Out to Community After Increase in Demand
The Missoula Food Bank is relying on food donations and the entire Missoula community due to an increase in demand over the past two years. UM has extended a helping hand through class fundraisers, student volunteers and food drives like Can the Bobcats. Reporter Mederios Whitworth-Babb finds out how the community is banding together to make sure you and your neighbor have food on your table.
UM News Silver for October 11, 2017
This week on UM News we look at Missoula’s transportation emissions, a Griz football player and his relationship with his Californian pen pals, and the new culinary school. This show is produced by Aunica Koch and directed by Natasha Woodworth and anchored by Mederios Whitworth-Babb and DJ Stewart
Missoula Focuses on Carbon Emitted from Transportation
A recent report from Climate Smart Missoula, says transportation emits the largest portion of carbon for Missoula. The community is focusing on this 37% for the month of October. UM has reduced its emission of fossil fuels by purchasing two electric buses over the past two years. The University continues to work towards sustainability through addressing transportation along with reducing its energy consumption and improving its recycling program. UM Reporter Mederios Whitworth-Babb checks out progress.
UM News Maroon Show October 4, 2017
This week on UM News Matt Skillman and Meghan Bourassa will explore how UM and Missoula Parks and Recreation are trying to prevent fires in the upcoming years. We will dig into how the community is banding together to restore Jeanette Rankin Park and later we will explore how the increase of language immersion programs in grade schools could impact future classes at The University.
Elementary Spanish Immersion
Paxson elementary just started its fourth year of language immersion classes. With so many students becoming fluent in Spanish, the program has the University of Montana reconsidering its own language classes. Aunica Koch has the story.
UMNews Silver Show September 21, 2017
This week on UM News DJ Stewart and Wayne Stevenson talk about Griz Football effects the local economy and how the university is teaming up with Big Sky Brewing Company to create a beer in order to pay for a safe ride home. Reporter Mederios Whitworth-Babb also shares how Missoula’s International Friend Program is welcoming international students.
Missoulians Welcome New International Students
Each Semester UM’s International Students and Scholars Department pair up with the Missoula International Friendship Program to spread cultural awareness throughout the community. UM Reporter Mederios Whitworth-Babb went to the program’s annual meet and greet to find out what it means to be a community friend. Citizens who would like to become a community friend can apply online.
UM News Maroon- December 3, 2014
This week on UM News, anchors Jenna Heberden and Keeley Van Middendorp tell us about how the growing carpentry program at Missoula College is preparing students to enter the workforce. They also tell us how University of Montana students are helping local high school students step into the spotlight and about the upcoming Christmas activities on the UM campus. This week’s broadcast was produced by Holly Sinnema and directed by Cole Havens.
Missoula College Program Teaches Next Generation Of Tradesmen
The construction industry is growing. And with it, the need for skilled workers. UM News reporter Allison Molin and photographer Ed Huberman looked into a Missoula College program that’s teaching the next generation of tradesmen.
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