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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.
Forest Thinning on Mount Sentinel Helps Defend Future Fires
With fire season winding down, the University of Montana is already preparing for next year’s season on Mount Sentinel. UM News reporter Maria Anderson reports how forest thinning helps protect the mountain from future disasters.
Community members give neighborhood park extra love
Reporter Meri DeMarois finds out how Jeanette Rankin Park is being refurbished thanks to the efforts of the University District Neighborhood teaming up with Missoula Parks and Recreation, the Jeanette Rankin Peace Center, and Kappa Sigma Fraternity. The groups are participating in volunteer gardenings to plant native plants in the park.
UM News Maroon for September 27, 2017
This week Maria and DJ talk on local foods on campus, special olympics volunteers and native heritage week.
UM News Silver Show September 27, 2017
This week on UM News DJ Stewart and Meri DeMarois show how UM is helping veterans receive credits for their service. They also give information about Native American Heritage Week and the long-term effects of smoke from recent wildfires on Missoula residents.
UM Students Hit the Courts to Coach Special Olympics
The University of Montana students are fulfilling classroom credits by volunteering at the Special Olympics. DJ Stewart joins the practice to see how UM students are making a difference.
Photo Essay: Soup Wednesday, Yep it’s Free
Every other Wednesday, American Indian Student Services (AISS) along with other UM departments are providing free lunch to the UM community at the Payne Family Native American Center. Students, faculty and staff are all welcome to join and are encouraged to meet new friends and develop their networking skills at these events. Soup Wednesday is held every other Wednesday of the months during Fall and Spring Semester. To take part in the free lunch you just need to swipe your Griz card and get there early because the line backs up quickly. 
UM Farm to College Program Impacts Local Farmers
The University of Montana serves fresh and local food to students through its Farm to College Program. Maria Anderson reports on how the program impacts local farmers and the Montana economy.American Indian Heritage Week 2017
American Indian Heritage Week brings to light the variety of cultures spanning the University of Montana campus. This year, 2017, marks 50 years of community involvement between a variety of knowledge and experiences. Themes include art and humanities, health and wellness, social justice and ecological knowledge. Reporter Aunica Koch fills us in on the details.
Veterans Translate Skills from Military to Course Credit
The Veterans Education and Transition Services Office and University of Montana Admissions use military transcripts to find course equivalents to award credit to those going back to school after enlistment. Reporter Meri DeMarois visited the VETS Office to find out how they streamlined the process enough to help students without hindering them with unnecessary credits.
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