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Study Abroad Benefits Students, University
More University of Montana students are studying abroad than ever before, despite the drop in enrollment. Just over 300 students studied in other countries last year. University President Royce Engstrom set a goal to raise that number to 550 students by 2020. Reporter Kyle Schmauch found out that studying abroad benefits both students and the University itself.
Robin Selvig: Mic’d Up
UM News Reporter Dustin Askim and Wyatt Melin swung by Lady Griz practice to see Montana legend Robin Selvig in his element. Selvig has led UM to 33 winning seasons, 28 20-win seasons, 23 conference championships and 20 NCAA tournaments. He has an overall record of 799-255, and will look for win No. 800 Monday, November 18th at Dahlberg Arena against the University of Portland Pilots.
Robin Selvig: Mic'd Up from UM News Montana on Vimeo.
UM Considering Replacing Historic Bricks
The historic bricks on the University of Montana’s walkways have large gaps and frost heaves that create trip hazards and problems for wheelchairs. The University Committee on Campus and Facilities is considering UM’s options to replace or re-lay the bricks to make the campus more compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University will continue gathering public input into spring semester before making a final decision on how to handle the old bricks. Reporter Kyle Schmauch covered the story with photographer Brandon Allen.
Muslim Students Association Addresses Misconceptions During “Islam Awareness Week”
The 2010 U.S. Religious Census reported that Montana is the least Muslim state in the country, with only 0.034 percent of the population practicing Islam. The University of Montana Muslim Students Association reached out to non-Muslims last week to address misconceptions about the religion during “Islam Awareness Week.” Reporter Kyle Schmauch talked to members of the organization and found that while much of Missoula does not know much about Islam, Muslims are generally well-received by the community. The MSA has between 30 and 40 members and reports that around 100 Muslims live in Missoula, which is roughly one-third of the entire Muslim population in the state.
UM News Silver Broadcast for October 24
This week on UM News Silver, anchors Eric Clements and Shane Gillette tell us about the Forestry Club’s unique tradition and how Griz football games impact the economy. The show features live reporting by Nina Svienson and a package by Evan Rau and Sergio Gonzalez.
“Rate My Landlord” website gets mixed reviews from students, landlords
The ASUM Off-Campus Renter Center launched its new “Rate My Landlord” website late last spring. So far, the site is largely unknown to students and property managers, but it is already causing some controversy. Reporter Kyle Schmauch and photographer Don Fisher talked to student renter Amanda Bryant, Real Estate Management Group Operations Manager Brittni Hertz, and Renter Center Director Katherine Brady. Bryant reported a bad private landlord on the site after breaking her lease and scrambling to find housing at the start of the school year. Hertz says the site has been mostly negative toward property managers, but says it could be beneficial for all parties if the public could see it and if it was better regulated. Brady says the site is just trying to inform students who are at a disadvantage with the rental market in Missoula.
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.
Galloping Griz Food Truck conquers hunger
A new trend in the food industry has Missoulians of all ages defeating late night hunger pangs. UM News reporter Dustin Askim hung around the truck in the Lommasson Center parking lot to see what’s cooking with Dining Services’ latest attraction at night. You can also spot the truck on the Missoula College west campus in the morning and afternoon for breakfast or lunch.
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