Blog Archives
State Program MonTECH Continues to Serve Despite Budget Cuts
The state assisted technology program MonTECH at UM provides equipment loans, demonstrations and financial advice to make life easier for disabled Montanans. Maria Anderson reports how its continuing to help the community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Griz Football Brings Huge Boost to Missoula Economy
Griz football games attract fans from all over Montana and the US. Matt Skillman asked businesses what those fans add to the Missoula economy.
Effects of Wildfire Smoke on Local Residents
The effects of the recent wildfires go beyond damaged property and scorched forests. There are major health risks involved for firefighters and for everyone else. Reporter Wayne Stevenson has the details on the effects of the smoke from the wildfires on residents of the Missoula area.
Wildfire Smoke Impacts Health of Local Dogs
Montana has a reputation of being a dog friendly community and the same holds true for the University of Montana campus. Smoke has affected nearly everyone across the state this year due to wildfires, but people are not the only ones feeling the effects. Aunica Koch looked into how the heavy smoke has also had an impact on our four-legged friends.
Bring Back the Zoo
Montana Griz basketball is bringing back “The Zoo.” UM News reporter Kempson Cross and photographer Spencer Jakobi tell us about plans to pack Dahlberg Arena for every home game. Students get into home games free with their Griz Card and schedules are available online…but the team wants all of Zootown behind them.
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