Tag: missoula International Friendship Program

UMNews Silver Show September 21, 2017

September 22, 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

September 20, 2017

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 for September 24, 2015

September 24, 2015

0923 Maroon StillThis week on UM News, a UM student shares her story on surviving a stroke, exchange students are welcomed into the community, and a class on campus teaches bike maintenance. This show is anchored by Sean Robb and Sojin Josephson, and produced by Dominique Giusti.

A Home Away from Home

September 24, 2015
Community members and exchange students meet for the first time at Caras Park.

Community members and exchange students meet for the first time at Caras Park.

Exchange students are thousands of miles away, but home doesn’t seem so far for students matched up with community members in the Missoula International Friendship Program. Sojin Josephson takes a look at the start of a new friendship.

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