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UM Native American Group Fundraises for 50th Pow-Wow
Kyiyo Student Association is reaching out to the community to keep one of their oldest traditions alive. UM Reporter Mederios Whitworth-Babb tell us what events the group is planning to reach it’s fundraising goal of 10,000 dollars for the 50th Pow-Wow on April 21st and 22nd.
UM Student Groups Keep Surrounding Neighborhoods Clean
Every Sunday after home Griz Football games, the Sunday Sweepers clean up any trash in street surrounding UM that was left over from the day before. This program is run by ASUM’s Renter Center on Campus. It’s goal is to bridge the divide between students and the community by picking up garbage and asking residents if they have encountered any issues like noise complaints or vandalism. Reporter Mederios Whitworth-Babb went to campus to find out how ASUM is making sure Missoula’s streets are clean and neighbors are happy.
UM Encourages Kids to Pick Up a Book With First Read With the Griz Program
UM Athletics Department is trying to get students K-8 to start reading more often by giving them an incentive. October was the first month for the Read With the Griz program. Kids will compete against other students and class to see who can read the most books. Students can participate in this program either individually or as a class. UM awards prizes each month to students who have read at least seven books. Classes that read the most books each month will also get a special class appearance from UM’s mascot Monte. UM will also award grand prizes at the end of the year. Reporter Mederios Whitworth-Babb went to Franklin Elementary to see how the first month of the reading program went for one 3rd grade class.
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.
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.
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.
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 Bike Maintenance Class
UM is offering a bike maintenance class for anyone of the community to take. Classes are held at the outdoor student recreation center on campus. Alan Bowman teaches some of these classes and he thinks it’s a great way to keep your wallet a little more fuller. For info on future classes people can contact the UM outdoor program.
KBGA Radio DJ Training at the University of Montana
KBGA 89.9 FM Missoula is known for eclectic music programming.
Community members and students took a test… on a Saturday!
DJ’s in training took to the books for a chance to be the next Casey Kasem or Ryan Seacrest. Staff from the University of Montana college radio station KBGA held their first training session of the semester last weekend. Participants learned about regulations and policy. Afterwards they were taken on a tour and tested on the material. Productions Engineer and DJ Matt Freeman was excited for the large turnout. Participants will partner with veteran DJ’s and continue to train over the next few weeks.
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