February 2025 News
MONTANA WESTERN STUDENT RAINA MORTENSON APPOINTED AS MUS STUDENT REGENT
The University of Montana Western is proud to announce that Raina Mortenson has been appointed as a Student Regent for the Montana University System (MUS) Board of Regents. A dedicated advocate for her peers, Mortenson now holds a pivotal role in shaping policies that impact universities across the state.
RENOWNED GLASS ARTIST KATHERINE GRAY TO SPEAK AT UMW ON FEBRUARY 27
The University of Montana Western is pleased to welcome acclaimed glass artist Katherine Gray for a free public presentation on her career, artistic process, and experience as the resident evaluator on Netflix’s “Blown Away”. The event will take place on Thursday, February 27, at 4:00 p.m. in UMW’s Beier Auditorium.
MONTANA WESTERN FINE ARTS GALLERY PRESENTS “THE MAGNITUDE OF NO ONE”
The University of Montana Western Fine Arts Gallery is honored to present “The Magnitude of No One”, a solo exhibition by artist Sean Chandler. The exhibition opens on March 10, with a gallery reception and artist talk on Monday, March 31, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Gallery, located in Main Hall.
TROUT UNLIMITED AND UMW HOST 2025 FLY FISHING FILM TOUR
Trout Unlimited and the University of Montana Western are proud to host the 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) on Friday, February 28, at 6:00 p.m. in UMW’s Beier Auditorium. Join us for an evening of world-class fly fishing films, community engagement, and conservation support.
UMW’S EMMETT JESCHKE SELECTED AS GEORGE M. DENNISON CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
The Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement (MCNCE) is proud to announce the 2024-25 George M. Dennison Civic Engagement Scholarship recipients, including Montana Western student Emmett Jeschke. This scholarship recognizes outstanding college students across Montana who demonstrate exemplary civic leadership and a commitment to fostering positive change in their communities.
UMW’S “ON THE ROCKS” SERIES TO HOST SPEAKER BRIAN WHEELER
The University of Montana Western Environmental Sciences Department is proud to host Brian Wheeler as part of the “On the Rocks” lecture series. Wheeler will present “Beneath the Surface: Water Quality Monitoring on the Big Hole” on Wednesday, February 19, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in UMW’s Lucy Carson Library.