June 2018 News
CALEIGH BUCKMASTER CONDUCTS GENETICS RESEARCH DURING SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Caleigh Buckmaster, a biology major at Montana Western, is participating in a 10-week long internship this summer at the University of Montana in Missoula, Mont.
STUDENTS ATTEND MONTANA NEW LEADERSHIP SUMMER INSTITUTE
Adrianna Pittman and Kacin Bolinger-Perret, Montana Western students, attended the Second Annual Montana New Leadership Institute held June 3-7, 2018.
CAMPUS GARDEN GROWS PRODUCE AND SHARES KNOWLEDGE WITH THE COMMUNITY
The University of Montana Western’s Campus Community Garden is an exciting resource that offers the community and campus an opportunity to grow its own produce while sharing knowledge about sustainable growing practices with local organizations.
COMMUNITY INVITED TO RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR SUSAN BRIGGS
The University of Montana Western invites the community to attend a retirement reception celebrating the career of Susan Briggs, Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance. The celebration will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. in the Model Classroom in Main Hall on the Montana Western campus.
TRISTAN HANSEN PLACES THIRD AT COLLEGE NATIONAL FINALS RODEO
Montana Western bareback rider Tristan Hansen placed third in the nation at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyo. on June 16, 2018.
RODEO COACH IOLA “OLIE” ELSE HONORED AT COLLEGE NATIONAL FINALS RODEO
University of Montana Western Rodeo Coach, Iola “Olie” Else, was recognized as “Coach of the Year” at the College National Finals Rodeo on June 13, 2018. She has been involved with the Montana Western Rodeo Team and Club for the past 50 years and will be retiring from coaching at the end of June.
ECOLOGY MAJOR COLLABORATES WITH MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE, & PARKS
Junior Colter Feuerstein came to the University of Montana Western from Shepherd, Mont. on a football scholarship, with a goal of working at a fishery.
EDUCATION STARS: MIKE AND BECKY TELLING
The University of Montana Western in partnership with Stockman Bank hosted the annual Night of Stars ceremony where alumni are recognized for their contributions in the field of education.
AUTHOR GEORGE VENN SHARES POETRY INSPIRED BY THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Author George Venn visited the University of Montana Western to read as a part of the “Dances with Words” series in the last installment of the academic year.
"125 OBJECTS FOR 125 YEARS" CELEBRATED WITH MINIATURE MULTIMEDIA
The “125 Objects for 125 Years” art exhibit was held in conjunction with several events celebrating the University of Montana Western’s continued innovation over the past 125 years.
UMW ALUMNA EXCELS IN RURAL MEDICINE PROGRAM
Justinn Lahaye, a 2015 Montana Western graduate, is currently completing her clinical rotations in rural communities across the state.
DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCED
The University of Montana Western announced the appointment of Matt Raffety to the position of Director of University Communications.