Anne Kish

assistant professor, librarian

As a librarian and head instructor of the School of Outreach’s library endorsement program, Anne Kish exemplifies experiential learning.

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Mitch Jessen

secondary education major

While most students entering college struggle with the decision of what to do with their futures, Mitch Jessen always knew what he wanted.

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Diana Taylor

school of outreach student

Diana Taylor is pursuing an early childhood education degree to enrich her life and bolster her skills for her job at a Head Start in Butte, Mont.

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Cathleen Flanagan

history major, drama education minor

For Cathleen Flanagan — secondary education, history major and drama minor — life’s a stage and she’s in the director’s chair.

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Amanda Kortum

biology major

Amanda Kortum, a cellular molecular biology major, is already making a name for herself in her field.

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Sean Eudaily

associate professor of political science

Sean Eudaily challenges his students to think critically to fully understand how lessons learned in his classroom impact life outside campus.

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Rob Thomas

professor of geology

The Carnegie Foundation’s 2009 U.S. Professor of the Year is taking Montana Western’s experiential learning to the national stage.

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Gay Garard-Brewer

visiting assistant professor of music

As a student in Montana’s rural Bitteroot Valley plays their home piano, Gay Garard-Brewer sees and hears the notes over 100 miles away.

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Berett Rosenkrance

environmental sciences major

One of the most shocking moments of Berett Rosenkrance’s life came upon her return as a sophomore to the Montana Western campus.

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Mike Morrow

associate professor of biology

Montana Western’s biology program is now competitive in the national arena thanks to nearly $2 million in grants secured by Mike Morrow.

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Sheynoa Mataafa

general studies

On a frigid, snowy day in Dillon, Sheynoa Mataafa, a Hawaii native, does not regret her decision to move to Montana.

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Delena Norris-Tull

professor of education

The 2010 Montana Professor of the Year is continuing a proud tradition at Montana’s premier teacher education institution.

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Brandon Brown

health & human performance major

For Brandon Brown, the transition from urban western Washington to Montana Western was like playing basketball: natural.

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Kaitlin Ens

english major

English major Kaitlin Ens counts five published articles to her name. For Ens, it’s only the beginning of a promising career.

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Rebecca Petersen

education major

Rebecca Petersen is a living testament to the proud tradition of teaching educators at the University of Montana Western.

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Kara Einarson

equine studies major

With a post-graduation job already secured in the equine industry, Kara Einarson’s career is off to a promising start.

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Eric Dyreson

professor of mathematics

Mathematics is more than mere numbers for Eric Dyreson; it is also a philosophy capable of transforming one’s perception of the world.

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professor of early childhood education

For the third time in as many years, Montana Western has a Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year.

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Layne Carlson

assistant professor of equine studies

University of Montana Western equine studies professor Layne Carlson brings his 30 years of professional experience as a mixed animal practitioner into the classroom.

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Alan Weltzien

professor of english

University of Montana Western English professor Alan Weltzien is a champion of Montana literature.

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