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Develop a Lasting Elevator Pitch

Learning Center - Basement of Library 710 S. Atlantic St, Dillon, MT, United States

First impressions are everything! In this 30-minute workshop, students will learn strategies to introduce themselves to potential employers and internship hosts. Students will create an elevator pitch that will help them stand out among competing applicants using three easy steps.  Practice time will be included!

Completing a Handshake Profile (In person & Teams meeting)

STC 104 +1 more
Hybrid Hybrid Event

This workshop is for anyone needing assistance starting or completing a Handshake Profile! Handshake is THE platform for everything job and internship-related. Join us in person or virtually for an information-packed workshop. Please contact Kelly Coble with any questions!

Event Series Life In and Out (LIO)

Life Inside and Out (LIO)

Lucy Carson Library

Wednesday, January 15: Dr. Beverly Piggot, Assistant Professor in the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Montana, Missoula, will speak on “Bioelectric Regulation of Brain Development.” Wednesday, February 12: Dr. Bob Cieri, National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia, will speak on “Taking a […]

Free
Event Series Create a Winning Resume’

Create a Winning Resume’

STC 105 +1 more

Not sure where to start with your resume?  Need to update or polish an existing resume? Well, you have found the right place for help!  Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you create a standout resume!  All levels of experience are encouraged to attend. Plus, you will earn 800 Paw Points for […]

BrainFest 2025 – Mathematical Modeling Competition

Swysgood Technology Center Great Room 710 S. Atlantic St., Dillon, MT, United States

The University of Montana Western Department of Mathematics invites all interested high school students to participate in UMW’s third annual BrainFest Mathematical Modeling Competition on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Swysgood Technology Center (STC) Great Room for a chance to earn either a $500 or a $250 scholarship […]

Free
Event Series Handshake Basics

Handshake Basics

This workshop is designed to introduce students to the Handshake platform and its benefits. Students will activate their accounts and then learn what is necessary to complete their profiles to begin their internship and job-seeking adventures.

Bulldogs in Space! Star Viewing

Join the Students of the Spring 2025 Astronomy Class for Bulldogs in Space! UMW Star Party 2025 on Saturday, March 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the football stadium gravel parking lot. Enjoy an evening of stargazing, featuring views of multiple planets through provided telescopes. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate as you explore the night sky. Everyone is welcome!

Event Series Handshake Basics

Handshake Basics

This workshop is designed to introduce students to the Handshake platform and its benefits. Students will activate their accounts and then learn what is necessary to complete their profiles to begin their internship and job-seeking adventures.

Event Series Life In and Out (LIO)

Life Inside and Out (LIO)

Lucy Carson Library

Wednesday, January 15: Dr. Beverly Piggot, Assistant Professor in the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Montana, Missoula, will speak on “Bioelectric Regulation of Brain Development.” Wednesday, February 12: Dr. Bob Cieri, National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia, will speak on “Taking a […]

Free

Develop a Lasting Elevator Pitch

Learning Center - Basement of Library 710 S. Atlantic St, Dillon, MT, United States

First impressions are everything! In this 30-minute workshop, students will learn strategies to introduce themselves to potential employers and internship hosts. Students will create an elevator pitch that will help them stand out among competing applicants using three easy steps.  Practice time will be included!

Event Series Create a Winning Resume’

Create a Winning Resume’

STC 105 +1 more

Not sure where to start with your resume?  Need to update or polish an existing resume? Well, you have found the right place for help!  Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you create a standout resume!  All levels of experience are encouraged to attend. Plus, you will earn 800 Paw Points for […]

Event Series Handshake Basics

Handshake Basics

This workshop is designed to introduce students to the Handshake platform and its benefits. Students will activate their accounts and then learn what is necessary to complete their profiles to begin their internship and job-seeking adventures.

Develop a Lasting Elevator Pitch

Learning Center - Basement of Library 710 S. Atlantic St, Dillon, MT, United States

First impressions are everything! In this 30-minute workshop, students will learn strategies to introduce themselves to potential employers and internship hosts. Students will create an elevator pitch that will help them stand out among competing applicants using three easy steps.  Practice time will be included!

Montana Western’s Colt Challenge and Sale

Montana Center for Horsemanship Dillon, Montana.

Part 1– The Challenge March 28, 2025 9:00 a.m. (Hosted at the Montana Center for Horsemanship) The opportunity to compete in Dillon at Montana Western’s Colt Challenge is a once in a lifetime experience for many of the program’s students. This is an exceptional experiential learning opportunity to start a colt and ready it for […]

Free
Event Series Handshake Basics

Handshake Basics

This workshop is designed to introduce students to the Handshake platform and its benefits. Students will activate their accounts and then learn what is necessary to complete their profiles to begin their internship and job-seeking adventures.

Event Series Handshake Basics

Handshake Basics

This workshop is designed to introduce students to the Handshake platform and its benefits. Students will activate their accounts and then learn what is necessary to complete their profiles to begin their internship and job-seeking adventures.

Puzzles & Pie

Elks Lodge 27 E Center Street, Dillon

Join us for a night of puzzling and pie eating! A fundraising event to send UMW students to Japan in October 20205. Puzzles are available to complete at your leisure or for competition. Adults $15 and Kids $5  includes casual puzzling and all you can eat pie. Competitive puzzling and additional $5. 

Develop a Lasting Elevator Pitch

Learning Center - Basement of Library 710 S. Atlantic St, Dillon, MT, United States

First impressions are everything! In this 30-minute workshop, students will learn strategies to introduce themselves to potential employers and internship hosts. Students will create an elevator pitch that will help them stand out among competing applicants using three easy steps.  Practice time will be included!

Career Fair 2025

Keltz Arena

Employers from all over the country will be in attendance to meet UMW students. These amazing Western supporters will be looking for top talent to hire for summer work and internships, part-time and full-time work, and offering 2025 graduates positions in their field of study. Students will be able to network with employers from all […]

Event Series Life In and Out (LIO)

Life Inside and Out (LIO)

Lucy Carson Library

Wednesday, January 15: Dr. Beverly Piggot, Assistant Professor in the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Montana, Missoula, will speak on “Bioelectric Regulation of Brain Development.” Wednesday, February 12: Dr. Bob Cieri, National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia, will speak on “Taking a […]

Free

Birch Creek Center Open House

Join Montana Western and the Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest for an Open House at the Birch Creek Center! Explore the historic CCC camp and learn about updates and plans for the center. Guided nature walk and information about the area provided by UMW students. For more information, contact Dr. Estee Aiken: [email protected] or 406-683-7035. To […]

Event Series Handshake Basics

Handshake Basics

This workshop is designed to introduce students to the Handshake platform and its benefits. Students will activate their accounts and then learn what is necessary to complete their profiles to begin their internship and job-seeking adventures.

Campus Research Symposium

Our annual campus research symposium featuring poster presentations and talks by students highlighting research, scholarly work and internships that they have engaged in over the academic year.

128th Annual Commencement

The University of Montana Western128th Annual Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 10, 2025 Processional: 9:45 a.m.Ceremony 10:00 a.m.For more information, visit: https://www.umwestern.edu/section/annual-commencement-ceremony/

Bulldog Breakfast

Dining Hall

 Montana Western is hosting the annual Bulldog Breakfast from 7:00-9:30 a.m. in UMW’s Dining Hall for all Commencement guests prior to the ceremony on May 10. Please RSVP online by Thursday, May 7, 2025: https://www.umwestern.edu/commencement-breakfast-reservation/. Reservations are requested for planning purposes but are not required to attend.  Breakfast will feature waffles, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, sausage, biscuits […]

Bulldog Bound

What is Bulldog Bound? Bulldog Bound is a pre-orientation event designed to prepare you for your first semester at the University of Montana Western. It is offered on-campus or online. Why is Bulldog Bound Important? Bulldog Bound gives you the opportunity to get acquainted with campus, meet the helpful staff, and ask any questions you […]