ASHLEY CARLSON RESEARCHES ROLES OF CHARACTERS ON TELEVISION
McFarland Books’ new publication, “Arrow and Superhero Television: Essays on Themes and Characters of the Series,” features an essay from University of Montana Western Associate English Professor Ashley Carlson.
STEVE MOCK TEACHES AT KHUMBU CLIMBING CENTER IN NEPAL
Montana Western Environmental Sciences professor, Steve Mock, is the director of the Khumbu Climbing Center (KCC), a project of the Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Bozeman, Mont.
KEN EGAN EXPLORES THE HISTORY OF MONTANA'S STATEHOOD
The Montana Western “Dances with Words” event held on Nov. 13, 2017 featured executive director of Humanities Montana, author Ken Egan, reading several excerpts of historical non-fiction from his new book “Montana 1889.”
GLASS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE SHARES HER UNIQUE PROCESS
The University of Montana Western recently welcomed artist in residence, Miriam Di Fiore, to share her expertise and unique technique for rendering imagery in glass during the Glass Studio Open House, co-hosted by Montana Western’s Alumni and Friends.
MONTANA CAMPUS COMPACT HONORS STUDENT ATHLETE VOLUNTEERS
Montana Campus Compact (MTCC), a seventeen campus higher education network, will be honoring twelve student athletes, including Montana Western sophomore Samantha Hubbard, from across the state of Montana for their outstanding community service work at the November 18th Brawl of the Wild Football Game in Bozeman.
TONY SCHOONEN RECOGNIZED FOR CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Montana Western Alum, Tony Schoonen, was recently inducted into the Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame. These honors are presented by the Montana Outdoor Legacy Foundation, a philanthropic group which raises funds for conservation efforts throughout the state.
APPRECIATION GAME HELD FOR MILITARY FAMILIES AND VETERANS
The University of Montana Western held its annual Military Appreciation Game on Veteran’s Day to honor all active military, veterans, and their families for their service and sacrifice.
CELEBRATING NATIONAL FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT DAY
On Nov. 8, 2017, the Council for Opportunity in Education is asking universities around the country to participate in the very first annual First-Generation College Student Celebration.
GUEST ARTIST INSPIRED BY ANIMAL SYMBOLISM
On October 26, 2017, guest artist Beth Huhtala visited the University of Montana Western campus to share her creative process with community members and students.
PROFESSOR PRESENTS AT GLOBAL SYMPOSIUM
This fall, associate business professor Christian Gilde presented at the 2017 Salzburg Seminar American Studies Association symposium.
BEST ONLINE MONTANA COLLEGES ANNOUNCED
The University of Montana Western was recently ranked among the “7 Best Online Colleges in Montana for 2017” by College Choice, an online education resource.