Main Hall

2018-19 CHANCELLOR’S LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The Chancellor’s Leadership Scholars Award is a four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded to exceptional students residing in the state of Montana who will be attending the University of Montana Western in the fall.


Crystal Redgrave

CRYSTAL REDGRAVE PRESENTS MODEL FOR NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Dr. Crystal Redgrave shared a model for Native American education with the University of Montana Western and the community during a special day of events and presentations on February 13, 2018, hosted by the Montana Western Multicultural Committee.


Rob Holter

ROB HOLTER SHARES FIFTY YEARS OF THEATER EXPERIENCE WITH MONTANA WESTERN

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Guest actor Rob Holter is playing the role of Robert in the Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series production of the play “Proof” and is a visiting instructor currently teaching an introductory arts course focusing on the study of art across cultures. He brings a wealth of knowledge to Montana Western as both a professional actor and a theater technology specialist.


Mall Panel

BUSINESS PANEL DISCUSSION FEATURES FACULTY MEMBERS

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Two University of Montana Western faculty members, Fred Chilson and Christian Gilde, will participate in a panel discussion hosted by the Business Department of Santa Monica College on February 22, 2018.





Environmental Sciences

DEGREES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES PREPARE STUDENTS FOR FUTURE CAREERS

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Assistant Professor and Chair of the Environmental Sciences Department, Spruce Schoenemann, was excited about the recent recognition of the Department and University, recently ranked nationally among the top five “Best Colleges for Environmental Science Degree Programs 2017-18” by Schools.com, an online education resource.


Night of Stars

NIGHT OF STARS EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER BY COMMUNITY SPIRIT

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The community of Dillon is in full-swing with preparations for the 2018 Night of Stars - Education Hall of Fame event presented by Stockman Bank and the University of Montana Western that will be held on April 21, 2018 at Montana Western.



Amy Petit Art

AMY PETIT INVESTIGATES COMMUNICATION THROUGH SCULPTURE

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Visiting artist Amy Petit’s exhibit in the University of Montana Western Fine Arts Gallery, “Establishing Connection,” explored the ephemeral themes of memory, loss, tradition, and nostalgia, and the changing nature of communication in an increasingly digital world.



Conservation

STUDENTS EXPLORE GEOLOGY OF SOUTHWEST MONTANA

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Hunting, fishing, and hiking are the most popular activities on Montana's acres of public lands. However, there is another use for some of those wide-open spaces. Welcome to one of the largest classrooms in Montana.