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Bitterroot College Gets a New Logo Tuesday – Open House Planned

Steve Fullerton — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:40:08 +0000

Hamilton's Bitterroot College UM will unveil a new logo and new name Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Director Victoria Clark is excited about the new logo and the growth of the campus in Hamilton. The college operates as part of the University of Montana in Missoula

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Complaints Over Free Speech Loss at University of Montana Receive Response From Office for Civil Rights

Jon King — Thu, 30 May 2013 18:33:17 +0000

Full response letter from the Office for Civil Rights pertaining to complaints of unconstitutional free speech limitations at the University of Montana.

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Group Argues That Freedom of Speech is Under Assault by University of Montana Sexual Assault Agreement

Jon King — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:53:26 +0000

The recent agreement between the University of Montana and the Department of Justice on the issue of sexual assault investigations, has come under fire by a free speech advocacy group that argues that the agreement puts student rights in jeopardy

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University of Montana Student Body President Asa Hohman Responds to Broadway Option for Missoula College Campus Location

Jon King — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:16:24 +0000

The newly appointed President of the Associated Students of the University of Montana Asa Hohman says he still supports the south campus option.

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Astronomer Wins UM Award for 'Teaching Across the Curriculum'

Steve Fullerton — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:35:51 +0000

If you've been to the Blue Mountain Observatory recently, you might've met Nate McCrady, a University of Montana assistant astronomy professor.

According to a UM news release, McCrady has won the first University of Montana College of Arts and Sciences Award for Teaching Across the Cucciculum

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Deficiencies in Policy, Training, and Practice Found in The University of Montana Sexual Assault Investigation by the Department of Justice

Jon King — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:15:42 +0000

The Department of Justice finally revealed what it found during its more than year-long sexual assault investigation into The University of Montana.

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Students Protest Potential Budget Cuts at The University of Montana

Jon King — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:41:04 +0000

Students at The University of Montana and some faculty met at the oval Today, May 1, to protest projected cuts in the university's budget.

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The University of Montana Named One of the Nation's Green Colleges

Jon King — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:37:39 +0000

The Princeton Review has nominated the University of Montana as a “Green College”.

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March Mascot Madness 2013 — Final Four! Vote For the Best Mascot in the 2013 NCAA Tournament!

GuySpeed Editors — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:00:08 +0000

Only four teams remain; who will be champion?

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March Mascot Madness, Round 3! Vote For the Best Mascot in the 2013 NCAA Tournament!

GuySpeed Editors — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:53:27 +0000

It's time for round 3 of Mascot Madness! Who will be crowned the best mascot in the NCAA?

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University of Montana Holds Hamilton Town Meeting Praising Bitterroot College

Steve Fullerton — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 02:42:04 +0000

University of Montana President Royce Engstrom brought members of his university cabinet to Hamilton Wednesday to observe operations at two University associated organizations - The new 2-year Bitterroot College and the Daly Mansion

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UM President Engstrom Will Have Hamilton Town Meeting about College

Steve Fullerton — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:54:22 +0000

The Bitterroot College will be the topic of a Wednesday March 27 Town Hall meeting in Hamilton.

University of Montana President Royce Engstrom is inviting the public to the 6 p.m. hourlong session at Hamilton's City Hall on South 2nd Street

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Governor's Office Responds to Petition to Remove Pat Williams + Parent Discusses the Petition's Origination and Purpose

Jon King — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:34:36 +0000

Governor Bullock's office issues a response to the petition to remove Pat Williams from Office and a UM parent explains why the petition started in the first place.

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Who is Your Favorite Jeff Dunham Puppet?

jennamartin — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:21:15 +0000

Vote for which puppet you are most excited to see when Jeff Dunham visits April 25th!

Former UM Journalism Dean Selected as Communications Vice President

Steve Fullerton — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:29:14 +0000

Peggy Kuhr has been named the University of Montana's vice president for integrated communications.

Formerly the UM Journalism School Dean, Kuhr is currently the interim vice president of communications

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Volunteering for Peace Corps is Popular in Western Montana

Steve Fullerton — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:35:01 +0000

The University of Montana noted recently that Missoula is ranked second in the nation for producing per capita US Peace Corps volunteers. Um has produced 780 Peace Corps volunteers since 1961.

As a state, Montana came in 7th in the nation in per capita volunteers

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UM Library Features Apollo 17 Moon Rock

Steve Fullerton — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:46:03 +0000

Apollo 17 was the last manned mission to the Moon. On that 1972 mission was the only professional geologist to visit the moon, Harrison Schmitt. And they brought back lots of rocks.

One of those rocks has been on display since the beginning of the month in Missoula

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Montana Tops Preseason Polls

Denny Bedard — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:14:26 +0000

While I think a lot of this year's success is going to depend on the health of Mighty #5, it's nice to be considered the team to beat.

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Preparations Begin for Revamped University of Montana Foresters' Ball [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:04:43 +0000

Chainsaws were roaring Saturday for the traditional pole run, as University of Montana students began preparations for the 96th annual Foresters' Ball, scheduled for March 22 and March 23 in 2013.

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The Test University of Montana Students Must Pass – PETSA [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:46:51 +0000

The University of Montana is using a multitude of avenues to address the high-profile problem with sexual assaults both on and off campus. One of those efforts is a video tutorial that every student must take…and pass with a perfect score.

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