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Community Lecture Series

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Nearly 300 Missoula and University community members came together last night for the second installment of the 2009 Community Lecture Series, “Hidden Montana: Dispelling Myths.”  Dean Peggy Kuhr of UM’s School of Journalism discussed “Journalism’s Brave New World,” and deconstructed the myth that Journalism is a dying industry.  Dean Kuhr walked the audience through countless new electronic avenues for news media, and highlighted the effects of these changes in Montana.  A lively round of questions following the lecture proved that this was a timely and pertinent subject for our audience.

The Community Lecture Series continues next week with Rick Graetz’s presentation of “Discovering New Territory: The Simple Grandeur of Montana East of the Mountains.”

Kelsey Crawford ‘07
On-Campus Events Coordinator

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External Scholarship Opportunities for Alumni

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Many of the prestigious external scholarships for graduate study are available for some time after college.  Applicants for the Rhodes Scholarship for study at Oxford are eligible until they turn 24. The deadline is usually the first day or so of October. The Marshall Scholarship provides funding for one or two years of study at a British university (or two). Applicants are eligible up to two years after graduation. The Jack Kent Cooke, which is potentially the most lucrative external scholarship, provides funding up to $50,000 for up to 6 years of graduate school. Applicants are eligible for up to five years out of college. Students may take the Jack Kent Cooke funding to any university in the world that the Foundation approves, but it must be for the applicant’s first graduate school program. The Mitchell Scholarship, for graduate study at an Irish university, is open to applicants up to age 30. Most scholarships honor exceptional academic achievement and commitment to the academic discipline as well as a range of other qualities and achievements.

For all of these and other external scholarships, applicants work with the scholarship director from their undergraduate institution. For The University of Montana, contact Laure Pengelly Drake, Director of External Scholarships and Advising, Davidson Honors College 102, (406) 243-6140, laure.pengellydrake@umontana.edu. Please review the UM external scholarship website, http://www.dhc.umt.edu/scholarships.htm, and the sites for the individual scholarships that interest you. If you are interested in applying for one or more scholarships, make an appointment with Laure through the DHC front desk:  (406)243-2541. Bring an unofficial transcript and a resume to the appointment.

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Charter Day 2009

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

On Thursday, February 12, The University of Montana celebrated its 116th birthday with Charter Day festivities.  The Office of Alumni Relations mingled with students in the UC atrium during the lunch hour, offering birthday cupcakes in honor of the day.  The talented UM Brazilian Percussion Ensemble entertained us with their lively beats and exciting rhythms.

Later in the evening, we convened in the UC ballroom for the annual Charter Day awards ceremony and reception.  This year we recognized an impressive roster of University and Missoula community members, including:

William E. Jones, Montana Alumni Award;

Jessie Davie, ASUM Student Service Award;

James and Joy Mariska, Neil S. Buckley Presidential Service Award;

Professor Jean Luckowski, Montana Faculty Service Award;

Professor Phil Condon, Robert T. Pantzer Presidential Humanitarian Award;

Regents Professor Jakki Mohr, George M. Dennison Presidential Faculty Award for Distinguished Accomplishment;

and our own Jodi Moreau, George M. Dennison Presidential Staff Award for Distinguished Accomplishment.

All in attendance enjoyed a brilliant performance by the UM Symphony Orchestra. Provost Engstrom presided over the ceremony, President Dennison provided the address and Missoula Mayor John Engen attended to proclaim February 12, 2009 as The University of Montana Day.  Afterwards, award recipients joined family, friends and colleagues for a festive reception and a rousing win for the Lady Griz basketball team (75-48 against Sacramento State) in the President’s Box at Dahlberg Arena.  It was truly a day to celebrate our University and honor those who have helped it to succeed for these one hundred and sixteen years!

Kelsey Crawford ‘07
On-Campus Events Coordinator

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