University of Montana Jewish Student Union Celebrates Hanukkah Early

The University of Montana's Jewish student union known as Hillel has about twenty members.
Reporter Katherine Kettering and photographer Emily Foster found out how this small, but strong Jewish community keeps their holiday traditions alive during Christmas. 

UM News for November 30, 2011

Find out how the University of Montana students living near the northside railroad tracks deal with coal dust from passing trains and learn when UM police officers decide to use tasers on this week's edition of UM News. Broadcast journalism seniors Beth Beechie and Dustin Klemann anchored today's newscast. Katherine Kettering produced the show; and Dizhi Ge directed. UM News airs Thursday mornings at 8:25 a.m. on KPAX-TV in Missoula and KAJ-TV in Kalispell. UM News is a production of the Department of Radio-Television and the School of Journalism at the University of Montana.

UM News for November 9, 2011

Find out how the University of Montana remembers veterans and gets in the spirit of giving on this week's edition of UM News. Broadcast journalism seniors Katherine Kettering and Emily Foster anchored today's newscast. Annemiek Wilson produced the show and Maegan Simmons directed. UM News airs Thursday mornings at 8:25 a.m. on KPAX-TV in Missoula and KAJ-TV in Kalispell. UM News is a production of the Department of Radio-Television and the School of Journalism at the University of Montana.

UM News for November 2, 2011

Find out why some University of Montana students still garden in November and how the university celebrates the Day of the Dead on this week’s edition of UM News. Senior broadcast journalism majors Stephanie Hansen and Katherine Kettering anchored the newscast. Emily Foster produced and Matt DeBray directed the show. UM News airs Thursday mornings at 8:25 a.m. on KPAX-TV in Missoula and KAJ-TV in Kalispell. UM News is a production of the Department of Radio-Television and the School of Journalism at the University of Montana.

University of Montana's Triathlon Club Deals With the Elements

The University of Montana’s Triathlon Team or Tri-Team has already started training for their race season this spring. The team battles Montana’s elements to build a sturdy training base. Tri Team President, Hannah Riedel, says having the team aspect gives the solo sport a unique twist. In the past the Tri-Team has proved a viable competitor on the national scene, and has produced several professional triathletes. The team plans to continue their hard work and show up ready to race come spring. For more click here.

University of Montana installs new pool lift

The Grizzly Pool has installed an updated lift that will allow disabled swimmers to enter and exit the pool without assistance. To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the pool was required to install the lift before the May of this year. The staff is now trained and excited for disabled swimmers to take advantage of this new left. Click below to see the story from UM News reporter Katherine Kettering and photographer Maegan Simmons.

Middle School and High School Students Attending Math Classes at UM

High school and middle school students from all over the Missoula area attended classes at the University of Montana's Math Day. Students were introduced to the kinds of math they will be learning in college in fun and interactive ways. UM News reporter Katherine Kettering attended the event. To see more click on the video below.

UM News for September 21, 2011

University of Montana broadcast journalism majors Adrienne Ellsworth and Faith Cronin anchor this week's edition of UM News. Katherine Kettering produced the newscast. Maegan Simmons was the director. (Click below to see this week's newscast.)