MFA Art Exhibit

Every year students in the Masters of Fine Arts degree at the University of Montana show off their work for the public. Larger-than-life ceramic figures by Kensuke Yamada call the Gallery of Visual Arts home for the next two weeks. UM News photographer Carmen Ebert and reporter Rose Stepanek look at how one student sculpts a new idea in his presentation.



Yamada's exhibit started December 3rd and runs through December 17th.
Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday.
For more information, visit the Gallery of Visual Arts website.

Out-of-state Hunting Tags.

Out-of-state student hunters are reaping the benefits of this year's legislative session. Montana Senate Bill 185 lets these students buy hunting and fishing licenses at the same price as residents. Reporter Katrina Heser and Photographer Carmen Ebert show us one student who is saving money on tags and supporting his tight college budget.



Out of state students looking to buy the combination license need to bring their Griz card, proof of hunter's education, and a transcript to their nearest Fish Wildlife and Parks office.

Brawl of the Wild Blood Drive Challenge

The Red Cross of Montana sponsors a blood drive competition the week before the Brawl of the Wild Football game on each campus. Students have a chance to lift their sleeve and donate their part to help the school win a trophy. Reporter Carmen Ebert found that students don't have to put on pads to help the Grizzlies win the Brawl of the Wild.




Students on campus have two more chances to help the Grizzlies to bring home the top honors.

On Monday November 30th from 12PM-4PM at Elrod/Duniway dorm. To schedule an appointment, please stop by the front desk at the dorm and sign-up.
And on Thursday December 3rd from 11AM-4PM in the University center. Visit givelife.org and enter the sponsor code "gogriz" to schedule an appointment.

Women's Weightlifting

As spring semester registration rolls around, students may be looking for a fun and unique way to earn a credit. One class on campus offers women a way to get in shape while getting familiar with the weight room. Reporter Rose Stepanek and photographer Carmen Ebert went to the UM Fitness and Recreation Center and found how bicep curls are for the girls.

Aber Day Keg Documentary

May 16, 2009 marked the 30th anniversary of the last Aber Day Kegger. Homecoming weekend in Missoula marked the premiere of "Kegger," a feature-length documentary re-living the huge party in Missoula during the 1970s. UM News reporter Katrina Heser and photographer Carmen Ebert catch up with the executive producer of the film, attend the film's premiere and find that the kegger is still giving back.

Team Maroon Promo for Monday 10/19

White House Deputy Chief of Staff

Alumni and friends flooded back to campus for Homecoming. One UM graduate came all the way from the White House. UM News photographer Carmen Ebert and reporter Katrina Heser met up with President Obama's Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina and talked about issues facing college students. Messina graduated from the University of Montana in 1993 and says he hopes to return to Treasure State when his time at the White House is done.

How are students staying involved now that the campaign is over?

When / how will the job market recover?

Why has President Obama paid so many visits to Montana?

Birds and Bees LLC.

Professor of Human Sexuality Dr. Lindsey Doe has opened Montana's first sexual health center. Doe feels that sexuality is an integral part of a person's health and wellbeing. Her misson is to guide people to a happier and healthier sexuality. Reporter Shande Wiest and photographer Carmen Ebert found out where Missoula can learn more about sexual health.









Bird's and Bee's LLC offers workshops, private counseling, support groups, films, referral services, sex coaching, body therapy, a lending library, and special events for sexual expression.


for more information on classes and events you can visit http://www.aboutsexuality.org/. or call 406-544-1019

Betty's for Beer

While wine tastings happen in Napa Valley, Big Sky Country sees a variety of beer tastings popping up all over the state. Big Sky Brewing Company in Missoula holds a four-class seminar specifically to help the ladies find their tastes. UM News reporter Carmen Ebert takes us to one of those classes and shows us one woman's quest to familarize herself with a local brew.



For more information on classes, call the tap room at Big Sky Brewery at 549-2777 x120.