UM Triathlon Team

The UM Triathlon team is busy biking, running and swimming for their upcoming triathlon season. Team president Joshua Goldberg and team member Chris Cordingley talked to UM News reporter Marnee Banks and photographer Jaime Berg about how the team is shaping up for the 2010 season.

Team Maroon Finale Preview

Cliffhangers abound...

College Living with Diabetes

November is American Diabetes Month. Reporter Marnee Banks and Photographer Daniel Ryan caught up with one UM student, Luke Bahnmaier, who shared his experience in coping with the highs and lows of this disease. Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education, Dr. Vernon Grund, also shed light on the effects of diabetes.

Gourd is the Word

Gourds may be part of your Thanksgiving centerpiece, but one contest aimed to put more of them on your plate.

Reporter Grant Beaudette takes you to the 2nd annual Squash-Off.




The kings also won last year's competition.

UM Students for Real Food Facebook group
UM Catering Services

UM News Maroon Promo for November 23

Veterans Transitioning to College

Just under 500 veterans utilize the Veterans Affairs Office on the University of Montana campus. Reporter Marnee Banks and Photographer Daniel Ryan visited the office and spoke with Coordinator Justin Raap to find out how the University is helping vets transition from combat to civilian life.

Student Art Exhibit

The 15th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit is currently being displayed at the Gallery of Visual Arts on campus.Two hundred hopeful artists submitted entries and the show accepted eighty four of them. UM News reporter Shande Wiest and photographer Dariga Massenova take a closer look at one of the students who submitted into the exhibit.



The art exhibit will be open till November 20th at the Gallery of Visual Arts, viewing hours are 11-5 Tuesday, Wednesday Friday and 11-6 on Thursdays.

Going Nordic

A new team on campus is training in some unusual ways while waiting for the snow to fall.

UM News Photographer Grant Beaudette and reporter Katrina Heser met up with a member of the Nordic Ski team who talked about training for the slopes and the road.




People interested in joining the team can meet in the Rec Center lobby Wednesday evenings at 5:30.

UM Nordic Skiing Club Facebook Group

Cleaning Going Green

The University of Montana has been working hard to provide a greener campus. This also extends to the products used to help keep the campus clean. An army of people scour the University day and night to keep it spotless. Photographer Grant Beaudette and reporter Shande Wiest found out how they are being cleaner and greener.





The environmental impact on trees and the water supply is reduced when using green chemicals. The green cleaning committee hopes to pass a campus wide policy by December.

University Dining Services

Swapping Books for Snorkels

The University of Montana offers a variety of classes. UM News photographer Grant Beaudette and reporter Shande Wiest found out about one class in particular that really is sink or swim.







Open water SCUBA certification is offered through the university for 1 Health & Human Performance credit. After the students pass all the written training they go to Peak Health and Wellness Center for the pool training. Upon completion of the course students will be eligible to participate in PADI certification: (Professional Association of Dive Instructors).

Gull Dive Center
Peak Health & Wellness Center

The Effects of Speech Therapy

A year ago two year old Tyler Schrekendgust fell from a three story building triggering two seizures, and damaging the left side of his brain. Reporter Marnee Banks and Photographer Daniel Ryan learned how UM's Communicative Science Disorders program is educating students so they can help children like Tyler overcome the impossible.

Team Maroon Promo for Monday 10/19

A Day in the Life of President Dennison

President George Dennison carries the responsibility of the University of Montana on his shoulders. Reporter Marnee Banks and Photographer Jaime Berg followed President Dennison around for a day to find out what his daily duties include.

PART FOUR: Web-Exclusive with President Dennison

PART THREE: Web-Exclusive with President Dennison

PART-TWO: Web-Exclusive with President Dennison

PART ONE: Web-Exclusive with President Dennison

What does winter have in store?

Missoula is starting to get colder and the winter season is right around the corner. Reporter Shande Wiest and photographer Grant Beaudette asked the National Weather Service what this year has in store for snow conditions and what the UM Outdoor Program has available for students who want to have fun in the cold.




There will be a used outdoor gear sale Oct. 15th from 12pm to 5pm at the UC. Snowboard maintenance class Nov. 4 at 6:00 pm for $5.00, Ski maintenance class Nov. 18th at 6:00pm

Looking for love in three minutes flat.

We live in a fast paced world constantly defined by how quickly we can accomplish tasks.In 1998, a Rabbi from Los Angeles took this a step farther when he invented speed dating to allow local singles in his community the opportunity to meet and scout out perspective partners.A little over a decade later, speed dating has spread across the world, and in doing so, has made it's way to the University of Montana. Over the past month, the University Center on campus played host to two separate speed dating events.Photographer Grant Beaudette and reporter Drew Trafton followed a University sophomore around one of the events to see if he could find "the one".



Web Extra
Hate Crime Advocate and former SARC volunteer Jenny Shuyler speaks about healthy and unhealthy traits to look for in relationships.

Community Gardens

As the weather is getting colder, Missoulians are harvesting carrots, cucumbers, and kale from a secret garden. The ASUM Community Garden rents out plots behind Lewis and Clark Villages on a first come first serve basis. The University owns the land, provides the water and tools, but uses people with a green thumb to tend the soil. Reporter Marnee Banks and Photographer Scott Youngbauer dug up the dirt on some eco-friendly gardeners.