Tajik Students at UM

The University has expanded it's international programs and activity, Reporter Shande Wiest and photographer Scott Youngbauer found out how by taking a closer look at the Tajik culture.

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For more information on what the International Programs are doing at the University you can go to http://iew.state.gov/ or contact International Programs at goabroad@mso.umt.edu

Composer's Benifit

If you've been a visitor to the University of Montana campus lately, you've probably noticed a lot of construction. However, putting up new facilities is not the only kind of constructing happening on campus. UM student Aaron Minnick uses sound like building blocks to compose his music. As a composition student, he relies on the critique's of others to hone his craft. UM News Photographer Scott Youngbauer and reporter Drew Trafton tell us how Minnick and his fellow composers are sounding off to bring in a fresh perspective. http://www.sfa.umt.edu/music/

University of Montana Fencing Team

The University of Montana Fencing Team is taking student athletics to whole new levels of skill and grace. UM News photographer Scott Youngbauer dropped by practice and discovered a swashbuckling student's love for the sport.

Maroon Promo for 10/27

UM News Maroon for October 13, 2009

Here's today's newscast of UM News for the Maroon team that airs on October 13, 2009. Today's program was produced by University of Montana broadcast journalism senior Drew Trafton of Billings and directed by UM Radio-Television senior Scott Youngbauer of Lewistown. The anchors are UM broadcast journalism seniors Katrina Heser of Billings and Marnee Banks of Helena. Today's program airs on KPAX-TV in Missoula, KBZK-TV in Bozeman, KTVQ-TV in Billings and KRTV-TV in Great Falls.

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.

UM student leads double life

Most people would call running their own restaurant enough of a challenge but UM News reporters Scott Youngbauer, and Shande Wiest take a look at a local Missoula chef who lives a double life.

Wear The Bear

The Wear the Bear campaign is sweeping the state. Their slogan: "Paint Montana Maroon". They encourage students and businesses to wear maroon and silver every Friday. UM News reporter Rose Stepanek and photographer Scott Youngbauer report the campaign hopes to spread Griz spirit across the nation.