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VISTA Presentation
May 6, 3:30 - 5:00 pm, B101
GED Celebration
May 6, 6:30 pm, Heritage Hall
Open Enrollment Ends
May 7, 5:00 pm
Commencement - Bozeman
Friday, May 7
Student Showcase - Bozeman
Friday, May 7
Dental Hygiene Pinning
May 7, 6:00 pm, Heritage Hall
Commencement -
Great Falls
Saturday, May 8
'Kid' Russell Reception
Thursday, May 13
Atrium, 4-6 pm
CPBAC Meeting
May 18, 2-4 pm, B135
Australian Adventure
with Roger & Tammy
Wednesday, May 19
Heritage Hall, 7:00 pm
BOR Meeting
May 27-28, Havre
Practical Nurse Program Pinning Ceremony
July 17, Heritage Hall
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| News from MSU - Great Falls
Changing Lives - Achieving Dreams | May 4, 2010
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Greetings!
Campus News will continue through the summer on a bi-weekly schedule. We'll be sure and keep you updated on all of the exciting things coming up this summer.
Watch for:
- A wind turbine dedication ceremony and announcements regarding the Sustainable Energy Technology program.
- The start of construction for the Simulated Healthcare Center below the Weaver Library.
- Exciting program changes that will increase access for adult students.
- The completion of the NeighborWorks College House.
- And more . . .
Building hours for the MSU - Great Falls Campus are available on the website.
Have a great summer!
Heather Palermo and Pam Parsons |
Commencement Coming Up This Weekend
Commencement for MSU - Great Falls will be held on Friday, May 7 for the students graduating from the COT in Bozeman and on May 8 in Great Falls. Ian Davidson, Chairman of Davidson Companies, will give the Commencement Address at the Great Falls Ceremony. A record number of 293 students will graduate from MSU - Great Falls with 31 of those receiving their degrees from the COT in Bozeman. The Commencement Ceremony will be at the McLaughlin Center at 3:00 pm with a reception following in Heritage Hall on the MSU - Great Falls Campus. The Library, Bookstore, and other areas will be open to allow graduates and their guests to tour the campus. The Library will feature displays of student work. The Commencement Ceremony in Bozeman will be at 6:00 pm in the BlackBox Theatre on the MSU Campus. Following graduation, the Interior Design Student Showcase will be held at 8:30 in the Herrick Hall Salon. |
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Nineteen 2009 Graduates Pass Boards
Submitted by Cheryll AltOf the July 2009 graduates, the last two passed their Practical Nurse Board exams on April 27, one in Minnesota and the other in Montana. This means that 19 of the 19 graduates have passed the exam on their first attempt. |
| Students of the Year Celebrated
Students of the Year from each Division are featured on the electronic billboard at Marketplace. Rhonda Kueffler photographed the students and designed the slides. Lanni Klasner negotiated with the billboard vendor and has the ability to change our images weekly or as needed. You will notice other billboard designs for the College in that location as well. |
| Reception for Student Artists
You are invited to the 'Kid' Russell Art Reception on Thursday, May 13 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM in the MSU - Great Falls Atrium area. The event will honor students who participated in the Great Falls high school art competition at the CM Russell Art Auction in March. Musician, Artist, and MSU - Great Falls Adjunct Faculty, Chuck Fulcher, will provide entertainment. |
A Five Week Adventure Across Australia
Come share the adventures of Tammy Filliater and Roger Peffer, two MSUGF science instructors, as they discuss their travels across Australia during the summer of 2009. They will share their adventures of snorkeling with whales, scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef, hiking remote "outback" trails in Australia, and Tasmania while visiting spectacular parks and wilderness areas. It will include close encounters of the whale kind, crocodiles and snakes, Aboriginal art and culture, culinary delights, and marsupial adventures with wallaby, possum and koala! The presentation will include photos and discussion of Australian climate, parks, wildlife and culture. They will also discuss "travel on the cheap"- planning trips without expensive guides and tours which will enable you to cut thousands of dollars off the cost of adventure travel. Join them on May 19th from 7-9 PM in Heritage Hall at MSU Great Falls College of Technology.
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Student Ambassador Program
MSU - Great Falls is proud to announce the establishment of
the Student Ambassadors Program on campus. This leadership based program
will be a select and prestigious group of dedicated students who will serve as
College representatives to multiple interests such as prospective students,
current students, donors, alumni, and community leaders. The program will be
administered through a one-credit course beginning in the Fall
of 2010.
Ambassadors will have the opportunity to be involved within
a cohort that focuses on personal leadership development through the advocacy
of the College. They will be active in the recruitment of prospective students
who are interested in pursuing their own educational goals at the College, they
will also be engaged in the establishment of an alumni association at MSU -
Great Falls, and will interface with community leaders and legislators.
Upon completion of the program, Ambassadors will have had
the opportunity to substantially impact the College through their efforts to
advance public higher education in the Great Falls area. They will also receive
a letter of commendation from the Dean and will enjoy a 10% discount
at the COTtage Bookstore while serving as an Ambassador.
Important Dates:
Class Syllabus Available: May 17th
Due date for applications: May 20th (extensions
may be requested)
Selections announced: June 1st (selected students
may register for the class beginning June 1.)
Link to Application: http://www.msugf.edu/campuslife/StudentAmbassadorApplicationPacket_final.pdf
Or contact
Lanni Klasner · lklasner@msugf.edu
Natalie Nefzger · natalie.nefzger@msugf.edu
Tom Figarelle · thomas.figarelle@msugf.edu
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Caps and Gowns
Submitted by Steve Halsted
All faculty and staff planning on attending the graduation
ceremony will need to email me or Courtney Brooks to reserve your caps &
gowns by May 6. We must receive an email before you will be able to get
your cap & gown. Please include your degree level and your height in
the email. You may pick up caps & gowns in the Bookstore between May 4-7 during our normal business hours. We are also asking
that all caps & gowns be returned to the bookstore before May 14.
Thank You!
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Open Enrollment Update
Submitted by Lisa Albert, Human Resources
If you were unable to attend the benefits meeting on Friday, you can view a podcast of the benefits information at the following link: http://www.mus.edu/choices/ Just click on Spring Tour 2010 Presentation in the middle of the page. There is also a specific URx presentation for the new pharmacy plan at the same link, just click on NEW! URx.
Remember, Open Enrollment closes Friday, May 7, at 5:00 pm. |
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