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The Listening Sessions to be held on October 19 at MSU - Great Falls are YOUR OPPORTUNITY to influence the future of the College. Discussions will include opportunities to talk about topics ranging from mission expansion to rebranding and renaming the Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology.
The input of students, faculty, staff and community is extremely important. This is truly a 'Once in a Lifetime Opportunity' to influence the future of higher education in Great Falls.
11:30am to 12:45pm - Simulated Hospital (below the Atrium/Library)
1:00pm to 2:15pm - Heritage Hall
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When scanned by a smartphone, the above QR code will take you to MSUGF's Outreach Website!
The MSU - Great Falls campus has started using QR scan codes that allow smartphone users to simple scan the code and the device will do the rest of the work. MSUGF currently uses ScanLife to create specific codes that will automatically direct people to a website, calendar or any site the school designates.
Codes have already been created to direct users to the Outreach Website (shown above) and the Campus Calendar. MSUGF has purchased a total of ten codes, and will be able to track the amount of scans for each code, along with what device was used to scan the code.
The Great Falls Tribune recently interviewed Pam Parsons, Executive Director of Community Relations, on how the school is implementing different QR codes on campus. To read the full article, please click HERE. |
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Wind Montana Climb Safety Training
 Instructors from MSU - Billings, MSU - Northern, Montana Tech of the UM, and MSU - Great Falls participated in the WindMontana Climb Safety Training held in Great Falls and at the Glacier Wind Farm during the week of September 26.
World-class safety trainer, Altezza Global, provided the training. Global is the exclusive safety trainer for General Electric, a member of the Wind Montana Project Advisory Board, and came to us highly recommended.
Pictured here are instructors learning safety and climbing techniques using the MSU - Great Falls facility. |
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Need a Meeting Room?
The process has changed! MSU - Great Falls students, staff and faculty must complete the following steps to reserve a room:
1. Request Room by emailing the "Distribution-Rooms" list
2. Receive Room Confirmation
3. Complete Room Set-up Form and submit to Maintenance
4. Contact Catering for food, beverages, table cloths, decorations, ect.
5. Contact IT prior to the event start date for technical assistance
For more information on scheduling an internal room request, please click HERE. |
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Campus Corps Corner
Upcoming volunteer opportunities:
Ever consider becoming a Scout Leader for Boy Scouts of America? Here is your chance! Scout Leader Training will is coming up on October 8th here in Great Falls. To get involved, call T.C Knutson 771-4324 in Student Central.
Put "Make A Difference Day" on your calendar! On October 22, Campus Corps will join forces with the Great Falls community to plant 27 trees in town. Not only does this help the environment, but we can make a difference by making Great Falls look great!
The Veteran's Club and the EAT-IN Food Pantry are being created on campus. The Veteran's Club will be looking for ways to upgrade and expand our Veteran Hospitality Room. EAT-IN (Eliminating Appetites to Inspire Now), will be looking for volunteers to help staff and participate in their food pantry coming to MSU-GF soon. So, if you are a Veteran that would be willing to staff the our Hospitality room, please call Justin Isom (406) 590-6171 or Keith Gattis (406) 868-1936. If helping out in EAT-IN's food pantry is your thing, you can call Jessica Beauchamp (406) 546-8937 or Marissa Hepner (406) 471-0379 for ways to get involved.
The Heisey Youth Center is asking for volunteers interested in coaching either basketball or indoor soccer for elementary students. The season is scheduled to start October 24 and continues on to December 20. Games will be twice a week and last no longer than an hour. This is a fantastic way of giving back to your local community and sharing your love and enthusiasm for sports. For more information, contact the Angie or Don at the Heisey Youth Center at 453-1211 or T.C. Knutson 711-4324.
For more information on Campus Corps, contact T.C. Knutson at 771-4324 or campuscorps@msugf.edu. Come and see how much fun Campus Corps and helping the community can be!
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The Weaver Library is excited to announce the addition of a free, new online tutoring and homework help resource: HomeworkMT. This service is provided to Montana citizens and libraries by the Montana State Library, through an allocation from the Montana Legislature and is FREE FOR ALL MONTANA RESIDENTS and students enrolled at MSU - Great Falls (including fully online students who reside outside of Montana).
You can access this resource by visiting the Weaver Library web page at: http://library.msugf.edu and clicking "Homework MT" under RESEARCH TOOLS or by accessing the link directly below.
HomeworkMT offers free online tutoring, academic resources, writing assistance and preparatory testing materials from Tutor.com for all Montana residents. Montanans can get help in math, science, social studies or English from a live tutor as part of this statewide service. The service can be accessed from a Montana public, school, academic or special library or from your home computer. Tutors are available Sunday through Thursday 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. The SkillsCenter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
HomeworkMT is a single, shared statewide website. Authentication is by GeoIP exclusively. If you are travelling outside of the State of Montana, or the GeoIP authentication fails for some reason, please contact the MSU-Great Falls Weaver Library Staff (406) 771-4398 and they will provide you with an alternative password. |
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2011 Employee WellCheck
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
6:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Heritage Hall
WellCheck is an annual event sponsored by the Montana University System (MUS) Employee Wellness Program. As an MUS insurance plan member, you and your covered spouse are eligible to participate for the Blood Draw services, Flu vaccine, and other health screening and testing. NEW this year, Adult children (18 or older) covered on the plan are now eligible to receive the Blood Draw services ONLY. Note: this does NOT include the Flu vaccine.
Pre-Registration (online) is required for blood tests at the WellCheck:
- To schedule your testing time: go to the MUS Wellness webpage at: http://www.montana.edu/wellness/ and click on the 'Online Registration' button.
- Blood Test Information & Costs:Go to the MUS Wellness webpage and click on the 'WellCheck' link for a complete list of blood test descriptions.
- If you forgot your username, please contact us, we can help!
- Payment by check or cash is due at the time of testing. Sorry, no credit/debit cards.
Other Services to be offered at the WellCheck:
- Bone Density Scans (Free this year)
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Balance Assessments
- Vision & Hearing Screenings
- Health Education
Call us to schedule:
- Resting Metabolic Rate Measurement (MedGem) $25
- Massages (please call us at 268-3717 to schedule a free 10-minute chair massage)
Flu Shots: FREE Flu shots will be available at this year's event to all MUS insured employees, retirees, and covered spouses only. They will be given on a first come, first served basis until gone.
If you have any questions, please email:
Mary Kay Bonilla , Lisa Albert or Brianne Feulmer
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Around Campus
New Employee Orientation for recently hired MSU-GF employess will be on Friday, October 7th from 8:00am-12:30pm. Lunch will be provided. New employees will receive an Outlook invitation shortly.
Discrimination and Harassment Training for MSU-Great Falls employees is now available in Banner Web/MyInfo. The mandatory training is a web based resource to educate employees and increase their knowledge and ability to prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment. Training must be completed by Friday, October 21. |
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Community Events on Campus
October 3rd:
4H Achievement Night - 5:00-9:30pm - Heritage Hall
October 4th:
Wood Turners of Great Falls
October 4th - 5th:
GFPS Military Child Education Institute - 8:00a-5:00pm - Heritage Hall
October 5th:
Remy GM RVC & SARVC Charging Systems Clinic - 5-10pm - R167 - 6-9pm - Trades Building |
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Have an Upcoming Event?
Want to get the word out about your Upcoming Events?
Click on the contact names below to get your information seen on:
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About the College
MSU - Great Falls College of Technology is a two-year comprehensive college. Our Mission is to foster the success of our students and their communities through innovative, flexible learning opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and aspirations resulting in self-fulfillment and competitiveness in an increasingly global society.
2100 16th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405
Telephone: 406.771.4300
Toll-free: 800.446.2698
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Campus News
This is the sixth issue for the 2011-2012 Academic Year. The Campus News will be produced weekly during academic sessions.
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Upcoming
Events
October 7
New Employee Orientation - 8:00am-12:30pm - Heritage Hall
October 12
Advising & Career Center Open House - All Day - R220
October 17-19
PTA Bake Sale - 8:00a-1:00p - Cafeteria & Atrium
October 17
Candidate Forum
6:30p Heritage Hall
October 19
COLLEGE!NOW
Listening Sessions
Students, Faculty, Staff, Community
11:30a-12:45p Sim Hospital
1:00-2:15p - Heritage Hall
2:30-3:45p - Heritage Hall
2011 Employee WellCheck - 6:45-10:00a - Heritage Hall
October 21
Employee deadline for completing Discrimintation and Harassment Training
October 22
Make a Difference Day!
See TC - Campus Corps
October 28
Student Government
Harvest Howl - Heritage Hall
October 31
Soup Tour - 11:30a Tentative
President Cruzado Campus Visit
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Data QA
Did you know?
Thirty-nine percent of the full-time students who entered in fall 2004 had completed 42 credits by the end of their second year.
Source: Fall 2004 Cohort Analysis produced by Institutional Research.
For additional information or for any institutional data-related questions, contact Wendy Dove, Executive Director of Institutional Research. |
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COMING SOON!
January 2012
Community Enrichment Courses
-In collaboration with G.F.P.S.-
(formerly Nitecap)
Courses will be fun, fast and stress-free workshops designed to enrich your life and encourage you to embrace lifelong learning!
Do you have a great idea for a course or a specific skill or ability you want to share with others?
Please contact:
Linda McNeill
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