Please join us this Thursday evening to celebrate higher education in Great Falls. The evening's festivities include live music, short program, food, and prize drawings. This event is free and open to the public thanks to the MSU Alumni Foundation and Great Falls Chamber of Commerce. Booths open at 4:00 pm, Refreshments, music and drinks available at 5:00 p.m. and Program at 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you! 

Representatives from the following institutions, located in the Great Falls College MSU atrium from 4:00-7:00 pm:

• MSU Northern
• MSU Bozeman 
• MSU Bozeman College of Nursing
• MSU Cascade County Extension
• MSU Billings
• Great Falls Job Service
• Park University
• University of Great Falls
• Student Assistance Foundation
• Union Trades Industry
• Bright Beginnings Childcare Center
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from Malmstrom Air Force Base
• Adult Basic & Literacy Education (ABLE) 
• Dual Credit options for high school students

   Nursing Program Updates 

• The GFC MSU Practical Nurse program will be in place, ready for incoming students, at the beginning of Fall semester 2013. 
• A new, collaborative partnership between Great Falls College MSU and Montana State University Northern will allow students to earn their Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program entirely in Great Falls. The two colleges have agreed that twenty (20) slots in the ASN program will be designated for GFC MSU Practical Nurse graduates.
• The College's new Simulated Hospital will play a significant role in providing new faculty and students with an ideal learning environment - in both nursing programs.
• More updates, faculty bios, and application information are located at:
  http://www.gfcmsu.edu/webs/Nursing/

In November 2011, students at Great Falls College MSU opened the Campus Food Pantry to help students meet their basic nutritional needs The Campus Food Pantry reduces the stress of food insecurity and allows students to focus on earning college credential and enriching their lives and the community.

The Campus Food Pantry is sustained through in-kind donations from members of the community and a partnership with the Great Falls Community Food Bank. The Food Pantry provides primarily non-perishable items such as boxed meals, canned vegetables and fruits, and pasta. Perishable items such as milk, bread, frozen dinners, chicken, and beef are also available.

With the addition of the Community Garden this spring, students will have fresh garden produce available. Since Fall Semester 2012, the Campus Food Pantry has donated over 4,277 pounds of food to students and has served more than 150 adults and over 100 children. So far, for the month of January, the Campus food pantry has donated over 850 pounds of food to students.

Submitted by Kerry Dolan, Accounting Program Director 

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Clinics will be held onthe Great Falls College MSU campus again this year on the following dates in Heritage Hall from 11-3pm on  February 19 - 20 and March 5 - 6.

These clinics are being put on by Tax Help Montana and Rural Dynamics, Inc. and will offer free tax preparation services for mid- and  low- income individuals and families with relatively simple tax circumstances.  If you need any additional information contact Kerry Dolan at (406) 771-4380 or kerry.dolan@msugf.edu.