Friday, March 1, 2019

Montana State University Bobcat Bulletin

MSU NEWS

MSU proposes naming ranch management program in honor of Dan Scott

MSU is requesting that the state's Board of Regents approve naming its proposed ranch management program the Dan Scott Ranch Management Program.

Vera Bradley co-founder and executives to visit MSU campus March 5

The co-founder and chief creative officer of a company that sells women's handbags, luggage and other products will discuss her role in establishing an iconic global brand during a visit to MSU.

MSU student recognized as one of nine African American leaders in Pacific Northwest

When Lyla Brown enrolled at MSU two and a half years ago, she felt somewhat lonely at first. As a black student, she said, it didn't seem like there were many people on campus like her.

MSU team discovers 'incredibly' diverse microbial community high in Yellowstone National Park

More than 10 miles into the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park, on the edge of the caldera, lives a high-elevation community so diverse that MSU scientists call it "incredible, unique and truly weird."

MSU to offer investing for retirement course starting March 26

MSU Continuing, Professional and Lifelong Learning will host a four-week course on investing for retirement.

MSU to host March 6 screening of documentary about individuals living with intellectual disabilities

Registration is now open for a screening of "Intelligent Lives," a documentary that explores the lives of three American young adults with intellectual disabilities.

Former UM journalism dean to deliver Wheeler lecture April 3

Larry Abramson, a former dean of the journalism school at the University of Montana who was also a longtime NPR journalist, will speak at the Burton K. Wheeler Center lecture set for April 3. "Can Facts Alone Save Us? Redefining Journalism in an Era of Change" will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting space at the Springhill Suites in Bozeman. The Wheeler Center is located at MSU.

From acoustic forensic analysis to music in WWII prisoner camps, MSU Innovation Road Show coming March 14 to Ellen Theatre

MSU's Office of Research and Economic Development will host its 10x10 MSU Innovation Road Show: "From Acoustic Forensic Analysis to Music in World War II Prisoner Camps," at 6 p.m. at the Ellen Theatre in downtown Bozeman.