UMGS attracts the most passionate students from diverse fields. It is this passion that has planted UMGS' roots in the Missoula community. Our generous network of students have put in countless hours of community service to advance the livelihood and wellbeing of local seniors. Community events include the annual holiday giving tree, holiday greeting cards throughout the year, and participation in community health fairs. In addition, the group participates in informational events on campus. 

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
-Winston Churchill

Holiday Giving Tree

As the UMGS’ longest running community service project, the Holiday Giving Tree has been a great success. This charitable event is organized by UMGS members, in conjunction with one of Missoula’s facilities for older adults. The Holiday Giving Tree aims to provide meaningful holiday memories by providing local seniors with gifts and essentials that they have requested.

Holiday Greeting Cards

Several times a year, in conjuction with various holidays, UCMGS members purchase greeting cards and invite UM students to stop by a table in the University Center to write messages and sign cards for residents of a Missoula facility. The cards are delivered to the facility in advance of the particular holiday.

DiverseU Participation

DiverseU is a campus-wide series of events focused on topics of diversity and promoting civil discourse. UMGS focuses on ageism by staffing a table with information and examples of ageism; in some years, UMGS members have made presentations on the topic.

Careers in Aging Week

As part of an initiative to increase awareness and visibility to the wide-ranging career opportunities within the field of aging and aging research to university students, the Gerontological Society of America along with the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education award a limited number of grants to individuals proposing to host a relevant event that promotes careers in aging.