September 2003

Distinguished alumni named
Four UM graduates will receive Distinguished Alumni Awards during Homecoming's Singing on the Steps at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 3.

The 2003 recipients are:

Gary Graham, a 1969 law school graduate. Graham has practiced law for more than 30 years in Missoula with Garlington, Lohn & Robinson. He is a recipient of the "Distinguished Attorney" award from the Western Montana Bar Association and was a lawyer representative to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference.

Phillip Janik, a 1967 graduate in forestry. Janik spent 35 years helping set national policy direction for the U.S. Forest Service. As the Alaska regional forester, he updated the forest plan for the Tongass National Forest. He now lives in Vancouver, Wash.

James Keyser, a 1972 master's degree recipient in anthropology. A regional archaeologist for the Pacific Northwest Region of the U.S Forest Service, Keyser is recognized internationally as the preeminent expert on North American prehistoric rock art, archeology and cultural history. He lives in Portland, Ore.

Nelson Weller, a 1958 economics graduate. A Sigma Nu fraternity member at UM, Weller went on to a career in equity research, money management and investment banking. He served as a UM Foundation trustee and now is on the Davidson Honors College advisory board. He lives near Healdsburg, Calif.

University Relations | Cary Shimek, Editor
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