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| Bear Briefs New Offerings--At its November meeting the state Board of Regents gave the green light to two graduate programs offered by UM's Center for Practical Ethics. The Master of Arts in Philosophy with a Teaching Ethics Option is the nation's first graduate program in teaching ethics. It is geared for ethics officers in corporate settings, medical centers, govern-mental agencies and tribal councils. Its companion program, Advanced Graduate Studies in Teaching Ethics, does not award a formal degree but certifies that the recipient is accomplished in a primary field and has demonstrated competency in teaching ethics. The regents also approved a proposal to offer an undergraduate degree in environmental studies. UM now offers only a master's degree in the field.
Moot Points--A trio of UM law students placed first in regional moot court competitions held Nov. 3-8 in Seattle and will head to New York City in January to compete in the national contest. The UM team, coached by law faculty members Melissa Harrison and Larry Howell, beat out 11 teams from nine law schools. In New York the team will compete against 26 teams from 14 regions. Another Grizzly Win--While the Grizzlies were defeating the Montana State Bobcats for the 13th consecutive time last month, Grizzly fans were posting an even bigger win over opposing fans at the stadium gates. The gates were collection points for the first annual Grizzly/Bobcat Food Drive, pitting fans in a contest to see which side could donate the most pounds of nonperishable food. The Griz fans ran away with the victory - 1,436 pounds to 247 pounds - but the Missoula Food Bank was the day's biggest winner. Award-winning Administrator--Barbara Hollmann, UM vice president for student affairs, traveled to Texas in early December to receive a National Interfraternity Conference Silver Medal Award. The award recognizes her leadership in bringing together national fraternity and sorority leaders with campus administrators to address the need for cultural - alcohol-related, in particular - changes within campus Greek communities. Go Griz--For the first time in school history, the UM cheer squad has qualified for the Universal Cheerleaders Association National College Championships. The squad will compete in the Cheerleading and Dance Team Championship in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 7-10. The cheer squad qualified for nationals by submitting a video tape to the UCA national office in Memphis, Tenn. Griz cheerleaders have spent several months perfecting a cheer, a sideline chant, tumbling routines, partner stunts, pyramids and basket tosses. Judging is based on the team's synchronization, crowd appeal, timing and practicality. Resident Journalist--Dennis McAuliffe Jr., a veteran editor on the Washington Post's foreign desk, will be the first Native American journalist-in-residence at UM's journalism school. The school is trying to attract more Indian students and do a better job of educating journalists, Indian or not, about Indian issues. Starting spring semester McAuliffe will teach courses for one year at UM and Salish Kootenai College in Pablo. A grant from the Freedom Forum pays his salary and related costs. Winning Welders--Three welding students at UM's College of Technology recently received national awards during the 1998 School Shop Arc Welding Awards Program, which distributed $25,150 this year. The students brought home the $1,000 Best of Program Award, a $250 Silver Award and a $125 Bronze Award. Calling Campus--The 1998-99 UM telephone directories arrived last month. Anyone interested in getting a directory can call or e-mail Korla McAlpine at University Relations, (406) 243-2522 or korlam@selway.umt.edu. The cost for shipping and handling is $3. The Information Desk at the University Center also has free copies for pick up. COT's A Cut Above--UM's College of Technology launched two new programs this fall - barber styling and human services. The barber-styling program gives students the theory and practical skills required for a career in barbering and satisfies requirements of the Montana Board of Barbers' 2,000-hour curriculum. The program, which is now enrolling students for spring semester, also prepares students to pass the state's barber certificate exam. In conjunction with UM's Rural Institute on Disabilities, COT now offers a human services program to teach students all aspects of helping people with disabilities, whether it be in educational, vocational or residential settings. Students will learn how to provide support services, teach new skills and help clients improve their existing ones. For more information about either program, call (406) 243-7882 or visit COT's Web site at http://www.umt.edu/mcot/. UM Gives Back--UM employees set a donation record during the annual Charitable Giving Campaign. The campaign earned $59,084, which is $9,716 more than a year ago. The level of employee participation increased to 29 percent from 27 percen. In addition to more bighearted employees involved in the campaign this year, the average donation jumped $16 from last year. Charities receiving donations from the campus community are Families First, Missoula Developmental Service Corp., Montana Shares, Planned Parenthood, the Poverello Center, United Way, Lutheran Social Services, Montana Natural History Center and the Mullan Trail District Boy Scouts.
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