Tickets On Sale Monday For Elton John Encore
 

Elton John and his band will return to UM for an encore performance on Friday, April 11, 2008, in the Adams Center.

Tickets go on sale at noon Monday, Nov. 5, at all GrizTix outlets, including the Adams Center box office, Southgate Mall, Worden's Market and The Source in the University Center, as well as online and by phone. Outlets will have a separate pool of tickets set aside for patrons.

Elton John performed at UM in a sold-out Sept. 28 concert, which the Missoulian called "world-class" and "a night to remember." His encore concert in April will be the only Montana location on this leg of the 2008 "Rocket Man: Number Ones" tour.

"Everyone at the University is thrilled that Elton John has chosen to play in Missoula a second time," said UM Executive Vice President Jim Foley. "Due to overwhelming demand for tickets for his September concert, new procedures have been implemented to improve ticket distribution."

Ticket prices are $72 and $102, with a four-ticket limit per customer. Credit cards and cash only will be accepted at ticket outlets. Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, each outlet will distribute numbers to ticket patrons, then randomly draw a number to determine line order.

"The University is delighted and proud to work together with the students of UM Productions to continue bringing these high-quality concerts to the campus and Missoula communities," Foley said.

Adams Center 

 Celebrate 'Day Of Dialogue' With UM
 

UM will celebrate diversity with events that are open to the public during the annual "Day of Dialogue: Building Communities of Difference" on Thursday, Nov. 8.

With free presentations, performances, workshops and exhibits, the Day of Dialogue symbolizes the University's commitment to diversity and aims to achieve true communities of difference on campus and in Missoula.

Festivities begin with opening remarks by UM Provost Royce Engstrom from 9:30 to 10 a.m. in the University Center South Atrium.

Twenty free educational sessions will be offered throughout the day on topics such as discrimination and prejudice, poverty and gender issues, communication skills, world peace, religion and student rights.

At 1 p.m. in the University Center Theater, Denise Juneau will present "Diversity in Our Own Backyard." A UM law school graduate, Juneau is an administrator in the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

Nationally known consultant Frances Kendall will present "Creating a Place for All: Do We Want to Hear What Everyone Has to Say?" at 4 p.m. in the University Theatre.

At 6 p.m. the Associated Students of UM will host a reception in the University Center Atrium. Refreshments will be served.

The day concludes at 7 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom with a special performance by Step Afrika. The cost is $8 or $5 for UM students with Griz Cards. Tickets are available at The Source in the University Center.

Day of Dialogue 

 UM Ranked Among Nation's Top 100 Colleges
 

UM ranked 61st in the recently released 2007 Annual College Guide published by Washington Monthly magazine.

It is the third annual college guide released by the magazine, which is based in Washington, D.C.

The ranking system used for the guide includes several factors not given as much consideration in other university-ranking systems, including national service, student social mobility and research contributions.

UM President George Dennison expressed support for the ranking approach, noting that it emphasizes social mobility for students through access to Pell grants; defines research not only in terms of dollar volume but also by the number and percentage of graduates who go on to advanced work in their disciplines; and service, including participation in the Peace Corps, ROTC and other forms of civic engagement.

The magazine's editor of the magazine noted that the purpose in compiling the guide was to "focus on what colleges are doing for the country" rather than what they do for individual students or faculty members.

Few other schools similar in size and mission ranked as high as UM. Oregon State University ranked 75th, the University of Wyoming ranked 81st, Washington State University ranked 127th and Montana State University ranked 163rd.

Washington Monthly 2007 College Guide 

 UM Publishes Newly Discovered Guthrie Essay
 

A long-lost essay written by the late A.B. Guthrie Jr. has been published in a limited edition by the UM School of Journalism.

The school is selling 250 hand-bound copies of the essay that are numbered and signed for $100 each as a fundraiser, primarily for the Guthrie Reading Room in the newly built Don Anderson Hall.

The writing was discovered by Guthrie's niece, Peggy Haugen Bloom of Missoula, who found the manuscript in papers held by her mother, Jane Haugen.

The essay, given the title "Occupation Sheepherder" by Guthrie's daughter, Gus Miller of Butte, was prompted by a headstone Guthrie saw near Choteau at the grave of a sheepherder who lost his life in a storm.

In his classic, spare yet evocative prose, Guthrie ruminates on the life of the sheepherder. Miller provides an engaging forward, discussing her father's writing life and the role UM and the journalism school has played in her family's history.

Guthrie was known for his novel "The Big Sky" and others that followed, including "The Way West," which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1950. He was a 1923 graduate of the UM journalism school and received an honorary doctorate of literature from UM in 1950.

"Occupation Sheepherder" is available through The Bookstore at UM.

The Bookstore at UM 

 Scientist Testifies About Climate Change
 

Two weeks ago, UM scientist Steve Running and other authors of an international climate change report shared a Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore. This week Running testified before Congress in Washington, D.C.

The UM forestry professor and other presenters addressed the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Thursday. Running discussed how climate change affects chances for catastrophic wildfires in the West and around the world.

Running directs UM's Numerical Terradynamic Simulation Group, which crafts software for NASA environmental satellites. He earned a share of the Nobel Peace Price as a lead author of the 2007 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, which presents strong evidence that humanity is artificially warming our world. Running was lead author on a chapter about climate change impacts on the ecology of North America.

Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming 

 Culinary Team Wins Two Medals
 

The Student Culinary Team at the UM College of Technology captured two medals -- a bronze and silver -- at a recent cooking competition in Spokane, Wash.

A seven-member team of COT students participated in the American Culinary Federation event, which included more than 40 professional chefs and students from five ACF-accredited cooking schools.

Misty Monson of Bonner, a first-year culinary student, won a silver medal in the 90-minute cold dessert competition, while Kristin Clute of Missoula, also a first-year student, took home a bronze in the one-hour hot food category.

Several other students -- all freshmen -- missed medals by mere fractions of a point.

UM's COT is the only accredited cooking program in the state.

Culinary Arts at COT 

 Students May Apply For Carnegie Fellowships
 

UM students interested in working as research assistants for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace are invited to apply by Friday, Nov. 30.

The Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellows Program provides an opportunity for students who desire careers in international affairs to have a one-year working experience in Washington, D.C. Junior fellows provide research assistance to associates working on Carnegie endowment priorities.

Projects for the 2008-09 year include Middle East studies, energy and climate change, Chinese economics and Central Asian studies, among others.

Junior fellows are paid $35,000 for one year of full-time work. A full benefits package also is provided. UM may nominate two students for the fellowships.

Applicants must be either graduating seniors or students who have completed their bachelor's degree within the past academic year.

Those interested should review the Carnegie Web site and then contact Laure Pengelly Drake at 406-243-6140 or laure.pengellydrake@umontana.edu for assistance. Drake directs external scholarships and advising at UM's Davidson Honors College.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 

 Town & Gown Event Features Folk Dancing
 

UM's student chapter of the Missoula Folklore Society will host the Fifth Annual Town & Gown Dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in the University Center Ballroom.

The event will feature contra dancing, a form of folk dance drawn from Americanized old English country dances, square dances and Appalachian circle dances.

Sleeping Child String Band, known for its lively Irish and Appalachian fiddle music, will supply the music. A beginning workshop will be held at 7:30 p.m. Organizers urge everyone from beginners to experienced dancers to attend. Dances will be taught and no partner is needed.

Vicki Watson, a professor in UM's environmental studies program and faculty adviser to the student group, said that anyone who can walk can contra dance. The evening will be "great exercise, wonderful fun and very social but non-threatening," she said.

The event is alcohol-, drug- and tobacco-free. Cost is $8 for the general public and $6 for UM students and MFS members.

 

 Dance Showcase Presents Variety Of Styles
 

Fourteen original pieces and 55 dancers will be featured in two programs of the Fall Dance Showcase at UM.

The performances alternate nightly and begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Nov. 13-17, in the Masquer Theatre, located in the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center. A matinee performance will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.

This year, the performances will take place in the Masquer Theatre's "black box," which allows audience members to be seated on three sides of the stage.

The dance programs feature choreography by UM drama/dance students and faculty and by community members. Works range from contemporary and ballet to aerial and hip-hop, as well as dance theater.

Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the Drama/Dance Box Office in the PAR/TV Center or by calling 406-243-4581.

 

 Tailgate Rallies Global Warming Action
 

UM students will host a global warming tailgate before the home football game on Saturday, Nov. 3, to mark the National Day of Climate Action.

The "Step It Up 2007" rally will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on the River Bowl intramural fields at the west end of the Grizzly tailgate area. UM President George Dennison will kick off the event at 10:15 a.m. with a few words about campus sustainability efforts.

The tailgate will feature locally produced food, as well as information on how to reduce individual carbon footprints and updates about sustainability projects at UM. During the rally, campus organizations will call for national leadership on global warming issues such as coal-fired power plants, carbon emissions and "green" jobs.

The UM tailgate and rally are part of the second nationwide Step It Up effort to draw attention to global warming. The first, held April 14, produced more than 1,400 events in 50 states.

 

 Food Drive Pits Griz Against 'Cats
 

The Grizzlies and the Bobcats will take their age-old football rivalry a little further this year.

From Monday, Nov. 5, until "Brawl of the Wild" game day on Saturday, Nov. 17, the Griz and 'Cats will hold a competition to determine which team can collect the most donations for their local food bank.

The UM Office for Civic Engagement is sponsoring "Can the Cats!" to help the Griz become the victors in this off-the-field competition.

Beginning Monday, Nov. 5, community members can bring donations of nonperishable food to the Missoula Food Bank, located at 219 S. Third St. W. Be sure to specify that the donations are for the Grizzlies.

"Can the Cats!" collection boxes also will be placed on campus in UM residence halls and in the University Center beginning Monday, Nov. 12.

Griz fans can take their donations to the game at Bozeman on Saturday, Nov. 17, and drop them off at the front gates -- but don't forget to specify that donations should be counted toward the Grizzlies. The weight of Griz food donations that day will be counted for the UM team but donated to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank in Bozeman.

The winner of the food drive competition will be announced during the 107th "Brawl of the Wild," which begins at 12:35 p.m. in Bobcat Stadium.

 

 Grizzlies Chop Down Lumberjacks
 

The third-ranked Montana Grizzlies defeated the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks 21-16 last Saturday at the Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, Ariz.

The win improved the Grizzlies' record to 8-0 on the year and 5-0 in Big Sky Conference play.

Montana attacked with a balanced offense and had 414 total yards -- 212 rushing and 202 through the air.

Junior quarterback Cole Bergquist completed 14 of 24 passes for 202 yards with two touchdowns. Bergquist added 42 yards rushing on 10 carries. Senior running back Lex Hilliard had a game-high 146 yards on 32 carries with a touchdown.

This week, the Grizzlies are home to battle the Portland State Vikings at 12:05 p.m. Saturday in Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Montana Grizzlies 

 Griz Volleyball Drops Two On The Road
 

UM freshman Amy Roberts had a career-high 27 kills and 19 digs and the Montana Volleyball team had two match points Thursday night in Cheney, Wash.

Unfortunately, Eastern Washington rallied in game five to post a 30-26, 35-37, 40-38, 22-30, 17-15 victory -- their 17th straight over Montana.

UM lost in four games at Portland State Saturday night, 30-26, 15-30, 31-33, 27-30. Led by junior Jade Roskam's 17 kills on .359 hitting, the Grizzlies hit .224 for the match, but the Vikings hit .270 to rally for the victory. With the loss, UM fell to 8-14 overall and 4-8 in Big Sky Conference play.

With four regular-season league matches to go, Montana remains a game and a half behind Northern Arizona for the sixth and final Big Sky Conference Tournament spot. The Grizzlies host Montana State at 7 p.m. tonight in Dahlberg Arena.

Montana Grizzlies 

 UM Soccer Eliminated From Championship Play
 

Idaho State scored a header-goal off a free kick in the 89th minute to earn a 1-0 win over the Grizzlies last Friday in Pocatello.

Seven Montana players recorded shots in the match, led by juniors Sara Aspinwall, Meghan Chambers and Rachael Mayer, who each had two.

Sunday afternoon in Missoula, Montana battled to a 1-1 draw with Weber State, moving to 3-13-2 overall on the year and 1-3-2 in league action.

The draw eliminates Montana from participating in the Big Sky Women's Soccer Championship for just the second time in the program's 10 years of membership.

The Grizzlies, who have one victory in their last nine matches, needed wins in their final two regular-season matches to have a chance of reaching the postseason.

Montana closes its season today with a home game against Eastern Washington.

Montana Grizzlies 

 Lumberjacks Run Away With Victories
 

Northern Arizona swept the women's and men's team titles Saturday at the 2007 Big Sky Conference Cross Country Championships, held at the UM Golf Course in Missoula.

The Montana women took third place, with freshman Katrina Drennen the top finisher in sixth place at 18:02. Following Drennen in UM's top five were sophomore Brooke Andrus (12th, 18:18), sophomore Kara DeWalt (17th, 18:35), freshman Bridgette Hoenke (24th, 19:01) and freshman Kesslee Payne (30th, 19:14).

Montana's top men's finisher was junior Eli Hermann, who placed 23rd in 25:46. Trailing Hermann were junior Dan Bingham in 27th (26:02), sophomore Steven Gimpel in 31st (26:11), sophomore Michael Fisher in 33rd (26:13) and senior Duncan Hendrick in 34th (26:15).

Montana next competes Saturday, Nov. 10, at the 2007 NCAA Mountain Region Championships in Riverdale, Utah. The men's 10-kilometer race starts at 11 a.m. and the women's 6-kilometer race starts at 12:15 p.m., both at Schneiter's Riverside Golf Course.

Montana Grizzlies