November 27, 2023

Dear Campus Community,

During this time of gratitude, I want to say a heartfelt thank you for your investment in the University of Montana and our students. I hope you are all able to enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends over the coming days.

In December we look forward to celebrating you - our dedicated employees - at the Campus Holiday Party from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the UC Ballroom. This event will feature cookie decorating, good music, delicious food and drinks, notes of gratitude, and the return of the ugly sweater contest for those wanting to participate!

For those new to UM, this is a casual holiday celebration so you do not need to dress up or RSVP. Also, while we wish we could include family members, this event is limited to UM employees due to space constraints.

Here is a sampling of additional upcoming UM events to which UM employees are invited. Event information, including links for tickets (when applicable) are on Griz Hub, as is information for additional events.

• Today-Dec. 13, Experiential Learning and Career Success' Holiday Helpers gift drive.
• Tuesday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Dennison Theatre: "The Dusking Hour," featuring UM Concert Band, University Choir and Chamber Chorale.
• Sunday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m., Dennison Theatre: Missoula Community Chorus Winter Concert.
• Monday, Dec. 11, UC Theater: 2023 Media Arts Winter Expo.
• Friday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m., Adams Center: Fall Commencement.
• Saturday, Dec. 16, 5 p.m. & 8:30 p.m., Wilma: UM School of Music Holiday Swing event.
• Tuesday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m., Food Zoo: Campus Dining Christmas Cookie Cook-Off.

Thank you again for your service to UM. I look forward to celebrating with each of you at the Campus Holiday Party!

Best wishes,

Seth