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March 14, 2011 | Vol. 39, No. 23 
 
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Welcome to ForUM, the e-newsletter for University of Montana staff, faculty and administrators. ForUM is published weekly during the academic year except during scheduled academic breaks.

"The President's Update," a video series for UM President Royce Engstrom to communicate with the campus community, is available on the President's Office website and on the official UM YouTube channel.


 Washington Post Editor to Speak at UM
 

Marcus Brauchli, executive editor of The Washington Post, will give a lecture titled "Journalism and Its Discontents" at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, in UM's Music Recital Hall.

The event, which is free and open to the public, is the third installment of the UM School of Journalism's annual Jeff Cole Distinguished Lecture Series.

Brauchli has served as executive editor of the Post since September 2008 and oversees the newspaper's fully integrated print and digital operations.

Read the Full News Release 

 Foundation VP Wins Regional Award
 

University advancement professionals from around the Northwest and western Canada recognized Ric Thomas, vice president for development at the UM Foundation, with the CASE VIII Distinguished Service Award at a conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Feb. 24.

The award is given annually to a leader by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for outstanding service to each district. District VIII includes Montana, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and all of western Canada.

Thomas joined the UM Foundation in 2005. He led the foundation's fundraising team during the final two years of the "Invest In Discovery" campaign, the two best fundraising years in the 59-year history of the UM Foundation.

Thomas has been an active volunteer in CASE. He served on the CASE District VIII board of directors for 10 years and chaired the board from 2005 to 2007. He also has chaired the annual conference and has spoken at numerous workshops.

 

 Israeli Deputy Consul General at UM Today 
 

Gideon Lustig, Israel's deputy consul general, will present "Dilemmas in a Shifting Middle East: Threats and Opportunities" from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 14, in the University Center North Ballroom at UM.

The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will examine the implications of the current situation in the Middle East and North Africa and how it pertains to Israeli security concerns, Israeli-Palestinian relations, potential political and economic fallout, and its impact on other Middle Eastern countries.

The event is sponsored by UM's Central and Southwest Asian Studies Center and the World Affairs Council of Montana. For more information, call Brian Lofink of UM International Programs at 243-2299 or e-mail brian.lofink@mso.umt.edu.

 

 Registration Open for Spring MOLLI Courses 
 

Registration is now open for spring courses offered through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UM (MOLLI).

Members of the community 50 and older can explore topics ranging from literature, art and music to history, politics and current events through the courses, taught by dynamic UM and community instructors. Spring courses will take place during April and May.

An annual MOLLI membership fee of $20 is required to enroll. Individual course registration costs $60 plus fees, when applicable. Complete course descriptions, locations, times, instructor information and registration can be found on the MOLLI website.

 

 International Culture, Food Festival March 27 
 

The popular International Culture and Food Festival at UM marks its 20th anniversary this year with "A 20-Year Milestone: A Journey Connecting Us All" from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 27, in the University Center.

Festival participants will have the opportunity to connect with students and friends to enjoy international food, entertainment, children's games and more. An anniversary party will follow the festival. Admission is $5 for the general public and $3 for children ages 3 to 12.

Events kick off at noon with a parade of flags, followed by the opening of the food bazaar, display pavilions, International Cultural Show and Children's World. Booths in the food bazaar will feature authentic recipes from around the world. Dishes cost from 50 cents to $4. The food goes fast, so hungry guests are advised to show up early.

A silent auction of international arts, crafts and dinners will be held on the third floor of the UC. Proceeds will benefit the Missoula International Friendship Program. The festival also will partner again this year with the Missoula Food Bank to accept contributions of nonperishable food and cash donations.

Read the Full News Release 

 Celebrate Women's History Month
 

The UM Women's and Gender Studies Program will sponsor two free events during March in honor of Women's History Month.

UM music Professors Maxine Ramey (clarinet) and Margaret Baldridge (violin) will present "Women in the Arts: Persian Gulf and Palestine" at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in the Music Recital Hall. The musicians will perform as well as present a slide show and a talk.

A screening of the film "Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Roller Girls" will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in University Center Room 330. The Hellgate Roller Girls will be available for a question-and-answer session after the film screening.

 

 Leo Kottke Performs at UM May 17
 

Whenever Leo Kottke steps up to the stage, one thing is certain: It'll be a good night for the guitar.

The legendary musician will take the stage of UM's University Theatre at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, in "An Evening with Leo Kottke."

Tickets cost $23 in advance and $25 the day of the show. They area available on the GrizTix website, at all GrizTix locations, or by calling 243-4051 or 888-MONTANA. All seating is reserved.

Kottke's UM performance is an event of University Theatre Productions. For more information call 243-4853.

 

 Event Highlights Issues of Oppression
 

The University Center, in collaboration with various campus departments and student groups, will host the interactive "Tunnel of Oppression" exhibition from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, March 21-23, in the UC Ballroom.

"Tunnel of Oppression" aims to highlight contemporary issues of oppression, including those faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community; victims of physical and sexual assault; and the Missoula homeless population.

Tour leaders will guide participants through a series of scenes that aims to educate and challenge them to think more deeply about issues of oppression, privilege and power. Tours will run every half-hour, and groups can reserve a time by calling 243-5622.

 

 'Montana Journal' Explores Death Industry 
 

MontanaPBS will air "Death Inc.," a 30-minute "Montana Journal" episode, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24. The episode will premiere at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20, in UM's University Center Theater. The premiere is free and open to the public.

The episode explores the decisions people make after a loved one passes away. "Death Inc." gives viewers an inside look into the unique lives and stories of Montanans who assist with those choices. People portrayed include a Red Lodge coffin maker, Lewis and Clark County's coroner and other Montana businesses in the death industry.

"Montana Journal" is produced by seniors in the School of Journalism's Department of Radio-Television at UM. For more information call Kagan Yochim, journalism adjunct instructor, at 243-6950 or e-mail kagan.yochim@mso.umt.edu.

 

 Cobell, Cajune Wrap Up Speaker Series at UM
 

Elouise Cobell, lead plaintiff in the Cobell v. Salazar lawsuit, and Julie Cajune, executive director of the Center for American Indian Policy and Applied Research at Salish Kootenai College, will give the final two presentations of the "Lessons of Our Land" speaker series at UM.

Cobell will speak at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 23. The series wraps up with a presentation by Cajune at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 30.

Both events will take place in Payne Family Native American Center Room 105. A reception will follow each presentation at 5:30 p.m. in the center's Bonnie HeavyRunner Gathering Place. All events are free and open to the public.

The speaker series is sponsored by the Indian Land Tenure Foundation, a community-based, nonprofit organization focused on the recovery, management and control of American Indian lands by Indian people.

Read the Full News Release 

 Reminder: CyberBear Login Changes This Week
 

Beginning Tuesday, March 15, UM employees and students will log in to CyberBear using their NetID and password rather than their 790# and PIN.

With the change, CyberBear will use the same authentication service as many other Web applications at UM, including online courses in Blackboard and Moodle, Mansfield Library resources and student e-mail.

All UM employees and students have a NetID assigned to them. If you don't know your NetID, go to the UM Login Page, click on "What is my NetID?" and provide the requested information. Your initial password is the last six digits of your 790#.

The first time you log in to a service that uses the central authentication service, you will be guided through a process to change your password and set up a security question. That will provide self-service password reset capability if you forget your password or simply want to change it.

For more information go to the CyberBear Login FAQ website.

 

 CHOICES Informational Meetings This Week
 

Human Resource Services will hold meetings this week to provide information about the current status of the Montana University System CHOICES benefit program and the necessary changes for the plan year that will start July 1.

The following meetings will take place at the main campus in the University Center Theater:
  • Monday, March 14: 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 16: noon-1 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 17: 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.
A meeting also will be held at the College of Technology from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in Health Building Room HB01, located at 909 South Ave. W.

 

 President Engstrom's Office Hours
 

Each semester President Engstrom welcomes members of the campus community to meet with him to discuss issues and topics of their choice. Please call 243-2311 or e-mail prestalk@umontana.edu to make an appointment to meet with President Engstrom during these times.

President Engstrom's scheduled office hours for spring semester are:
  • Thursday, March 31: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Friday, April 29: 10 a.m.-noon
President Engstrom also will host open forums at 4 p.m. Fridays, March 18 and April 22, in Davidson Honors College Room 119 before the 4:30 p.m. Faculty/Staff Socials in the DHC Lounge.

 

 Faculty/Staff Socials
 

Socials will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. most Fridays during spring semester in the Davidson Honors College Lounge. Spring semester dates and event sponsors are:
  • March 18: President Engstrom
  • March 25: International Programs
  • April 1: College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences
  • April 22: President Engstrom
  • April 29: School of Business Administration
  • May 6: School of Law and the Diversity Advisory Council


 

 News About U
 

News About U Anthropology and Native American studies Professor Neyooxet Greymorning conducted a teacher training workshop for Kwakiutl language instruction at a Kwakiutl Indian community Feb. 24 on the north end of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Thirty-five teachers and elders participated in the workshop.

Mathematical sciences Professor Bharath Sriraman was appointed to the founding editorial board of the new American Psychological Association journal titled "Psychology of Popular Media Culture." The scholarly journal is dedicated to publishing empirical research and papers on how popular culture and general media influence individual, group and system behavior. The journal solicits rigorous research studies, as well as data-driven theoretical papers on constructs, consequences, program evaluations and trends related to popular culture and various media sources. Faculty members who are interested in details for contributing to the journal are asked to e-mail sriramanb@mso.umt.edu.

Music Associate Professor Charles Nichols is at the Sonic Arts Research Center at Queen's University in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is researching musical haptics and continuing development of the vBow virtual violin bow computer-music interface as a visiting scholar for the month of March.

 

 Publications 
 

Books and Publications Halvorson, Sarah J. (co-author). 2011. "Water Quality and Waterborne Disease in the Niger River Inland Delta, Mali: A study of local knowledge and response." Health & Place: An International Journal, 17(2):449-457.

 

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