The GLI Weekly is Here!
Your update on opportunities, events, and more...
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In this email, you will find:
- Important reminders and updates regarding GLI, study abroad, and advising
- Internship opportunities
- Study abroad
- Campus events
- Upcoming classes
- Job postings
- and more!
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Doing your BTC in the spring of 2025? Verification documents are due November 27! | |
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Freshman and Sophomores!
- If you haven’t done your fall advising session yet, please book an appointment with either Sarah or Gillian on Navigate by the end of the semester!
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Freshman, Sophomore, and Senior Reminders!
- Freshmen: register for GBLD 110
- Freshmen on the 3-year track: register for GBLD 110 AND GBLD 220
- Sophomores: register for GBLD 220
- Seniors: register for your section of GBLD 499
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Study Abroad Deadline
- Priority applications for fall 2025 and AY 2025-2026 are due in December! For more information, email Stephan Cardella, GEO’s Program and Technology Manager, at stephan.cardella@mso.umt.edu.
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Calling all Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors! | |
Applications are now open for both of the China study abroad programs offered by the Max S. Baucus Institute. Program 1 (May 22, 2025 through June 21, 2025) will travel to Beijing, Shandong province, and Shanghai. The program provides opportunities to students to learn about Chinese culture, technology and language. All in-country program expenses are covered and students selected for the program will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Baucus Institute to cover some of the cost of flights to China. Program 2 is hosted on Hangzhou Wanxiang Polytechnic’s campus in Hangzhou, China, and includes trips to Beijing and Shanghai. All expenses associated with the program are covered, including flights. | |
As you start this next semester and continue in your academic career, consider joining us for a semester. The Wilderness & Civilization Program is a great way to earn General Education Credits, Honors Credits, and gain a unique minor. Head to our website if you are interested and would like to learn more about how to apply! | |
Save the date to apply for a life-changing spring break where you’ll serve unhoused youth in Seattle or restore critical dune habitat in Point Reyes National Seashore with the National Park Service! Applications are accepted first-come-first-served and fill fast! Fill out the Alternative Breaks Interest form to receive a link to apply hours before applications are posted online on November 29th! | | Scholarship Info Sessions! | |
the Office of External Scholarships and Fellowships can help students find funding for upcoming summer study abroad courses! Two info sessions are coming up:
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The University of Montana Advocates are excited to announce the launch of our new program, Event Buddies! For our third event, we will take a tour of the Montana Museum of Arts and Culture on Wednesday, November 20th at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Please RSVP via GrizHub, Instagram, or by emailing us if you’d like to join. We can’t wait to see you there! | |
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The Mansfield Library’s DEI Committee is holding a ticket giveaway for the UM School of Theatre and Dance’s production of Silent Sky. The committee put together a virtual exhibit about women’s contributions to the hard sciences, including the story of Phyllis Biddle-Hanson, a UM alumna. You can enter the giveaway by checking out the exhibit!
- The tickets are for the Friday (11/22) showing at 7:30pm, and the winner will be contacted on Wednesday, November 20th.
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Calling all December Graduates! | | |
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The Missoula Interfaith Collaborative is hiring a program manager and prevention specialist, which is part of their housing advocate network. This is a full-time, salaried position! | |
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The Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR) is now hiring for part-time field work during Spring-Fall 2025, and a full-time position for the summer.
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Volunteer at The Center, which serves Missoula’s LGBTQ+ community! The Center relies on volunteers all year long. Currently, they’re looking for folks to help out at the front desk during office hours Monday-Friday, as well as assistance at our many events, including Queergiving on Thanksgiving Day. | |
Drop off food at participating locations, and let's Can the Cats! GLI will collect donations at the GLI offices and the GLI classroom (MLIB 406B and 406C, and MLIB 417). | |
Looking Ahead! Featured Courses... | |
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NPAD 367 – Leadership and Nonprofits
- NPAD 367 is a great gateway into the world of public service! If you are looking to further your career while serving the public good, NPAD 367 may be the course for you! Learn leadership skills while building connections within the world of Nonprofit Administration. Enrollment is now open for spring semester! Please reach out if you have any questions!
Experience the Vibrant World of Afro-Brazilian Dance at the University!
- DANC 108A.02 (1 cr.), Fridays 2:30-3:50P (CRN 33359)
- Join our all-levels Neo-Traditional Afro-Brazilian Dance class to immerse yourself in the rich, rhythmic, and expressive dances rooted in Afro-Brazilian culture. This semester-long journey will introduce you to dance genres that celebrate Afro-Brazilian religious and cultural heritage, including Umbanda and Candomblé. Through a study of Afro-Brazilian deities (Orixás) like Oxum, Oyá, Iemanjá, Naná, Obá, Ogun, Xango, Oxóssi, and Exu, you'll explore the unique movements, rhythms, and meanings each brings.
- Additionally, we’ll dive into other Afro-Brazilian forms, including Samba, Capoeira, Maculelê, and Maracatu, offering a well-rounded experience. Learn about the history and significance of these vibrant traditions while developing foundational skills in rhythm, musicality, and grounded movement. By semester's end, you'll feel confident in expressing Afro-Brazilian dance forms, embodying flow, breath, and freedom in every move.
- Whether you're a beginner or have experience, this class will inspire and deepen your connection to Afro-Brazilian dance and culture. Don’t miss this unique opportunity—register today!
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