The GLI Weekly is Here!
Your update on opportunities, events, and more...
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Become an Ambassador
Have you heard of The Big Give? The Big Give is UM’s annual online giving event that inspires UM alumni, donors, parents and friends to support UM students in just 24 hours, and this year the GLI is one of the recipients!
GLI will directly benefit from donations, so we are recruiting Ambassadors (you all!) to spread the word through your networks: word-of-mouth, social medias, emails, texts, phone calls, whatever it takes.
The sign-up process is seamless, and as an ambassador you'll be placed on the leaderboard for the chance to win if you inspire the most giving!
Click the button for more info or feel free to email us to learn more!
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GLI alumni Sam Forstag was quoted in the Missoulian this week. He is a manager with the Montana Coalition to Solve Homelessness. | | |
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Sign up for advising
Remaining Group Sessions:
- Mon. Feb. 26, 1-2 pm Study Away
If these dates don't work for you or they don't appear on your Navigate, please book an individual appointment with Gillian or Sarah.
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Know a high school senior interested in UM? Have a friend with 3+ years left on campus?
Our application for fall 2024 is now open! Direct them to the apply tab of our webpage--we're recruiting our next class of global leaders.
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UM's A Midsummer Night's Dream!
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The School of Theatre and Dance is proud to present ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ February 15-25 in the Montana Theatre of the PAR/TV Center on campus. In what is perhaps the Bard’s best-known comedy, four young people, plus a ragtag group of workers, stumble headlong into the middle of a magical spat. Almost all humans in the vicinity become hilarious casualties of the supernatural war between Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairies. The world of the play itself is turned upside-down as Shakespeare weaves an unforgettable tale of misplaced affection, supernatural mischief, and compounding happy endings. ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is an ode to love, nature, loyalty, and the sheer magic of words. | | |
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Mansfield Dialogue: Ukraine's Fight: Reflections Two Years On
Oksana Nezhyvenko first spoke with the Mansfield community from a Polish hotel room after she, her two-year-old daughter, and her parents had fled the initial attack on Ukraine. Two years later on the eve of that anniversary, she will update us on Ukraine’s fight and the conditions in her home country via a virtual presentation
Thursday, February 22 at 12 pm.
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Mansfield Library Displays | |
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Black at the Roots: Black Student Union and the Dorseys
In celebration of Black History Month, the Mansfield Library’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (in collaboration with the University of Montana’s Black Student Union) has produced an exhibit highlighting both the history of the BSU and of the Dorseys—one of the most prominent black families in Missoula’s early history. This exhibit explores the fascinating and often hidden history of Black Missoula and the start of UM’s BSU. Find this exhibit in the display cases on Level 3, and at the Payne Family Library at Missoula College.
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Making a World of Difference: Stories About Global Health
This month, a traveling banner exhibition and companion website from the National Library of Medicine tell stories of people who work on a wide range of issues—from community health to conflict, disease to discrimination—to improve health in their areas and beyond. Around the world, communities, in collaboration with scientists, activists, governments, and international organizations, are taking up the challenge to prevent disease and improve quality of life. Making a World of Difference highlights how powerful our shared desire for health can be—a unifying force across political and national divides. You can find this exhibit on Level 3 of the library between the Information Center and Paw Print.
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Career Days is a campus-wide celebration of career readiness at UM, powered by ElevateU (Your Griz Guide to Career Success). This series of events is open to all UM and Missoula College students - no matter your major - and empowers you to Find your purpose. Find your path. Attendees will have multiple chances to win coffee cards, UMoney, Career Days swag, or a LEGO Icons set. | |
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IRC is one of the ten national non-profit agencies partnering with the federal government and communities across the country to assist newly arrived refugee families in achieving self-sufficiency, including here in Missoula. This includes services to support refugees, such as temporary and permanent housing, enrolling children in school, and assistance securing employment.
They are currently offering many internship opportunities for students who are eager to gain hands-on experience. The internship program is designed to provide students with valuable insights into the resettlement field and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects. We believe in fostering a dynamic learning environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
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The Wilderness & Civilization Program is accepting applications!
As you start this next semester and continue in your academic career, consider joining them for a semester. The Wilderness & Civilization Program is a great way to earn Beyond the Classroom credits, General Education credits, Honors credits, and gain a unique minor.
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Clinton Global Initiative Fellowships | |
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On January 16th, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) announced a new fellowship designed to engage a curated cohort of emerging entrepreneurs. The CGI Fellowship aims to equip them with essential resources and mentorship to develop and execute initiatives tackling pressing global challenges. In the inaugural 2024 year, the CGI Fellowship will choose 25 individuals to develop CGI Commitments to Action- new, specific, and measurable projects dedicated to addressing critical challenges including the climate crisis, global health inequity, and humanitarian crisis. More information about this new Fellowship is available here: www.clintonglobal.org/fellowship
In addition, the CGI University 2024 application has launched and we are looking for current undergrad and grad students to apply for our 2024 student cohort. For more information on CGI University visit www.cgiu.org.
We would love for you to share this information with your campus community. You can find the CGI University social media toolkit here and the CGI Fellowship toolkit here along with the 2024 Fellowship flyer. Note that the application deadline for both programs is March 15, 2024.
Any interested applicants for both programs can also register to attend a Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Entrepreneurship Informational Webinar – these take place weekly through March 12th.
Of course, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns and for student queries, please have them email cgiu@clintonglobalinitiative.org.
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