The GLI Weekly is Here!

Thank you for all of your support during the UM Big Give. We raised over $3500 to support YOU, our students, in the Franke GLI. We couldn’t have done it without you! 

Beyond the Classroom Plan and Scholarship!

Due April 1 and April 6!

For more information and to apply, see our Franke GLI Moodle page.

Need to talk further about your BTC plan and scholarship? Make an advising appointment with either Sarah or Gillian on Navigate.

BTC Writing Workshops!

The Franke GLI, together with the Writing and Public Speaking Center, will be putting on a Scholarship Writing Workshop series ahead of the April 6 GLI scholarship deadline. If you are working on your BTC application (plan and scholarship), a strong scholarship application will directly result in more funding for you. (If you are getting this by error, it’s just because our spreadsheets aren’t updated! These workshops are for folks doing their Beyond the Classroom Experiences summer ’24, fall ’24, or academic year 24-25).

These workshops will be held in conjunction with the Writing Center and help you through the two major parts of the scholarship application: the budget worksheet and the essay questions.

Workshop Number One: Wednesday, March 13th, 2:00-3:00 in Theta Rho

• In workshop number one, we will:
• establish where you are in the process,
• determine what piece is most challenging for you
• give you clear, actionable things to work on based on what you have written (or not written) thus far, and give you the option to
• schedule a follow-up session with a writing coach

Workshop Number Two: Thursday, March 28th, 3:00-4:00 in Theta Rho

• In workshop number two, we will:
• fine-tune your responses so you feel confident in your submission ahead of April 6th.

Please RSVP so we can staff an adequate number of writing coaches.

• Please let us know if you have questions. We’re really happy to help you craft the strongest application possible and look forward to seeing you at the workshops!

If you are interested in this position, please send a resume with one reference and a brief letter stating your interest to Gillian at gillian.glaes@mso.umt.edu by April 1. Ideally, candidates would be available for fall and spring semesters, but fall-semester-only applications will also be considered.

Nominate a board member!

Do you know a faculty member who would be a good match for our GLI Advisory Board? Nominate that person to join our board! Nominations are due by March 15 to Gillian Glaes at gillian.glaes@mso.umt.edu.  

Inaugural Spring Leadership Luncheon!

You are invited to attend the University of Montana and Missoula College’s inaugural Spring Leadership Luncheon: A Celebration of Inspiration & Strength on March 12, 11:45 am-1:00 pm in UC 330. This event is being held in honor of Women’s History Month and will celebrate the vital role of women leaders and alumni on campus and in our community. 

Join Missoula’s Mayor, Andrea Davis, for a brief keynote address, then connect over lunch with campus and community leaders for mentorship, networking, and professional insight.   

Two students in attendance will be awarded $250 scholarships, generously gifted by AAUW, to encourage and support their contributions to campus and community today and in the future. Five additional students will win a $5 coffee card. All UM and Missoula College students are eligible to attend. Participation is free of charge, and lunch is provided by the Alumni Association. 

Space is limited; please register early to secure your seat. Register and see list of confirmed guests here.

Rescheduled Mansfield Dialogue!

“The Importance of U.S. Foreign Policy and the Impact on the Lives of Americans: A Community Dialogue with Assistant Secretary of State Bill Russo”

Thursday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. MST exclusively via Zoom

Scholarship Opportunity!

The deadline for the Isabel Kamps Murray Scholarship has been extended - applications are now accepted through March 20th!

The scholarship is for current freshmen and sophomores in the College of Humanities and Sciences. The scholarship (up to $1,200) may be used to support summer activities that enhance the academic and professional development of potential Rhodes Scholarship applicants. The award may be used to support opportunities such as research, internships, immersive academic programs, etc. 

The application can be accessed on the UM Scholarship Portal. To apply, students are required to meet with Kylla Benes and answer a series of short essay questions.

The Mansfield Center is pleased to announce $74,000 in funding to support University of Montana faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students working on projects and internships related to American democracy. 

Research grants are available to full-time faculty, undergraduates, and graduate students. Internship grants are available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students undertaking internships in Washington, DC. 

For further details and application guidelines, please visit The Mansfield Center website. Applications are due March 31, 2024. Please reach out to annie.zavitz@umontana.edu with any questions.

Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders...

Application due March 20 for a 1-week paid experience in Washington, D.C., June 23-June 29!

“Reimagining the Idea of the University in the World Today”

Dr. Michael Pippenger will deliver a lecture titled "Reimagining the Idea of the University in the World Today" on March 25, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the ALI Auditorium at the University of Montana's Phyllis J. Washington College of Education. The lecture is part of the Hesburgh Lecture Series and is sponsored by the Notre Dame Club of Western Montana. Dr. Pippenger, the vice president and associate provost for internationalization at the University of Notre Dame, is renowned for his global education and international leadership expertise. His diverse experience includes roles at Columbia University, New York University, and the Institute of International Education. With a distinguished academic background, Dr. Pippenger's insights promise to offer valuable perspectives on the future of higher education. The event is open to the public, and admission is free!

Addiction Counseling Licensure (LAC)

Missoula College invites students interested in Addiction Counseling Licensure (LAC) to an info session (2:30 welcome; 3 pm session; 4 pm networking). Therapists from 406 Recovery, Stepping Stones, Crosswinds, and Guided Healing Trails, and a private therapist will talk with students about a career in addiction counseling and recovery.

From Co-Lab for Civic Imagination...

March 27 UM Campus-Wide Democracy Summit 

On March 27, 2024, in conjunction with a Presidential Lecture visit from noted democracy scholar Danielle Allen, UM’s Co-Lab for Civic Imagination and its Director, Professor Michael Rohd, will co-host a campus-wide summit on democracy and democracy education. The day will feature student-led activities, faculty voices, creative approaches to participatory dialogues, and performance/art.  

Three questions will guide our activities and conversations across the day’s events:  

• What does UM do in the classroom and beyond to prepare students to be active participants in a democratic society? 
• What do UM students want from the University when it comes to democracy education? 
• What can we imagine together- UM students, faculty, and staff- that can build and sustain institutions and communities rooted in healthy democratic practices?   

More details and a webpage coming soon! 

Please reach out to Michael.rohd@umt.edu for more info and with any questions.