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Your update on opportunities, events, and more...
| | GLI Crowdfunding Campaign is Here! | | |
Hello, Franke Fellows!
It's CROWDFUNDING TIME!!! We're raising money to support experiential learning at all phases of our program, including: think seminars, leadership opportunities, Beyond the Classroom Experiences and Capstone Teams!
So we need your help! We invite you to share with your networks! Parents, grandparents, siblings, extended family, friends, neighbors, Griz alums: send the link out to whomever you think might be interested in supporting us. Donations of all amounts are welcome. And thank you in advance for any help you can provide in spreading the word so that we can raise critical funds to support you, our students, in pursuing your passions outside of the classroom.
INCENTIVES!: For every $500 we raise, Gillian will alternate between a pie in the face and an ice bucket on the Oval. And if we hit our goal of $3500? That's right: Gillian will be kissing a pig! Gillian's daughter is especially excited about the pig, so let's make this happen!
If every Franke Fellow gets one donation, we'll be keeping Gillian quite busy and we'll meet our fundraising goal. We can do this!
Thank you for being in this program and making it what it is — a unique community of globally engaged, community-oriented leaders working to make the world a better place.
All the best,
-Gillian and Sandee
| | Planning to do your Beyond the Classroom Experience in the Spring of 2026? Sign up for a BTC Scholarship Writing Workshop! | | Beyond the Classroom Experience: Resources and Deadlines: | |
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GLI BTC Deadlines:
- Are you planning to do your Beyond the Classroom Experience in the spring of 2026? Here are some upcoming deadlines:
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November 1: Beyond the Classroom Plan for the Franke GLI
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November 6: Beyond the Classroom Scholarship Application for the Franke GLI
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Need some additional support? No problem! Book an advising appointment with either Gillian or Sandee!
Study Abroad/Education Abroad Deadlines:
- Are you planning to study abroad in the fall of 2026? Or for the entire academic year, 2026-2027?
| | | | National Student Exchange Info Sessions: | | Attend the IDS Global Justice and Career Development Dialogue Series | | |
Franke GLI Co-Sponsored Event
When?: Monday, November 3
5:00-6:00pm
Where?: ECK 011 and Zoom
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- Capstone Formation Questions?
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Contact Sandee for more information!
- Capstone formation survey due November 1
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Fall Advising Info: Freshman it's time for your fall advising appointment!
- Freshman group advising: October 13 through November 17
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Make sure to check your inbox regularly for updates via Navigate regarding group advising. If you’d prefer a one-on-one session, feel free to schedule a meeting with Sandee or Gillian.
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Sophomores: if you haven't booked yet, be sure to make an appointment with either Sandee or Gillian
- GLI Graduation Application due:
- October 31st, 2025
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Apply here!
| | Check out the Physical Therapy Career Fair | | GLI Theme: Public and Global Health | | Attend the "Anything Goes" Musical | | |
Join the School of Theatre and Dance and the School of Music for “Anything Goes”—a lively musical comedy featuring beloved songs like “I Get a Kick Out of You” and “Anything Goes.”
When: Thursday, Oct. 23 – Sunday, Nov. 2
Where: PARTV Center
GLI Theme: Culture and Politics
| | Yoga in the Mansfield Library! | |
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When? Fridays, 12:00-1:00
Where? In the library commons!
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| | | Interested in a Micro-Internship? | |
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UM has partnered with Parker Dewey to provide students with an awesome opportunity to help you jumpstart your professional career…Micro-Internships. Micro internships are a great solution for students who don’t have the time for a traditional internship. Micro-internships are short-term, paid, professional projects that are similar to tasks given to new hires or interns.
Micro-internships are open at no cost to all University of Montana students and alumni.
| | | | Check out this Diverse U Volunteer Opportunity! | | |
UM excited to celebrate 20 years of DiverseU, a campus-wide series of conversations and presentations exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Montana.
We’re currently seeking volunteers to support DiverseU events throughout the week, including our kickoff dinner in collaboration with Tell Us Something on Tuesday, November 4th at 7:30 PM in the UC Ballroom. Volunteers help with check-in, ushering, and event logistics, ensuring a welcoming experience for all attendees.
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Volunteer in the Missoula Community!
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Service Saturday Mammal Skull ID: October 25th
- Volunteers are needed for a hands-on mammal skull identification project at the Montana Natural History Center. Volunteer tasks will include:Examining skulls for condition and completeness, Identifying species using dichotomous keys and reference materials, and accurately labeling specimens for educational and research purposes. Tools and Identification training will be provided. Master Mammologists and Nature Novices both welcome. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in scientific observation, anatomy, taxonomy, specimen handling, museum curation, and scientific labeling.
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Day: Saturday, October 25th
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Time: 10am to 12:30pm
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Where: Montana Natural History Center 120 Hickory Street, Missoula, MT
- Sign up here!
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Service Thursday Halloween Bash: October 30th
- We need 10-12 volunteers to help us throw a Halloween Party for children staying at the the Missoula Family Housing Center on Wednesday, October 30th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium. The evening will feature butterfly house exploration, hands-on insect encounters, and spider-themed activity stations. Costumes are welcome but not required!
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Day: Thursday, October 30th
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Time: 4:30-6:30pm
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Where: Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium 1075 South Ave W, Missoula, MT
- Sign up here!
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Volunteer UM: Holiday Helpers Student Committee: October Ongoing
- As UM's annual holiday gift drive, Holiday Helpers aims to spread joy and reach community members in need. We will be partnering with the Poverello Center, YWCA, and Missoula County Public Schools to collect gifts for families, veterans and youth experiencing housing and food insecurity this holiday season. Committee members will meet every two weeks to plan and coordinate our drive and end of semester holiday party!
- Sign up here!
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Volunteer UM: Stuff the Bus - Beat the Bobcats: November 15th
- Each year, UM and MSU communities compete to see who can raise the most food for their local food bank. Last year, MSU took the win, but together we raised over 1.3 million pounds and dollars statewide. Let’s bring the trophy back to Griz Nation! All donations go to Missoula Food Bank & Community Center, serving 1 in 5 people in Missoula County – nearly 25,000 individuals and 7,500 households. Help us nourish our friends & neighbors experiencing food insecurity in our community this year and help us CAN the MSU Bobcats off the field! Go Griz!
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Day: Saturday, November 15th
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Time: 10:00 am-2:00pm
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Where: Buses will be parked at grocery stores across Missoula and we need teams of volunteers stationed at each store to collect food and funds, encourage shoppers to donate, and stuff every bus full of nourishment for our neighbors!
- Sign up here!
| | Have a wonderful week GLI! | | | | |
