SPRING 2013A QuArterly updAte for

dues-pAying MeMbers of

the uM AluMni AssociAtion

Alumni Association Brantly Hall (MPR004)Missoula, MT 59812-7920

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Friday, May 17 The Alumni Association will host a special event for UM alumni celebrating their 50th (class of 1963) or 50-plus (all years prior to 1963) class anniversary. Inductees into the Montana Treasures group will be honored for their time at UM with a commemorative medallion. This event takes place at the DoubleTree Hotel ballroom. Cost is $20 per person.

5:30 p.m. – Registration and social hour

6:30 p.m. – Montana Treasures dinner

7:30 p.m. – Dessert show featuring Adrienne Dussault

8 p.m. – Dancing until 10 p.m.

Saturday, May 18 All UM alumni are invited to stand with the class of 2013 on the field of Washington-Grizzly Stadium as UM celebrates Commencement. All Saturday events take place at the stadium.

8:10 a.m. – Bus ride to stadium (to avoid the difficulty of parking on campus, a bus will pick up attendees from the parking lots of the Holiday Inn and DoubleTree Hotel, and return them after the luncheon).

8:30 a.m. – Continental breakfast on the field. Class photos and cap and gown fittings will take place at this time.

10 a.m. – Commencement Ceremony

11 a.m. – Class Representative luncheon

Cost for the luncheon is $10 per person; breakfast and the Commencement Ceremony are free events.

Senior Send-OffBefore they say goodbye to UM, members of the class of 2013 will celebrate with food, beverages, live music and prizes. The party will take place on Wednesday, May 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom.

The annual event is sponsored by the UM Alumni Association, the UM Foundation and the President’s Office. Festivities are free for all seniors, but a photo ID is required for admission. Party-goers must be present to win prizes.

25 Lecture by Owen Sirrs: “Afghanistan: Where Do We Go from Here?” at Helena College, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 27-May 5 Italian Inspiration Luxury Cruise – Rome, Sorrento/Capri, Sicily, Zakynthos, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Venice

1 Student Alumni Association event – address by Kevin Furey, 5:30 p.m., Brantly Hall 8 Senior send-off, UC Ballroom, 4-6 p.m.9 Alumni gathering at the City Club in San Francisco, featuring address by Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year Wayne Tinkle; 6-8 p.m.10-11 Alumni Board meeting in San Francisco15 Great Falls event, cosponsored by UMAA and GSA17 Montana Treasures dinner at the DoubleTree Hotel, Missoula, 6:30 p.m. 18 Commencement and All-Alumni Celebration, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

18 UM gathering in the Flathead Valley, Flathead Lake Lodge

1 Missoula Osprey Night15 Missoula Downtown ToNight, co-sponsored by UMAA26-Sept. 6 Taste of Europe Luxury Cruise – London, Saint-Malo, Pont-Aven, Bordeaux, Bilbao, La Coruña, Oporto, Lisbon, Seville, Barcelona

19-22 UM Black Studies Reunion (45th anniversary), events and locations TBASEP For more information, call the Office of Alumni Relations,

1-877-UM-ALUMS (1-877-862-5867), or visit grizalum.com.

September 29, Homecoming kickoff celebration, Southgate Mall

October 4, Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony and reception; All-Alumni Social and Dance, Holiday Inn

October 5, Homecoming Parade; TV tailgate; Homecoming football game: Grizzlies vs. Portland State Vikings

Save the date for Homecoming!

U P W I T H M O N T A N A !

2013 Commencement festivitiesThis year, University of Montana alums will begin a new tradition! Multiple generations will stand together with the class of 2013 during Commencement. Read on to see what we have planned for you during this new and exciting All-Alumni Celebration.

We ask all attendees to RSVP by April 30.

For more information and to register, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 406-243-5211, toll-free at 877-862-5867, or alumni@umontana.edu.

Bill Johnston, DirectorSusan Cuff, Associate DirectorJodi Johnson Moreau, Off-Campus Events/Board LiaisonRacquel Rausch, Interim On-Campus Events coordinatorMolly Fishburn-Matthew, Database ManagerCarrie Enyeart, Database Support Specialist Tyson Parman, Database Support SpecialistAngie Weisenburger, Interactive Media CoordinatorAshley Shaw, Administrative AssistantEllen Orner, Writer/EditorNeha Naik, Student InternRyan Murphy, Student Work Study

Neal Wiegert, Newsletter DesignPrinted by UM Printing & Graphic Services

Alternative accessible formats of information produced by the Office of Alumni Relations available upon request. Comments or questions? Please call 1-877-UM-ALUMS or visit us at www.grizalum.com.

UM Office of Alumni Relations

2013

Award recipients honored on Charter DayOn Feb. 13, The University of Montana celebrated the 120th anniversary of its chartering by the Montana Legislature. The annual Charter Day awards ceremony included remarks from President Royce Engstrom and Provost Perry Brown. True to tradition, Missoula Mayor John Engen provided the official proclamation of the University of Montana Day.

UMAA Event Highlights

Staff of the Alumni Relations office sent our Big Sky Conference winners off to the NCAA tournament in style. Congratulations to both on fabulous seasons. Go Griz!

Owen Sirrs, whose talk titled “Afghanistan: Where Do We Go from Here?” drew a large crowd during the Great Falls U to You series, will speak again at Helena College on April 25.

Many thanks to all the alumni and friends who joined President Royce Engstrom and Mary Engstrom, UM Foundation President and CEO Laura Brehm and Alumni Director Bill Johnston in Palm Desert.

This year’s Community Lecture Series – “Russia on the Oval” – featured captivating lectures on folk art, the Bolshevik Revolution, Soviet propaganda art, the changing higher education system and more.

“I want to thank all of the lecturers who spent so much time and effort in preparation and presentation,” said Linda Gillison, who helps organize the series and introduces the speakers each year. “One person commented that the lecturers seemed to enjoy lecturing to this community group as much as in a more scholarly, specialist venue.”

After the final lecture attendees enjoyed traditional Russian delicacies prepared by UM Dining Services, including black bread, borscht, and deviled eggs topped with a dab of caviar.

Missoula Community Access Television (MCAT) will broadcast video recordings of the series on Channel 7. April 1 through May 11, one lecture will appear each Monday at 8 p.m., and a repeat of the Monday broadcast on Saturday at 9 p.m. If you miss these broadcasts, the videos later will be available online. Watch for a YouTube link on the UMAA website.

Tradition begins here Since its launch in 2012, UMAA’s Student Alumni Association has been growing steadily. A hardworking, enthusiastic bunch, this year’s members have tabled at the University Center, invited guest speakers, and sponsored recruitment and SAA awareness activities on the Oval.

On April 24, students will participate in lawn games and sidewalk chalking, and enjoy live music and treats.

On May 1, Kevin Furey ’06, M.P.A. ’09, a Foreign Service officer and Civil Affairs officer in the U.S. Army Reserves, will speak to an audience of students, members of the House of Delegates and Missoula community members about diplomacy and the U.S. State Department. Following his current tour as consular officer in Santo Domingo, Kevin will be posted in Belgrade, Serbia, as a political officer.

With the help of generous alumni like Kevin, SAA gives students the chance to learn from experts working in their fields, explore career opportunities and develop strong networking partnerships. By connecting students with Alumni Association members and activities while they’re still enrolled at UM, we hope to keep them active and engaged long after graduation.

For more information about SAA, visit www.grizalum.org/saa.php

Support UMAA with easeDid you know that you can now make gifts to the UM Alumni Association directly from our home page? Look for the button that reads, “Give to UMAA online now” on the right side of the page at www.grizalum.com. Thank you for your continued support of UMAA!

Alumni Gathering in KumamotoFor the past 30 years, the prefecture of Kumamoto, Japan, and the state of Montana have maintained a vibrant sister-state relationship. To mark the anniversary, a 14-member delegation from the Japan Friendship Club of Montana travelled to Kumamoto City in early October. Delegates included Teresa Branch, vice president for student affairs; Effie Koehn, director of foreign student and scholar services; Julie Cahill, M.Ed. ’95, international admissions counselor; and Mika Watanabe, M.A. ’01, student disability services coordinator.

The anniversary celebration also was a memorable reunion for University of Montana alums in the area. Organized by Mako Sakaguchi, Montana’s Japan Trade Office representative, with the help of Jiro Murayama ’97 and Kentaro Hara ’00, the Oct. 6 gathering was held at Murayama’s Oden Restaurant.

On the way to Kumamoto, a smaller alumni gathering took place at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo. It was organized by Yoshiyuki Shimizu ’98, president of the Tokyo UM Alumni Association, and hosted by Yoko Takeuchi ’88, president of Human Synergistics International.

The recipients of this year’s awards are pictured left to right: David A. Bell, Montana Alumni Award, Mary Kamensky, George M. Dennison Presidential Staff Award for Distinguished Accomplishment, Herbert M. Swick, Outstanding Volunteer Award, Janel Chaffee Queen, Outstanding Service to the External Community Award, Denise J. Dowling, Tom Boone Town and Gown Award, Sean McQuillan, ASUM Student Service Award, Larry Gianchetta, Robert T. Pantzer Presidential Humanitarian Award, Cameron Lawrence, John Ruffatto Memorial Award, Rockwood Brown, Neil S. Bucklew Presidential Service Award. Not pictured: Joel T. Harper, George M. Dennison Presidential Faculty Award for Distinguished Accomplishment. To see the award winners’ bios, photos and a complete list of past award recipients, visit www.grizalum.org/events/charterday

Give the gift that keeps on giving to your new alumGet your new graduates off to a great start – connect them with their alma mater. Alumni of the class of 2013 receive their first UMAA annual membership for only $20. Benefits include:

•20% off Bookstore purchase during Homecoming Week at The University of Montana•Discounts with Cellular One service•Discounts on car rentals through Hertz Car Rental•Home, auto, health, dental, life and even pet insurance through Liberty Mutual•Access to: The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Campus Recreation Center, Grizzly Pool, Outdoor Program trips, classes and rentals UM Career Services, including the Griz eRecruiting career management system GrizAlum Online, UMAA's social network and searchable database•Annual UMAA membership calendar, quarterly Alumni Activities newsletter, and monthly Members’ Press•Guaranteed delivery of the Montanan magazine•Invitations to Griz/Cat satellite TV parties and other alumni events in your area•Invitation to UMAA's Night with the Missoula Osprey•And MORE!Go to grizalum.org or call 1-877-UM-ALUMS for more details, and to purchase your gift today.

In accordance with the campus-wide effort to go green, the Alumni Activities newsletter is now available in an electronic format.

Email subscribers will receive a message when each quarterly issue is published. Along with summaries of the articles, the email will provide a link to a PDF version of the complete newsletter.

To sign up for the online-only option, visit www.grizalum.com and click on “Receive the Alumni Activities e-newsletter” in the right-hand column.

From left to right: Tomoe Ito ’11, Mika Watanabe, Hitoshi Ogi ’99, Effie Koehn, Yoshiyuki Shimizu ’95, Yoko Takeuchi, M.B.A. ’87 and Yoshiaki Nohara ’03

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Bill Johnston, DirectorSusan Cuff, Associate DirectorJodi Johnson Moreau, Off-Campus Events/Board LiaisonRacquel Rausch, Interim On-Campus Events coordinatorMolly Fishburn-Matthew, Database ManagerCarrie Enyeart, Database Support Specialist Tyson Parman, Database Support SpecialistAngie Weisenburger, Interactive Media CoordinatorAshley Shaw, Administrative AssistantEllen Orner, Writer/EditorNeha Naik, Student InternRyan Murphy, Student Work Study

Neal Wiegert, Newsletter DesignPrinted by UM Printing & Graphic Services

Alternative accessible formats of information produced by the Office of Alumni Relations available upon request. Comments or questions? Please call 1-877-UM-ALUMS or visit us at www.grizalum.com.

UM Office of Alumni Relations

2013

Award recipients honored on Charter DayOn Feb. 13, The University of Montana celebrated the 120th anniversary of its chartering by the Montana Legislature. The annual Charter Day awards ceremony included remarks from President Royce Engstrom and Provost Perry Brown. True to tradition, Missoula Mayor John Engen provided the official proclamation of the University of Montana Day.

UMAA Event Highlights

Staff of the Alumni Relations office sent our Big Sky Conference winners off to the NCAA tournament in style. Congratulations to both on fabulous seasons. Go Griz!

Owen Sirrs, whose talk titled “Afghanistan: Where Do We Go from Here?” drew a large crowd during the Great Falls U to You series, will speak again at Helena College on April 25.

Many thanks to all the alumni and friends who joined President Royce Engstrom and Mary Engstrom, UM Foundation President and CEO Laura Brehm and Alumni Director Bill Johnston in Palm Desert.

This year’s Community Lecture Series – “Russia on the Oval” – featured captivating lectures on folk art, the Bolshevik Revolution, Soviet propaganda art, the changing higher education system and more.

“I want to thank all of the lecturers who spent so much time and effort in preparation and presentation,” said Linda Gillison, who helps organize the series and introduces the speakers each year. “One person commented that the lecturers seemed to enjoy lecturing to this community group as much as in a more scholarly, specialist venue.”

After the final lecture attendees enjoyed traditional Russian delicacies prepared by UM Dining Services, including black bread, borscht, and deviled eggs topped with a dab of caviar.

Missoula Community Access Television (MCAT) will broadcast video recordings of the series on Channel 7. April 1 through May 11, one lecture will appear each Monday at 8 p.m., and a repeat of the Monday broadcast on Saturday at 9 p.m. If you miss these broadcasts, the videos later will be available online. Watch for a YouTube link on the UMAA website.

Tradition begins here Since its launch in 2012, UMAA’s Student Alumni Association has been growing steadily. A hardworking, enthusiastic bunch, this year’s members have tabled at the University Center, invited guest speakers, and sponsored recruitment and SAA awareness activities on the Oval.

On April 24, students will participate in lawn games and sidewalk chalking, and enjoy live music and treats.

On May 1, Kevin Furey ’06, M.P.A. ’09, a Foreign Service officer and Civil Affairs officer in the U.S. Army Reserves, will speak to an audience of students, members of the House of Delegates and Missoula community members about diplomacy and the U.S. State Department. Following his current tour as consular officer in Santo Domingo, Kevin will be posted in Belgrade, Serbia, as a political officer.

With the help of generous alumni like Kevin, SAA gives students the chance to learn from experts working in their fields, explore career opportunities and develop strong networking partnerships. By connecting students with Alumni Association members and activities while they’re still enrolled at UM, we hope to keep them active and engaged long after graduation.

For more information about SAA, visit www.grizalum.org/saa.php

Support UMAA with easeDid you know that you can now make gifts to the UM Alumni Association directly from our home page? Look for the button that reads, “Give to UMAA online now” on the right side of the page at www.grizalum.com. Thank you for your continued support of UMAA!

Alumni Gathering in KumamotoFor the past 30 years, the prefecture of Kumamoto, Japan, and the state of Montana have maintained a vibrant sister-state relationship. To mark the anniversary, a 14-member delegation from the Japan Friendship Club of Montana travelled to Kumamoto City in early October. Delegates included Teresa Branch, vice president for student affairs; Effie Koehn, director of foreign student and scholar services; Julie Cahill, M.Ed. ’95, international admissions counselor; and Mika Watanabe, M.A. ’01, student disability services coordinator.

The anniversary celebration also was a memorable reunion for University of Montana alums in the area. Organized by Mako Sakaguchi, Montana’s Japan Trade Office representative, with the help of Jiro Murayama ’97 and Kentaro Hara ’00, the Oct. 6 gathering was held at Murayama’s Oden Restaurant.

On the way to Kumamoto, a smaller alumni gathering took place at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo. It was organized by Yoshiyuki Shimizu ’98, president of the Tokyo UM Alumni Association, and hosted by Yoko Takeuchi ’88, president of Human Synergistics International.

The recipients of this year’s awards are pictured left to right: David A. Bell, Montana Alumni Award, Mary Kamensky, George M. Dennison Presidential Staff Award for Distinguished Accomplishment, Herbert M. Swick, Outstanding Volunteer Award, Janel Chaffee Queen, Outstanding Service to the External Community Award, Denise J. Dowling, Tom Boone Town and Gown Award, Sean McQuillan, ASUM Student Service Award, Larry Gianchetta, Robert T. Pantzer Presidential Humanitarian Award, Cameron Lawrence, John Ruffatto Memorial Award, Rockwood Brown, Neil S. Bucklew Presidential Service Award. Not pictured: Joel T. Harper, George M. Dennison Presidential Faculty Award for Distinguished Accomplishment. To see the award winners’ bios, photos and a complete list of past award recipients, visit www.grizalum.org/events/charterday

Give the gift that keeps on giving to your new alumGet your new graduates off to a great start – connect them with their alma mater. Alumni of the class of 2013 receive their first UMAA annual membership for only $20. Benefits include:

•20% off Bookstore purchase during Homecoming Week at The University of Montana•Discounts with Cellular One service•Discounts on car rentals through Hertz Car Rental•Home, auto, health, dental, life and even pet insurance through Liberty Mutual•Access to: The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Campus Recreation Center, Grizzly Pool, Outdoor Program trips, classes and rentals UM Career Services, including the Griz eRecruiting career management system GrizAlum Online, UMAA's social network and searchable database•Annual UMAA membership calendar, quarterly Alumni Activities newsletter, and monthly Members’ Press•Guaranteed delivery of the Montanan magazine•Invitations to Griz/Cat satellite TV parties and other alumni events in your area•Invitation to UMAA's Night with the Missoula Osprey•And MORE!Go to grizalum.org or call 1-877-UM-ALUMS for more details, and to purchase your gift today.

In accordance with the campus-wide effort to go green, the Alumni Activities newsletter is now available in an electronic format.

Email subscribers will receive a message when each quarterly issue is published. Along with summaries of the articles, the email will provide a link to a PDF version of the complete newsletter.

To sign up for the online-only option, visit www.grizalum.com and click on “Receive the Alumni Activities e-newsletter” in the right-hand column.

From left to right: Tomoe Ito ’11, Mika Watanabe, Hitoshi Ogi ’99, Effie Koehn, Yoshiyuki Shimizu ’95, Yoko Takeuchi, M.B.A. ’87 and Yoshiaki Nohara ’03

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SPRING 2013A QuArterly updAte for

dues-pAying MeMbers of

the uM AluMni AssociAtion

Alumni Association Brantly Hall (MPR004)Missoula, MT 59812-7920

2013AlumniEVENTS

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Friday, May 17 The Alumni Association will host a special event for UM alumni celebrating their 50th (class of 1963) or 50-plus (all years prior to 1963) class anniversary. Inductees into the Montana Treasures group will be honored for their time at UM with a commemorative medallion. This event takes place at the DoubleTree Hotel ballroom. Cost is $20 per person.

5:30 p.m. – Registration and social hour

6:30 p.m. – Montana Treasures dinner

7:30 p.m. – Dessert show featuring Adrienne Dussault

8 p.m. – Dancing until 10 p.m.

Saturday, May 18 All UM alumni are invited to stand with the class of 2013 on the field of Washington-Grizzly Stadium as UM celebrates Commencement. All Saturday events take place at the stadium.

8:10 a.m. – Bus ride to stadium (to avoid the difficulty of parking on campus, a bus will pick up attendees from the parking lots of the Holiday Inn and DoubleTree Hotel, and return them after the luncheon).

8:30 a.m. – Continental breakfast on the field. Class photos and cap and gown fittings will take place at this time.

10 a.m. – Commencement Ceremony

11 a.m. – Class Representative luncheon

Cost for the luncheon is $10 per person; breakfast and the Commencement Ceremony are free events.

Senior Send-OffBefore they say goodbye to UM, members of the class of 2013 will celebrate with food, beverages, live music and prizes. The party will take place on Wednesday, May 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom.

The annual event is sponsored by the UM Alumni Association, the UM Foundation and the President’s Office. Festivities are free for all seniors, but a photo ID is required for admission. Party-goers must be present to win prizes.

25 Lecture by Owen Sirrs: “Afghanistan: Where Do We Go from Here?” at Helena College, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 27-May 5 Italian Inspiration Luxury Cruise – Rome, Sorrento/Capri, Sicily, Zakynthos, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Venice

1 Student Alumni Association event – address by Kevin Furey, 5:30 p.m., Brantly Hall 8 Senior send-off, UC Ballroom, 4-6 p.m.9 Alumni gathering at the City Club in San Francisco, featuring address by Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year Wayne Tinkle; 6-8 p.m.10-11 Alumni Board meeting in San Francisco15 Great Falls event, cosponsored by UMAA and GSA17 Montana Treasures dinner at the DoubleTree Hotel, Missoula, 6:30 p.m. 18 Commencement and All-Alumni Celebration, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

18 UM gathering in the Flathead Valley, Flathead Lake Lodge

1 Missoula Osprey Night15 Missoula Downtown ToNight, co-sponsored by UMAA26-Sept. 6 Taste of Europe Luxury Cruise – London, Saint-Malo, Pont-Aven, Bordeaux, Bilbao, La Coruña, Oporto, Lisbon, Seville, Barcelona

19-22 UM Black Studies Reunion (45th anniversary), events and locations TBASEP For more information, call the Office of Alumni Relations,

1-877-UM-ALUMS (1-877-862-5867), or visit grizalum.com.

September 29, Homecoming kickoff celebration, Southgate Mall

October 4, Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony and reception; All-Alumni Social and Dance, Holiday Inn

October 5, Homecoming Parade; TV tailgate; Homecoming football game: Grizzlies vs. Portland State Vikings

Save the date for Homecoming!

U P W I T H M O N T A N A !

2013 Commencement festivitiesThis year, University of Montana alums will begin a new tradition! Multiple generations will stand together with the class of 2013 during Commencement. Read on to see what we have planned for you during this new and exciting All-Alumni Celebration.

We ask all attendees to RSVP by April 30. If you graduated with the class of 1963 or before, register with the Montana Treasures LINK: https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UMO/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=147438&preview=UMO20130304175144_

All other alumni, please register here LINK: https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UMO/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=147532

For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 406-243-5211, toll-free at 877-862-5867, or alumni@umontana.edu.