Swapping Books for Snorkels

The University of Montana offers a variety of classes. UM News photographer Grant Beaudette and reporter Shande Wiest found out about one class in particular that really is sink or swim.



Open water SCUBA certification is offered through the university for 1 Health & Human Performance credit. After the students pass all the written training they go to Peak Health and Wellness Center for the pool training. Upon completion of the course students will be eligible to participate in PADI certification: (Professional Association of Dive Instructors).

What does winter have in store?

Missoula is starting to get colder and the winter season is right around the corner. Reporter Shande Wiest and photographer Grant Beaudette asked the National Weather Service what this year has in store for snow conditions and what the UM Outdoor Program has available for students who want to have fun in the cold.

Tajik Students at the UM

The University has expanded it's international programs and activity, Reporter Shande Wiest and photographer Scott Youngbauer found out how by taking a closer look at the Tajik culture.

For more information on what International Programs is doing at the University you can go to http://iew.state.gov/ or contact International Programs at goabroad@mso.umt.edu

Birds and Bees

Professor of Human Sexuality Dr. Lindsey Doe has opened Montana's first sexual health center. Doe feels that sexuality is an integral part of a person's health and well being. Her mission is to guide people to a happier and healthier sexuality. Reporter Shande Wiest and photographer Carmen Ebert found out where Missoula can learn more about sexual health.




Bird's and Bee's LLC offers workshops, private counseling, support groups, films, referral services, sex coaching, body therapy, a lending library, and special events for sexual expression

Research in Kenya

Wildlife biology junior Wesley Sarmento received a $5,000 research grant to study gazelles in Kenya. UM News reporter Shande Wiest and photographer Dariga Massenova found out what he is up to now and the importance of understanding disease transmission between animals and humans.

Student Art Exhibit

The 15th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit is currently being displayed at the Gallery of Visual Arts on campus.Two hundred hopeful artists submitted entries and the show accepted eighty four of them. UM News reporter Shande Wiest and photographer Dariga Massenova take a closer look at one of the students who submitted into the exhibit.

The current 911 center

The 911 dispatch center is in great need for a larger facility. Reporter Shande wiest found out how the workers are working through the cramped conditions.

Sex workshops

This radio package aired on KBGA November 2008.

Off the Rack

A daring and baring fashion show where artists and models express what healthy sexuality means to them.

Timber Framers Guild

This Radio package aired on KUFM October 2008.