GRIZ LIFE Student-Athlete Development Newsletter; Volume I, Issue IV
The 2014 Fall semester was full of activities and events for the Griz Student-Athletes, who continue to impress the athletic department staff, the University of Montana, and the surrounding communities. They totaled 1,110 hours of service in a four-month period, which puts them 100 hours ahead of the 2013 Fall semester. With record breaking numbers last year it is inevitable that this Spring the Griz Student-Athletes should have no problem continuing that tradition. To complete the Fall semester, the freshmen football players joined the residents of Grizzly Peak Retirement for an afternoon of fun and games, the women’s soccer team joined forces with the Poverello Center, as did the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Already on the docket for the Spring semester:
The Law Enforcement Torch Run Grizzly Dip for Special Olympics
Student of the Month at CS Porter Middle School
Women’s Golf at Habitat for Humanity
February 2015
“...The athletes, accompanied by Monte, came to recognize our fifth-grade students of the month. Not only did they inspire and excite our students, but they did a great job of impressing upon them the importance of education, daily attendance and good citizenship. Thanks, UM, for making our students’ day!” -Cindy Christensen, Principal Russel Elementary School
Big Sky Employment & Academic Enrichment Fair:
Wednesday, February 18th
9:00 AM—3:00 PM
UC Ballroom
Resume & Cover Letter Workshop:
Wednesday, March 4th
3:30-4:30 PM
Lommasson Center, Room 154
Griz Student-Athletes and Monte at Russell Elementary School Student of the Month
The University Center Student Involvement Network is pleased to announce a new series this spring semester titled, “Keep Calm and Grow Up”. The six workshops aim to educate students about renting, eating healthy on a budget, obtaining insurance, budgeting and loan repayment, career trajectory, and entrepreneurship. To better connect students with resources, SIN is partnering with on and off-campus resources such as ASUM Off-Campus Renter Center, UM Dining, UM Financial Education Program, Blue Cross Blue Shield, State Farm Insurance, UM Career Services, and Blackstone Launchpad.
All workshops will be held in the University Center from 7:00 8:30 PM and are free and open to the public:
Feb. 17 | UC 333 | Renting
Feb. 25 | UC 333 | Eat Well, Pay Less
March 4 | UC 333 | Insurance
March 19 | UC 333 | College to Career
April 16 | UC 327 | Budgeting and Loans
April 30 | UC 333 | Entrepreneurial-ship
For additional information or to request an accommodation, please contact Julie Bryant at Julie.bryant@mso.umt.edu or at 406-243-2005.
Monte at Russell Elementary School Student of the Month
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Did You Know? “Approximately 150 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second most popular card-sending holiday after Christmas.”
Educate Yourself on the History of Valentine’s Day with the History Channel
Griz Student-Athletes at Russell Elementary School Student of the Month
Impress Your Date Too busy to go out? Unable to get reservations at your favorite restaurant? Try out these easy DIY recipes for a successful date night!
Hallmark’s marketing department has done nothing short of a fabulous job in branding Valentine’s Day for romantic love; from the special someone candies and chocolates to the jewels and shoes. It’s all about couples, right? WRONG!
Roasted asparagus with balsamic browned butter sauce
Filet mignon with mushroom wine sauce
Who says this day should be restricted to romantic love? One must remember that your identity is not defined by your relationship status; a person’s worth comes from who they are, not who they are with. Adopt the idea that Valentine’s Day is a day to express your love for everyone in your life; mail a card to your mom, a telephone call to your dad, an aunt, uncle, sibling, grandparent, and a best friend would appreciate a random act of kindness and love too! Not only does the recipient benefit, but this can have an overwhelmingly positive effective on the sender, providing a real sense of well-being.
Dark chocolate raspberry mousse delight
Valentine’s day provides a unique opportunity to take on a new perspective of how we choose to celebrate love, don’t let your emotions get in the way! Freshen Up All of Your Relationships:
Step 1: Try something new
Step 2: Play 20 questions
Step 3: Improve your own negative behaviors
Information pulled from Curry Health Center’s Health Nut and UpShift Coaching.
Contact: Lindsey L. Goodman Life Skills Coordinator Lommasson Center, Room 288 Missoula, MT 59812 O: (406) 243-2657 F: (406) 243-6619 Lindsey.goodman@mso.umt.edu Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM—4:00 PM First SAAC Meeting of the 2015 Spring Semester
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Conference Cup Update:
Volunteer Hours: 1,135
Toiletries: 4,799
As of the February 1st update, we are currently in 1st place being trailed closely by Northern Arizona and Weber State.
SAAC will be donating the Fall Semester’s toiletries to Willard (the alternative High School), Watsons Children's Home, and the YWCA during the month of February. If you are interested in getting involved in this process, please contact your team’s SAAC Rep!
SAAC will also be participating in the If You Can Play, You Can Play video challenge this semester, if you are interested in being a part of this either in front of the camera or behind the scenes, please contact the SAAC President Dylan Hambright or Vice President Ryan Burke. Welcome New SAAC Members:
Kailey Norman—Women’s Soccer
Aaron Held—Football
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SAAC at the Poverello Center—Dec 2014