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Campus plans for a healthy fall . . . . . . . . 4 UM tests for COVID-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Adapting to change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Being a Griz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 UM offers a new history certificate . . . . . 16 Taking Missoula field trips . . . . . . . . . . . 20 UM honors Native American cultures . . . 22 Staying safe at UM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Oval gets a lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Learn online at UM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Publisher: Jim Strauss Contributors: Mazana Boerboom, Missoulian Staff, Rachel Crisp Philips, University of Montana Advertising sales: Annie Mead, Bryon Bertolt, Carolyn Bartlett, Ty Hagan, Toni Leblanc Advertising coordinators: Hanna Nagy, Barb Garrison, Tatyana Andrusevich Bear Necessities is a publication of the Missoulian, which is a division of Lee Enterprises. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission of the Missoulian is prohibited.

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The grizzly bear statue on the University of Montana campus wears a face mask.

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University of Montana presents ‘Healthy Fall 2020’ Missoulian Staff

Wear a mask. Wash your hands.

Avoid mass gatherings.

Be socially distant.

You’ve heard the advice to help stop the spread of COVID-19, and the mask requirement and other recommendations are part of the University of Montana’s plan for how to allow students, faculty and staff to learn, teach and live on campus this fall.

“Face masks or face coverings are required for all students, employees and visitors working on campus when in the presence of others and in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., common work spaces, meeting rooms, classrooms, etc.),” reads the plan. “Appropriate use of face masks or face coverings is critical in minimizing risks to others near you. You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.

“The mask or cloth face covering is not a substitute for social distancing. The University will provide two reusable cloth masks to students and employees and have disposable masks available for visitors.”

The evolving plan covers instruction, food services, athletics, and more, and it’s available online at https:// www.umt.edu/coronavirus/healthy-fall-2020/default.php.

“This plan represents thoughtful and collaborative efforts to incorporate the best medical information about COVID-19, the current guidelines for workplace safety, instructional design for a variety of delivery modalities, protocols for campus living, procedures for research and important considerations for facilities, campus safety, transportation, housing, dining, athletics and events.”

Here are some highlights: Instruction

This planning area refers to all classroom-related policy.

It is the longest section of UM’s plan, clocking in at 20 pages.

Every UM student will receive a kit at the beginning of the year with refillable hand sanitizer, surface disinfectant spray and two reusable cloth face masks.

Students will sit 6 feet apart, and the classroom layout will reflect such social-distancing. Classrooms that can be

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UM will establish traffic flow in classrooms, labs and outdoor sidewalks.

Professors will continue to track attendance and will enforce a consistent seating arrangement in classes.

Courses are recommended not to exceed an enrollment of 30, and courses of more than 50 students are encouraged to use a “blended” format — a mix of in-person and online instruction. Enrollment for activity classes is limited to 10.

Classes with more than 50 students may be held in nontraditional places such as the University Center ballroom, UC theater or the Dennison theater.

The timeline in UM’s plan says students will find out what kind of class setup they will have (in-person, online or hybrid) by July 22. Students who are at a higher risk for COVID-19 complications must request remote-attendance accommodation through Disability Services by July 31.

Faculty have been instructed to prepare for the possibility of a mid-semester case spike and thus the need to transition online.

Housing

Research and Labs

The Food Zoo cafeteria will close for 30 minutes during each mealtime, when counters, handles, tables, chairs and surfaces will be sanitized.

The Food Zoo will monitor occupancy of the cafeteria and hold students at the door if the cafeteria is getting

UM designated five levels (0-4), to dictate lab activity on campus. Students will maintain social distance and wear masks when possible.

UM housing has 35 locations that can be used as quarantine and isolation facilities for people exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, waiting for test results or who have tested positive for coronavirus. Campus Dining will coordinate meal delivery.

The number of people per dorm floor will be reduced, and every student has the option to opt into a single room.

Common bathrooms will be cleaned daily and sanitized three additional times. There will be a restricted guest policy and lounge capacities will be lowered. No guests from outside a specific dorm will be allowed into that dorm’s lounge area. Dorm residents will be expected to maintain social distancing when possible.

Students living in residence halls will not be allowed to have guests in their rooms for the first two weeks of school. After that, guest access will be phased back in over time.

To request housing accommodations, immunocompromised students should work with Disability Services.

Food Services

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too crowded. At that point, a student will be admitted as soon as another student leaves.

The buffet and self-serve food stations will all be replaced with staff-served meal options.

Events and Welcoming Students/Visitors to Campus Organizers will be asked to be ready to modify, scale back or cancel their event should the need arise. Social distancing will be encouraged. Organizers will ensure oneway traffic flow and maximum capacity limits.

Maintenance

Athletics

Campus Transportation

UM will use a disinfectant that has been pre-approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for use against COVID-19.

Facilities Services will install 360 wall-mounted hand sanitizer dispensers and 160 wall-mounted disinfectant wipes dispensers in academic buildings. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to use disinfectant wipes from dispensers to clean classroom spaces they will use.

Student athletes will be required to complete a health assessment survey before the start of workouts and training, and will sanitize individual machines after use.

The health assessment survey will be completed daily, and will include a temperature reading with an infrared thermometer.

Social distancing regulations will be enforced to the best possible extent.

Hand-holds, seat backs and other hard surfaces will be disinfected throughout the day using a hospital-grade disinfectant. Bus air flow will be set to draw fresh air from outside, rather than recirculate it.

Face coverings will be required of all UDASH (the campus bus system) passengers and employees. Hand sanitizer dispensers will be installed at each bus door.

While no formal occupancy limits have been established, UM will deploy additional “tripper” buses to follow regularly scheduled buses during peak times. These tripper buses will allow passengers to spread out between two buses.

Student Support Services

All UM student service options will provide in-person and remote access options. Plexiglass barriers have been installed at nearly all reception areas in student services.

Students will be asked to wear masks upon entry.

Curry Health Center will remain open, with online options for student care. The health center will have a separate wing for COVID-19-related issues.

Campus Safety and Security

UM officers will carry personal protective equipment with them at all times, including face masks, latex gloves and disinfecting wipes. Non-emergency calls will be handled by telephone as much as possible.

Fraternity and sorority members will abide by all UM student and campus guidelines.

Staff Campus Operations

Social distancing, plexiglass and traffic flow measures will be in place in all campus open-office, cubicle or common areas (such as stores like The Market). Employees will be phased in upon the start of fall semester 2020.

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COVID-19 Risk Index Risk levels for exposure vary based on four main factors:

Bars and nightclubs

Medium / High

When near people, wear a mask

Enclosed space

Duration of interaction

Exercising at a gym

Visiting hospital emergency department

Crowds

Low / Medium

Sneezing, yelling, singing, and coughing

With or without pets

Running or biking

Alone or with another person Risks: Close contact or potential clustering of people

Staying at home Alone or with members of your household

Picking up takeout food, coffee, or groceries from stores Risks: Potential crowding

Outdoor picnic or porch dining With non-household people and physical distancing

Taking a taxi or a ride-sharing service Ex. Tennis or golf

Grocery shopping

Risks: Prolonged close contact, difficult to wear a mask

Concert Working in an office Risks: Indoor, high-touch surfaces, prolonged close contact/potential clustering of people

Risks: Indoor, close contact, potential clustering of people

Risks: Prolonged close contact/potential clustering of people, high respiratory rate, unable to wear a mask

Risks: Enclosed space, prolonged close contact/potential clustering of people, and high-touch surfaces

Risks: Enclosed space, prolonged close contact/ potential clustering of people, and high-touch surfaces

Risks: Enclosed space, prolonged close contact/potential clustering of people, high-touch surfaces, yelling/projection of voice

Religious services Risks: Enclosed space, prolonged close contact/potential clustering of people, high-touch surfaces, singing/projection of voice

Movie theater or live theater Risks: Dependency on frequency of cleaning, duration of ride, and number of passengers

Risks: Enclosed space, prolonged close contact/potential clustering of people, high-touch surfaces

Risks: Indoor, close contact, potential clustering of people, high-touch surfaces

Retail shopping Risks: Potential crowding and activity

Risks: Indoor, close contact, potential clustering of people, patient not wearing a mask

Playing contact sports Football, basketball, soccer, etc

Public transportation Subway or bus Air travel

Medical office visit

Dentist appointment

Additional risks: alcohol (loss of inhibition), shared joint/pipe (coughing)

Hair/nail salon and barbershops

Risks: Indoor, close contact, potential clustering of people, high-touch surfaces

Playing “distanced” sports outside

Low Walking outdoors

Risks: Indoor, close contact/ potential clustering of people, high-touch surfaces, difficult to wear a mask, high respiratory rate

Risks: Indoor, potential clustering of people

Forceful exhalation

Indoor party Risks: Indoor, prolonged close contact/potential clustering of people

Medium

Density of people + challenges for social distancing

Risks: Enclosed space, prolonged close contact/potential clustering of people, high respiratory rate, yelling/projection of voice

Museum Risks: Indoor, close contact/potential clustering of people

Outdoor restaurant dining Risks: Close contact, potential clustering of people, challenge to wear a mask during eating

Indoor restaurant or coffee shop Risks: Indoor, prolonged close contact / potential clustering of people, difficult to wear mask while eating and drinking

Watching sports Risks: Prolonged close contact/potential clustering of people, high-touch surfaces, yelling/projection of voice, enclosed space (if indoor)

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UM offers rapid results for COVID-19 tests Missoulian Staff

Curry Health Center at the University of Montana has rapid test results available for COVID-19 and is responding to the novel coronavirus in other ways.

“Campus health and safety are always at the forefront of our minds at the University of Montana,” said Jeff Adams, interim medical director at Curry Health, in a statement. “Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become more important than ever.”

UM notes Curry Health Center is an integral part of the university’s response to the novel coronavirus. The clinical team members are equipped to screen and test for and respond to potential COVID-19 cases, UM said on its website.

“We have implemented protocols for screening patients with respiratory illness and stepped up the infection prevention program in the building,” UM said. “We work in close alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Missoula City-County Public Health (MCCHD) to stay abreast of the latest news, best practices, and guidelines.”

Curry has a test that it runs on site to evaluate students with symptoms, Adams said: “Those results can be available in as little as 20 minutes, depending on testing volume.” The center also sends a second sample to a larger lab for confirmation. Staff are in place to help advise students who have questions about exposure or management of the illness.

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“We coordinate all these services with ongoing guidance from our local health department in Missoula,” Adams said.

Curry Health encourages people to call 243-2122 if they show signs of COVID-19 (see related box), have had close contact with someone who has had a positive test result, or have questions. UM also notes travel health providers are in close contact with the UM Global Engagement Office to provide advice and assistance to UM students, faculty, and staff who have traveled or will be traveling in the future.

“As the medical director at Curry Health Center at UM, I want you to know that we have worked extensively on a campus plan to decrease risk of illness, increase testing capability and have the ability to isolate an on campus student with a positive COVID-19 test,” Adams said.

Curry is offering distance-counseling services in lieu of face-to-face services. Call (406) 243-4712 during regular business hours to schedule an appointment, including urgent counseling appointments.

Curry Health Center is funded by students, who pay a health service fee each semester and a small charge per visit.

Tips for decreasing the spread

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

• Wear your face covering!!!

People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

• Use frequent hand hygiene with soap and water or sanitizing gels

• Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • Sore throat • New loss of taste or smell • Congestion or runny nose • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea

• Maintain social distance

• Avoid touching your face, especially eyes, nose, and mouth, with unwashed hands • Cover your mouth when coughing, ideally into your elbow and not into your hands • Stay home when you are sick, but come to our clinic if you feel it is becoming serious • Avoid close contact with people who are ill • Get your flu shot

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Being a student in the pandemic means adapting to change

Mazana Boerboom, for the Missoulian

Most of my memories between March and May consist of lying in bed sans pants, half tuned in to Zoom classes, or crying over a pint of “Salted Caramel Craze” ice cream, wracked with homesickness and anxiety.

I was working the first half of spring break as a resident assistant in Miller MAZANA Hall when news came that campus BOERBOOM was closing as COVID-19 cases rapidly increased around the United States.

Not even a week before that I’d been chatting with two of my best friends in Eck Hall over bagels and coffee saying there was no way the university would transfer us all online.

The shock of realizing how grave the virus was, that I wouldn’t be able to visit home and I would be isolated for an undetermined amount of time, settled into the pit of my stomach like tar.

For a while I wasn’t sure if residence halls would stay open, and if I’d soon be out of a job and a place to stay. At one point every student living on campus got an email titled “URGENT — Move Out Of Residence Halls” with bold red text telling us to move out immediately. It caused confusion and chaos and some other RAs and I had to console crying residents who were afraid of becoming homeless.

A clarification email was later sent, and those who had nowhere else to go were able to stay, but the fear and confusion still wracked a lot of us.

Transitioning to remote classes and working was a learning curve for everyone. I found myself becoming lethargic and even occasionally falling asleep during Zoom classes. Long hours in front of a screen strained my eyes and my willpower. I also had to continue my jobs as an RA and, virtually, as a news reporter at the Montana Kaimin, which was a struggle in itself.

It’s difficult connecting with residents over email or convincing anyone to attend your weekly tradition Disney+ stream over Zoom. Not to mention the rapid switch to covering coronavirus at the Kaimin over the phone. I felt as though the virus was at the center of thoughts constantly and my only escape was zoning out to “Parks and Recreation.”

The isolation of being alone in a small room for days at a time got to my head. I think, like many others, I became depressed by the situation. I felt hopeless about the unending loneliness and the pandemic spreading across the world. All I really wanted was to hug my mom or have class in person surrounded by my friends.

It took a while, but I let myself feel my emotions. I learned that I wasn’t the only one grieving the loss of physical touch or personal interactions or the simple pleasure of walking around a crowded campus.

I started to go outside more and soak up the sun. I learned that changing positions or locations between Zoom classes helped me focus, and if it was a really nice day I could take my laptop outside and have class sitting under a tree. I found that creating a routine, or even getting dressed in the morning helped me feel less hopeless.

I think what I learned from this whole experience is you should always expect for your plans to change and be prepared to adapt. I realize I could have had it so much worse. I never lost my housing or my income during the pandemic and I haven’t lost anyone close to me. But that doesn’t mean my pain wasn’t real.

I had to acknowledge that my college experience isn’t going to be everything I expected or planned for it to be. I have no clue if I’ll be able to study abroad as I’d planned. I might not be able to go to concerts or parties or take every class I’d planned on taking. But if my being careful and wearing a mask and following the mandates means lives could be saved, then I’ll do it.

Don’t be hard on yourself when you get overwhelmed. It’s understandable. We’re in the midst of an ever-changing pandemic. If you’re struggling, let yourself feel the emotions. And if they’re too much, please seek help.

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Being Griz during COVID-19 Rachel Crisp Philips, for the Missoulian

Every student faces educational hurdles, but nobody expects a pandemic. At the University of Montana, hundreds of hours of research and discussion have been dedicated to ensure safe learning this fall.

So how does a Griz get by in the time of COVID-19?

Class Life

With the statewide mask mandate in place, expect the same on campus. To help meet these new basic needs, the university will distribute a “Healthy Griz Kit” to all students and employees. This handy kit includes refillable hand sanitizer and surface disinfectant, a microfiber cloth, plus two reusable cloth masks. More sanitizing materials and disposable masks are available across campus.

“Our goal is for students to have, within easy grasp, their own personal disinfecting and sanitizing materials to make sure that they’re able to sanitize surfaces and reduce the risk of surface contact with potential virus or other contaminants,” said Paula Short, UM spokesperson.

As the bells ring for fall classes, the most noticeable

change will be the increase in alternative class options.

For in-person classes, the university has spent the summer preparing for safe studies.

“All classrooms have been accommodated for social distancing with desks spaced apart, and they’ve utilized a lot of spaces on campus that have not historically been used for classes. The main one that comes to mind is the UC Ballroom, which will hold classes this fall,” said ASUM President Taylor Gregory.

When possible, doors are designated “enter” or “exit” only to minimize congestion. Classrooms must be completely clear before the next class enters, and signage will guide social distancing.

“Those are some of the things that will certainly look different. It will take getting used to, but they’re pretty easy behavioral modifications that folks will need to make and be thinking about to keep everyone safe,” said Short.

Check CyberBear to confirm class locations, then plan the best path there. Look at the course section details for which classes are in-person, remote, or hybrid, as instructors stay flexible with plans.

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2020-21 BEAR NECESSITIES Outside of class, plenty of places exist to relax or study while maintaining physical distance. With reconfigured layouts, the University Center and the Mansfield Library are the best indoor spots to study (and get great WiFi).

But, on one of the most scenic campuses in America, why stay inside when surrounded by beauty?

“The wonderful thing about where we live is that it doesn’t take very long, just minutes from campus, to be on the banks of the river fly fishing, or kayaking at Brennan’s Wave, or hiking on a number of local trails,” said Short. “Those opportunities are still there, and they’re great ways for students to connect.”

Dorm Life

Communication is key in setting healthy habits for cohabitation. The best first step is to discuss pandemic plans with roommates to coordinate shared spaces and cleaning routines.

“Talking about and communicating expectations in advance is really important. We’re really asking them to become a shared partner with us in these methods because we want to be able to help everyone have a safe and healthy experience in the residence halls, and we can’t do that without their help,” said Sandy Curtis, director of UM Housing.

Dorm residents must wear masks when not in their rooms, limit exposure with others, not host visitors for two weeks, and follow distancing guidelines. Above all else, do not risk community health.

“We’re asking students to take a really good look, and if you’re not feeling well please stay home,” said Curtis.

Students who are unwell should seek advice at Curry Health Center.

“Be empathetic towards others and be aware of the ways you’re interacting on campus to make sure that you’re not only protecting your health, but the health of everybody else in the community,” said Gregory. “We’re all resilient, we’ll all get through this together, but that’s my biggest ask — is to have empathy for those around you.”

Griz Life

The Grizzly Athletic schedule currently has football in the Washington-Grizzly Stadium this fall, volleyball in the Dahlberg Arena, soccer at the South Campus Stadium, and plans for Cross Country to run. But some major events, such as the Big Sky Conference and the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, have already delayed starting dates — and anything can change.

The most up-to-date information on Grizzly Athletics can be found at www.gogriz.com/COVID19FAQ, but the essential campus message is consistent.

“Wash your hands. Wear a mask. Social distance. Help slow the spread so we are able to have sporting events with fans in attendance,” said Brynn Molloy, associate athletic director of Grizzly Athletics.

It’s the consistent community of fans that makes the Griz world go ‘round. Whether supporting the Griz in person or online, the No. 1 fan favor is social media interaction.

“Griz Nation is what makes this place so special. We need our fans now, and we need our fans when things get back to whatever our new normal looks like. Our fan support is critical,” said Molloy. “Use #GoGriz on social media to help show the world how incredible this place and our fan base is.”

Athletics aside, many student groups and campus events will have an online presence this fall. Organizations such as Keep UM Connected and the Student Involvement Network are planning virtual events for socialization with digital distance.

“Our student engagement team here on campus is working hard on virtual events, outdoor events, and ways for people to build those connections even in a COVID-19 environment, ” said Short. “These are extraordinary circumstances, but they bring out innovation and creativity in our students, and I think that they will find ways to connect, and we will help them to do that whenever we can.”

For current information on the University of Montana’s pandemic response, visit http://www.umt.edu/coronavirus

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The Department of History at the University of Montana is creating a new certificate program in the field of public history. As part of this initiative, a group of UM undergraduate students, doctoral students and alumni recently completed a six-week Oral History Internship, led by three history department faculty members.

The purpose of the project was for students to gain knowledge and experience in the practice of oral history and to contribute to the public-record testimonies about how people, businesses and organizations in western Montana experienced the coronavirus pandemic during the lockdown and phased reopening in the spring and summer of 2020.

“This oral history internship experience really allowed our student scholars to partner with this place that is Missoula, Montana, and the greater Rocky Mountain West,” said Kyle Volk, chair of UM Department of History.

“These internships provide students with professional, hands-on experience that make the past relevant and accessible to the wider public.”

Student work produced a collection of 20 recorded and transcribed interviews that will be donated to Archives and Special Collections at UM’s Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library. Entitled “University of Montana COVID-19 Oral History Project,” the interviews will be available in the library’s digital collections.

Both the interviewees and the interviewers in this project come from diverse backgrounds and offered different perspectives on recent COVID-19 experiences: John Stefanek is a doctoral student studying modern U.S. history. Having personal interest in Greek life, exotic pets and video games, he interviewed two fraternity presidents at UM and Montana State University, the owner

of an exotic pet business based in Helena and a married couple from Helena who stream video games on Twitch.

Michael Larmann is a doctoral student studying early American history. His interviewees were concentrated in Missoula and include retailers, a restaurant, the Missoula Paddleheads baseball team and the local music band Letter B. Larmann also conducted interviews on behalf of the Downtown Missoula Partnership, including the Missoula branch of the International Rescue Committee, which works with refugees.

Sophia Etier, a Montana resident, graduated this spring with a bachelor of arts in History and is currently enrolled in a public history graduate program at Southern New Hampshire University. Because of her involvement in public history, she interviewed the executive and assistant directors of the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, as well as the Missoula historic preservation officer. Also having an interest in health care during the pandemic, Etier interviewed the executive director of the All Nations Health Center.

Riley Erion is a recent UM graduate who received an undergraduate degree in history. Her interviews included the co-owners of Hype House, a spin studio and the executive director of the Poverello Center.

Madeline Hagan is an undergraduate student studying history, philosophy and African-American studies. She interviewed a single-mother student, an environmental studies professor and a Black Lives Matter protester.

For more information email Volk at kylevolk@umontana. edu. More information about UM public history internships is online at https://bit.ly/3ftKSX6.

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Missoula has prominent hillside symbols: an “M” for the University of Montana and an “L” for Missoula Loyola Sacred Heart High School. The letters are often decorated on special occasions and to make political statements. The “M,” located on Mount Sentinel, is easily accessible via a trail from the UM campus. The “L,” located on Mount Jumbo, is accessible via its own series of trails.

TOMMY MARTINO, Missoulian file photo

Missoulian Staff

A field trip in Missoula

Consider Montana your playground while you’re here — and Missoula itself a gateway to even small adventures.

Here are some favorite outings of Missoulian staff and interns:

In Missoula

If you hike to the L in early- to mid-October during sunset, you’re sure to catch some of Missoula’s best fall foliage. From Mount Jumbo, the setting sun illuminates the reds, yellows and oranges that flow down the Rattlesnake and into the Missoula Valley, where the autumn leaves abound. – Laura Scheer When you’re tired of computer screens, maybe you’re missing your furry friends back home, take an hour to refresh at Jacobs Island Bark Park. An easy walk or bike ride past the Washington Grizzly Stadium takes you to the riverside dog park where pups have free reign to chase sticks and the Clark Fork River flows unperturbed. During warmer months, you can take a dip in the water, or you can sit at a bench and take time to soak in the wonders of nature. - Mazana Boerboom

Don’t let familiarity breed contempt when it comes to the river trail. Walk (or run or bike) it daily — or at least on a regular basis — and you’ll see great blue herons, osprey, bald eagles, the occasional raccoon and maybe even a beaver, in addition to the unending variety of your fellow humans. Each change in season brings a new kind of beauty, and winter, when the ice piles up in fantastical sculptures, is possibly the most spectacular. - Gwen Florio Late spring, walk up Waterworks and the North Hills to look for bitterroots, flowers that bloom close to the ground in hot pink, champagne, and every shade in between. It’s a short steep hike to the top, where you’ll have a lovely view of the city. If you’re lucky, you might see a fox or a bluebird along the way. - Keila Szpaller When you’re ready for a little break from the hustle and bustle of downtown Missoula, catch a show at the Roxy Theater across from Hip Strip. With local owners and a community feel, this theater is perfect for date night or a friendly outing. The Roxy always has fun showings and events going on, and offers them at half the cost of a chain theater. The popcorn alone is worth the ticket price!

- Addie Slanger

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There are plenty of memorable day hikes a quick drive outside of Missoula, particularly south in the Bitterroot Valley. Grab a can of bear spray and consult a good hiking guide or a reputable source like AllTrails.com or the REI Hiking Project app to get directions for established and well-maintained trails like Blodgett Canyon and Bass Creek. They show off the most beautiful parts of the area, particularly when the leaves turn in the fall, without requiring any taxing elevation gain or fancy gear. - Cory Walsh

There are those who say there’s nothing better for the soul than the Blackfoot River. Spring, summer, autumn, maybe especially winter, the corridor northeast of Missoula to Bonner and beyond begs exploration by auto, bike, boots, skis, snowshoes or river craft. Easy trail bike tip: the abandoned bed of the old Big Blackfoot Railway Co. either direction from Whitaker Bridge is a bucketlister. To get to the bridge, turn off Highway 200 just past milepost 11 at Johnsrud Park and go six miles (most of which don’t get plowed in the winter). - Kim Briggeman

If you enjoy long, challenging day hikes, head to Lolo Peak (west of Lolo) or Trapper Peak (near Darby). In town, attend minor league baseball games in Missoula. In the winter, ski at small mom-and-pop venues like Discovery (near Philipsburg) and Lost Trail (south of Darby). - Bill Speltz

Up Highway 200, take a bike ride up or down the Trail of the Buffalo along the Blackfoot River. It’s either two miles from Nine Mile Prairie to Belmont Creek, or six miles from Whitaker Bridge to Belmont Creek, with a broken bridge making the complete route a little frustrating. A mountain bike or a crossbike will do on the rail-grade path. - Rob Chaney

Blackfoot and the Seeley-Swan

Alberton Gorge

The Clearwater River Canoe Trail is a lazy ride for any floater with time to hang back and take in the views of the Swan Mountains. The slow and meandering river trail covers about 3.5 miles and ends at the Seeley Lake Ranger District on the lake shore, where floaters can jump in a second vehicle or take the 1.5-mile trail back to the put-in. - Seaborn Larson

Escape the sweltering summer heat with a day trip down the rapids of the Alberton Gorge on the Clark Fork River. Beginners can choose from numerous rafting guides to pilot them through rapids, and those with a little more experience can take their own vessels or rent from local outfitters. - Cameron Evans

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Michelle Guzman, director of UM’s American Indian Student Services, arranges a jingle dress for a display of regalia inside the Payne Family Native American Center in this file photo. Guzman said it’s important that people understand the cultural differences between the many American Indian tribes.

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UM honors Native American heritage with programs, services Mazana Boerboom, for the Missoulian

Home to seven reservations and 12 recognized tribal nations, Montana is rich with Native American cultures.

The University of Montana itself sits on Salish land, and UM tries to honor the heritage of the land it occupies with services, programs and even a building.

The Payne Family Native American Center sits on the Oval in the center of campus, surrounded by a native plants garden. The unique architecture of the building is aimed at sustainability, making it a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum building, and at honoring the various Montana tribal traditions. It houses both the Native American Studies Department, popular on campus, and American Indian Student Services (AISS). AISS aims at helping Native American students

ease into college life. The program offers services such as printing, a food pantry and advising.

“During this time of COVID, we’re still providing our services,” Director of AISS Michelle Guzman said.

Guzman said important student groups on campus include Kyiyo: Native American Student Association, which normally holds a powwow at the end of the spring semester each year, and UM’s American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL), which won the 2019 “Chapter of the Year” award at the National AIBL Leadership Conference.

UM also holds panels and events throughout the year during events like DiverseU to inform students and the community about and celebrate Native American cultures and heritages.

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Staying safe at the University of Montana Missoulian Staff

This summer, a teenager in Caras Park downtown Missoula fended off a would-be kidnapper by striking him with her surfboard.

She got away, and he got arrested, according to the Missoula Police Department.

The University of Montana considers safety a top priority, and here’s the good news: You don’t need to carry a surfboard around campus or downtown in order to stay safe.

Here are some tips and ideas for foiling danger to yourself and your belongings, according to UM: • Take extra precautions at night, and walk with a buddy if you can. Use GrizWalk, a service that provides a safe escort, between dusk and dawn. Call 243-2777 and a student team from the UM Police Department’s GrizWalk Security Team will escort you.

• Tell people you trust where you are going, and when you expect to be back.

Sign up for UM’s safety and health alerts by texting “Join UM-alerts” to 30890.

• Lock your bike. U-Locks can be purchased at the Public Safety office or you can buy one at a local recreation store or online. Also, UM notes you can register your bike with the University Police to aid in its recovery if it’s stolen. Know your bicycle’s serial number in order to register it. Call 243-6131 for more information about bike safety.

UM also identifies organizations on campus that help if you’re in crisis: • UMPD: The University of Montana notes it is home to its own department of sworn police officers available 24 hours a day to respond to and investigate all crimes and enforce federal, state and local laws. UMPD employs a community liaison officer who serves as an important link between UM and the Missoula community, as well as area officers who work closely with RAs in the residence halls. Officers are available across campus to meet students, talk with them and serve as a resource to them. For emergencies, dial 911 or 243-4000; for non-emergencies, call 243-6131.

• SARC: If you have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence, bullying, intimidation, or discrimination, the Student Advocacy Resource Center is here to help you. SARC’s services are comprehensive and SARC counselors actively listen, believe in, assist and support their clients. Based upon your decisions and choices, SARC also provide referrals, connections and advocacy within the justice, medical, and social service systems. The work SARC does is personal for you and your circumstances. All services are confidential and free. The number for the 24-hour helpline is (406) 243-6559. SARC is located at the East entrance of Curry Health Center, up the stairs in Room 108.

• Title IX Coordinator: The Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action is responsible for responding to complaints about sexual harassment and assault, along with other grievances.

All students, employees and university affiliates should feel comfortable calling the office to confidentially report an incident. All students should know how and where to report discrimination, including sexual harassment. Such reports are addressed equitably and promptly.

• BIT: The University’s Behavioral Intervention Team is a campus-wide team of appointed professionals responsible for identifying, assessing, and responding to serious concerns and/or disruptive behaviors by students who may threaten the health or safety of the campus community. You can refer a student in crisis to BITto ensure the student gets necessary assessment and help.

• Curry Health Center: Curry is the campus health center, and it offers medical, dental, counseling and pharmacy services. Call 243-4711 to set up a counseling appointment.

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Crews tear up the historic bricks on the Oval in preparation for their replacement on June 29, 2020. The bricks are being replaced with stamped concrete. Knife River of Missoula was awarded the UM brick walkway construction project.

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Turning of the Stone: UM replaces bricks, paves new Oval walkways UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

This summer, the historic brick walkways of the University of Montana’s Oval got a facelift, thanks to a large-scale reconstruction project in the heart of campus. What used to be clunky and timeworn bricks that made riding bikes, rushing to class or wheelchair accessibility difficult, is now stamped, smooth concrete, leaving behind generations of stubbed toes and careful balancing on the iconic and beloved paths.

“The problem was so many of them had become damaged from years of the freeze-thaw cycle,” said Kevin Krebsbach, director of UM Facility Services. “It caused most of them to settle and create hazards.”

Funds for the $250,000 infrastructure investment,

awarded to Knife River of Missoula, were made available from a university bond sale last year that generated $63 million earmarked for investments in student-serving infrastructure and capital improvements. The new concrete is textured to resemble bricks, reflecting UM’s classical aesthetic and original design.

The walkways didn’t exist at UM until 1969, when the bricks — originally laid in downtown Missoula streets between 1912 and 1914 — were removed and installed on campus as crossways that run east-west and northsouth on the Oval. The first 80 years of campus lacked walkways across the Oval, and it was considered taboo

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The new concrete is textured to resemble bricks, reflecting UM’s classical aesthetic and original design.

Photo courtesy of Tommy Martino/University Relations

to walk across the campus greens. University archives include records of a paddling punishment for those caught breaking the rules and a silent sentinel who blew a whistle when the greens were trespassed.

Krebsbach said most of the original brick workmanship was on par for the times, despite some improper installation and flawed placement of the brick’s concrete borders that had worsened over time.

The bricks came from former Denny-Renton Clay & Coal Company in Renton, Washington — once the largest producers of brick pavers in the world.

The new concrete is textured to resemble bricks, reflecting UM’s classical aesthetic and original design.

Reflecting UM’s commitment to sustainability and bypassing the landfill as much as possible, Facilities Services wanted to recycle as many of the original bricks as possible that were still in usable condition.

Krebsbach said about 80% of the original bricks, estimated to be between 60,000 to 70,000, are still usable and are currently sitting on pallets for future projects, or for a potential sale to the public — following many inquiries from alumni and the public about the project.

The walkway completion is part of an ongoing

series of the Oval’s restoration, Krebsbach said, and has been dependent upon when funds have become available, thanks in large part to alumni, friends and partners of UM. Past improvements include installing an automated irrigation system. Lampposts on the inner and outer Oval, also from the 1960s and still in operation, are eventually slated to be replaced with sustainable LED lights. A sale of tree sponsorships called the Oval Tree Project, organized by the UM Alumni Association, provided funds to replace trees on the Oval, which is also home to the Montana State Arboretum.

“What’s neat to me about the whole project is the restoring of the Oval’s grandeur and making something better that was already there,” Krebsbach said.

In 1893, the Montana State Legislature authorized the creation of the University of Montana, and in 1895 it opened its doors, though it wasn’t until 1899 until the university moved to its current location. A dedicated green space and designated historic district within the City of Missoula, the 220 acres of the UM mountain campus are only surpassed in area by the Fort Missoula Historic District.

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Director of UMOnline Maricel Lawrence describes the University of Montana’s switch to online learning over the past weeks. Lawrence and her team help professors find solutions while adjusting to the remote learning response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Adjusting to Online Learning Rachel Crisp Philips, for the Missoulian

Back to school season is a time of transition, but the shift during the pandemic has been substantial.

As coronavirus infections continue, students and administrators across the country face unprecedented challenges to hold classes safely while keeping the flow of knowledge moving smoothly.

Even if a course at the University of Montana is currently planned to be in-person, conditions can still change. Be sure to check CyberBear and http://www. umt.edu/coronavirus to stay informed of adjustments.

There are no additional fees for classes that adjust to virtual learning.

In addition to online learning, where the course is presented in the Moodle learning management system, remote learning is an option that uses video conferencing to present lectures directly to students.

Some classes may find a hybrid solution works best.

With so many new things to learn about learning, time management is the most crucial skill to master from the start, according to the head of UM Online.

“Managing your time is a big skill that the students need to master when it comes to online education,” said Maricel Lawrence, executive director of UM Online. “It’s important for students that are taking completely online courses to go through the course ahead of time and read the syllabus to understand what the expectations are for that specific course, especially if you have never taken an online course before,” she said.

Note the timeline that the instructor has laid out for the course, especially assignment deadlines. Avoid putting things off until the last minute, and plan for failed plans with extra “buffer” time to accommodate the unexpected. If anything is unclear, it’s best to

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“Every professor teaches in a very different way, so look at those expectations and communicate as much as possible,” said Lawrence. If accessibility accommodations are needed, contact Disability Services for Students.

When it’s time to dive in to digital lectures, begin by finding a quiet location with stable internet connection.

If possible, use a wired data connection and USBconnected headset for the best performance. Set aside 10-15 minutes before the meeting begins to confirm that all data connections, video, and audio work properly.

Most remote learning will use Zoom, and though this service can run in a browser, it performs best in an installed application. If it’s your first time using the software, double-check the default settings to make any changes before attending a meeting.

“If you’re in a remote learning environment, and the lecture is not being recorded, ask the professor if that can happen,” said Taylor Gregory, ASUM president.

This is beneficial for students that have missed a class, or run into other unexpected issues.

During video sessions, be sure to mute the microphone when not speaking. This can be toggled on and off by using Alt+A. For fun, or to disguise a dirty dorm, virtual backgrounds are available in the settings.

Even with in-person classes, Zoom is useful for virtual study groups or other socially-distant opportunities.

Take advantage of time this semester to discover new ways to use technology to connect with others. The UM Online department has a plethora of resources and unique solutions for students.

“One thing that COVID has taught all of us is that while we may be separate, we’re still united in the pandemic, and that’s something that I hope that students, if their classes are gravitating toward remote learning, that they can still maintain this community of students and feel connected and involved to have a voice on campus,” said Gregory. “We’ll all get through this together. It’s going to be a unique semester, but we’ll still forge on, and we’ll still be getting the education that we all came here for,” he says.

Whatever service or software being used, the weakest link in any security system is the human element, so start smart by setting effective passwords. Memorable, yet cryptic, phrases with a few special characters or numbers make the most secure passwords. Never write them down, never share them, and consider using password management software.

For more strategies and ideas about learning online, visit https://www.umt.edu/umonline/keep_on_learning/ default.php

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