A UM calling: University of Montana president’s inauguration marks dedication to service

More than 300 volunteers crowded tables wearing gloves and hair nets in the University Center Ballroom to pack over 8,000 meals for families in Missoula. The event was part of University of Montana http://www.umt.edu/ President Seth Bodnar’s inauguration on Friday, fulfilling his vision for community service.

"We’re here today to recognize and signify the purpose of this institution and the collective work of those who dedicate their lives to it.," Bodnar said. "The University of Montana exists to serve through education, through research activity, through community engagement. We are here to inspire through others our commitment to serving their communities all over the world."

Bodnar’s installment ceremony included a smudging from the department head of the Salish Culture Committee, Tony Incashola, Sr., and received the presidential medallion by the Montana University System’s commissioner of higher education Clayton Christian.

By Mari Hall

https://www.missoulacurrent.com/um-corner/2018/10/university-montana-inauguration/

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