Montana Education/Business Partnerships

"I give because supporting UM means supporting our community," said Vicki Corwin, vice president of Stewart Title, who chaired the 2014-15 campaign. "I want to thank all our donors who believe the same."

Students won’t just be sneaking in and out covertly; they’ll be working with businesses to gather additional market research and customize an assessment that can address specific concerns a business might have.

Aquaponics is a soil-less growing process, using plants, fish and beneficial bacteria in a closed, self-contained environment. UM Dining will be growing a wide variety of nutrient-rich leafy greens as well as fresh herbs and edible flowers in the new system.

The complex will include an outdoor pool, music practice rooms, a ski- and bike-tuning room, a fitness center with a yoga studio, a media room, study lounges, extra storage and retail space.

"We are honored to partner with MSU-Northern in support of the Auto/Diesel Technology Center project," explained Bill Perry, Montana President of Northwest Farm Credit Services.

Teams of students in the class work to create information systems solutions to help businesses or non-profits to solve problems.

Career Services, a department within the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Montana (UM), strives to provide students with ample opportunities to explore careers with the world’s most renowned and reputable companies.

The donation has a value of $24,000 dollars and the gift will reach more than 1,000 local children.

"This gift is great news for Montana manufacturers as well as students who are considering a career in the manufacturing field," said Tom Spika, President of Spika Welding and Manufacturing, who also serves as chairman of the Montana Manufacturing Council, a subsidiary of the Montana Chamber of Commerce.

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