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26th annual Can the Griz food drive launches Nov. 8

The friendly, off-field competition between MSU and UM aims to see which school and community can collect the most donations for its local food bank.
The Griz host the 'Cats for the annual Brawl of the Wild football game. The game begins at noon on Saturday. Go 'Cats!

The Griz host the 'Cats for the annual Brawl of the Wild football game. The game begins at noon on Saturday. Go 'Cats!
MSU senior Doriane Keiser wins Rhodes Scholarship

The MSU senior from Wolf Point majoring in psychology and community health will begin graduate study at the University of Oxford next fall.

MSU photo by Colter Peterson

Students walking on campus with Montana Hall in the background | MSU file photo

MSU chosen as on-ramp to DoD projects

Portrait of Doriane Keiser | MSU photo by Colter Peterson

MSU senior Doriane Keiser wins Rhodes Scholarship

People gathered around an exhibit as a student answers questions | MSU photo by Colter Peterson

First-generation students display passion projects

A large choir standing in formation on a stage | MSU photo by Colter Peterson

The School of Music will hold Noël concerts Dec. 3

Announcements

The MSU Student Art Market is just around the corner! Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to show their support by spreading the word and shopping local student art Nov. 19 and 20.

Starting Monday, Nov. 10, MSU community members can donate 10 canned goods for Can the Griz at Parking and Transportation Services and receive a $30 reduction on any outstanding parking tickets.

The CatTracks shuttle will not operate Nov. 24-28 during fall break. Service will resume Monday, Dec. 1.

The Bounty of the Bridgers Campus Food Pantry is seeking volunteers to assist with intake, weighing and sorting food donations during the Can the Griz food drive Nov. 17–21.

Common Threads is a networking and learning community for those engaged or wanting to engage with Indigenous communities to conduct research and/or provide service program support. Faculty and staff can sign up for the site and email listserv.

Tickets are available for Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, held Dec. 2 in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.

Registration is open for a day of Canvas workshops on Dec. 4, featuring analytics, rubrics and more.

Nominations are open for the 2026 Founders Day Student Awards, due Friday, Dec. 5.

The application for the ITHS TL1 Translational Research Teaching Program for 2026-27 closes on Dec. 22. Students seeking mentorship, collaboration and focused training to launch a successful career in translational research are encouraged to apply.

Planning, Design and Construction is seeking proposals from professional artists for five art installations located in Caring for Our Own Program spaces at Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing buildings.

Today @ MSU

8:00 am: Student Engagement hosting a Giving Tree for THRIVE through Dec. 11
9:00 am: Focus Friday
9:00 am: The effects of maternal environment and embryo origin on placental function, offspring vigor, growth
10:00 am: Malia Naumchik Thesis Defense
10:00 am: Measurements Connecting Electron Microbursts to Their Generation Mechanisms
11:00 am: Study Abroad Photo Contest and Mixer!
12:00 pm: Psychology Presents Zach Woods Brown Bag Seminar
12:50 pm: Music by MSU Introduction to Digital Music students, NAH, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, 12:50-1:10PM
3:10 pm: Graduate Student Seminar in Chemistry - Ethan Wiita

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Focus Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm

Academic Coordinator Luncheon 11:45am - 1:30pm

Capstone Projects B.A. in Music 8:00am - 9:00am

Madrigal Dinner in Big Sky 2:30pm

CHMY Seminar: Miguel Soto 3:10pm

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Fall Break (no classes, offices open until 11/27)

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