Additional section of CRT112 Operating Systems Added
An additional section of CRT112T Operating System Fundamentals has been added to the Spring 2009 schedule. It is slated to meet MW from 9:10-10:00 with a lab on Thursday from 12:10-2:00. The course request number (CRN) for this section is 32431.
Get Involved with the UMFLAT Project
Help design the UM FLAT sustainable home! There will be an informational presentation about how the project has evolved and a discussion about how you can become involved in the design and retrofit of the future home for the UM FLAT organization. The event will be Wednesday Oct 29th in UC Room 207 at 4:00. For more information check out the FLAT online: www.umt.edu/umflat or email umflat@gmail.com
Day of Dialogue Panel Discussion
Thursday, October 30th the COT will hold a panel discussion from 11:45 - 12:30 in the COT Commons Area entitled "Gender & Careers: Diversity in the Workforce". Local professionals will examine the issues of gender diversity within career fields. These pioneering men and women will discuss their experiences related to entering careers as the minority gender. Lunch will be provided at a discounted price.
The Day of Dialogue (Thursday, October 30th) is a campus-wide symposium focused on the topics of race, gender, ethnicity, ability/disability, religion, sexual orientation, employment hierarchy and academic discipline. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members will deliver presentations, performances, workshops, and more throughout the day.
For more information or the complete list of scheduled events on the Main Campus please visit http://www.umt.edu/dayofdialogue/
The Day of Dialogue (Thursday, October 30th) is a campus-wide symposium focused on the topics of race, gender, ethnicity, ability/disability, religion, sexual orientation, employment hierarchy and academic discipline. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members will deliver presentations, performances, workshops, and more throughout the day.
For more information or the complete list of scheduled events on the Main Campus please visit http://www.umt.edu/dayofdialogue/
Registration for Spring Semester 2009 Begins October 22, 2008
Check out the ACE Department Advising Center. Here you will find suggested schedules, course completion checklists, and course catalogs. Contact your advisor soon to discuss your Spring schedule. Remember to register early to get the classes you want!
Montana Green Campus
Governor Brian Schweitzer and the state Board of Regents have unveiled a Web site that gives those interested in "green" energy a way to learn about industry opportunities. It also allows them to find online classes to prepare for jobs in the field.
Schweitzer says the new Montana Green Campus allows a worker in rural Montana to go online and learn about green energy job opportunities in the state and to sign up for Internet classes to retrain for those jobs.
The site includes a map showing where 38 green energy projects are already under way around the state. It also has information about university research on fuel cells, hybrid energy, carbon sequestration and green construction. The site's address is http://mtgreen.mus.edu/
Growing Green Jobs Panel Discussion
On Saturday, October 25th from 7 pm -10 pm there will be a two part panel discussion on "How to Build Green Homes and Growing Green Jobs". This event will take place at the Bedford Building located at the Hamilton City Hall, 223 South 2nd Street. A donation of $3 at the door will be greatly appreciated.
Speakers include local builders and designer Lee Kierig, Ran Pigman of Pigman Builders, Ray Tipton of Big Sky Builders and Paul Wilson of Tamarack Builders. These gentlemen will share their experience with green building techniques and materials. The second half of the discussion features speakers with businesses and interests in the recycling, conservation and sustainability industries. These gentleman are Sonny LaSalle, Rick Wishcamper of Sustainable Living Center, Mark Hammond of Ravalli Services and Matt Heisel of Home Resources. They will talk about how their green oriented work creates more jobs while improving the well being of people and the planet.
For more information, please call Laura Craig, event coordinator, at 961-0004.
Speakers include local builders and designer Lee Kierig, Ran Pigman of Pigman Builders, Ray Tipton of Big Sky Builders and Paul Wilson of Tamarack Builders. These gentlemen will share their experience with green building techniques and materials. The second half of the discussion features speakers with businesses and interests in the recycling, conservation and sustainability industries. These gentleman are Sonny LaSalle, Rick Wishcamper of Sustainable Living Center, Mark Hammond of Ravalli Services and Matt Heisel of Home Resources. They will talk about how their green oriented work creates more jobs while improving the well being of people and the planet.
For more information, please call Laura Craig, event coordinator, at 961-0004.
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Montana Oilseed and Biodiesel Producers Workshop
On January 28-29 there will be a Montana Oilseed and Biodiesel Producers Workshop at the MSU-Billings College of Technology.
For more information go to www.ncat.org or http://www.deq.state.mt.us/Energy/calendar.asp
For more information go to www.ncat.org or http://www.deq.state.mt.us/Energy/calendar.asp
Small-Scale Biodiesel Production Efficiency Workshop Offered in Miles City
This is a short session for those who teach, who are interested in making, or have made biodiesel. The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in Room 313 at the
For more information on, or to register for, this event, contact DEQ 406 841 5200, or e-mail biwebb@mt.gov or visit the DEQ website at www.deq.mt.gov.
Wind Development Presentation October 16th 2pm-4pm at the University Center
Mike Carlson of the USDA, Eastern Plains RC&D in Sidney, MT, and New Harvest Energy will be making a presentation entitled "Wind Development in Eastern Montana". Mike has worked for many years to help increase awareness of the wind development opportunities available in the Eastern part of the state. His main focus has been on assisting rural landowners to diversify their economic opportunities by developing their wind resource.
The presentation will be held Thursday, October 16th from 2 pm - 4 pm in UC Room 333, third floor of the University Center on the Mountain Campus.
Mike's Description of the Presentation:This presentation will discuss the tremendous wind resource we have in this state and especially in the rural areas. I will discuss the tools and techniques we need to use to investigate this wind resource and the research data that needs to be done first. I will present the four major challenges this state has to overcome to fully develop our wind energy projects. I will show some of the grass roots research being done in the eastern part of Montana and the impressive results. The many benefits of wind development to our small counties to improve our tax base and future jobs in this emerging energy field will be discussed. My hope is to stimulate the university system to help with research and development of Montana's wind for future jobs and improved economic development. I also will stress the need for enhanced educational opportunities through our community and major colleges in this state for wind energy development.
The presentation will be held Thursday, October 16th from 2 pm - 4 pm in UC Room 333, third floor of the University Center on the Mountain Campus.
Mike's Description of the Presentation:This presentation will discuss the tremendous wind resource we have in this state and especially in the rural areas. I will discuss the tools and techniques we need to use to investigate this wind resource and the research data that needs to be done first. I will present the four major challenges this state has to overcome to fully develop our wind energy projects. I will show some of the grass roots research being done in the eastern part of Montana and the impressive results. The many benefits of wind development to our small counties to improve our tax base and future jobs in this emerging energy field will be discussed. My hope is to stimulate the university system to help with research and development of Montana's wind for future jobs and improved economic development. I also will stress the need for enhanced educational opportunities through our community and major colleges in this state for wind energy development.
Anemomter "Raising" -- Updated!
Brian Kerns of Alternative Energy Technologies is planning to install one anemometer tower on Waterworks Hill this Thursday, 10/2/08, with assistance from Sonny Kless and some other motivated EVST students. He welcomes interested students in the Energy Tech program to come along and join in. Activities will commence at 10:00 a.m. at the northern terminus of the Waterworks ridge trail, where you would run into a fence line if you kept going straight north. It’s a bit over a mile hike from the usual trailhead off Greenough Drive. Alternatively, folks could car pool over to the Randolf Homestead out near the landfill but parking is constrained there and issues with surrounding landowners make this the less preferable option. Brian will access the site with a vehicle from the Randolf property but one vehicle will be permitted up this road. The hike from either point is about the same. It will likely take 4 to 5 hours to get this installed. It will be a good hands-on learning experience about the practical and sometimes sweaty work that goes into renewable energy projects. Contact Brian Kerns either via email or at the office phone 532-3228 so he knows how many may be attending. If you come, bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, and work clothing. Bring water and maybe a snack. Event may be postponed due to weather.
MREA Presentation - Renewable Energy in Montana: Solar Electricity, Solar Hot Water and Small Wind Generation
The Montana Renewable Energy Association and NorthWestern Energy are sponsoring a presentation on October 8th from 7 pm-9 pm at the Best Western Grant Creek Inn in Missoula. Christopher Borton, of Sage Mountain Center in Whitehall and the MREA VP, will discuss solar electricity, solar hot water and small wind generation. This will be an excellent opportunity to network and a great chance to find out the installers perspective on trends in renewable energy for Montana.
MREA Meeting and Presentation
The Montana Renewable Energy Association (MREA) will hold its monthly meeting on October 8th, 12:30 -4:30, at COT W. campus in room TT11. The meeting is open and free to the public, and they are keen to welcome any and all students who are interested in learning more about RE businesses in MT. Students need not attend the entire meeting, and can stop in as their schedules permit. It’s a great networking opportunity for those who think they might want to work in RE in Montana. More information on MREA is available through the Montana Green Power website.
A seminar presentation will take place the evening Oct. 8th from 7-9 pm at the Best Western Grant Creek Inn. The topic is Renewable Energy in Montana: Solar Electricity, Solar Hot Water, and Small Wind Generation. It is free and sponsored by NorthWestern Energy. The presenter is Chris Borton of Sage Mountain Center and MREA VP.
A seminar presentation will take place the evening Oct. 8th from 7-9 pm at the Best Western Grant Creek Inn. The topic is Renewable Energy in Montana: Solar Electricity, Solar Hot Water, and Small Wind Generation. It is free and sponsored by NorthWestern Energy. The presenter is Chris Borton of Sage Mountain Center and MREA VP.
Alternative Fuels Vehicle Day
On October 3rd, Paul Williams of MonTec is organizing an alternative Fuels Vehicle Day on the Mountain Campus. Paul will be focusing on innovations within the transportation sector so if you are interested in getting involved, he is still looking for volunteers to help set up the event and possibly assist with running certain aspects. Please contact him at WilliamsonRP@mso.umt.edu if you are available to volunteer.
University of Montana Technology Day
The fourth annual UM Technology Day will be held on Wednesday, September 10, in the University Center Ballroom from 10:00 to 5:00. Vendors attending this year will be from Adobe, Apple, CDW, Dell, Lenovo, the Bookstore at UM and new this year, InFocus with their projectors and Tripp Lite with power protection appliances from surge protectors to data center accessories. Also featured again this year will be technology displays by UM organizations such as Media Arts, SpectrUM, the School of Education, and the College of Technology. For further information contact Mike Miller at UM, 243-4967 (millermh@mso.umt.edu) or Tom Gallagher at the College of Technology, 243-7814 (tom.gallagher@mso.umt.edu).
Fall 08 Booklist for Energy Technology
Here is the booklist for Fall 2008 Energy Technology classes. Please note that books can be bought through http://www.montanabookstore.com/. Simply click on "Buy" next to the textbook link at the top. Then you will need to choose your classes and section.
Energy Practicum Schedule and Readings
For students enrolled in the Energy Practicum, the following information and readings are now available.
1) Syllabus
2) Annualized Geo-Solar Heating
3) Passive Annual Heat Storage Links
4) Hydroenergy Links
5) Biodiesel and Oilseed Production
6) Camelina
7) Canola
8) Flax
9) Safflower
10) Soybeans
11) Sunflower
12) Biomass Project
13) Biomax Power System
14) Bergey Tower Installation
15) Wind Turbine Maintenance Procedure
There may be other readings posted later, so please check back regularly. Also, be advised that further readings may be handed out at the Practicum.
1) Syllabus
2) Annualized Geo-Solar Heating
3) Passive Annual Heat Storage Links
4) Hydroenergy Links
5) Biodiesel and Oilseed Production
6) Camelina
7) Canola
8) Flax
9) Safflower
10) Soybeans
11) Sunflower
12) Biomass Project
13) Biomax Power System
14) Bergey Tower Installation
15) Wind Turbine Maintenance Procedure
There may be other readings posted later, so please check back regularly. Also, be advised that further readings may be handed out at the Practicum.
Energy Workshop Registration
The Energy Technology program will host two workshops. A Safety Training for Energy Practitioners will be held July 28. And a Bioenergy Workshop will be held on August 4. To register, please click here.
Orientation July 10, 2008
The COT will host an orientation Thursday, July 10, 2008. Contact New Student Services at 406-243-7882 for more information. Hope to see you there!
DEC Internship
The Division for Early Childhood is seeking an intern for technical support and website administration. See the announcement for more information.
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