UMW welcomes students for orientation and convocation

From University of Montana Western

The University of Montana Western’s Office of Residence Life announced the university has scheduled its New Student Orientation for Thursday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 25.

The activities begin at 8 a.m. on Opening Day with the Montana Western Moving Company event. The community is invited to help new students and their families move into the residence halls on the Montana Western campus.

Residence Life Director Michael Piazzola said this year’s program will include Convocation — the official start of the school year ceremony — an inspirational keynote addr...