Upcoming Events

The University of Montana Western Fine Arts Gallery is honored to present “Where Things Settle: The Space of Becoming”. This Exhibit brings together work by upper-level art students at a moment of transition, showcasing the works of Lacey Boots, Samantha Carr, Emily Hansen, Racheal Hanson, Emilee Malcomb, and Granville Parham.

The exhibition reflects practices shaped through sustained inquiry—where material decisions, conceptual questions, and personal languages have begun to find clarity, while remaining open to change. These works occupy a space between resolution and possibility. They are attentive to process, form, and intention, acknowledging that making is not only about arrival, but about learning where to pause, where to listen, and where growth continues.

Gallery Hours: Mon.- Fri., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

“Forget Me Not” will be on display in Montana Western’s Fine Arts Gallery from February 27 to April 7. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. The exhibition will open on Friday, February 27 and will feature an opening reception from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Gallery located in Main Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is the original, largest, and most celebrated fly fishing film event of its kind. Now entering its 20th year, F3T has grown into a beloved tradition for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts nationwide. This milestone season offers a chance for the fly fishing community to come together, swap stories, and immerse themselves in the very best of the sport’s cinematic storytelling.

In addition to the films, attendees can expect exclusive giveaways, special guests, and the kind of camaraderie that only fly fishing can inspire. Whether you're a lifelong angler or just discovering the sport, the 20th Annual F3T delivers an unforgettable experience for everyone.

Sponsored by the Fund for Experience One, our conference provides a multidisciplinary forum for academic minds to gather and exchange ideas worth sharing. Speakers selected to present at TEDx University of Montana Western are directly connected to the local community or have topics that support Montana Western’s mission and values.

Join us for the UMW Rodeo Banquet, an evening celebrating the Montana Western Rodeo Team and supporting student-athlete scholarships and program needs.

The night will feature a prime rib dinner, a special presentation by 6x NFR bareback rider and motivational speaker JR Vezain, live dinner music by Morgan Seymour, and both live and silent auctions. The evening will conclude with dancing to King Friday, and a no-host bar will be available, provided by The Den throughout the event!

Details to come!

The Play That Goes Wrong is a farcical murder mystery, a play within a play, conceived and performed by award-winning company Theatre Mischief. It was first published as a one-act play and is published in this new edition as a two-act play.

Don't miss the final Pony Up to the Pony Bar, a favorite Alumni Weekend tradition! Ride together on the Montana Party Bus, share stories, and spend the afternoon with Bulldogs at the legendary Pony Bar!

Friday, April 24, 2026
Load bus at 11:00 a.m. at Bulldog Stadium
Return around 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $20 per person - space is limited and advance registration is encouraged. An Old Dawg commemorative t-shirt will also be available as an optional purchase during registration.

We hope you'll join us!

Friday, April 24
• Pony Up-One Last Ride | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Alumni VB game | 6:30 p.m. | Straugh

Saturday, April 25
• Alumni WBB game - TBD
• Alumni MBB game - TBD
• Bulldog Club Tailgate | 12 p.m. | Bulldog Stadium
• Football Spring Scrimmage | 1 p.m. | Bulldog Stadium
• Night of Stars - Education Hall of Fame | 5:30 p.m. | Lewis and Clark Room, Mathews Hall

The University of Montana Western's Education Department and Alumni Office in partnership with Stockman Bank present the Thirteenth Annual Night of Stars- Education Hall of Fame.

This years hall of fame inductees are:
Tim Love
Katherine Sunwall
Jamie Courville
Quinn Kelly
Tricia Caulfield Schumann

The University of Montana Western Foundation and Alumni invites the graduates from the Classes of 1976 and 2001 to be our honored guests as we celebrate their 50- and 25-year reunions.

The day’s events will begin with a luncheon sponsored by the UMW Foundation Board, in the Lewis and Clark Room. During the luncheon, we will also recognize the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Service Award.

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the UMW Foundation Board, the luncheon is offered at a special reduced rate of $10 per person for all guests.

Following the luncheon a guided tour of campus will be available to anyone who wants to participate. At 3:30 we hope you'll join us for our Legacy Plaza celebration to help welcome a new class of UMW alumni.

Members of the Classes of 1976 and 2001 are also invited to attend Commencement, which will take place the following day at 10 a.m. at Bulldog Stadium on the University of Montana Western campus.

All alumni and guests are invited to gather on Legacy Plaza as we officially welcome the Class of 2026 into the Bulldog alumni family. This campus tradition recognizes graduating seniors as they transition from students to alumni.

The UMW Foundation will be serving hot dogs, Sip406 will be on site with no-host beverages, and the Polynesian Club will provide special performances. During the celebration, members of the Class of 2026 will receive their commemorative class brick, marking their place on campus and in Montana Western history!

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka brings the magic of the beloved story to the stage in a delightful musical adventure filled with unforgettable songs, colorful characters, and plenty of sweetness. Follow Charlie Bucket as he tours the mysterious Wonka factory and learns that following the rules can lead to extraordinary rewards.

This community-based production features local Dillon youth and performers of all ages. Backstage help is also needed. A scrumdiddlyumptious show for audiences of all ages!

July 24 - celebration, welcome dinner and Calcutta
July 25 - scramble

Stay tuned for more details