Apr 19 Friday
Wide selection of quality used books, CDs and DVDs at bargain prices: fiction - non-fiction - classics - children's books - special interests - collectibles - and many moreProceeds go to support library programming and literacy efforts throughout our community
Apr 20 Saturday
The Western Heritage Center (WHC) is hosting the national touring exhibit, Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories from April 9 - May 24, 2024. The exhibit explores off-reservation boarding schools in a kaleidoscope of voices. The WHC is the only venue in the Northern Great Plains hosting the exhibit. The exhibit, produced by the Heard Museum of Arizona, is supported for travel by the National Endowment of the Humanities and several local sponsors. Admission is waived during the six-week exhibit. The museum, located at 2822 Montana Avenue, Billings, is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5.
Apr 22 Monday
Welcome to the 2nd International Summit on Graphene & 2D Materials hosted by Spectrum Conferences which will take place in Munich, Germany from April 22-24, 2024. The summit features a wide range of activities including keynote presentations, oral talks, poster presentations and exhibitions providing a platform for participants to connect, exchange ideas, establish new collaborations.
Our esteemed speakers will share the latest advancements, breakthroughs, cutting-edge technologies in the field, providing valuable insights into the future of Graphene & 2D Materials research. In addition to the technical sessions, participants can enjoy Munich's rich cultural experiences and local cuisine through guided tours of historic sites, cultural events and food tastings.
Don't miss the chance to have an unforgettable experience at ISG2DM2024 in Munich, Germany.
Sincerely,Sitara | Conference SecretaryISG2DM2024
MONDAY, APRIL 226:30PM Norm Asbjornson Hall Room 165Ian van Coller: “Naturalists of the Long Now”Van Coller, MSU Professor of Photography, will present his latest work focusing on environmental issues related to climate change and deep time. These projects have centered on the production of large-scale artist books, as well as collaborations with paleoclimatologists.--------------------------TUESDAY, APRIL 234:30PM Norm Asbjornson Hall Room 137Pico Alt: “Past Climate of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: How Lessons from Lake Sediments can Inform our Future” Pico Alt, PhD candidate in the MSU Department of Earth Sciences, and will discuss how members of MSU’s paleoecology laboratory use natural archives to uncover the histories of our forests and present recent findings on the vegetation and climate history of the GYE.
6:30PM Norm Asbjornson Hall Room 165 Michael Reidy: “Why Mountaineering Matters: John Tyndall and the Invention of the Natural Greenhouse Effect”Reidy, MSU Professor of History, will discuss the John Tyndall Correspondence Project, an effort to illuminate the significance of the Irish physicist John Tyndall by publishing in a series of nineteen scholarly volumes all 8,000 extant letters to and from Tyndall.--------------------------------WEDNESDAY, APRIL 247:00 PM Romney 306David Carlson: “Driving against the grain: Enjoying an EV in Montana”Carlson, former Director of the World Climate Research Programme, will discuss his 6,000-mile journey in his electric car and how we can all embrace EVs. Carlson’s EV will be on display outside the venue.------------------------------THURSDAY, APRIL 256:00 PM Bozeman Public Library Annie Coleman: “Getting into Mountains: A History of Guiding and the Challenges of Access”Coleman, Associate Professor of University of Notre Dame and Faculty Affiliate with the Environmental Change Initiative, will discuss the impact of outdoor sports and recreation. This talk is sponsored by the MSU College of Letters and Science the Minds on Mountains Conference. -----------------------------FRIDAY, APRIL 264:00 PM Reynolds Recital HallClimate Concert with MSU faculty and studentsCome enjoy a climate-themed musical concert interspersed with poetry to provide hope and courage. In collaboration with the MSU School of Music
5:00 PM Norm Asbjornson Inspiration HallConrad Anker and Katie Ives: Mountains of the World Anker (climber) and Ives (former long-time editor of Alpinist Magazine) will talk about their new work on Mountains of the World. Moderated by science historian Dr. Michael Reidy. This talk is part of the Minds on Mountains Conference, sponsored by the MSU College of Letters and Science.All Week: Check out Climate Week Tabling and Book Display of climate-related books in the Montana State University Library, 2nd Floor Atrium
** Free Raffle Drawing with GREAT Prizes from Simms (Waders and Pack), Owenhouse Cycling, Stio Bozeman Mountain Studio, Bridger Brewing, Colombo's Pizza & Pasta, & More! Every event is a chance to win!**
Apr 23 Tuesday
Apr 24 Wednesday
Apr 25 Thursday
Join us at Thirsty Street Brewing Co. for a night of pub trivia in celebration of the YAM’s 60th Anniversary! The event starts at 5 PM, Trivia Starts at 7 PM. Entry is FREE and prizes will be given each round. Teams of up to 8 players are welcome to participate. Questions & categories will be centered around the 1960s, art history, and the Yellowstone Art Museum. 60s inspired clothing and costumes are highly encouraged and may even be rewarded with a costume contest prize category. $1 from every pint purchased will be generously donated to the YAM!
Friends of Stony Run is hosting our first ever fundraising event!
There will be light fare from local vendors, exciting raffle prizes, a prize wheel, beer, wine, and music from singer-songwriter Caleb Stine. We're so glad you'll be joining and supporting us. We can't wait!