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Bulldog Bulletin October 5 – October 11

Brought to you by ASUMW

Announcements

ASUMW Meetings

The Associated Students of the University of ÐßÐßÊÓÊÓ Western meetings are open to the public. ASUMW meets Mondays at 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM in the SUB basement.

Bulldog Bulletin Submissions

If you would like something included in the Bulldog Bulletin, please email all information to [email protected] before Thursday @ 5:00 PM

Bulletin Submission Requirements

All submissions for the Bulldog Bulletin must also include the alternate text version for the submission. This means any information going into the bulletin will need to be typed out and sent along in an email with any poster wanting to be included. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Safe Ride

Free and confidential sober rides for ÐßÐßÊÓÊÓ Western students.

Hours of Operation: Friday & Saturday nights from 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM.

Call or Text (406) 865-0075

Provided by ASUMW

🎓 FAFSA 2027–2028 is Now Open!

Unlock grants, scholarships and financial aid for college!!!

Apply ASAP at

✅ It’s free
✅ It’s easier than ever
✅ Don’t miss out!

Contact Financial Aid for assistance – (406) 683-7101

[email protected]

Office located in Short Admin Building

ÐßÐßÊÓÊÓ Western Powerlifting Club

Join now! Beginners Welcome

New to campus? Returning to campus? Everyone is welcome! Come along, meet the team, and join us for our new powerlifting club.

What We Do:

• All experience levels welcome
• Learn proper lifting techniques
• Build your own training programs
• Train & grow together
• No competition required
• Mock meets & club events
• Set goals & track progress
• Learn from each other
• Build strength & confidence
• Community, strength, growth

You don’t have to be a powerlifter to join the Powerlifting Club; you just have to be willing to learn, train, and and support each other.

UMW Student Counseling Services

Your mind matters.

Felling stressed and overwhelmed?

Anxious and not yourself?

Maybe just homesick…

It’s okay to not be okay and it’s okay to ask for help. You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to help. Confidential and fee support from fully licensed professionals.

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Early, after hours, and urgent walk-in appointments are available!

Location: Main Hall 214

Phone: 406.683.7388

Email: [email protected]

Events

Weekly Activity

No activity this week; have a great Block Break!

Bulldog Athletics

Volleyball

Wednesday, October 7 • vs. ÐßÐßÊÓÊÓ Tech • 6:00 PM • Dillon, MT

Friday, October 9 • vs. Mayville State • 6:00 PM • Dillon, MT

Saturday, October 10 • vs. Valley City State • 2:00 PM • Dillon, MT

Rodeo

Friday, October 9 • at Dickinson State Rodeo • Dickinson, ND

Football

Saturday, October 10 • at Carroll College • 1:00 PM • Helena, MT

Cross Country

Friday, October 9 • at Yellow Jacket/Battlin’ Bears Open • BIllings, MT

Student Wellness Center – Group Fitness Schedule

Monday, October 5 : Beginner’s Yoga at 4:00 PM

Tuesday, October 6: HIIT Cardio at 6:30 AM

Wednesday, October 7: Beginner’s Yoga at 7:00 AM

Thursday, October 8: Block Break, Student Wellness Center OPEN 6 AM to 9 PM

Friday, October 9: Block Break, Student Wellness Center OPEN 6 AM to 9 PM

Saturday, October 10: Block Break, Student Wellness Center OPEN10 AM to 2 PM

Sunday, October 11: Block Break, Student Wellness Center OPEN 10 AM to 2 PM

Daily Weekday Walks: Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM

HIP Club Cornhole Tournament

Fundraiser for UMW HIP Club

Sunday, October 25 • 10:00 AM • UMW Keltz Arena

$30 Entry fee per team – Register by filling out the .

Virtual Cooking & Healthy Eating Series

Thursdays, September 17 – October 22 • 2:00 – 3:00 PM • Online

Free to attend and free Instant Pot to class graduates!

For more information or to enroll, please visit the

Brought to you by the ÐßÐßÊÓÊÓ State University Extension Office

Pumpkin Bowling

Come join the HIP Club for Pumpkin Bowling!

Tuesday, October 6 • 11:20 AM • Outside the SUB

Prize: $25 gift card for Bulldog swag

See you there!

Trunk-or-Treat

Tuesday, October 27

• Set up at 5:00 PM (BARC Parking Lot)
• Starts at 6:00 PM
• Ends at 8:30 PM

Decorate a car for the kids in Dillon! (Bring your own candy)

To sign up, please complete the

Workshop 2: Making Your Money Work for You

Budgeting, Saving & Planning Ahead

Thursday, October 15, 2026• 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM & 6:00 – 7:00 PM • Lucy Carson Library

What You’ll Learn

• Learn how to create a budget.
• Identify needs versus wants.
• Explore saving strategies.
• Set and work toward financial goals.
• Build better money habits for college and beyond.

Workshop Benefits

Earn 3,000 Paw Points per event.

Scholarship Opportunity: Attend workshops this semester and next semester for a chance to earn a scholarship toward the next academic year. Details coming soon.

Bonus Paw Points: Attend all three sessions and earn 5,000 bonus Paw Points.

Swag Basket Drawing: Participants can be entered into a drawing for a swag basket at the end of the semester.

Food will be provided at every session.

Financial Literacy Workshops are put on by UM Western Business Services.

Thrift at Bargain Basement with Trio

Come support our local thrift store!

Every Monday • 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM • 226 Atlantic St. Dillon, MT 59725

Cash Only • Walk or Drive

Skilled Trades Training – ÐßÐßÊÓÊÓ Western School of Outreach

This Fall:

• Forklift Certification
• JSR Construction Classes

Next Spring:

• Welding Class

Mark your calendars! Complete the for training and event updates, registration dates, and more.

Call (406) 683-7537 or email [email protected] for more information.

TRIO SSS Lunch & Learn

Connect with campus resources while finding support in creating citations, FAFSA applications, and scholarship applications.

Block 2 (Citations: The Why’s and How’s of Giving Credit)

• Wednesday, September 16^th
• 11:10AM – 12:10PM & 3:30PM – 4:30PM
• Sandwiches w/ chips

Block 3 (FAFSA Workshop w/ the Financial Aid Office)

• Wednesday, November 18^th
• 11:10AM – 12:10PM & 3:30PM – 4:30PM
• Chicken & Rice Soup w/ Rolls and Salad

Block 4 (Scholarship Workshop w/ Stacie from the Foundation)

• Wednesday, November 18^th
• 11:10AM – 12:10PM & 3:30PM – 4:30PM
• Potato soup w/ Rolls and Salad

Earn 1,000 Paw Points for each workshop!

MUS 2026 Mental Health & Wellbeing Summit – Building Cultures of Care

Registration Now Open!

October 19-20 • Great Falls College MSU • Open to all Staff, Students, Faculty, and Administrators • Free!

Registration, Lodging, Speaker, and Other Information Located on the .

What to Expect:

• Keynote: What is public health approach to mental health & wellbeing?
• Sessions: Building culture & community, student success, employee, & personal wellbeing.
• Facilitated workshop & working session for Campus Plan development.
• Pre & Post-Summit Training Workshops: COMET, QPR, Mental Health First Aid.

Who’s Your Daddy? A Four-Part TTRPG Campaign

Seeking Comedic, Dynamic, and Strong Character Actors

Auditions are open to UMW Students Only

A collaboration between UMW Drama Club & The Tabletop Vault

Auditions: October 17 • 6:30 PM • Small Auditorium

Go Bulldogs!