Amberly Pahut, executive director of the University of Montana Western Foundation and director of development and alumni relations, will join the seventh class of Leadership Montana, a statewide collaboration of higher education, community and business leaders.

University of Montana Western Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Provost Donna Rouse will be honored for her 40 years of service to UMW with the 2010 Montana Western Distinguished Alumni Award.

The University of Montana Western’s annual Alumni Weekend festivities return on Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24.

The University of Montana Western’s annual Community Rodeo Banquet returns on Friday, March 26 in the Keltz Arena of the Montana Western campus.

The family of Elizabeth Ann Orr has provided funds for an annual scholarship at the University of Montana Western. The endowed scholarship is in remembrance of Elizabeth, who passed away on Jan. 20, 2010.

Award-winning educator and Montana Western alumna Angela McLean was appointed by Gov. Brian Schweitzer as the newest member of the Montana Board of Regents.