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“The class was well organized as to the time but the instructor never made us feel rushed. The teacher was calm and very clear in her instructions which was great in these turbulent times. I enjoyed this class so much."  -Online Course Participant, Zentangle

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New Online Travel Series Program: Montana Faces and Places The MSU Wonderlust volunteer Travel Series Team is pleased to announce  Montana Faces and Places 2020 ,  online Montana-based offerings, accompanied by relevant resources and recommendations. These programs are designed to deepen our knowledge and appreciation of the diverse people, communities and landscapes of the state we all call home. This is a four-part series that can be purchased all together or individually. Register for all 4 programs <click here> To register for individual programs, click "Register here" below each description. Each session is in two parts for one hour each, dates and times listed below. NOTE: These Travel Series presentations will be recorded and shared with PAID registrants only, on a per request basis.

Finding Adventure, Beauty and New Friends on Montana’s Open Roads Dates: June 29 and 30 Times: 10 to 11 a.m. Outdoor enthusiasts Jeff and Sara King will share ideas for creating lively and meaningful travel experiences on and near Montana’s open roads. Their presentation is b ased on their recent 22-day, 2,000-mile circular road trip within the state. Register here Montana’s Remote Centennial Valley and Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Dates: July 7 and 9 Times: 10 to 11 a.m. Bill West, a retired manager of the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, will lead a virtual visit through the Centennial Valley and outline its history, including the establishment of the refuge. Register here

In the Spotlight: Rocky Mountain Laboratory in Hamilton, Montana Dates: July 14 and 16 Times: 4 to 5 p.m. Dr. Marshall E. Bloom of the Rocky Mountain Laboratory will discuss its century-old history, its transition into a National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases facility under Dr. Anthony Fauci and its vital role in the coronavirus pandemic. Register here Montana’s Sibanye-Stillwater Mine: Global Palladium and Platinum Producer and Leader in Best Mining Practices Dates: July 20 and 21 Times: 9 to 10 a.m. Paul Holick, senior development geologist at the mine, will outline the mining history of the Stillwater Complex in southcentral Montana. Randy Weimer, supervisor of the mine's environmental group, will address environmental and economic impacts and modern mining practices. Register here

This Time in Montana History On June 27, 1925, the first significant earthquake recorded by westerners in Montana occurred. The earthquake was centered just southeast of Lombard (a ghost town abandoned in 1980) and was at least magnitude 6. Considerable damage was caused within a 600 square mile area; brick buildings suffered, rocks fell from cliffs and cracks opened up in the ground. The shock was felt within a 310,000 square mile area, but no lives were lost and no fires were started.  Source: USGS Publications Image: Montana Earthquake June 27, 1925. Rocks on the railroad track near Lombard. Photo by J.P. Swartz, 1925. Plate 8-B, U.S. Geological Survey Professional paper 147. - ID. Pardee, J.T. 1616 - pjt01616 - U.S. Geological Survey - Public domain image

COVID-19 Updates and Resources MSU-related updates on MSU COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Know the facts about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME): Read more about IHME and the daily COVID-19 projection updates.

MSU Wonderlust , a program of MSU Academic Technology and Outreach , provides intellectually stimulating and enjoyable programs that foster lifelong learning and community engagement for individuals 50 and greater. There are no tests, no grades and no papers. MSU Wonderlust offers learning opportunities for the pure joy of learning. Become a member or consider teaching for us.

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