Contacts: Kealy Dowd, New Student Services, 896-5910 Dan Carter, University Relations, 657-2269

October 8, 2009

MSU Billings representative to Carbon County high schools MSU BILLINGS NEWS SERVICES — A representative from Montana State University Billings will be visiting Joliet, Red Lodge and Fromberg schools in the coming week. Julie Hrubes, a Student Recruitment Specialist from MSU Billings, will be at Joliet and Red Lodge high schools on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Students interested in learning more about degree opportunities with MSU Billings may meet with Hrubes at Joliet High School at 9 a.m. and at Red Lodge High School at 1 p.m. Hrubes will also be visiting Fromberg High School on Monday, Oct. 19 at 8:55 a.m. Specific information about the more than 100 degree options will be available. Students can also find out how to get started through courses delivered online.  MSU Billings is a comprehensive university based in Montana’s largest city. Students can earn two-year and four-year degrees through the colleges of Allied Health Professions, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Technology. And high school students can get a head start on their college career through the University Connections program, offering college classes for just $100 per credit. For more information you may contact the high school counselor or contact Julie Hrubes in New Student Services at jhrubes@msubillings.edu or 657-2886.