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Discover our downtown campus

McGill’s downtown campus is in the heart of vibrant Montreal, surrounded by cafés, museums and galleries. The campus green is a peaceful retreat from our bustling city – it’s the perfect place to hang out and study. 

Discover our Macdonald campus

Located on 1,600 acres of waterfront property, Macdonald Campus is a high-tech hub nestled deep in nature, with computerized greenhouses, culinary laboratories and its very own farm. Chat with our current undergrads to discover what they love about studying at Mac campus.

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Talk with a McGill student

This one-on-one virtual meeting with one of our student ambassadors is your chance to ask all of your questions about student life, academics, life in Montreal and much more.

Jasez avec une finissante du CÉGEP au Québec

Vous étudiez présentement au Québec et vous avez des questions sur le passage du cégep à l’université, la vie étudiante, les études en anglais ou la vie à Montréal ? Venez jaser avec une de nos ambassadrices étudiantes afin d’obtenir des réponses à vos questions !

Try food on campus

Grab a quick snack, locally roasted coffee, or even a homemade pizza.

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Pre-College Enrichment Montreal - On the Campus of McGill 21 Days

• Pre-College Enrichment Montreal - On the Campus of McGill 14 Days
• Pre-College Enrichment Montreal on the Campus of McGill plus Hawaii Extension 32 Days

Commuter Option

$2,399 – Includes 11 days of a morning and afternoon course and two optional college workshops for day students. See More Details & How to Enroll.

Courses Offered In:

• Science & Technology
• Social Sciences
• Sports & Wellness
• Creative & Applied Arts

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Pre-College Program on the Campus of McGill

Study abroad in Montreal this summer and prepare for college with engaging courses on the campus of McGill University, often referred to as the “Harvard of the North”. This pre-college summer program for high school students is designed to balance academic enrichment and personal growth with fun group excursions, new experiences and free time to explore one of the top student cities in the world! Students will enjoy the independence and freedom that they desire, balanced with the structure, guidance and staff supervision that parents expect. What better way to spend the summer than making new friends, getting a taste of college life, and immersing yourself in the vibrant city of Montreal?

About This Program

What It’s Like

Experience college life with the balance of engaging courses, group excursions, and free time.

Certificate of Completion

Receive a letter certifying the completion of your courses. Letters of recommendation are also available.

Exclusive Classes

All classes are private to Westcoast Connection students only.

Engaging Instructors

Courses taught by experienced university-level faculty, instructors, and local professionals.

Accommodations

McGill University residence.

Athletic Facilities

Unlimited access to the world-class facilities at McGill.

Includes breakfast and dinner daily. Enjoy a variety of options at the dining hall, residence café and local restaurants.

Discover all the fun, festivals, culture and green spaces that summer in Montreal has to offer.

Transportation

Public transportation and occasional private motor coach.

Available for students who don’t require accommodations. Contact us for details.

Dietary Options

We can accommodate most dietary preferences and allergies.

Program Highlights

• • Get a taste of college life on the McGill University campus.
• • Explore your interests with a variety of engaging courses.
• • Live in Montreal, one of the top student cities in the world.
• • Explore Montreal highlights during Student’s Choice.
• • Stay active at McGill's incredible fitness facility.
• • Experience Montreal's amazing summer festivals.
• • Enjoy jet boating, Six Flags Amusement Park, and more.
• • Meet and make new friends while living in residence.

Business 4 Course Options

Business Entrepreneurship: McGill Morning

Have you ever thought about starting your own business? You will learn the fundamental tools and techniques necessary to launch your own company. After you review all the steps to create and maintain your own business venture, you have the opportunity to try your new skills and will develop and present a professional business plan.

Social Media Marketing: McGill Afternoon

This course looks at the channels of marketing, advertising and communication that make up social media platforms, exploring how these tools fit into a company’s integrated marketing strategy. Using real-world examples from large corporations and small businesses, students explore how marketing professionals embrace online social networks, user-generated content and content sharing to create brand awareness. Learn tips and techniques to successfully leverage your own social media marketing.

Sports Management: McGill Afternoon

This course provides students with an overview of business for professional sports including finance, marketing and technology. Learn about professional sports entities that make billions of dollars entertaining people around the world. Through lectures, case studies and guest speakers, explore topics such as producing live events, broadcasting rights, athlete marketing, sponsorship, the fan experience, and sports law.

Business Intensive Full Day

Combine a morning business course with an afternoon business course for an intensive full-day track.

Science & Technology 2 Course Options

Crime Scene Investigation: CSI Montreal Afternoon

Experience the world of forensic science through hands-on training exercises and theoretical lessons. Examine CSI procedures along with forensic anthropology, biology and bloodstain pattern analysis. A scenario is staged and you work in investigative teams to identify, collect and interpret the evidence before you act as a forensic expert witness and testify in a mock-court setting.

Exploring the World of STEM Full Day

In our increasingly complex world, gaining literacy in science, technology, engineering and mathematics is more crucial than ever. Through engaging theoretical lectures, hands-on lab sessions, and exciting industry visits, this full-day intensive course will introduce students to a wide range of fields and careers within the STEM disciplines. Topics include: Astronomy, Physics, Nutrition, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, and more! Learn more about Exploring the World of STEM .

* A supplementary fee of $595 applies.

Social Sciences 4 Course Options

Montreal Culture: Behind the Scenes Afternoon

A “field trip” around Montreal to learn about the French-Canadian culture that makes this city so unique. Explore the “Place des Festivals”, the historic Old Montreal with its 17th century cobblestone streets, and the city’s Mount Royal Park which was designed by the same designer as New York’s Central Park. Uncover multiple museums and artistic venues. Discover Montreal’s unique culinary experience and indulge in their famous poutine and smoked meat.

Emotional Intelligence & Professional Communication Skills: McGill Afternoon

Tom Peters, leadership author of ‘’In Search of Excellence’’ and nicknamed the ‘’Red Bull’’ of management thinking, wrote ‘’Success in business today is 15% technology and 85% Emotional Intelligence.” If this is true, what better way is there to prepare you for college and a future career than to improve your Emotional Intelligence skills? This course has been designed to increase your understanding of emotional intelligence and will empower you to use E.I. to increase your self-confidence, and guide your thinking and behavior. Using experiential exercises, discussions and group collaboration you will learn how to define personal goals and how to leverage your skills, knowledge and experience to create success in new situations both personally and professionally.

Psychology of Human Behavior: McGill Morning

This course introduces basic concepts in psychology including behavioral, cognitive and clinical psychology. Through the use of discussion, film and in-class activities, explore topics such as how to improve emotional intelligence, limitations in perception, cognitive distortions and how to improve memory. Other topics included are mental illness, stereotyping and prejudice.

Social Justice & Human Rights Forum: McGill Morning

Climate change, bans on religious freedoms, racial injustice, gender-based violence… the list of human rights violations, and social and ecological injustices are seemingly endless in the world around us.  Join this forum on social justice and human rights where we will explore a number of topics through a systems-thinking lens to examine why and how unequal distributions of rights and freedoms manifest.  We will also consider our personal identities, positions and power within these systems challenging our ideas of how to make positive social change in the world in which we live. This forum will involve participant discussion.

Language 1 Course Option

French Language Morning

Did you know Montreal is the second largest primarily French-speaking city in the world after Paris? Separate course levels from beginner to advanced are offered. Attention is given to grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing with the primary goal of enhancing your verbal skills. You will have many opportunities to practice French in this incredible city.

* A supplementary fee of $220 applies.

Sports & Wellness 1 Course Option

Independent Workout Morning Afternoon

Plan your workout regimen including weight training and cardio to help meet your fitness goals.

Creative & Applied Arts 1 Course Option

Digital Photography: Montreal Morning

There are few better places to master the art of photography than in the vibrant city of Montreal. With your smartphone or digital camera in hand, this photography course will teach various digital photography techniques including imaging scanning, color digital printing, printing digital negatives, basic darkroom techniques and Adobe Photoshop. Creativity mixes with practical skills and culminates in an individual final photography project completed by the end of the course.

*A DSLR or bridge camera with manual functions having at least a 12.0 megapixel sensor is required.

Tools to Prepare for College Admissions Workshops

Workshop 1: choosing the right school and college application process.

Choosing the right college for your academic and personal interests is the first step in the application process. It requires careful research and self-evaluation. This interactive workshop provides you with tools and resources to help you develop a list of criteria integral in choosing appropriate colleges. Explore the basic elements of the college application and learn the ins and outs of the Common Application. Develop your academic/co-curricular profile, learn how to craft a high caliber application and set up your timeline for completion of applications, supplements and essays.

Workshop 2: College Essay Writing

Explore different essay topics and strategies to write a proper admission essay that distinguishes you. As one of the top qualitative measures in the admissions process, your personal essay is an integral part of your application. As a critical aspect of your first impression to an admissions officer, the essay is an opportunity for you to share your stories, adding greater depth and dimension to your application. This workshop includes an overview of fundamental writing skills using real examples of college essays. The focus is on practical tips for writing a great college essay, including finding your voice, brainstorming essay ideas, understanding the prompts, focusing on a theme and the importance of editing and proofreading.

McGill University Campus Visit

Founded in 1821, McGill has developed a renowned international reputation for academic excellence. This tour shows you around the main downtown campus.

Montreal Highlights

International Jazz Festival A summer in Montreal is not complete without taking in this premiere event, featuring thousands of artists and hundreds of free outdoor performances. Join the rest of the city (and the world) in the celebration.

Old Montreal Explore the charming cobblestone streets and unique European flare of the city’s most famous landmark: the Old Port. From street performers and beautiful architecture to local cafes in hidden alleys, you will discover something new every visit.

La Ronde – Six Flags Amusement Park Enjoy thrilling roller coasters and other exciting rides, including La Ronde’s famous Monster, the world’s tallest wooden double roller coaster. In the evening, you will delight in a breathtaking firework display.

Jet Boating View the Montreal skyline from your cruise along the St. Lawrence River – and get soaked! This exhilarating ride through the Lachine Rapids is more exciting than you could imagine.

“Just For Laughs” Comedy Festival Laugh the night away at the world’s largest international comedy festival! This two-week event, featuring hundreds of artists and performances, will be a highlight of your summer.

The Tam-Tams A weekly impromptu weekly free festival in the middle of the city? Only in Montreal! “The Tams” is a colorful gathering of drummers, dancers, vendors and their admiring audiences that takes place every Sunday at the foot of Mount Royal.

The Food! Montreal bagels, smoked meat and their famous poutine! Understand for yourself what all the fuss is about. Everything else is just an imitation.

Atwater Market & Lachine Canal Bike along the water of the Lachine Canal and wind your way through the city’s Old Port until you reach the Atwater Market, a farmers’ market offering the best of Montreal and Quebec delicacies.

Saint-Laurent & Sainte-Catherine Each with its own personality, discover what makes these streets famous Montreal destinations. From one-of-a-kind shops and funky cafes with streetside terraces to multilevel street art murals, there’s something for everyone!

Mount Royal The heart and pride of Montreal, Mount Royal comes alive during the summer with the weekly “Tam-Tams”, hiking and biking trails, street vendors and food trucks. Choose to sunbathe, enjoy a picnic lunch or join a beach volleyball game.

Bell Centre Tour Explore the home of the Montreal Canadiens and discover the ins and outs of the NHL’s most winning team.

Montreal Urban Zipline Enjoy a thrilling experience as you fly over Bonsecours Island in the Old Port.

Mont-Tremblant Highlights

Located 90 minutes from Montreal, in the Laurentian Mountains, the modern, picturesque Mont-Tremblant village is the sister of its West Coast affiliate, Whistler Blackcomb, and offers shops, luxury accommodations and amazing restaurants. No wonder it has been voted Best Ski Resort in eastern North America by Ski Magazine for 12 years running. Make sure to sample a delicious crepe and a Canadian “BeaverTail”.

Other activities include: Luge ride, International Blues Festival and beach club.

Typical Weekday Schedule

Choose either a full-day track option or a morning and afternoon course. Your personal schedule and lunch time may vary based on your course choices.

Option 1: Morning & Afternoon Courses

• 8:00 AM Wake Up
• 8:30 AM Breakfast
• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Morning Course
• 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch
• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Afternoon Course
• 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Student's Choice (sports, fitness center, exploring, free time)
• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner
• 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Evening Activities

Option 2: Full-Day Track

• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Start of Full-Day Track
• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM End of Full-Day Track

College Life

McGill Campus

Enjoy strolling around McGill University 's campus in the very heart of Montreal. The school's campus sits at the foot of Mount Royal, tucked in between downtown Montreal on one side and leafy-green woods and trails on the other.

Residence La Citadelle – McGill University

Say hello to  La Citadelle , your hotel-like summer residence in the heart of downtown Montreal, steps away from chic cafés, boutiques, and parks. All rooms feature individual twin beds, air conditioning, private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, housekeeping services and personal work desks. The residence is a short walking distance to class, and offers a laundry room and group common areas.

Stay active with complimentary access to McGill University’s athletic facilities featuring free weights, strength training, cardio machine workout area, Olympic-size pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, indoor jogging track, racquetball and squash courts.

Organized sports & games

Our sports coordinator organizes games of all kinds including basketball, volleyball and ultimate Frisbee.

Positive Social Experience

This program is designed to give you a taste of the excitement and independence you will experience in college. Just like in college, you will be part of a large group of students, live in a residence, and have your choice of classes. And like in college, you will enjoy a warm, family environment within your residence where you enjoy many opportunities to socialize with other students.

More Details

Program specifics.

Flight to Montreal, Canada As a participant on our Pre-College Enrichment: Montreal program, you may fly to Montreal and be greeted upon arrival and enjoy complimentary transfer (for flights in designated times) from the airport to our downtown residence. We are happy to assist you with arranging flights to and from the program upon request. If you prefer, you may be dropped off directly at our McGill residence and meet your staff there. If you are driving to Montreal, it is approximately 5 hours from Boston and 6.5 hours from New York City.

Return Flight Home from Montreal, Canada For the 21-day program return from Montreal for flights in designated times, we provide airport transfer and our leaders help you to check in and remain in the airport until flights have departed. You may also arrange to be picked up at the McGill residence if you prefer.

Food & Meals A big part of your Pre-College Enrichment program’s success depends on how well you eat. We are proud of the fact that year after year we are complimented for our quality, quantity and choice of food! Enjoy a delicious breakfast with a healthy variety of hot and cold choices. For lunch, you enjoy the choice of eating in smaller groups and choosing from local cafés and small restaurants. For dinner, either the whole group goes to the same restaurant or we divide into smaller groups with staff to sample quainter places with a variety of cuisines. Food options are varied and plentiful. Montreal is known for its diverse and trendy food scene. Get ready to indulge from famous Montreal smoked meat and bagels to poutine and BeaverTail pastries.

We have satisfied the choosiest of eaters and gladly accommodate most special dietary requests including vegetarian, food allergies, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and kosher style. We welcome discussing your individual requirements with you and have extensive experience in this area.

Laundry You will only need one week’s worth of clothing as outlined in the packing list that will be sent to you prior to departure. You will have the opportunity to do laundry at your convenience by either dropping off your laundry at a local wash and fold service and then pick it up clean, folded and ready to go or you may do laundry in your residence hall.

What’s Included Included in your program tuition is all lodging, breakfast and dinner daily, recreation & entertainment listed, day and weekend excursions, application fee, use of McGill athletic facilities, Wi-Fi in residence, campus identification fee, courses (supplementary fees may apply for some) airport transfers in designated times, gratuities & taxes.

Not included is transportation to and from the program, lunches, snacks, personal spending money for souvenirs, and laundry. We also make available optional travel insurance that is not included, but highly recommended.

Please contact us with any questions. We are happy to hear from you!

Commuter Option - For Day Students

Available for students who don’t require accommodations. Commuter students join for class days. Actual schedule varies depending on the week and is listed below. Commuter students arrive on campus in time for the start of their 10:00 AM morning class and depart campus after their afternoon course, generally between 4:00 – 4:30 PM. They will join any out-of-class site visits or field trips that are part of their course. In addition, we welcome commuter students to join our optional college admissions workshops. 

Commuter Tuition – $2,399  

Class Schedule:

Week 1: July 2, 3, 4, 5 Week 2: July 9, 10, 11, 12 Week 3: July 15, 16, 17

College Admissions Workshops are on Saturday, July 6 and Saturday, July 13 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM.

How to Enroll: To enroll on the Commuter Option please complete this online application .

Note: Commuter students will have limited access to McGill’s recreational facilities. Supplementary course fees may apply on select courses. Meals not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will attending one of your programs help me get into college?

Attending a summer program is an incredible opportunity to learn and grow into a more well-rounded, mature individual. No matter what type of program you choose, the personal development and experience gained over the course of the summer are valuable resources that could help you with your college essays and applications. If your goal for the summer is to get a head start on college prep, a Career Experience or Pre-College Enrichment program could be just what you need. So while attending any particular summer program will not necessarily get you into your choice school, what you get from it can make a difference!

Who are the staff and what are their qualifications?

Our staff are educators, guidance counselors, coaches, college and university students, former camp counselors, residence life coordinators, community volunteers, world travelers, and other leaders with diverse backgrounds. Many are former participants themselves who couldn’t get enough of the Westcoast experience! Learn more about our summer leaders .

When do I choose my courses?

For fall enrollments, we will send you a course choice preference form around December 14. You will be able to select your first and second course preferences. Your course choices will be confirmed in the spring.

For enrollments after December 14, we will send you a course choice preference form upon receipt of your application for enrollment. Your course choices will be confirmed in the spring.

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Discover our downtown campus

McGill’s downtown campus is in the heart of vibrant Montreal, surrounded by cafés, museums and galleries. The campus green is a peaceful retreat from our bustling city – it’s the perfect place to hang out and study. 

Discover our Macdonald campus

Located on 1,600 acres of waterfront property, Macdonald Campus is a high-tech hub nestled deep in nature, with computerized greenhouses, culinary laboratories and its very own farm. Chat with our current undergrads to discover what they love about studying at Mac campus.

Virtual Tour with a LIVE host

Come on a virtual tour of McGill’s downtown campus - with a LIVE student host! Ask your questions and interact with the host online. 

Make the most of your time here

Talk with a McGill student

This one-on-one virtual meeting with one of our student ambassadors is your chance to ask all of your questions about student life, academics, life in Montreal and much more.

Try food on campus

Grab a quick snack, locally roasted coffee, or even a homemade pizza.

Visit the gym

Swimming, track, spin class or fitness centre? How will you keep active?

Hit the library stacks

Get lost in books. Find the best research leads in our 13 libraries.

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Missouri Governor’s Visit Includes Campus Tours, Signing of New Book

By Jeff Murphy, April 9, 2024

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, right, recently visited with active duty military students and veterans at the Military and Veterans Success Center during a visit to the University of Central Missouri.

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Physical Address: University of Idaho Bruce M. Pitman Center 709 Deakin Avenue Rm 135  Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address: University of Idaho 875 Perimeter Drive MS 4253  Moscow, ID 83844-4253

Phone: 208-885-6326

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Physical Address: University of Idaho Boise 322 E. Front St Boise, ID 83702

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Physical Address: University of Idaho Coeur d'Alene 1031 N Academic Way Suite 242 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

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Physical Address: University of Idaho, Idaho Falls 1776 Science Center Dr. Suite 306 Idaho Falls, ID 83840

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Car-free Options for Getting Around in (And Getting out of) Moscow

It’s easy to get around without a vehicle at the University of Idaho. Our campus is pedestrian-friendly and largely car-free, and beautiful trails and free bus routes connect students to locations around Moscow. Heading home for a break? You’ll find multiple options that don’t require a personal vehicle.

Travel by Trail

Paradise Path features 2.23 miles of trail that wind through campus, downtown Moscow and several local parks. The route, which often follows Paradise Creek, features places to stop and rest, water-bottle stations, well-lit crossings and a tunnel under the Troy Highway on the east side of town. Walkers, runners, bikers, skaters and people who use wheelchairs share the quiet, friendly path.

On the west side of town, Paradise Path connects to the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail , which runs parallel to the Moscow-Pullman Highway. Bicycle commuters and distance runners can take the 7-mile trail all the way to Pullman and the Washington State University campus, while others use it just for fun or exercise.

On the east side of Moscow, Paradise Path connects to the Latah Trail . The 12-mile paved trail between Moscow and the small town of Troy provides a wonderful opportunity to get out into the scenic Palouse countryside. The route’s amenities include bathrooms, picnic areas and signs informing visitors about the area’s cultural and agricultural history. Beyond Troy, the trail continues along Highway 99 into Bear Creek Canyon, with 3.5 miles of paved trail and 25 miles of unpaved trail.

Ride a Bike

In addition to the trails, major Moscow streets include bike lanes, and the city is considered bike-friendly. Downtown Moscow includes nearly 50 public bike racks and a double-decker covered bike shelter near City Hall.

If you don’t have a bicycle and would like to try one out, the Vandal Bikes program allows incoming and first-year students who have not purchased a parking permit to rent a bicycle and accessories tor the academic year, with a refundable deposit.

If you’re looking to buy a bicycle to take out on the trails or have a bike that needs a tune-up , local shops include Paradise Creek Bicycles and Rolling Hills Bicycles .

Free bike maintenance stations are available on campus near the corner of Sixth and Line streets and downtown by Moscow City Hall.

Mountain biking is also popular on the Palouse. The Moscow Area Mountain Bike Association (MAMBA) — which also includes other non-motorized trail users — maintains a network of trails on nearby Moscow Mountain.

Go by Bus (in Town)

SMART Transit offers two fixed routes through east and west Moscow — and riding is totally free. Students can use the bus to get across campus and reach grocery stores and malls, the hospital and medical offices, downtown Moscow, city parks, the county fairgrounds and entertainment spots like the movie theater, aquatic center and skateboard park.

Most stops are served every half hour, from 6:40 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Check out the current map and schedule on the SMART Transit website, and be sure to follow them on Instagram for news and rider alerts.

SMART Transit also offers a Dial-a-Ride service from Monday-Saturday. Passengers must schedule at least a day in advance to be picked up at their home and dropped off at their destination. The service is open to anyone, but people covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), including people who use wheelchairs and mobility scooters, receive first priority and are not charged a fare.

Students with ADA mobility needs can also use the Vandal Access service from U of I Parking and Transportation Services Monday-Friday during the academic year. Advance authorization is required.

Go by Bus (Out of Town)

If you’re heading to central or southern Idaho for Thanksgiving, winter break or spring break, make a reservation on the Vandal Break Bus . Parking and Transportation Services and the Office of the Dean of Students partner to provide low-cost transportation to Boise and Idaho Falls, with stops at many small towns in between. Reservations fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up early.

Regional bus line Wheatland Express also offers a Vacation Express bus for U of I and WSU students near major breaks, with service to central and western Washington and the Portland area. Students flying out of Spokane can take the Spokane Airport Express on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays near breaks.

For travel outside of break times, Northwestern Stage Lines connects Idaho to Washington, Montana, Utah and Nevada by bus. Starting from the Intermodal Transit Center on campus, Moscow has daily direct links to Boise and Spokane, with other options branching off from there.

The Salt Lake Express bus service and Greyhound also offer routes that connect to Moscow.

Share a Ride

Rideshare and taxi services are available in Moscow. The university often has deals with rideshare service providers to give students access to safe rides during hours when local transit is unavailable. To learn more about the latest deal, visit U of I Parking and Transportation Services’ Local Transit website.

Hop on a Flight

The Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) has been improving and expanding its services, with a new terminal in May 2024. The airport offers daily direct flights to Boise and Seattle through Alaska Air.

Just 30 minutes from Moscow, the Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) offers non-stop service to Denver, Salt Lake City and Seattle through Delta and United. A free shuttle service is available for passengers to and from Moscow with 48-hour advance registration.

The largest airport in the region is the Spokane International Airport (GEG), about a 1.5-hour drive from Moscow.

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Admitted students visit campus to learn about MPA and MIPA programs

The La Follette School recently invited admitted graduate students to learn more about the school’s MPA and MIPA degrees so they can make an informed decision about attending UW–Madison. Over the course of two days in March and April, 30 in-person and 5 remote attendees visited the graduate programs to gather information and connect with current students, faculty, and staff.

Attendees learned about the La Follette School and the non-partisan, evidence-based education students receive through its MPA and MIPA programs. They also heard about program curriculum and had the opportunity to sit in on an engaging session of Associate Professor Christine Durrance ’s class PA 873: Introduction to Policy Analysis . Attendees got a glimpse of the student experience as the La Follette School Student Association led admitted students on a campus tour and current students answered prospective students’ questions during breakout sessions. Finally, La Follette faculty members Morgan Edwards , Denia Garcia , and Reed Lei gave advice and answered questions as part of a faculty panel.

“(The day) provided a rich overview of La Follette’s academic offerings – and, above all, invaluable introductions to the faculty and students that define the inclusive, supportive, and driven culture of the school,” said one admitted student. “The visit day reinforced my interest in joining the La Follette School as a next step in my policy-oriented career.”

To address the unique needs of international students, this year La Follette held its first Virtual International Student Visit Day with help from MPA students Francis Amedoadzi and Owen Jonas and project assistant Jennifer Unitan. “We showed that La Follette is a wonderful community that will show up to welcome and encourage each student,” says graduate program manager Mo O’Connor . “I believe the students who attended are feeling more confident in and prepared for their La Follette graduate experience.”

“These visit days are some of the most important events we have to showcase the La Follette School community, our graduate programs, and our campus,” says O’Connor. “The events are intentionally developed to encourage information sharing, connections, and experiences that help attendees get to know each other, as well as our current students, faculty, and staff. Most important, though, is that they leave with a sense of what to expect if they accept our offer.”

Much work went into sharing important information and experiences, making prospective students feel welcome, and recruiting a strong incoming class. The team effort was led by O’Connor with major help from project assistant Jennifer Unitan and outreach coordinator Mindy Walker . Many other current students, faculty, and staff also pitched in.

“It was clear just how much effort, planning, and care went into the day, and I really appreciate (O’Connor’s) and everyone else’s efforts to make it as valuable to me and the other prospective students as it was,” said one attendee.

Students who accept admission will join the La Follette School in fall 2024.

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CINCINNATI —   The inclement weather forecasted in Cincinnati on Thursday has prompted a venue change for the  New Heights  live show.

The show announced that the event is moving from Nippert Stadium to Fifth Third Arena with rain in the forecast.

Check out the full announcement below as Travis and  Jason Kelce  get ready for the event benefitting Cincy Reigns' NIL ventures.

NEW HEIGHTS LIVE UPDATE: THE SHOW MUST GO ON (indoors) Due to weather and safety concerns we are moving the Lombaby Games & New Heights Live inside to Fifth-Third Arena. Head to https://t.co/mLckMJrNHL for more info and SEE YOU TOMORROW NIGHT! pic.twitter.com/wpuhWYU859 — New Heights (@newheightshow) April 10, 2024

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In Transit: Notes from the Underground

Jun 06 2018.

Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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Thousands flock to McGill to take in solar eclipse

Yesterday, McGill played host to thousands of people for the spectacular solar eclipse with a series of public events at the downtown campus, the Gault Nature Reserve, and on the West Island (with Macdonald Campus collaborating with John Abbott College).

Near perfect weather conditions – especially following last week’s snowfall – drew throngs of Montrealers outside to take part in what will be for many, a once-in-a-lifetime event.

The excitement was palpable at all three venues, peaking when totality hit at approximately 3:25 p.m. (depending on where you were). As darkness descended upon the city, some people cheered, others oohed and aahed, while others were perfectly silent, staring in awe at the incredible celestial show.

“With all the buildup in the news leading up to this, I thought it might be a bit of a letdown,” said one participant at the John Abbott/Macdonald Campus viewing party. “But it was absolutely spectacular.”

Downtown campus draws Montrealers of all ages

“I am so excited for today” said Victoria Kaspi, PhD, director of the Trottier Space Institute (TSI) and professor of physics, when she appeared on CBC’s Radio Noon earlier in the day. “These are truly exceptional events.”

Kaspi watched the eclipse on downtown campus as part of TSI’s Eclipse Fair and Viewing Party, alongside a formidable crowd that Security Services estimated to be above 10,000 people. The event was jointly organized by TSI and the Department of Physics and run by over 100 student and postdoc volunteers who Kaspi said “deserve all the credit.”

She was just one of dozens of TSI volunteers who were on hand to answer questions, distribute free glasses, and administer access to solar telescopes.

Among the attendees was a family of a five – including six-year-old identical twins – who’d driven up from Massachusetts to experience totality. “We are space nuts,” said mom. “We’ve planning this for a year, and McGill was near our hotel.”

TSI set up multiple tents on lower campus to hand out 15,000 free glasses. While some ran out by 2 p.m., others were still handing them out when the moon began to block view of the sun.

Cheers from the crowd rang out throughout the eclipse, which darkened the skies and lit up the surrounding buildings.

TSI’s event was years in the making and required months of planning. Carolina Cruz-Vinaccia, TSI Program Administrator and one of the event’s organizers, was pleased with the results.

“Everybody I’ve talked to has said, ‘Oh, it was great, it was an awesome experience.’ We’d told people about it for so long, but it was still wild. I think everybody was happy, the vibe was joyful. It was nice to watch it in a big crowd.”

Festive feel on the West Island

In the West Island, several thousand people flocked to John Abbott College for the event that was co-organized with Macdonald Campus. Planned activities included informational kiosks, telescope stations, and booths where people could make their own pinhole viewers.

The atmosphere was festive, with people of all ages gathering on the lawn in front of John Abbott. As music played on loudspeakers, people set up their lawn chairs, laughed with neighbours, and played frisbee, football, soccer, and spike ball. The countdown to the eclipse, along with safety reminders, was broadcast throughout the day.

As the eclipse progressed, temperatures dropped, streetlights flickered on, and the sky above Lac St Louis glowed with a beautiful sunset palette.

“I am so grateful to the John Abbott College Space Club and Professor Karim Jaffer for having invited the McGill Macdonald Campus and Let’s Talk Science at McGill University to be part of this event,” said Ingrid Chiraz, Project Administrator, Office of Student Academic Services. “We were able to bring so many different people together, people who might not have been able to watch and experience the total solar eclipse by themselves. This event was wonderful reminder of how science is able to connect us and how we should take time out of our busy lives to experience it.

“The most memorable moment was when we hit 90 per cent totality. All the booths paused their activities and the music stopped playing,” said Chiraz. “All you could hear was faint murmurs and the voice of Emilia [one of the lead execs from the John Abbott College Space Club] as she announced the progression to totality. The temperature dropped quickly, and it got dark all around us. Everyone on campus was starring up at the sky in anticipation. Once Emilia announced that we had reached totality, everyone took off their glasses and shouted in celebration. Nothing else seemed to matter at that moment. All people did was make the most of those precious 75 seconds. It was a privilege to be a part of such a memorable moment in our lifetime.”

A distinctly Gault perspective

At the Gault Nature Reserve of McGill University, some 1,200 people took part in the unique viewing opportunity. After receiving information and free glasses at the Alice Johannsen Welcome Centre, visitors were able to hike to prime viewing spots at the summit overlooking the entire region.

Gault also provided visitors with the opportunity to witness how wildlife reacted to the eclipse.

“Ducks on Lake Hertel began vocalizing when darkness fell, the frogs in the pond in front of the Welcome Centre fell silent, and birds that are usually silent in the afternoon began to sing when the sun returned,” said said Frédérique Truchon, Communications Associate at Gault.

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A superb job. A big thank you to all those who contributed making our day so memorable.

Well done. Three Cheers to McGill and their Scientists.

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Schedules & Route Maps

SMART Transit east and west routes take you to popular destinations throughout the City of Moscow. Buses stop at medical offices, shopping areas, schools (including the University of Idaho campus) and high-density housing developments.

Everyone rides FREE!

Current alerts and announcements

• RIDER ALERT! Closed Monday, Feb. 19th for President’s Day.
• RIDER ALERT! Closed Christmas Day (12/25) and New Year’s Day (1/1)
• RIDER ALERT! Single bus today, Oct. 25th

There are two fixed routes. Both routes connect at Moscow’s Intermodal Transit Center at 1006 Railroad Street. 

Download current route maps and schedules

Single route schedule, west side loop.

Covers the west side of Moscow and the University of Idaho campus. Common stops include:

• Student Union Building (ISUB) and residence halls along Sixth Street
• Moscow Family Medicine QuickCARE
• Palouse Mall
• Downtown Moscow
• Gritman Medical Center

East side loop 

Covers the east side of Moscow from the UI campus. Common stops include:

• Moscow High School
• East City Park
• Aquatic Center
• Moscow Junior High School
• Skateboard Park
• Latah County Fairgrounds
• Eastside Marketplace 
• Styner Avenue

Buses depart the Intermodal Transit Center at 10 minutes and 40 minutes after the hour.

Most stops are served every half hour. 

Download current map and schedule poster

West side loop schedule.

Transit Center

6:40, 7:10, 7:40, 8:10, 8:40, 9:10, 9:40, 10:10, 10:40, 11:10, 11:40, 12:10, 12:40, 1:10, 1:40, 2:40, 3:40, 4:40, 5:40, 6:40

College & Deakin Ave.

6th & Deakin

6:41, 7:41, 8:41, 9:41, 10:41, 11:41, 12:41, 1:41, 2:41, 3:41, 4:41, 5:41, 6:41

Ash & University Ave.

7:11, 8:11, 9:11, 10:11, 11:11, 12:11, 1:11, 2:11, 3:11, 4:11, 5:11, 6:11

7:12, 8:12, 9:12, 10:12, 11:12, 12:12, 1:12, 2:12, 3:12, 4:12, 5:12, 6:12

6:42, 7:42, 8:42, 9:42, 10:42, 11:42, 12:42, 1:42, 2:42, 3:42, 4:42, 5:42, 6:42

Wallace Complex

7:12, 7:42, 8:12, 8:42, 9:12, 9:42, 10:12, 10:42, 11:12, 11:42, 12:12, 12:42, 1:12, 1:42, 2:12, 2:42, 3:12, 3:42, 4:12, 4:42, 5:12, 5:42, 6:12, 6:42

6th & Perimeter

7:13, 7:43, 8:13, 8:43, 9:13, 9:43, 10:13, 10:43, 11:13, 11:43, 12:13, 12:43, 1:13, 1:43, 2:13, 2:43, 3:13, 3:43, 4:13, 4:43, 5:13, 5:43, 6:13, 6:43

6:46, 7:46, 8:46, 9:46, 10:46, 11:46, 12:46, 1:46, 2:46, 3:46, 4:46, 5:46, 6:46

Moscow Family Medicine/QuickCare

6:47, 7:47, 8:47, 9:47, 10:47, 11:47, 12:47, 1:47, 2:47, 3:47, 4:47, 5:47, 6:47

6:50, 7:15, 7:50, 8:15, 8:50, 9:15, 9:50, 10:15, 10:50, 11:15, 11:50, 12:15, 12:50, 1:15, 1:50, 2:50, 3:50, 4:50, 5:50, 6:50

Baker Hill (Wish Medical)

A & Baker

6:51, 7:16, 7:51, 8:16, 8:51, 9:16, 9:51, 10:16, 10:51, 11:16, 11:51, 12:16, 12:51, 1:16, 1:51, 2:16, 2:51, 3:16, 3:51, 4:16, 4:51, 5:16, 5:51, 6:16, 6:51

A & Peterson

A & Cherry

6:52, 7:17, 7:52, 8:17, 8:52, 9:17, 9:52, 10:17, 10:52, 11:17, 11:52, 12:17, 12:52, 1:17, 1:52, 2:17, 2:52, 3:17, 3:52, 4:17, 4:52, 5:17, 5:52, 6:17, 6:52

A & Lily

6:53, 7:18, 7:53, 8:18, 8:53, 9:18, 9:53, 10:18, 10:53, 11:18, 11:53, 12:18, 12:53, 1:18, 1:53, 2:18, 2:53, 3:18, 3:53, 4:18, 4:53, 5:18, 5:53, 6:18, 6:53

A & Almon

7:19, 8:19, 9:19, 10:19, 11:19, 12:19, 1:19, 2:19, 3:19, 4:19, 5:19, 6:19

Almon & E

7:20: 8:20, 9:20, 10:20, 11:20, 12:20 1:20, 2:20, 3:20, 4:20, 5:20, 6:20

E & Main (Rosauers)

7:21, 8:21, 9:21, 10:21, 11:21, 12:21, 1:21

2nd & Main

6:55, 7:22, 7:55, 8:22, 8:55, 9:22, 9:55, 10:22, 10:55, 11:22, 11:55, 12:22, 12:55, 1:22, 1:55, 2:22, 2:55, 3:22, 3:55, 4:22, 4:55, 5:22, 5:55, 6:22, 6:55

Friendship Square

6:56, 7:24, 7:56, 8:24, 8:56, 9:24, 9:56, 10:24, 10:56, 11:24, 11:56, 12:24, 12:56, 1:24, 1:56, 2:56, 3:56, 3:56, 4:56, 5:56, 6:56

8th & Main (Gritman Medical Center)

6:57, 7:25, 7:57, 8:25, 8:57, 9:25, 9:57, 10:25, 10:57, 11:25, 11:57, 12:25, 12:57, 1:25, 1:57, 2:25, 2:57, 3:25, 3:57, 4:25, 4:57, 5:25, 5:57, 6:25, 6:57

Friendship Square stop not serviced during Saturday Farmers’ Market May through Oct

East Side Loop Schedule

6:40, 7:10, 7:40, 8:10, 8:40, 9:10, 9:40, 10:10, 10:40, 11:10, 11:40, 12:10, 12:40, 1:10, 1:40, 2:10, 3:10, 4:10, 5:10, 6:10

College & Deakin

6:41, 7:10, 7:41, 8:10, 8:41, 9:10, 9:41, 10:10, 10:41, 11:10, 11:41, 12:10, 12:41, 1:10, 1:41, 2:10, 2:41, 3:10, 3:41, 4:10, 4:41, 5:10, 5:41, 6:10, 6:41

6:41, 7:11, 7:41, 8:11, 8:41, 9:11, 9:41, 10:11, 10:41, 11:11, 11:41, 12:11, 12:41, 1:11, 1:41, 2:11, 3:11, 4:11, 5:11, 6:11

Almon & A

8:42, 9:42, 10:42, 11:42, 12:42, 1:42, 2:42, 3:42, 4:42, 5:42, 6:42

8:43, 9:43, 10:43, 11:43, 12:43, 1:43, 2:43, 3:43, 4:43, 5:43, 6:43

8:44, 9:44 10:44, 11:44, 12:44, 1:44, 2:14, 3:14, 4:14, 5:14, 6:14

D & Jefferson

8:45, 9:45, 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45, 4:45, 5:45, 6:45

D & Howard

8:46, 9:46, 10:46, 11:46, 12:46, 1:46, 2:46, 3:46, 4:46, 5:46, 6:46

Moscow High School / 1912 Center

3rd & Polk

7:13, 8:13, 9:13, 10:13, 11:13, 12:13, 1:13, 2:13, 3:13, 4:13, 5:13, 6:13

3rd & Lincoln

7:14, 8:14, 9:14, 10:14, 11:14, 12:14, 1:14, 2:14, 3:14, 4:14, 5:14, 6:14

1st & Hayes

Hayes & D St.

6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, 8:45, 9:15, 9:45, 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15, 12:45, 1:15, 1:45, 2:15, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45, 4:15, 4:45, 5:15, 5:45, 6:15, 6:45

Hayes & F St.

F St. & Orchard

6:46, 7:16, 7:46, 8:16, 8:46, 9:16, 9:46, 10:16, 10:46, 1:16, 11:46, 12:16, 12:46, 1:16, 1:46, 2:16, 2:46, 3:16, 3:46, 4:16, 4:46, 5:16, 5:46, 6:16, 6:46

F St. & Mountain View

6:47, 7:17, 7:47, 8:17, 8:49, 9:17, 9:49, 10:17, 10:49, 11:17, 11:49, 12:17, 12:49, 1:17, 1:49, 2:19, 3:19, 4:19, 5:19, 6:19

Mountain View Skate Park

Mountain View & Rolling Hills

6th & Mountain View

6:48, 7:18, 7:48, 8:18, 8:48, 9:18, 9:48, 10:18, 10:48, 11:18, 11:48, 12:18, 12:48, 1:18, 1:48, 2:18, 2:48, 3:18, 3:48, 4:18, 4:48, 5:18, 5:48, 6:18, 6:48

6th & Park

6:49, 7:19, 7:49, 8:19, 8:49, 9:19, 9:49, 10:19, 10:49, 11:19, 11:49, 12:19, 12:49, 1:19, 1:49, 2:19, 2:49, 3:19, 3:21, 4:19, 4:49, 5:19, 5:49, 6:19, 6:49

Blaine Street at 6th Street

7th & Blaine

6:50, 7:20, 7:50, 8:20, 8:50, 9:20, 9:50, 10:20, 10:50, 11:20, 11:50, 12:20, 12:50, 1:20, 1:50, 2:20, 2:50, 3:20, 3:50, 4:20, 4:50, 5:20, 5:50, 6:20, 6:50

Blaine & Mabelle

Blaine & White Ave. (Eastside Marketplace)

6:51, 7:21, 7:51, 8:21, 8:51, 9:21, 9:51, 10:21, 10:51, 11:21, 11:51, 12:21, 12:51, 1:21, 1:51, 2:21, 2:51, 3:21, 3:51, 4:21, 4:51, 5:21, 5:51, 6:21, 6:51

Styner & Northwood

6:53, 7:23, 7:53, 8:23, 8:53, 9:23, 9:53, 10:23, 10:53, 11:23, 11:53, 12:23, 12:53, 1:23, 1:53, 2:23, 2:53, 3:23, 3:53, 4:23, 4:53, 5:23, 5:53, 6:23, 6:53

Styner & Hawthorne

Styner & Main

6:54, 7:24, 7:54, 8:24, 8:54, 9:24, 9:54, 10:24, 10:54, 11:24, 11:54, 12:24, 12:54, 1:24, 1:54, 2:24, 2:54, 3:24, 3:54, 4:24, 4:54, 5:24, 5:54, 6:24, 6:54

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Students contribute to sustainability efforts on campus

Graduate student Elizabeth Deese, left, and junior Erin Burnett embrace sustainability efforts on campus. 

By Barbara Gutierrez [email protected] 04-08-2024

Erin Burnett, a junior, has always loved sports. In high school in Mount Olive, New Jersey, she played field hockey, golf, and soccer. Her dream is to become an athletics director with a collegiate or professional sports team.

Toward that end, she is majoring is sport administration at the University of Miami School of Education and Human Development . She is also the student football equipment manager in the Department of Athletics.

Last semester, she heard Teddy Lhoutellier, the University’s sustainability director, talk about the efforts of Green U , the office of sustainability, and she was drawn in by the importance of these efforts for the good of the planet.

Burnett is now the UM Green Athletics Liaison, and her mission is to bring the message of sustainability to athletes and fans.

“It is really about being mindful to the environment,” she said. Her goals are to make sure athletes and fans are aware that even small efforts can make a big difference.

Lhoutellier’s message resonated with her because he emphasized how efforts to create a green environment at the University have always been student driven.

“We have a history that everything regarding sustainability at the U has been thanks to the students,” he said. “It is not very common to see student initiatives turn into powerful organizations.”

From 2007, when a student-led initiative resulted in the University’s commitment to be carbon neutral by 2050 to the establishment of a myriad of programs and groups to sustain the environment, students have always led the effort, said Lhoutellier. He cites the ECO Agency, a group within Student Government that boosts sustainability projects on campus, as one example.

As one of several liaisons throughout the University, Burnett in her role shares information a bout environmental sustainability initiatives and opportunities while identifying improvements in the units. Her role is particularly important when it concerns large athletic events, which tend to generate a great deal of waste, she said.

One of those events took place on March 6, at the Watsco Center during Miami Hurricanes’ "green” game against Boston College. Videos on sustainability were shown during half-time and participants who signed a plastic free pledge took part in giveaways.

Burnett is currently carrying out audits of the baseball stadium, Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field, and football cafeteria to determine the kinds of products being used and whether the waste could be minimized and disposed properly.

“ Some examples of what I look to find are if they are using more paper or plastic, if there are enough recycling bins, and if they have the correct bags,” she said. “I like to ask about any recent changes they’ve made or about to make.” 

For Elizabeth Deese, her love of nature, and particularly the ocean, led her to the Office of Sustainability. As a native Bostonian, she would often sail the New England coast with her family. Deese is a graduate student in the M.A. in Environment, Culture, and Media Program through the Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy .

“Growing up sailing instilled in me a sense of adventure and a reverence and deep connection to the ocean and the environment,” she said. “It taught me to appreciate not only the recreational and aesthetic value of nature, but also its intrinsic value.”

Today, Deese works part-time as the communications coordinator for the Office of Sustainability and has married her love of storytelling with her interest in advocating for green practices.

In addition to maintaining the office’s social media platforms, she creates videos highlighting “green” programs, people, and initiatives around campus.

One such video was on “Sustainable Dining at UM.” It focused on how the dining halls are emphasizing plant-based offerings as well as buying produce from local suppliers and providing students with Ozzi reusable to-go containers. 

Deese finds that the messages are well received by the students and staff members.

“In 2024, because of climate change and the array of environmental problems that we are facing, shifting to more sustainable practices helps to mitigate the negative effects,” she said. 

“Reducing our individual carbon footprints is profoundly important, but we also have power beyond that. We can vote, educate ourselves, and get involved with local environmental organizations. Not only living as ‘green’ as we possibly can, but also using our power and our voice, will help bring us closer to that more sustainable and equitable future,” Deese added.

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