The Montanan - The University of Montana

Winter 2008
Volume 25 Number 1

ON THE COVER:
The Teepee Burner, located between Jeannette Rankin Hall and the University Center, frames Main Hall. Created by John Vichorek in 1970, the sculpture is made of welded steel and is part of UM’s Permanent Collection of art.
Cover photo by Erik Stenbakken

Features
	The State's Hidden Treasure by Ginny Merriam More then 10,000 pices of art valued at $17 million will soon find a permanent home at UM.
	Young and Restless at UM by Paddy MacDonald Alum Eric Braeden conquers the world of soap operas on CBS' The Young and the Restless.
	From Campus to Combat by Alex Strickland A tale of three UM soldiers, including one man who has been to Iraq, one who is there now, and another who is about to leave for war.
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