The Power of One Week highlights the power that each of us has to make a difference, join a movement, and get involved in improving the world we live in. This year’s theme is "Changing Communities" and will focus on providing the education, information, and empowerment that we need to improve our communities. Events are open to the public!

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Dessert Democracy | All Day, Mon-Tues

Vote for your favorite dessert and make your voice heard! The dish with the most votes will be served during dinner on Friday. there will be one winning dessert at City College and one winning dessert at the University Campus. 

Rimrock Cafe, Stingers & CC Cafe (QR code voting)

Canvas Community Art Project Kickoff | 10:00AM-11:00AM

Create a community art piece! Add your unique artistic vision to a larger piece to celebrate the beauty of our community. 

LA/LI 2nd Floor Lobby

Voter Registration & Civic Info | 11:00AM-12:30PM

Forward Montana will help you register to vote and will answer all your questions about civic engagement here in Montana. 

CC Tech Building Commons

Safezone Training: Module 1 | 2:00PM-4:00PM

This training promotes an inviting and inclusive environment that is emotionally and physically safe for those who identify as LGBTQ+. Registration is required at this link: RSVP

SUB Beartooth

Safezone Training: Module 2 | 9:00AM-11:00AM

Participants in Module 2 must have completed Module 1. Registration is required at this link: RSVP

SUB Beartooth

Safezone Training: Module 3 | 11:00AM-12:00PM

Participants in Module 3 must have completed Modules 1-2. Registration is required at this link: RSVP

SUB Beartooth

Voter Registration & Civic Info | 1:00PM-3:00PM

Forward Montana will help you register to vote and will answer all your questions about civic engagement here in Montana. 

LA/LI 2nd Floor Lobby

Community Conversations | During Meal Times, Wed-Thurs

Pull up a seat and speak with your peers! Rimrock Cafe will be reconfigured to foster conversation and create dialogue.

Rimrock Cafe & City College Commons

Community Resources Station | 10:30AM-12:00PM

Discover resources on campus and in Billings where you can get help, get involved, and make change happen. Stop by during this time slot to ask questions of our on-campus Community Engagement Coordinator and learn how to get involved! 

CC Tech Building Commons

Autism's Potential for Building Community | 1:00PM-2:00PM

Join the Autism Club and learn more about autism and the autistic community at MSUB. Explore the gifts that autistic students, faculty, and staff bring to our campus during this interactive training and conversation.

SUB Yellowstone

I.N.K. Spoken Word Performance | 7:00PM-8:00PM

I.N.K. brings the positivity to poetry! They are a poetry duo that brings high energy poetry with a comedic twist. “The Penn And Teller Of Poetry” have appeared at finals of the National Poetry Slam, and, at colleges all across the country. Biracial poet and MC, Courageous, and mental health advocate Lane Shuler deliver a show that combines poetry, comedy, and hip-hop into an energetic show that is educational and entertaining.They have appeared on TV One, GSN, HGTV, Food Network, and Oprah Winfrey’s Oxygen Network. Their differing racial and life backgrounds create entertaining perspectives on life.

Petro Theatre

I.N.K. Poetry Workshop | 8:00PM-9:00PM

Join I.N.K.for a poetry workshop following the performance. Learn from experts and talk with them about the themes from their show.  

SUB Banquet

Part of a Whole: Community Jigsaw | 9:00AM-3:00PM

Join the Women and Gender Studies Department and decorate a jigsaw puzzle piece to add to the community jigsaw. Refreshments will be available.  

LA 201

Community Fair | 1:00PM-2:00PM

Learn about community organizations on and off campus at this tabling fair. This is your chance to get involved and make a difference!

SUB Atrium

Being Good Neighbors: Interfaith Conversation | 3:00PM-4:30PM

Join UCM for an interfaith conversation about how to be good neighbors across religious identities. Hear local community leaders including Minister, Rev. Lisa Harmon, Deborah Schaefer Ph.D., Rachel Schaefer Ph.D., Dean, Tami Haaland and Professor Ambrin Masood Ph.D., LCPC speak, and engage with them over coffee and cookies.

SUB Beartooth

Movie Night: Accidental Courtesy| 7:00PM-9:00PM

Join Honors for a movie in their lounge! Accidental Courtesy will be playing, a movie about: A musician's unusual, controversial hobby: Trying to befriend members of KKK, many of whom never met a black person. Refreshments will be available.

COE 297

Changing Communities Through Gratitude: Card making| 11:00AM-1:00PM

Have fun with Student Health Services making cards to express gratitude for our local health and safety professionals (EMS, Firefighters, Police, and others).

SUB Atrium

Canvas Community Art Project Walkthrough| 11:00AM-12:00PM

View the week's culmination of artistic contributions from your community! This final period of viewing lets you admire and reflect on how the mosaic of our combined works is something beautiful. 

LA/LI 2nd Foor Lobby

Short Films, Food & Friends | 3:00PM-4:00PM

Join the members of OUT @ MSUB for a hangout. Enjoy a series of short films, food, and good company.

SUB Beartooth

Service Saturday | 9:30AM-12:00PM

Service Saturday is MSUB's Monthly service program! Partner with service organizations in the Billings area. Service partner details are coming soon! Refreshments will be available.

SUB Atrium

Canvas Community Art Project 

Create a community art piece! Add your unique artistic vision to a larger piece to celebrate the beauty of our community. Following the kickoff event on Monday, add to the community art piece and see it grow and change each day. 

LA/LI 2nd floor Lobby

Community Resources Station 

Learn about resources on campus and in Billings where you can get help, get involved, and make change happen!

CC Tech Building Commons