Seth Robertus, 22
Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Billings, Montana
May 5, 2017
By Blair Koch, University Communications and Marketing, 657-2269
Seth Robertus, Outstanding Undergraduate and Golden Merit Award Recipient
With commencement just days away, the 2017 class of Montana State University Billings is looking forward to the formal celebrations that come before.
Seth Robertus is among this year’s group of Outstanding Undergraduates. He is also MSUB’s Golden Merit Award recipient. He will receive these awards during the Allied Health Professions Convocation at 8:30 a.m., Friday, in Petro Hall.
Since childhood, Seth Robertus has been fascinated with adventure, risk, and the great outdoors.
When he turned four-years-old, a surfboard and para-glider were his preferred gifts, so it came as no surprise to his family that his major at MSUB was Outdoor Adventure Leadership (OAL).
The Joliet native is graduating with a major in OAL and a minor in Music.
Since joining the University family in 2013, Robertus has shown the faculty within the Department of Health and Human Performance his abilities in the hard skills of outdoors activities as well as a strong understanding of the soft skills of leadership, professionalism, decision-making and risk management.
For these outstanding efforts, in addition to excelling in the classroom, and for staying active with music, community service and many athletic and outdoor activities that Robertus is this year’s Golden Merit Award Recipient and one of ten Outstanding Undergraduate Award Winners.
Robertus has worked for Recreation Activities for the past three years, developing and supporting the recreation climbing wall program and volunteering with programs like Girls-n-Science.
His Outdoor Adventure Leadership activities have led to experiences with Refresh the Rims and rappelling workshops for Skyview High School.
Robertus has also served as a counselor/trip coordinator for Camp Bethel and worked with the Eagle Mount Swim Program.
He also loves music and plays the trumpet. Robertus has performed with the Billings Symphony, MSUB trumpet ensembles, jazz band, MSUB Pep Band and enjoys playing guitar.
“Performing at the college level has been a fantastic experience,” Robertus said. “From formal lessons to concerts to special occasions, including a stage performance with world class musician Wayne Bergeron, my skills have significantly improved and my desire to serve others through music has increased.”
He also enjoys fly-fishing and has a passion for rock climbing.
After graduation, Robertus plans to pursue a degree in nursing.
“After participating in a Wilderness Medicine course, I’ve decided to recalibrate my route. I intend to pursue a degree in nursing to further my skills to help people in a different capacity,” he said. “So for me, life is a climb, but the view is great!”
Learn more about the MSUB Outdoor Adventure Leadership program
MSU Billings 2017 Spring Convocations
May 4, 2017
6:00 pm - City College
HSCT Great Room - Reception to follow
May 5, 2017 Petro Theatre
Reception to follow each convocation in Rimrock Café
8:30 am - Allied Health Professions
11:00 am - College of Business
1:00 pm - Arts & Sciences
4:00 pm - College of Education
