October 2026
Extending the Chatbot: AI Agents and Human-in-the-Loop Design
Curious how to move beyond prompt engineering and put AI to work as a collaborative partner? AI agents are here – digital assistants that can plan travel, organize your schedule, or serve as a personal tutor. Learn how to build your own customized AI agent in this two-part class, Extending the Chatbot: AI Agents and Human-in-the-Loop Design, hosted by MSU Academic Outreach. Recommended for those with general AI literacy. • Dates/Times: Wednesdays, October 14 and 28, 2026, 6:15 - 8:15…
Find out more »MSU After Hours: Thriving Houseplants (Pre Reg Rqrd)
Discover how to select the right houseplants for your space and lifestyle, propagate new plants, and provide the light, water, and nutrients they need to thrive at this MSU After Hours program: Thriving Houseplants, hosted by MSU Academic Outreach. You’ll also learn about common pest and disease problems, as well as practical strategies for keeping your indoor plants healthy year-round. • Date/Time: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. • Location: MSU Bozeman; free parking available • Cost: $25-…
Find out more »November 2026
Introduction to Relief Sculpture
What if your images could jump off the page? Explore the multidimensional art of relief sculpture and create your very own bas-relief tile in this beginner-friendly, three-week course hosted by MSU Academic Outreach. No prior art experience is required, and all materials are provided. • When: Wednesdays, November 4 - 18, 2026, from 6:15- 8:15 p.m. • Where: MSU Bozeman; free parking available • Cost: $160 (includes all materials needed to create one 6" x 6" bas-relief tile) • Instructor:…
Find out more »MSU After Hours: The Science and Art of Joy
Uncover the power of joy to transform how you see yourself and the world around you. More than a fleeting emotion, joy is a meaningful resource that influences how we interpret experiences, build relationships, and navigate our lives with purpose and intention. In this engaging MSU After Hours workshop, hosted by Academic Outreach, you'll have the opportunity to reconnect with sources of fulfillment, strengthen resilience, and cultivate intentional practices that support well-being, belonging, and a more joyful approach to life.…
Find out more »MSU After Hours: Happier Holidays with a Stoic Mindset
Discover how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can help you navigate the holidays with greater calm and purpose in this interactive MSU After Hours workshop, hosted by MSU Academic Outreach. Through a blend of engaging discussion, real-world examples, and personal reflection, you'll explore key Stoic concepts and apply them to a personal challenge of your choosing. You'll leave with actionable techniques you can use immediately throughout the holiday season and beyond to stay focused on what matters most. • When:…
Find out more »December 2026
MSU After Hours: Improv Skills for Life and Work
How can improv skills help you navigate work and life? This interactive and low-pressure MSU After Hours workshop, hosted by MSU Academic Outreach, invites you to say “Yes, and…” to flexing your creativity, collaboration, and adaptive thinking muscles. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a toolkit of creativity and collaboration techniques, along with confidence in applying these principles to meetings, projects, and problem-solving scenarios in both professional and personal contexts. • When: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from…
Find out more »MSU After Hours: Telling Montana’s Stories with Montana PBS (pre-reg rqrd)
Go behind-the-scenes of Montana PBS in this experiential tour of their expanding studios on MSU’s campus, hosted by MSU Academic Outreach. Participants will explore the history of Montana PBS, get a feel for what it's like in front of and behind the camera, and learn what goes into producing original content by and for Montanans. When: Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6:15 – 8:15 p.m. Where: MSU Bozeman; free parking available Cost: $25 Learn More & Register: https://learn.montana.edu/catalog/course/2260/after-hours-telling-montanas-stories-with-montana-pbs About MSU After…
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