Video Games at Tech

Lori Shyba, new faculty here at Montana Tech, is teaching a class that centers on designing video games.

Designing games at Tech

Serious Gamers [Montana Standard]

“”Art, painting, color, 3-D modeling sound — you can take all of that and put it into one art form,” he said. “I’ve come up with a great idea for a game; now I just have to learn how to create a game.” Gibson is exactly the kind of student Lori Shyba, who teaches the class, had in mind when she proposed the course. Shyba said the class aims to teach students about the cultural, economic and industrial significance of video games.”

Considering the video game industry does about $18 billion worth of business a year, it seems the time is ripe for Tech students to get familiar with the process.

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Input wanted on HPER renovation project

Montana Tech students have an opportunity to let their opinions be heard regarding the upcoming HPER renovation project

Big changes in store for Tech

Time to weigh in on HPER [Montana Standard]

“Construction is scheduled to last 10 months and start in mid-September. Renovation is planned for roughly 25,000 square feet with another 7,000 square feet of expansion along the west side of the building. No work is planned for the gym, which enjoyed a $650,000 renovation three years ago.”
“The pool will be part of the conversation, but both stressed the dialogue will extend far beyond “pool or no pool.” In the end, maybe the pool will be left alone. Maybe it will be taken out, and the space used for something else. Maybe needed pool repairs — a new liner, revamped dehumidification system, a cover — will be part of the project.”

I certainly hope they decide to keep the pool, considering I use it all the time! Of course I can understand the motivation though, keeping a pool heated 24/7 can’t be cheap. Be sure to let your voice be heard in this debate!