Honors Presents Lecture Series
Where Curiosity Leads to Direction
Follow this link for the Spring 2026 Honors Presents schedule.
Honors Presents is a student-run, curated program that connects Honors College students with exciting ideas and speakers outside of their primary areas of academic study. While events are directed chiefly towards Texts and Critics students, all MSU students and community members are welcome. In partnering with organizations and clubs on and off campus, the Honors Presents team seeks to offer exciting lectures, workshops, and programming that represent a wide array of perspectives and experiences. The series enables students to discover new interests, knowledge, and passions, helping give direction to their journey at Montana State University and beyond. The program is tied to the first-year Honors College seminar because it helps expose new students to the wide array of opportunities across campus and it aligns well with a major course objective of Text & Critics: “Build a community of cross-disciplinary thinkers with multiple perspectives who share the exploratory process of questioning, learning, imagining, and knowing.”
Students enrolled in Texts and Critics courses are required to attend three Honors Presents events per semester for class credit. See the Texts and Critics syllabus for more information.
If you have any questions about Honors Presents events or attendance, or if you have an idea for an Honors Presents event, email us at honorspresents@montana.edu.
Meet the Honors Presents Team
Nomi Friedman
Nomi (she/her/hers) is a sophomore studying Psychology with a minor in Human Development Family Science. Her passion for mountains, live music, and a strong community kept her in her hometown of Bozeman, Montana to attend Montana State. She can’t wait to connect with the outstanding people of Bozeman to bring quality presentations to MSU.
Ian Welch
Ian (he/him/his) is a Freshman studying Earth Science with a major in Paleontology. He spends his time with friends in the Quads or enjoying the Montana outdoors. Ian also uses his free time playing video games, singing, or watching movies. His passion lies in science and science communication hoping to take these interests to Graduate School to become a professor in Paleontology. It is an honor for him to be a part of the Honors Presents Team.
Bailey Boettcher
Bailey (he/him/his) is a sophomore at Montana State University, where he is pursuing an honors degree in Financial Engineering with minors in Business Administration and Spanish. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and taking advantage of Bozeman's exceptional access to the outdoors. Some of his favorite activities include skiing, mountain biking, and kayaking. Bailey is hardworking and excited about the challenges that being part of the Honors Presents team offers
Hailey Hendricks
Hailey (she/her/hers) is a sophomore studying Economics and Business Management. Her hometown of Kalispell fostered her love for Montana’s mountains and lakes, making the decision to attend college close to home an easy one. Hailey often spends time hiking or taking care of her houseplants. She is excited to connect students with members of the Bozeman, and greater Montana, community.
Gabby Waltz
Gabby (she/her/hers) is a freshman at Montana State University pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies. Her love for the outdoors, whether skiing, mountain biking, or backpacking led her from Bellingham WA to the Bozeman, MT community. Gabby is excited to be a part of the Honors Presents team and further her connection with the Bozeman community.
Vera Grabow
Vera (she/her/hers) is a sophomore studying History and Political Science. She is from Montana and is passionate about learning, the outdoors, and spending quality time with her friends and family. She is excited to bring a touch of the humanities to Honors Presents and engage more with the Honors College community and MSU as a whole.
Finn Kaeyer
Finn is a sophomore studying environmental science and photography. When he is not in school, he loves to ski, climb, take pictures, and knit. He is super stoked to be on the honors presents team this semester and work with some professors and community members to present on some rad topics!
To contact the team: Email HonorsPresents@montana.edu
