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Whittier principal killed in Sunday avalanche
Craig Kitto, 45, succumbed to injuries
Bozeman school principal identified as avalanche victim
By: MTN News
and last updated 2021-02-15 21:28:01-05
BOZEMAN â The man killed in an avalanche on Sunday has been identified as a Bozeman resident.
According to a press release, the Gallatin County Coroners Office said Craig Kitto, 45, succumbed to his injuries and passed away on Sunday evening.
Kitto was the principal at Whittier Elementary School in Bozeman.
The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is assessing the avalanche site today.
The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is assessing the avalanche site today.
Excellence in Outreach Award (Faculty) Excellence in Outreach Award (Faculty)
Michelle Flenniken
Michelle Flenniken, an associate professor in the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology, received the Excellence in Outreach Award for faculty, which recognizes significant engagement programming and achievements. The award carries a $2,000 honorarium.
Flenniken’s research focuses on genetics and virology with an emphasis on the impact of pathogens, particularly viruses, on honeybees. In addition to teaching and lab research, she actively engages with members of the public to educate them about bees and the threats they face as critical pollinators.
“Dr. Flenniken is one of MSU’s most visible professors,” said Mike Giroux, head of
Gallatin County prepares for Phase 1B of vaccine distribution, changes to prioritization
Adjustments being made to vaccination plan
and last updated 2021-01-10 17:21:33-05
BOZEMAN, MT â Phase 1A of vaccine distribution continued in Gallatin County last week. Frontline healthcare workers and others eligible for the vaccine received their first doses over three days.
But with a changing administration, the next phase is seeing a change in prioritizing the vaccine.
Friday morning marked another day at the Gallatin County Fairgroundâs Vaccination Center for those to come to a POD, or âPoint of Distribution,â to receive their Phase 1-A COVID-19 vaccination.