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The Office of Alumni Relations

and Alumni Association


The University of Montana
2011 Homecoming Student Ambassadors


Jenny Gordon Dustin Cavanaugh

Jenny Gordon

Dustin Cavanaugh

Jenny Gordon, the daughter of Charles
and Christina Gordon, was born in
Spokane, Wash. Jenny is majoring in
Finance and Marketing. Being a SoBA
scholarship recipient, she is grateful
for the generous alumni that continue
to make college education more
affordable to all students. She plays an
active role in the community and has
completed an AmeriCorps volunteer
term with the Boys and Girls Club of
Missoula. Jenny stays involved with
the University by participating in
Finance club and completing a
marketing internship with the Alumni
Association. Currently Jenny works at
D.A. Davidson & Co. where she is
discovering her love for the investments
industry. A role model in Jenny’s life
taught her, when someone finds
respectable work which they are
extremely passionate about they can
achieve a lifetime of success. Upon
graduating, Jenny desires to pursue a
career as a broker.

Dustin Cavanaugh grew up throughout
the surrounding areas of Elko, Nev.
His parents are Antoinette and Norm
Cavanaugh. Dustin completed his
undergraduate work with honors at
The University of Montana in a Bachelor
of Science degree of Human Biology,
including minors in Native American
Studies, and Psychology. Mr. Cavanaugh
is currently in his second year of
pharmacy school as doctoral candidate,
in which he has been recognized as a
Skaggs Scholar. Dustin enjoys
volunteering his time with community
outreach organizations such as the
Missoula Indian Center, Associated
Student Pharmacists, and Kappa Psi
pharmaceutical fraternity. Dustin is a
proponent of living an active lifestyle
with an emphasis on practicing
preventative medicine through healthy
diet and exercise.


As reincarnations of Homecoming royalty, Ambassadors represent
University of Montana students at Homecoming events and serve as
honorary liaisons to visiting alumni and friends.



Ambassadors are driven in the front of the Homecoming Parade
with other dignitaries, and receive reserved seats at the
Grizzlies football game.



Ambassadors are also formally presented at the
Distinguished Alumni Awards Program.

The Office of Alumni Relations
and Alumni Association

115 Brantly Hall
Missoula, Mont. 59812-7920
406-243-5211 / 1-877-862-5867
alumni@umontana.edu