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Jaime Campbell, 2019 graduate from the Anthropology Master’s Program
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Ethan Kumm, Archaeologist with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
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A New Director and New Direction for the Global Studies Program
In an exciting development, the Global Studies and Languages program at Idaho State is being restructured to provide more opportunities for students. ISU is pleased to welcome Dr. Donna Lybecker, Professor of Political Science at ISU, as the Director of Global Studies.
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Virtual Visit from Spanish Actress Enriches ISU Literature Class
On April 22nd, students of the SPAN3301: Introduction to Hispanic Literature class at Idaho State University (ISU) had a unique opportunity to engage with Spanish actress Carolina Calema in a virtual session.
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Successful Inauguration of Arconexiones Spanish Graduate Student Conference at Idaho State
The Arconexiones Spanish Graduate Student Conference, hosted by Idaho State University’s Department of Global Studies and Languages, concluded with great success on Saturday, February 10th.
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Juan Miguel Martínez Martínez
We are so proud of our students' accomplishments! ¡Nos sentimos muy orgullosos de los logros de nuestros estudiantes!
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Congratulations to our Fall 2023 M.A. Graduates!
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Bengal Bridge Program Enhances College Transition through Interactive Anthropology Course
Idaho State University's Bengal Bridge program is paving the way for a helpful transition from high school to college life for incoming freshmen. One course that is helping students prepare for their fall semester is ANTH 1100 Discover Anthropology.
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ISU Graduate Students Host After-School Anthropology Event
On April 28 the Idaho Museum of Natural History at ISU hosted After School at the Museum, a program presented by the Department of Anthropology to engage elementary and middle-school learners in the four fields of anthropology: Archaeology, Biological, Cultural, and Linguistics.
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Idaho State Historical Society Recognizes Local ISU Champions of Idaho's History
This year, three individuals with ties to Idaho State University (ISU) have been selected to receive the prestigious Esto Perpetua Award: Drusilla Gould, Dr. Hope Benedict, and Ronald James.
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Connecting Minds and Ideas: Inaugural Arconexiones Conference by ISU Spanish MA Students
While ISU´s online Spanish Master of Arts program has been in place since 2019, never before have the over 100 students that are in the program held an event to showcase their academic work and to come together to share ideas.
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First Master of Arts in Spanish Inaugural Cohort, 2021
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Professor and Student Represent ISU at AATSP Conference
Following the success of last year's graduate Spanish seminar titled "Theatre and Performance in Latin America," led by Dr. Marin Laufenberg, the Department of Global Studies and Languages collaborated with the School of Performing Arts to study José Rivera's play, "Marisol."
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Rural Health Heroes Awardees
In an acknowledgment of exceptional dedication and service to rural communities in Idaho, the Idaho Rural Health Association awarded Helen Cathleen Tarp and Holly Kartchner the esteemed Rural Health Heroes Social Justice and Health Equity award.