Recruitment & Outreach Events
Academic Year 2023-2024 |
Biology Events | CoSE & IMNH Events | Community Events | ISU Events |
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August | September | October | November/December | January/February | March/April | May/June/July | Archive
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| Academic Recruitment Videos |
Filming faculty interviews September 25 - 29 |
Recruitment video sign-up | Filming of Biology faculty interviews and b-roll footage of classrooms, labs, and other areas of interest to advertise departments and programs. |
| Annual Portneuf River Cleanup |
August 19 Pacific Recycling Trailhead 10 am - noon |
Help clean up trash and debris from the banks and main channel of our Portneuf River. | |
| Student Involvement Fair |
August 23 Quad 11:30am – 1pm |
Involvement Fair Sign-Up Form | College students can interact with student organizations and ISU departments to learn more. The Student Union will host a BBQ featuring a live band. |
| Part-Time Job and Internship Career Fair |
August 24 SUB Ballroom 10am – 2pm |
College students will discuss job opportunities with on-campus and off-campus employers. |
| Event Name | Date & Location | Sign-up | Audience/Description |
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| This is Biology: Speed Networking | September XX; Rendezvous Building noon to 1 pm | Speed Networking Sign-up Form | |
| Edson Fichter Nature Talks |
The month of September on Thursdays Edson Fichter Nature Area Thursdays from 6 - 7 pm |
Free lecture series co-sponsored by Friends of the Edson Fichter Nature Area and Idaho Fish and Game! | |
| Homecoming BBQ | September 18; Quad | College students and their families in Pocatello and the surrounding area are invited to join us for a BBQ | |
| Health Science Experience Night |
September 26 |
Contact Susan Marion | High school students engage with ISU academic programs, advanced learning technologies, and experts. |
| Event Name | Date & Location | Sign-up | Audience/Description |
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| Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit (HYLS) | October 4 | Juan Saldana <juan.saldana@icha.idaho.gov> |
Students in grades 7-12 attending this event will engage in exciting interactive, hands-on, and STEM-related breakout sessions, enhance their leadership skills, and be inspired by our key-note speaker. |
| Southeast Idaho College Fair | October 16; Thunder Ridge HS, 5-8 pm | Registration Form by September 1 | |
| High School Lunch Visits | October XX; Century High School 11:45 am - 12:20 pm | Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | Showcase the CoSE programs and resources available for all high school students. |
| MMACHS Agenda 2023 | October 6 Anatomy Lessons (Gale Life Science) | Contact Susan Marion | Meridian Medical Arts Charter High School |
| High School Lunch Visits | October XX; Highland High School noon - 12:35 pm | Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | Showcase the CoSE programs and resources available for all high school students. |
| High School Lunch Visits | October XX, 2022 Pocatello High School 12:30 - 1:00 pm | Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | |
| Indigenous Peoples Day | October 9 | IPD Fall 2023 Volunteer Form. | This event will be a day-long teach-in for community, students, faculty, staff, and administration. Volunteers are needed in various roles, including greeters, guides, and moderators. |
| STEMx | October XX; CoT; Two Career Exploration sessions; 10 to 11 am & 11 am to 12 noon | Contact Donald Allen | 8th Grade students learn from Idaho State University instructors, participate in hands-on activities, and examine educational pathways that lead to great careers. |
| STEM Career Fair | October 18; SUB Ballroom 10am – 2pm | The Career Center is hosting the annual STEM Career Fair. | |
| Experience ISU |
October 27; Two, fifty-minute, academic interest sessions, one at 11:00 am and one at 1:00 pm. |
Academic Interest Session at Experience ISU Sign-up Form | High school students interact with faculty provide across the ISU campus. |
| Event Name | Date & Location | Sign-up | Audience/Description |
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| Counselor Day | November 2; Alumni Center | Contact Logan McDougall | High School Counselors and College and Career Advisors from across the state are invited to join us on campus to learn more about our academic and technical programs, student resources, and tour our campus and facilities. |
| Health Science Experience Night |
November 9 |
Contact Susan Marion | High school students engage with ISU academic programs, advanced learning technologies, and experts. |
| Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School Stem Night |
November XX; Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School |
Contact Lenora Begay <lbegay@sbd537.org> | Middle and high school students engage with academic programs and businesses. |
| High School Lunch Visits |
November XX Highland High School noon - 12:35 pm |
Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | Showcase the CoSE programs and resources available for all high school students. |
| High School Lunch Visits |
November XX Pocatello High School 12:30 - 1:00 pm |
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| Idaho Scholars | December 4;
L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center 5:00 p.m. Table set up 6 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Department and Resource Fair & Mingling |
Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | High achieving prospective students from the State of Idaho and surrounding states are invited to attend this event and be celebrated for their academic achievements. We invite all departments to have a table at the event so students can discover what ISU has to offer them. |
| TRIO Educational Talent Search Program |
December XX; Table Time from 1:00 PM-2:15PM |
Storm Jansson <stormjansson@isu.edu> | 50 senior high school students all across Southern Idaho arrive at Idaho State University and attend workshops regarding college life/culture, safety on campus, and outside programs our students would benefit from after starting college. There will also be Table Time with different ISU academic programs. |
| Bingham County Career Fair |
December 13; Snake River High School, 922 West Hwy 39 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | High school students engage with academic programs and businesses and apply for scholarships. |
| Event Name | Date & Location | Sign-up | Audience/Description |
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CSI Spring Transfer Fair |
January 31 |
Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu>
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College students visit with regional four-year colleges/universities to learn about the transfer process and academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, internships, and housing.
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CEI Transfer Fair |
January XX |
Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu>
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College students visit with regional four-year colleges/universities to learn about the transfer process and academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, internships, and housing.
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Invent Idaho SE Regional Competition |
January 27 |
Cristine Casselman at Grace Lutheran School, 208-240-2743
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Grades K-9 inventors will have their inventions displayed (50 projects) with poster boards, journals, and models for evaluation. Students will not be present. Judges are needed. Please sign up before January 6 using the RSVP FORM and/or share it with people who might be interested.
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| BYU Career Fair | February 8 |
Contact Logan McDougall
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Create a virtual booth in Handshake. Within the booth, you can provide company information, employment information, display majors you are recruiting and create group information sessions (30 minutes each) or one-on-one “get to know you” interview slots (10 minutes each).
All STEM majors at BYU-Idaho will be invited to attend the fair.
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| Rugir con ISU |
January 22 |
Rugir con ISU is an event that is designed to motivate and inspire more of our community to discover their opportunities at Idaho State. Come learn about the application process, scholarships, financial resources, and be empowered by the connections you make with our Faculty and Staff | |
| Snake River High School Tour |
January 24 |
High school students in AP classes tour ISU. | |
| Bengal STEM Day | February 22; 8:30 am – 12:30 pm | Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | Middle school students will visit our campus to participate in competitions and interactive learning activities focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. |
| CSI STEM Club Visit | February XX | April Robinson <aprilrobinson@isu.edu> | College students from CSI STEM Club tour CoSE departments |
| Biology Career Mixer |
March XX; REND ABC noon to 2 pm |
Biology undergraduate committee |
ISU students interact with professionals and local organizations in a casual setting to learn about; 1) career opportunities for biologists, 2) how to prepare yourself for different paths, 3) a day in the life of a professional. For all current students and those considering a biology major |
| Event Name | Date & Location | Sign-up | Audience/Description |
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| American Falls High School Career Fair | March XX; American Falls High School 12:40 pm - 1:20 pm |
Sign-up before February 24 |
The fair will be held during lunch for all students but will be heavily advertised to all Seniors and Juniors. |
| HOSA College and Career Fair |
March 6-8; SUB 9 am- noon
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Dana Gaudet <danagaudet@isu.edu> | |
| HOSA Competitions |
March 6-8; ISU SUB
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Judges needed for 50 skill competitions. | |
| STEM Up! |
March 13
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Shalee Butler, (208) 282-2800, butlshal@isu.edu | Elementary school students engage with advanced learning technologies and experts in academia and businesses. |
| Tech Expo |
March 14
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TECH EXPO | ISU Departments Registration Form Shalee Butler, (208) 282-2800, butlshal@isu.edu |
High school students engage with advanced learning technologies and experts in academia and businesses. |
| Shoshone- Bannock Workforce/ College Prep Workshops | March 23 Shoshone- Bannock Hotel and Events Center; 1 to 5 p.m. | Jessica James <jjames@sbtribes.com> |
Host a table for the department of biology. |
| Bengal Visit Day | April 20; PSC Atrium 8:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> |
Students and their families have the opportunity to come to campus to tour facilities, meet Faculty and staff, explore their academic interests, and see what it's like to be a Bengal. |
| Portneuf Environmental Fair | April 23; 11 am - 3 pm |
Volunteer at: https://envirofair.org/volunteers/ | Community event to teach about the small steps everyone can take at home, work, school, and on the road to improve our local environment. |
| Event Name | Date & Location | Sign-up | Audience/Description |
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| STEM & Resources Fair |
May XX; Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School |
Lenora Begay <lbegay@sbd537.org> |
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| Science Trek |
May XX; Across campus |
Robert Gay <robertgay@isu.edu> |
3rd - 5th Graders see how Bengal scientists work in their worlds and demystifying science. |
| Science Summer Camps |
June & July; Across campus |
Josh Pak <joshpak@isu.edu> |
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| Poky Paddle |
June 17; Rainey–Centennial Park 4 - 8 pm |
Community event for floaters and observers alike to celebrate the Portneuf River. |
Science outreach is a public outreach service that includes a variety of activities performed by research institutes, universities, and institutions, such as science museums, that aim to promote public understanding and awareness of science and to make informal contributions to science education.
Recruitment, on the other-hand, are those strategies and tactics any organization uses to find, attract, engage, and nurture talent before they apply to a university or for employment. It is also called the talent acquisition pre-recruitment process.
Retention and persistence are those strategies and tactics used by colleges and universities to improve graduation rates and decrease a loss of tuition revenue. Institutions measure the rates as:
- student retention = the number of students who re-enroll each academic year until graduation.
- student persistence = the number of students that finish each semester.