ISU CELEBRATION WEEK
SEPT / 9-13 / 2024
President Robert W. Wagner's Inaugural Address
Dr. Robert W. Wagner began serving as Idaho State University’s fourteenth president on January 29, 2024. Before coming to ISU, he was the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Utah State University (USU). He also previously served as the Vice President for Academic and Instructional Services, a unique organizational blend of student, faculty, operational, innovation and academic programming responsibilities.
As a sought-after speaker on innovation in higher education, Wagner emphasizes access, student success, the impact of higher education, and its integration with technology and community. His contributions have been published through various channels, including podcasts, conference presentations, articles, panels, and guest lectures. He enjoys engaging with students, faculty and staff while also collaborating with peers across the national and international higher education community. He is dedicated to exploring the evolving ways education can more effectively serve society.
Wagner and his wife, Tracy, are the parents of five adult children and three grandchildren.
Schedule of Events
Faculty and Staff Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pocatello: Quad
Idaho Falls: Multipurpose Room
Meridian: Main Hallway
Twin Falls: Hepworth 144
All ISU staff and faculty are invited to attend a lunch to celebrate the start of the school year.
Student Social
12 - 1 p.m.
Pocatello: Quad Amphitheater
Idaho Falls: CHE Foyer
Meridian: Main Hallway
Twin Falls: TBD
Students are invited to enjoy a sweet treat.
Bengal Wednesday Giveaway for Employees
Pocatello: Lobby of Administration Building, #10
12-2 pm
Meridian: Main Hallway
11am-2pm
Idaho Falls: CHE Foyer
Twin Falls: TBD
Employees wearing ISU colors can stop by the booth for a free swag item.
Wellness Complex Cleanup
4 - 6 p.m.
Portneuf Wellness Complex, Pocatello
Join us for the 4th annual Wellness Complex Cleanup in partnership with Health City USA. Bring your own work gloves and stick around for a summer treat social.
Faculty Panel
12 - 12:45 p.m.
Wood River Room, Pond Student Union Building
Topic: Future landscape of higher education
Beverages and cookies will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring a sack lunch.
Zoom is available for those who are not located in Pocatello. Zoom link
Bold Path Forward Alumni Tour Reception
5 - 7 p.m.
ICCU Bengal Alumni Center, Pocatello
Inaugural Address
4 - 5 p.m.
Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall
L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center, Pocatello
All are invited to attend President Robert W. Wagner’s inaugural address.
Attendees do not need to wear regalia
Address will be streamed live to the following locations:
Idaho Falls: BSUB Multipurpose Room
Meridian: Classroom 845
Twin Falls: Hepworth 131