33rd annual “I Love ISU” campaign runs Sept. 1-17

POCATELLO– Idaho State University will be hosting the 33rd annual I Love ISU Scholarship Campaign Sept. 1 through Sept. 17.

“The I Love ISU scholarship campaign is important, in that it gives deserving Idaho students the opportunity to go to college and make a difference in the future, while helping to grow our communities intellectual capital, workforce and expand our community,” said David G. Gates, Fire Chief of the Pocatello Fire Department and I Love ISU Chair.

This annual campaign is the most recognizable fundraising effort at Idaho State University. Each September, more than 150 volunteers dedicate their time to contacting local business owners, alumni and ISU employees requesting their support for scholarships.

The campaign includes Pocatello, American Falls, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls and the surrounding communities.

All gifts and pledges made in support of the I Love ISU Scholarship Fund will be awarded to Idaho residents during their freshman year at Idaho State University and continue through their four years of academic study.

During the campaign, donors can also direct their gifts to other areas of the university including colleges, departments, and student programs.

Events and calling dates are as follows:

• Sept. 1 – Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce meeting, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

• Sept. 4 – Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce All-Member meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Sept. 9 – Idaho Falls pledge drive begins.

• Sept. 12 – Campaign kick-off in Pocatello and ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Holt Arena at the ISU vs. Portland State University football game.

• Sept. 14 – Pocatello, American Falls and Blackfoot calling through Sept. 17.

• Sept. 17– Events conclude with the I Love ISU Campaign Celebration and Business After Hours Event from 5 to 7 p.m. at the ISU Pond Student Union.

For more information on how to donate, visit iloveISU.org or contact Kallee Valentine at (208)-282-2994 or valekall@isu.edu.