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ISU CW HOG program serves veterans by offering rafting adventure
POCATELLO – For the fifth consecutive year the Idaho State University Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) offered a free trip to veterans for a five-day rafting adventure down the Green River through the “Gates of Lodore” in Dinosaur National Monument.
ISU Department of Biological Sciences hosting ORAU series on biosystems signaling
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Biological Sciences is presenting a four-part seminar series under the theme "From Genome to Exposome: State of Biosystems Signaling in Response to Emerging Environmental Stressors” that begins Aug. 22.
Bengal nation well represented at annual Portneuf River Cleanup
POCATELLO – People throw a lot of strange stuff in the Portneuf River – stolen bikes, carpets, a bowling ball, an umbrella, yard waste, cell phones, weird dolls, metal grates, trash of all kinds and hundreds, if not thousands, of plastic bags – and a lot, lot more.
New Idaho State University exhibit highlights the significance of Southeast Idaho railroads
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Eli M. Oboler Library will host the opening and reception of the exhibition “Exploring an Industrial State: Southeast Idaho Railroads, 1879-1963,” on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Special Collections and Archives department located on the lower level of the library.
ISU researchers study Trumpeter Swans on SE Idaho wildlife refuges
POCATELLO – Idaho State University biological sciences master’s student Paige Miller has continued ISU research of Southeast Idaho Trumpeter Swans this summer by using remote cameras and placing tiny thermometers inside of empty egg shells.
ISU has record student representation at Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research
POCATELLO – This summer, a record 66 Idaho State University undergraduate students delivered posters and another 23 non-student ISU personnel registered and attended the Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research.
Saharan paleontology study reveals extremes of science research for ISU’s Leif Tapanila
POCATELLO – Leif Tapanila, Idaho State University geosciences professor and director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, is a co-author on a scientific paper published this summer in the Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History that describes the Trans-Saharan Seaway in Mali, Africa, and the strange creatures that existed there 50 to 100 million years ago.
Artist reception with Linda Aman in the Oboler Library set Aug. 2
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Oboler Library will host a reception with artist Linda Aman on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Phrozen physics demo, liquid nitrogen ice cream at Pine Ridge Mall Aug. 17
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University physics program and the Pine Ridge Mall invite the public to join them at the mall’s food court on Saturday, Aug. 17, for liquid nitrogen ice cream and “phrozen physics” demonstrations from 11 a.m. to noon.
ISU Communiversity’s 10th annual “Welcome Back Orange and Black” set 4-7 p.m. Aug. 19
POCATELLO – Idaho State University students will again have a chance to win great prizes and enjoy free food, music and a variety of booths and entertainment during the 10th annual Welcome Back Orange and Black from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Old Town Pocatello Pavilion.
ISU new students March through the Arch Aug. 18
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University New Student March through the Arch will be held beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Cadet Field.
Idaho State University alum steps up to fund Red Hill “I” as construction continues
POCATELLO – For generations, the story of the Rice family has been interwoven with the story of the Bengal family.
Collaborative Idaho State University clinic changes lives for persons who stutter
“I expected to be the same after this clinic. That’s not what I wanted, and that’s not what I got, and that’s good.” ~ Tanner, Stuttering Clinic participant
ISU Week of Welcome features full slate of activities Aug. 19-24
POCATELLO – Returning Idaho State University students will have a host of activities to partake in during Week of Welcome, from the Welcome Back Orange and Black Celebration on Aug. 19 to a Paint Party on Aug. 24.
Live link with International Space Station on Aug. 9 highlights Zero Robotics competition at ISU
POCATELLO – Idaho State University recorded two firsts this year with the Zero Robotics Middle School Summer Program competition – where student entering sixth through ninth grade write computer code that runs on the International Space Station – by coordinating the statewide program at the Idaho Museum of Natural History and having its team win the state competition.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Rachel Hulse is among 40 high-achieving pathologists, pathology residents and medical laboratory professionals under age 40 who have just been named to the prestigious 2019 ASCP 40 Under Forty list.
ISU's Northwest Center for Fluency Disorders runs its sixth annual intensive stuttering clinic.
ISU's Northwest Center for Fluency Disorders is running its sixth annual intensive stuttering clinic through August 10 in Pocatello.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance has announced the 2019-2020 season, which includes four plays and one dance concert. All four dramatic productions are written by female playwrights.
ISU’s August Career Path Intern of the Month is Mountain Home's Ashley Borg
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s August 2019 Career Path Intern of the Month is Ashely Borg, a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in radiographic sciences.
New Idaho EPSCoR director named
A statewide effort to boost research capabilities at universities and colleges throughout Idaho will soon be led by a new director. University of Idaho Professor Andrew Kliskey, a leader in researching how communities adapt with changing environments, will serve as the next director of the Idaho Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), effective Aug. 18, 2019.
ISU announces ‘A Season of Note’ concert series lineup; season tickets go on sale Aug. 2
POCATELLO - Idaho State University will host a range of entertainment during the 2019-20 “A Season of Note” series with all performances at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center’s Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Idaho Museum of Natural History holds summer membership drive
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University is holding a summer membership drive to help accomplish its mission to inspire appreciation and curiosity for Idaho’s natural history through its exploration and preservation.
CAES Seminar: ISU GIS Director to discuss the evolution of wildfire in the West
On August 1 from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Keith Weber will discuss changes in the prevalence and nature of wildfires in the last few decades. Weber has led the Geographic Information Systems Training and Research Center (GIS TReC) at Idaho State University since he founded it in 1998.
POCATELLO – Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, donated $10,000 to the Bannock Development Corporation for Idaho State University College of Technology’s Your Future in Technology, or YourFIT, scholarships on Monday, July 22.
Center for Advanced Energy Studies will celebrate 10th anniversary on Aug. 1
The Center for Advanced Energy Studies will celebrate its 10th anniversary from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 at the CAES Building in Idaho Falls, 995 MK Simpson Blvd.
Vendor sign up deadline is Aug. 14 for Welcome Back Orange and Black
POCATELLO – Vendors have until Aug. 14 to sign up to have a booth at the 10th annual Welcome Back Orange and Black celebration on Aug. 19 that welcomes back Idaho State University students to Pocatello.
Oboler Library receives SHRAB grant
POCATELLO – Special Collections and Archives in the Eli M. Oboler Library at Idaho State University has recently been awarded a grant from the Idaho State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) using funds provided by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
ISU physician assistant studies program chief Paula Phelps to serve on the Idaho Board of Medicine
BOISE – Idaho State University’s physician assistant studies program director, Paula Phelps, is a new member of the Idaho Board of Medicine. Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced the appointment this week and she’ll serve until March 2025.
Approximately 30,000 Bees Removed from ISU’s Swanson Arch
POCATELLO – Swanson Arch, Idaho State University’s most iconic historical landmark that students march through entering and graduating from the University, attracted a colony of bees this summer that weren’t interested in an education but in making honey.
Idaho State University and Dairy West find recipe for success
Natalie Christensen, Earns National Certification in Sports Dietetics
Kindee Wilson named new coach of ISU Rodeo Team
POCATELLO – Kindee Wilson has been named the new coach of the Idaho State University Rodeo Team, taking over from Melisa Moon.
ISU TRIO banquet set July 19 at Pond Student Union
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University TRIO Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science summer banquet is set from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 19 in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
ISU receives $10,000 from Mexican Consulate for scholarship funding
POCATELLO – Idaho State University has received $10,000 in student scholarship funding from the Mexican Consulate for students of Mexican origin.
ISU presents Human Trafficking Conference on July 17
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will present the Human Trafficking Conference on July 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Wood River Room.
Free International Choral Festival Concerts on the Quad July 11-12
POCATELLO – Choirs from across the world will perform free concerts on the Idaho State University Hutchinson Quadrangle as part of the 2019 Idaho International Choral Festival on July 11 and 12.
What happens when teachers work, learn and share their knowledge collaboratively?
Shannlyn Spotted Elk is ISU July Career Path Intern of the Month
POCATELLO – Shannlyn Spotted Elk, who spent the past six months interning with the Shoshone Bannock Tribes Fort Hall Diabetes Program, is Idaho State University’s July 2019 Career Path Intern of the Month.
POCATELLO – Two graduate students at Idaho State University earlier this month helped discover a new ocean vent field on the deep-ocean floor off the coast of Oregon, a finding that has implications for searching for life on other planets.
ISU nursing faculty receives American Association of Nurse Practitioners Idaho State Award
Cathy Arvidson recognized with Nurse Practitioner Advocate Excellence award
New art exhibit in the Oboler Library: “Linda Aman’s Passion for Painting”
POCATELLO – The Oboler Library at Idaho State University will present a new art exhibition, “Linda Aman’s Passion for Painting” from July 5 through the end of September in the library’s first floor art area, whenever the library is open.
Idaho State University removed from AAUP sanctioned list
POCATELLO – The American Association of University Professors has removed Idaho State University from the list of the AAUP’s sanctioned institutions.
POCATELLO – Of the seven new species of prehistoric Idaho creatures Idaho State University Department of Geosciences affiliate researcher L.J. Krumenacker was able to help document and name in scientific journals that were published this month, his favorite is Cimolodon akersteni, named after his former advisor and paleontological mentor Bill Akersten, who retired from ISU about a decade ago.
POCATELLO – Film producer Jennie Sue Weltner and Idaho State University researcher Phil Homan said they are thrilled that the documentary “Taking the Reins,” which includes information on “Idaho’s Horse Queen” Kittie Wilkins, has won a regional Emmy Award.
Come Celebrate 20 years of KISU at Birthday Party June 24
POCATELLO – All are invited to come and celebrate 20 years of KISU FM radio at a birthday party and reception Monday, June 24, from 1-4 p.m. in the Quad Lounge at Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union.
Quinn Purcell is ISU June Career Path Intern of the Month
POCATELLO – Quinn Purcell, a sophomore pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communication with an emphasis on multiplatform journalism who has an internship with the Bureau of Land Management, is Idaho State University’s June 2019 Career Path Intern of the Month.
Newly discovered Apollo Vent Field in Pacific by ISU researchers offers glimpse of alien worlds
The SUBSEA (Systematic Underwater Biogeochemical Science and Exploration Analog) Research Program team aboard Exploration Vessel Nautilus is thrilled to have discovered a new hydrothermal field at the northern Gorda Ridge in the Pacific Ocean.
ISU physics department to offer water rocket festival June 29-30
POCATELLO – There will be a free water rocket workshop for teens put on by students and faculty from the Idaho State University Department of Physics from 10 a.m. to noon on June 29 and 30 at Tydeman Park in Pocatello.
Invention of breakthrough computational formula aids in discovery
Additional provider means extended hours and student opportunities
Counseling professor found passion for counseling in providing adaptive riding lessons
ISU’s Summer Concert Series and barbeques to begin June 6
POCATELLO—Idaho State University’s Summer Activities is sponsoring concerts and barbeques throughout the summer on Thursdays at 6 p.m. on the Hutchinson Quad.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Athletic Director Pauline Thiros will be one of five speakers June 4 at University Place in Idaho Falls at the Alturas Institute’s Conversations with Exceptional Women on the topic of “How Far We’ve Come” celebrating the 100th anniversary of the congressional passage of the U.S. Constitution’s 19th Amendment.
Idaho State University’s College of Pharmacy selects new dean Walter Fitzgerald, Jr.
He has nearly four decades of teaching and leadership experience
Idaho State University to present summer musical “Bye Bye Birdie” in June
POCATELLO -- Idaho State University and the College of Arts and Letters will present the summer musical “Bye Bye Birdie” in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center Beverly Bistline Theatre on June 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21 and 22.
World Refugee Day 2019 set for June 20 in Pocatello
POCATELLO – BRIDGES and the Idaho State University Political Science Club invite all of Pocatello and the surrounding communities to experience and commemorate World Refugee Day 2019 on Thursday, June 20, at 5 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Salmon River Suite.
Idaho State University student Jennie Nelson receives Goldwater Scholarship
POCATELLO – Idaho State University biological sciences major Jennie Nelson was one of 496 students nationwide out of an applicant pool of more than 5,000 who has been selected for a 2019-20 Barry Goldwater Scholarship.
POCATELLO – Researchers at Idaho State University and the founder of Washie the Cleaner Toilet Seat in Pocatello are excited to be working together to test and improve the product, thanks to a $83,000 Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) grant from the Idaho Department of Commerce.
POCATELLO – Anthropology researchers from Idaho State University and the University of New Hampshire are seeking help from potential donors to help fund a DNA extraction of the remains of a Clark County cold-case murder victim in Southeast Idaho dating back to 1979 or before.
POCATELLO – Last semester, Idaho State University students in management Professor Jeff Street’s honors program course, “Orange You Creative” raised $15,000 toward bringing the ISU brand to Old Town Pocatello.
New $17 million grant to boost Idaho’s biomedical research, workforce
MOSCOW – A statewide network of Idaho’s educational institutions, led by the University of Idaho and including Idaho State University, received a five-year, $17 million award to build Idaho’s growing biomedical workforce and strengthen research infrastructure.
Idaho Museum of Natural History to participate in Blue Star Museums
Idaho Museum of Natural History will offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer
Intensive 15-month program will focus on Patient Diagnostic Toolkit
ISU College of Arts and Letters to host five summer camps for middle and high school students
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Arts and Letters will host five camps this summer for middle and high school students. The camps range in content from jazz to ukulele to theatre.
POCATELLO – Two teams of Idaho State University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering students are competing in the 2019 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Big Beam Competition and will hold the final destructive testing of their concrete beams on May 17.
ISU Executive Director of TRIO Sari Byerly honored as Accomplished Under 40
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Executive Director of TRIO Sari Byerly will be recognized at the 2019 Idaho Business Review’s “Accomplished Under 40” honoree reception and awards dinner on June 20 in Boise.
ISU debate closes season with online championship
POCATELLO – The ISU Rupp Debate Squad closed out their 14-tournament season with another tournament-sweep win at the CLIMB Online championship tournament in April.
Sadie Morrell is ISU May Career Path Intern of the Month
POCATELLO – Sadie Morrell, a sophomore pursuing a bachelor’s degree in health sciences, is Idaho State University’s May 2019 Career Path intern of the month.
Three Idaho State University faculty named Golden Key International Honour Society Honorary Members
POCATELLO – The Golden Key International Honour Society chapter at Idaho State University recently selected and inducted three faculty members asan Honorary Members at the Member Recognition Dinner this sprng.
BOISE – Idaho State University celebrated the achievements of more than 320 students at its Treasure Valley commencement May 6 by awarding a record number of degrees and certificates—with the majority conferred in the health professions and health sciences.
Discover is the theme for newest exhibits at Idaho Museum of Natural History
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History on the Idaho State University Pocatello campus is opening two new exhibits that focus on discovering the world around us.
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has received a $150,000 grant from the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) to test the seismic resiliency of precast concrete bridges.
Idaho State University graduates encouraged to continue to roar at 2019 commencement ceremonies
POCATELLO – Idaho State University graduates were encouraged to continue their Bengal roar as they head out into the world at ISU spring commencement ceremonies May 4 in Holt Arena.
Idaho State University researchers use cockroaches to search for narcotics
POCATELLO – Idaho State University researchers, led by biological sciences master’s student Kayla Pavlick, are experimenting with cockroaches to see how well they can be trained to detect narcotics.
Recent Idaho State University graduate Angela Pierce is the kind of person who gets things done.
Idaho State University's Katelyn Macdonald: the next generation of physician assistant
When Katelyn Marquez Macdonald was 10 years old, she loved watching shows on the Discovery health channel and playing with bandages her mother brought home from the medical supply office where she worked.
ISU student athlete Chris Brininger earns master’s in chemistry – heading on for Ph.D.
POCATELLO – If Idaho State University student and track athlete Chris Brininger hadn’t decided to ride his motorcycle at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes during his junior year of high school, the Boise resident may have never discovered ISU and his passion for research.
First-generation ISU student Suzette Gasca to graduate with MBA in May
POCATELLO – Idaho State University student Suzette Gasca has always wanted to obtain a graduate degree, and in May she can check that dream off her list, as she will be graduating with her Master of Business Administration degree from the College of Business.
Charles C.W. Cullen will walk at 2019 ISU commencement
Born in 1929, he first enrolled in ISU in 1947
Idaho State will award more than 300 degrees in Treasure Valley commencement ceremony May 6
BOISE – Idaho State University will celebrate the achievements of hundreds of Treasure Valley students at commencement May 6 – with a record 329 students eligible for degrees and certificates, including 81 Renaissance High School students who will receive associate degrees in general studies through a partnership with ISU and the West Ada School District.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University College of Business graduate students competing in the 55th annual International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC) returned from Anaheim, California on Sunday with trophies for first place in Overall Performance and Best Written Documents categories.
ISU debater takes third at IPDA Nationals
SHREVEPORT, LOUISANA – Idaho State University’s Rupp Debate Squad captured third place at the 21st International Public Debate Association national tournament held April 16. Bengal Debaters had entries in both the team and individual flights.
Oneida County students receive five ISU Road Scholarships
POCATELLO – Five Oneida County students were recipients of $2,000 Idaho State University Road Scholarships during recent presentations.
ISU physical therapists and law enforcement cadets join forces for health and wellness
CTAP results in fewer law enforcement officer injuries and a reduction in sick days
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Idaho Accelerator Center has increased its production capacity of a highly pure form of the medical isotope copper-67 that can now be more easily used in clinical trials to test its effectiveness in fighting cancer.
Kathryn Hogarth named Idaho State University 2018-19 Student Employee of the Year
POCATELLO — Kathryn Hogarth, an Idaho State University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering employee and student, has received the ISU 2018-2019 Student Employee of the Year Award and a $2,000 scholarship from the ISU Career Center and Scholarship Office.
ISU graduates March through the Arch May 3
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University 2019 Graduate Salute March through the Arch will be held beginning at noon May 3 at the Swanson Arch located on the ISU Pocatello campus between Frazier Hall and the Physical Sciences Building.
Idaho State University will confer 2,714 degrees and certificates at 2019 Commencement on May 4
POCATELLO – A total of 2,553 graduates will receive 2,714 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University spring commencement ceremonies, which will begin at 10 a.m. May 4 in Holt Arena.
Charitable recycling benefits Idaho State University College of Nursing students
MERIDIAN - Four Idaho State University students in Meridian’s accelerated nursing program are wrapping up their studies this spring, thanks to 2018-2019 scholarships awarded by the John William Jackson Fund (JWJF), a statewide program that benefits future nurses, schools and Idaho youth.
Idaho State University CPI Supervisor of the Semester is Marco Schoen
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Career Path Intern Supervisor of the Semester is Marco Schoen, a professor of mechanical engineering and measurement and control engineering.
POCATELLO –The Idaho Museum of Natural History on Idaho State University Pocatello campus has partnered with Idaho Gives to raise funds for this summer’s Digital Sculpting Studio.
Kevin Satterlee officially inaugurated as Idaho State University’s 13th President
POCATELLO – Student success is one of the many reasons Bengals roar, Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee said at his official inauguration held April 26 at the ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center.
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has received about $110,000 to offer a precast concrete engineering design studio.
ISU, USGS dryland soil carbon study at Idaho National Laboratory yields surprising results
POCATELLO – The results of a 20-year “drylands” experiment at the Idaho National Laboratory by Idaho State University researchers and partners has yielded surprising results, including that native sagebrush shrub communities process soil carbon much differently than non-native crested wheatgrass stands.
ISU Central Academic Advising surveys LatinX students to improve graduation rates
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Central Academic Advising Office surveyed LatinX, or Latino/Hispanic, students at ISU this spring in an effort to improve their graduation rates.
ISU Officials, Dignitaries Announce $4 Million Renovation for Davis Field
Renovations include replacing the track and renovating the soccer field.
Twelve alumni honored with Idaho State University 2019 Professional Achievement Awards
POCATELLO – Twelve Idaho State University alumni will be honored with ISU 2019 Professional Achievement Awards at ISU Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4, in Holt Arena.
POCATELLO – There is two to three times as much carbon in the Earth’s soil than in its atmosphere, which has important implications with regard to the effects of climate change, and scientists working at the National Science Foundation’s Reynolds Creek Critical Zone Observatory in southwest Idaho have developed a better method for estimating soil carbon.
POCATELLO – “Discover Exoplanets: The Search for Alien Worlds” is a national traveling exhibition exploring the fascinating world of space and astronomy that opens on April 25 at the Idaho Museum of Natural History.
Idaho State University director of nursing research receives $250,000 grant
Funds to be used for social media campaigns aimed at preventing diabetes in Hispanic and Latino populations
College of Business class raises $400 for Idaho Make-A-Wish Foundation
POCATELLO – Earlier this month, assistant professor Alex Bolinger’s College of Business individual and organizational behavior class held a Make-A-Wish Idaho fundraiser and raised $400 to help terminally ill children in Southeast Idaho have their wish granted.
ISU McNair Scholar Madison Shumway to present research at European Conference on Politics and Gender
POCATELLO – Idaho State University McNair Scholar Madison Shumway, who graduates this May, will present her most recent research paper at the European Conference on Politics and Gender, which will take place in Amsterdam from July 4 to July 6.
ISU Kasiska Division of Health Sciences to recognize Dr. Mark Roberts
Idaho universities join forces to launch policy fellowship program
MOSCOW, Idaho — April 17, 2019 — Idaho’s three universities are teaming up to provide Idaho scientists and engineers the opportunity to learn firsthand about policymaking through a yearlong fellowship.
POCATELLO – Three Idaho State University faculty will be honored as Distinguished Faculty at ISU Commencement on May 4 in the Holt Arena. The recipients are Distinguished Teacher Marco Schoen, Distinguished Service Cindy Seiger and Distinguished Researcher Kathleen Lohse.
IEEE East Idaho Section Presentation to be held April 24 at ISU Oboler Library
POCATELLO – The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) East Idaho Section will host a presentation by Erdinch “Ed” Tatar, an associate professor of physics at Idaho State University, on April 24 at 4 p.m. in the ISU Oboler Library.
POCATELLO – Graduate students and associate professor Karen Hartman from Idaho State University’s Department of Communication, Media and Persuasion recently collaborated to publish an article on crisis response preparedness in the Journal of Global Sport Management.
Idaho State University 2019 Outstanding Student Award recipients announced; banquet April 22
POCATELLO – Idaho State University and the ISU Alumni Association proudly announce the 2019 Outstanding Student Award recipients who will be honored at Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 4, in Holt Arena.
Pocatello residents invited to host international choir members for summer choral festival
POCATELLO—Pocatello residents are preparing to welcome choir members from across the world into their homes, as part of this summer’s Idaho International Choral Festival that will be hosted July 10-14 at Idaho State University and other venues in Pocatello.
POCATELLO – Secondary education teachers from throughout the western United States will gather at Idaho State University June 17-20 to learn about particle physics so they can better teach the fundamentals of science to their students.
Idaho State University English Professor Attebery serving as visiting professor in United Kingdom
POCATELLO – English Professor Brian Attebery has given public lectures and visited multiple universities in the United Kingdom as he serves as Leverhulme Visiting Professor at Glasgow University this spring and summer.
Idaho State University Kappa Sigma Easter Egg Hunt set April 21
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Kappa Sigma will host its Easter Egg Hunt on April 21 beginning at 10 a.m. on the Hutchinson Quadrangle on the ISU campus.
Training series on opioid misuse scheduled this spring in southeast Idaho
BOISE — The University of Idaho program aimed at helping physicians treat opioid addiction is partnering with two southeast Idaho organizations for a five-session training on opioid misuse beginning Thursday, April 25.
Ribbon Cutting and Open House Wednesday, April 17 at 3 p.m.
“Historic Pocatello: People and Places” conference set April 27 at ISU
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of History and the Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission will present the “Historic Pocatello: People and Places” conference on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Wood River Room.
ISU Choirs Spring Concert scheduled for April 20
POCATELLO – Scott Anderson, director of choral activities at Idaho State University, will lead the ISU Choirs in a Spring Choral Concert on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall of the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
ISU Kasiska Division of Health Sciences Research Day set April 19 in Pocatello and Meridian
Focus on prevention will highlight annual event dedicated to research
All campus fires must be reported to ISU Public Safety
The entire Idaho State University campus community – including those on the Pocatello, Meridian and Idaho Falls campuses – must report all fires, regardless of how minor, to ISU Public Safety by calling 208-282-2515, or by dialing 911.
ISU Wind Ensemble and Civic Concert Band Performance set for April 19
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Civic Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will perform on April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
TEDxIdahoStateUniversity searching for speakers, applications due May 1
POCATELLO – TEDxIdahoStateUniversity is looking for speakers, performers, volunteers and sponsors who represent the diverse ideas and stories within the community to present at TEDx 2019 that will be held at ISU.
Veteran and Military Appreciation Week Events
All are invited to celebrate Veteran and Military Appreciation week.
Idaho State University’s Corey Schou inducted into 2019 Cyber Security Hall of Fame
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Corey Schou will join 33 previous honorees when he is inducted into the 2019 Cyber Security Hall of Fame by the Center for Education and Research Information Assurance and Security.
Three Idaho State University dietetic students take state honors
Annual Meeting and recognition ceremony April 25
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host Livia Kohn, professor emerita of religion and east Asian studies at Boston University, for a free community lecture on April 25 at 7 p.m. in Frazier Hall and core health workshops on April 26-27.
Idaho State-Civic Symphony to perform season finale April 26 featuring music that celebrates Idaho
POCATELLO –The Idaho State-Civic Symphony will conclude its 2018-2019 season with a program celebrating the beauty of Idaho’s natural landscapes at 7:30 p.m. April 26 in the Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
2019 Undergraduate Research Symposium winners announced
The Idaho State University Office of Research has announced the winners of the 2019 Undergraduate Research Symposium, which featured more than 40 participants delivering 31 poster presentations delivering information on everything from social justice to global warming.
Faculty and Staff Free Week at Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Idaho State University Campus Recreation and the Wellness Center are hosting a free week for faculty and staff with a valid Bengal ID card as part of Employee Appreciation Week, April 8-12.
Hawthorne Middle School takes first at Eastern Idaho Science Olympiad on March 30
POCATELLO – Idaho State University announced that the first-place winner for the Eastern Idaho Science Olympiad that took place on March 30 is Hawthorne Middle School’s team.
Idaho State University VITA files record returns for the fifth consecutive year
POCATELLO – On March 28, the Idaho State University College of Business Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program finished off the tax season by completing 495 returns and 20 amended returns, surpassing last year’s record of 431 returns filed.
POCATELLO – Bruce Blair’s mother cried when she heard the news. Blair, an Idaho State University Doctor of Arts political science student and a first-generation college student, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to go to Finland.
ISU’s April Career Path Intern of the Month is Steve Coburn
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s April Career Path Intern of the Month is Steve Coburn, a senior pursuing his bachelor’s degree in business informatics.
Three ISU teams place in the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge in Boise
POCATELLO – Last week, four student teams from throughout Idaho State University traveled to Boise to compete in the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge. Of the four ISU teams that made it to the finals, three placed taking home a portion of the competition’s $100,000 in prize money.
Idaho State University College of Pharmacy hosts Prescription Drug Take-Back Event
Safe and appropriate disposal takes place Thursday, April 4, at Bengal Pharmacy
Five Idaho State University Faculty Honored as 2019 Outstanding Master Teachers
POCATELLO – Five Idaho State University faculty members have been chosen to receive 2019 Outstanding Master Teacher Awards.
Five Idaho State University faculty members honored with 2019 Outstanding Researcher Awards
POCATELLO – Five Idaho State University faculty members have received 2019 Outstanding Researcher Awards and will be honored at a reception on April 9 at Juniper Hills Country Club.
Five Idaho State University Faculty to receive 2019 Outstanding Service Awards
POCATELLO – Five Idaho State University faculty members have been chosen to receive 2019 Outstanding Service Awards.
New resident interns have a shared focus for promoting medical care for rural and underserved populations
ISU to present the comedy-drama production of “Shakespeare in Love”
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will present the comedy-drama “Shakespeare in Love” on April 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 in the Beverly B. Bistline Theatre in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
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Idaho State University debaters Marchetti and Mortimer are national champions
POCATELLO – Idaho State University debaters Kaden Marchetti and Nate Mortimer argued their way to the top national honor in Public Forum Debate at the Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament early this week that was held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.
Idaho State University Japan Night will be April 13
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Japan Club will host its annual Japan Night on April 13 in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
Oboler Library hosts “Daughters of Eve” exhibition by Marilyn Hoff Hansen
POCATELLO – A collection of works by Marilyn Hoff Hansen will be on display in the Oboler Library at Idaho State University from April 2 through the end of June and there is an opening artist reception on April 10.
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History will host its 30th annual overnight Science Trek beginning on April 26 at 5 p.m. and concluding on April 27 at 8 a.m. This annual event, which is open to third to fifth graders, is a gateway for young scientists to learn more about the sciences and explore possibilities for a future career.
POCATELLO – For the second consecutive year, Chartwells Higher Education at Idaho State University will be spearheading an initiative with donations from MATTER and General Mills.
ISU Professor Mustafa Mashal receives ASCE Engineer of the Year Award
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Mustafa Mashal was awarded the Southern Idaho Section Engineer of the Year award at the 2019 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Awards Banquet on March 19.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Cultural Events Committee will host John Carlos Rowe, a nationally-recognized authority on American Studies, on April 10 at 3:30 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Little Wood River Room.
ISU dance department shines at 2019 American College Dance Association Northwest Regional Conference
POCATELLO—Students in the Idaho State University dance program shined at the 2019 American College Dance Association Northwest Regional Conference held March 13-16 in Salt Lake City.
Free hearing screening at ISU-Meridian April 11
MERIDIAN—Get your hearing checked for free Thursday, April 11, 3-6 p.m., at the Speech and Language Clinic at Idaho State University-Meridian, 1311 E. Central Drive.
Idaho State physics to host Science Olympiad
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Physics will host a regional Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 pm in the ISU Physical Science Building on the corner of Eighth Avenue and Carter Street on the ISU campus.
Five ISU undergraduates to present research at Western Regional Honors Conference
POCATELLO – Five Idaho State University Honors Program undergraduates will present research at the Western Regional Honors Conference hosted by Montana State University March 29-31.
MERIDIAN—Basic physical and dental exams and onsite testing for blood sugar levels are included in free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, April 11, 4-7 p.m., at Snake River Elementary School, 500 Stampede Drive, in Nampa.
Bono traveled to Chicago to receive prestigious award
A Season of Note Presents “B – Underwater Bubble Show” on March 26 in the Stephens Center
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s A Season of Note presents “B – Underwater Bubble Show” on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
Is the best way to communicate with future astronauts on Mars by texting?
Emergency Medicine Conference to be held this May, registration opens April 1
POCATELLO — Idaho State University is hosting its second annual Emergency Medicine Conference on May 17-18.
POCATELLO – On Wednesday, March 27, Troy Bell, president and chief executive officer (CEO) at TanaBell Health Services, will speak on behalf of the Idaho State University College of Business’s Wells Fargo Speaker Series.
Idaho State University announces Pauline Thiros as Athletic Director
POCATELLO––After a four-month national competitive search, President Kevin Satterlee announced Pauline Thiros as Idaho State’s new Athletic Director. Thiros has been serving as the interim Athletic Director since August 2018.
Music Legend Jimmy Buffett surprises ISU Pep Band with free concert tickets
POCATELLO – Music legend Jimmy Buffett helped the Idaho State University Pep Band get over its disappointment after playing during the ISU Women’s Basketball team’s heart-breaking loss to Eastern Washington Tuesday at the Big Sky Tournament in Boise.
ISU Jazz to host concert with guests David Roitstein and Larry Koonse on April 4
POCATELLO—The Idaho State University jazz department will host jazz musicians David Roitstein and Larry Koonse on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Goranson Hall in the Fine Arts Building.
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Chapter 110 of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has been recognized with Circle of Excellence Gold Status for 2018-19 by the national Phi Kapp Phi.
POCATELLO – At 9 a.m. March 14, Assistant Professor Mustafa Mashal from Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Idaho State University will address the Pocatello City Council and Mayor Blad about the Sulphur Peak Earthquake Sequence that occurred near Soda Springs in September 2017.
Idaho State University’s March CPI of the Month is Bibek Paudel
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s March Career Path Intern of the Month is Bibek Paudel, a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
ISU Family Medicine staff recognized nationally for quality improvement curriculum
Quality Improvement education to better patient outcomes within family medicine
Naomi Velasquez receives award for artwork in exhibition The Ties that Bind
Idaho State University Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Art, Naomi S. Velasquez, was awarded the "Best Use of Non-traditional Quilting Techniques" award at the opening reception for the juried national art exhibition, The Ties that Bind, this month.
POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training has partnered up with Home Depot to host the second annual Construction Combine on March 27-28.
Idaho Museum of Natural History to host benefit
POCATELLO - The Idaho Museum of Natural History will host and celebrate the fourth annual Museum Masquerade Benefit beginning at 5:30 p.m. March 30 at the Phil Meador Toyota.
Kent Tingey Announces Retirement from Idaho State
POCATELLO––After nearly three decades of service at Idaho State University, Vice President for University Advancement Kent Tingey announced his retirement on Friday. His last day at ISU will be December 31.
Idaho State University College of Education to host Future Educator’s Day on March 13
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Education will host Future Educator’s Day on March 13 at the College of Education.
POCATELLO – Former Idaho State University Sports Information Director Glenn Alford has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
Pocatello native Morgan James to return home with White to Blue Tour Concert March 16
POCATELLO – Pocatello native and soul-singer Morgan James – whose songs have garnered millions of views on YouTube – is coming back home to perform in the Gate City when she brings her White to Blue Tour to the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. March 16.
POCATELLO – Researchers from Idaho State University, the Idaho Museum of Natural History, Michigan State University, the University of New Hampshire and Pennsylvania State University are working to document and return the remains of a 500-year-old Incan mummy to Bolivia.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Friends of Irish Studies club will host Irish Language, Music and Culture Weekend Immersion April 13-14.
Idaho Museum of Natural History to honor Charles Peterson, ISU biology professor
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History on the Idaho State University campus will honor Idaho State University Professor Charles (Chuck) Peterson with a Natural History Hero Award at the fourth annual Museum Masquerade Benefit on March 30.
ISU to host “Speak Out: Community Empowerment Against Sexual Violence” events in April
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host a series of “Speak Out: Community Empowerment Against Sexual Violence” events during the month of April that will include several month-long events, a talk by Liz Seccuro on April 2 and a roundtable discussion on April 17.
ISU Student Activities Board presents comedian Drew Lynch March 13
POCATELLO – Comedian Drew Lynch from “America’s Got Talent” will perform at 7 p.m. March 13 in the Idaho State University Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
Idaho Museum of Natural History holds winter membership drive
POCATELLO – Looking for a fun and educational family experience this winter? Consider joining the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University with an annual membership.
ISU debate ties for first place
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Rupp Debate Society team tied for first place on March 3 in the Climb the Mountain spring season online tournament.
ISU Clinical Psychology to offer traumatic event continuing education workshop on April 12
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Psychology will offer a traumatic event continuing education workshop on April 12 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the ISU Education Building, Room 243.
Idaho State University to host International Night on March 9
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s International Student Association will host International Night on March 9 at 6 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
Program director of Idaho State University-Idaho Falls Ann Howell Retires
IDAHO FALLS – Ann Howell is stepping down after 21-1/2 years of being the Director of University Programs at Idaho State University – Idaho Falls.
Basic physical and dental exams offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening March 14
MERIDIAN – Basic physical and dental exams, and onsite testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a free community health screening Thursday, March 14, 4-7 p.m., at the Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center at Idaho State University-Meridian, 1311 E. Central Drive.
POCATELLO—Idaho State University will host a presentation and panel discussion surrounding Tara Westover’s book “Educated” on March 12 fro 7 to 9 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
Idaho State University to host Intermountain Graduate Conference featuring keynote speaker Ira Allen
POCATELLO -- The Intermountain Graduate Conference (IGC), organized by the Idaho State University English Graduate Student Association, will host Northern Arizona University professor Ira Allen on Thursday and March 7 and 8.
New visual results to help parents understand their child’s needs
POCATELLO – The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have announced that Steve Chiu, Idaho State University associate professor and director of electrical engineering, has received a Fulbright Scholar Grant to Iceland.
Idaho State University College of Education to host Education Career Fair on March 14
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Education will host an Education Career Fair on March 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Wood River Room in the Pond Student Union.
ISU faculty recital to feature piece by Hugo Wolf on March 8
POCATELLO-- Idaho State University voice faculty members Diana Livingston Friedley, soprano, Geoffrey Friedley, tenor, and Mark Neiwirth, pianist, will perform Hugo Wolf’s “Spanisches Liederbuch” on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. on the stage of Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
Idaho State University to host annual Turner Day on March 6
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host its annual Turner Day on March 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at Reed Gymnasium.
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History and Idaho State University received a $20,000 award from the National Science Foundation in January to scan the entire skeleton of a blue whale that washed ashore in California. The skeleton is at the Noyo Center for Marine Science in Fort Bragg, California.
Donna Lybecker to Serve Second Term on U.S. EPA National Advisory Committee
Donna Lybecker was selected to serve a second term on the US Environmental Protection Agency's National Advisory Committee.
Nominate Women Student Entrepreneurs
The College of Business and Small Business Development are seeking nominations for an award for Women Student Entreprenours
Fire Extinguished at Rendezvous Building
POCATELLO––On Friday evening just after 6 p.m., a fire was reported in the Rendezvous Building on the Idaho State University campus. Everyone inside the building at the time of the fire was able to safely evacuate, and no injuries were reported.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Professor Emeritus and researcher Denise “Nina” Bowen, 64, passed away Feb. 17 as a result of a pulmonary aneurysm.
ISU Positive Body Image Symposium features keynote speaker Kirby Slager
POCATELLO – The third annual Positive Body Image Symposium at Idaho State University will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12 and feature the keynote presentation “Love Wild – Embracing the Wild within” by actress and comedian Kirby Slager at 5:30 p.m.
Eighth annual Celebrate Idaho State event set Feb 27
POCATELLO — The eighth annual Celebrate Idaho State, a CommUniversity event, is set for Feb. 27, 4-6:30 p.m., in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Building, and features more than 90 interactive booths with family activities, free food, and free T-shirts for children.
Idaho State-Civic Symphony to perform with internationally acclaimed duo Acoustic Eidolon March 15
Concertgoers can also participate in the fifth annual ISCS fundraising raffle and bid in the Painted Violin Traveling Silent Auction
A Season of Note presents comedians Williams and Ree March 9
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s A Season of Note will present musical comedians Williams and Ree at 7:30 p.m. on March 9 in the ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
Idaho State University 26th Annual Spaghetti Feed set Feb. 22 at 6 p.m.
Annual fundraiser to help student outreach initiatives and Make-A-Wish Idaho
Idaho State University nutrition and dietetics students to host Nutrition Fair March 2
Community Nutrition Fair highlights healthy nutrition and physical activity for all ages
ISU Cares is getting a makeover!
ISU debates Pocatello homeless issue on Feb. 19
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s award-winning Rupp Debate Society squad will host a public debate on the topic of homelessness in Pocatello on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Little Wood River Room.
3MT Competition: Bengals take honors in state research challenge
BOISE – It was a daunting task – condensing thousands of words and hundreds of hours of research into a three-minute presentation before a live audience. But five Idaho State University graduate students rose to the challenge at the state’s first Three Minute Thesis/3 Minute Masters Competition Feb. 12 in Boise.
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Spirt Squads are looking for a little help from their friends to help the Cheer Squad and Bengal Dancers compete at national competitions this spring.
ISU College of Arts and Letters awards first Road Scholarships of the year
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Arts and Letters awarded the first six Road Scholarships of the year on Feb. 11 during a joint event with School District 25.
Bellon Visiting Author Series to host Arthur Dorros March 4-6
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Education Bellon Visiting Author Series will host Arthur Dorros, author of more than 30 popular books, March 4-6. This year Dorros will visit Marshall Public Library, Portneuf District Library and ISU College of Education Auditorium.
ISU’s February Career Path Intern of the Month is Rebecca Rowland
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s February Career Path Intern of the Month is Rebecca Rowland, a junior pursuing her bachelor’s degree in secondary education.
Student-athlete investigation concludes at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – Idaho State University has concluded its investigation into a student-athlete’s complaint outlining allegations of assault by a coach during an away game. The thorough investigation, launched immediately after receiving the complaint, found the allegations to be unsubstantiated. No disciplinary actions will be taken against the coach related to this matter.
Annual Health Fair to be held March 7 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Ballroom
POCATELLO – A free screening of the film “Five Seasons: The Gardens of Oudolf” and a panel discussion on how institutions and individuals in Pocatello can landscape to benefit wildlife will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Wood River Room.
ISU Choirs to host Mid-Winter Concert on Feb. 15
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Choirs will host their Mid-Winter Concert on Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
Free flu shots and basic physical exams offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening Feb. 14
MERIDIAN – Free flu shots while supplies last, basic physical and dental exams, and onsite testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a free community health screening Thursday, Feb. 14, 4-7 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 607 N. 13th St., in Boise.
Psychology Professor and Recent Alum Publish Article on Childhood Sexual Abuse and Suicidal Ideation
Dr. Shannon Lynch and Dr. Chris DeCou, a recent graduate of the ISU Clinical Psychology PhD program, published a paper in the journal Child Abuse & Neglect documenting increased risk of suicidal ideation in inpatient adolescents with a history of childhood sexual abuse.
Free “Love Yourself Healthy” event to be offered in Pocatello Feb. 12
POCATELLO – Southeastern Idaho Public Health and Idaho State University will host a February “Love Yourself Healthy” free walk-in community health screening event on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Southeastern Idaho Public Health located at 1901 Alvin Ricken Drive in Pocatello.
Idaho State University - Meridian Sign Language Studies receives full accreditation
Accreditation will help ISU meet the needs of Idaho’s deaf and hard of hearing community.
Three minutes, one slide: Bengals to participate in state research challenge
POCATELLO – Imagine spending years researching and writing your master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation, then having just three minutes to explain the content.
ISU Theatre and Dance to present “Three Days of Rain” Feb. 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present “Three Days of Rain,” on Feb. 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
