POCATELLO – Idaho State University researchers are working with Grand Teton National Park and various tribes to better document about 50 Native American artifacts from the park’s David T. Vernon Collection and create digital 3-D visualizations of them.
In this Issue
POCATELLO – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has again recognized a geographic information system (GIS)-based wildfire recovery and decision-support program developed by Idaho State University and NASA.
POCATELLO - Idaho State University will host a range of entertainment during the 2016-17 “A Season of Note” series with all performances at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.
News Bites
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations are pleased to announce the 2016 Homecoming Award recipients and the Class of 2016 Sports Hall of Fame inductees.
Idaho State University Department of Theatre and Dance announces 2016-17 season
POCATELLO – From the classic productions of “Narnia” and “Much Ado About Nothing” to the powerful rock musical “Next to Normal,” the Idaho State University Department of Theatre and Dance has put together a great array of performances for the 2016-2017 season.
Sweta Shah selected as Idaho State University’s Career Path Intern of the Month
POCATELLO—Sweta Shah has been named the July Career Path Intern of the Month at Idaho State University by the ISU Career Center.
Idaho State University’s online speech-language master’s program provides flexibility
POCATELLO – When Katie Pilant decided to pursue a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, she chose Idaho State University’s online program for its academic excellence and convenience.
Front Desk Safety and Security Training Oct. 6
All employees who work at front desks, lobbies or reception areas across campus are invited to attend a daylong free safety and security training Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Rendezvous Suites.
The course is designed to help staff deal with dangerous people, difficult situations and emergencies. Content includes
- Elements of self-survival in the workplace
- Safety during workplace emergencies
- Understanding odd, suspicious and dangerous behavior
- Developing a plan of action for difficult situations
- Interaction and communication skills for different, difficult and dangerous people, including co-workers
- Body language of dangerous people
- When to call for help and who to call
- Surviving violent assailants/shooters in the workplace
The instructor, Capt. Joe Puckett, with Code 4, spent 21 years in law enforcement, including time as a hostage negotiation. Since 1991, he has instructed enforcement, government and corporate staff in areas of human behavior, indicators of violence and securing facilities and events.
To register, visit doodle.com/poll/afw4nxta25d5t4te, call Carol Prescott at ext. 2426, or email prescaro@isu.edu
Events
Idaho State University alumnus Steve Eaton to perform concert Aug. 13
POCATELLO – Idaho State University alumnus Steve Eaton will perform in concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 13 on the West Patio of the ISU L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
Idaho State University student Shelby Rae Murdock places second at National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest
POCATELLO – Idaho State University student Shelby Rae Murdock recently placed second in the Young Adult Division at the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival in Weiser, Idaho. The Young Adult Division is for fiddlers aged 18-36.
Faculty/Staff Updates
Idaho State University names Michal Goodwin new nursing dean
Michal “Miki” Goodwin, a former assistant professor and coordinator of Idaho State University’s accelerated nursing program, is the new dean of the School of Nursing.
ISU’s Brian Crawford elected president of the Idaho State Dental Association
Dr. Brian Crawford, the chair of the Idaho State University Department of Dental Sciences, is the new president of the Idaho State Dental Association.
Idaho State University Professor Colden Baxter elected president of Society for Freshwater Science
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Professor of Biological Sciences Colden Baxter has been elected president of the Society of Freshwater Science, the premiere international organization of scientists focused on freshwater ecosystems.
Bryan Gee and Ted Peterson Published in Occupational Therapy International
Dr. Bryan Gee and Dr. Ted Peterson of the Master of Occupational Therapy Program recently had a paper published in the journal, Occupational Therapy International. The paper titled "Changes in Caregiver Knowledge and Perceived Competency Following Group Education about Sensory Processing Disturbances: An Exploratory Study. The paper can be found a the following link:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.
Cathleen Tarp, Carmen Febles, Elizabeth Fore and Mary Nies to Present at Conference
Dr. Cathleen Tarp and Dr. Carmen Febles, Department of Global Studies and Languages;
Dr. Elizabeth Fore, Department of Public Health; and
Dr. Mary A. Nies, Director of Nursing Research and Professor in the Division of Health Sciences,
Have been selected by national and international peer review to present "Conceptualizing Health: Hispanics in the Southeastern Idaho Agricultural Industry" at the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science, 2016 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research: Determinants of Health in Washington DC this fall.
Jacqueline Freudenthal Named Dental Hygiene Chair
The Division of Health Sciences is pleased to announce to the campus community that Jacqueline Freudenthal will be assuming the chairmanship of the Department of Dental Hygiene. Jacque is a graduate of our program and has been on the faculty since 2006. She has served as Assistant Chair prior to her assuming the Chair position. She is a skilled clinician and teacher who contributes regularly to the evidence-based research in her field and has also worked with the Physician Assistant Studies program to incorporate oral health assessment into their curriculum. We welcome Jacque to our administrative team.
Mona Xu Published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine
Xiaomeng "Mona" Xu (assistant professor of psychology) has had an article accepted for publication in Annals of Behavioral Medicine"Self-expansion is associated with better adherence and obesity treatment outcomes in adults." This paper is the first to show that self-expansion (positive self-concept growth via rewarding experiences) during a 12-week behavioral weight loss intervention is associated with greater adherence, physical activity, and better weight loss including a higher likelihood of reaching a clinically significant level of weight loss (5%+ of initial body weight). Co-authors on the article are Tricia Leahey (University of Connecticut), Katherine Boguszewski (University of Virginia), and Katie Krupel, Kimberly Mailloux, & Rena Wing (all at Alpert Medical School of Brown University and The Miriam Hospital).
Employment
Employment Opportunities
The following department has a potential transfer opportunity. For a complete job descriptions and application instructions visit jobs.isu.edu. Employees who hold permanent status in any of the following classifications may contact the hiring departments directly to submit a resume and any other requested application materials.
Facilities, Custodian, apply by August 12, 2016
Communication Sciences, Administrative Assistant 1, apply by August 12, 2016