On Thursday, October 10, Idaho State will celebrate the return of the Red Hill "I" to campus. Please join us on the Quad at 4 p.m. for brief remarks and refreshments.

Red Hill "I" Celebration
Thursday, October 10, at 4 p.m.
Idaho State University Quad
Idaho State University Alum Steps Up to Fund Project

For generations, the story of the Rice family has been interwoven with the story of the Bengal family.

Steve Rice’s father, the late Dr. Lawrence H. Rice, worked at Idaho State University for 34 years, first as an English professor, and, eventually, as an academic vice president. Steve, his wife Cinthia, and his sisters Caryln Rice and Patricia Hemsley, graduated from Idaho State. Steve remembers visiting the University when he was young, and the “I” on Red Hill has always stood out as a memory.
Now, Rice and his family are giving back by completely funding the construction of a new “I” on Red Hill.  

“The ‘I’ is always one of those things that I’ve always identified with as an icon of the university, along with Holt Arena and the Stephens Center, that symbolizes the important bond between the University and the community,” Rice said. “Our family was excited last fall when we heard that President Satterlee was dedicated to the project, and we wanted to support it.”

Rice said his family’s gift was unsolicited and that he knew even without his family’s support the “I” would be built. 

“We did it because we believe in the university as an institution that has had a great effect on every one of my family, and we support the direction (ISU President) Kevin has taken the university,” Rice said. “We are thrilled we can make this kind of gift.” 

The cost of rebuilding the “I” is approximately $225,000. [CONTINUE READING]
Restore the "I" Scholarship
To celebrate the return of the “I,” and to acknowledge the generous gift made by the Rice Family, President Satterlee announced a 60-day campaign beginning Monday, Aug. 12, with all money raised benefiting student scholarships.

Idaho State University   is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, and was founded 1901. ISU attracts more than 12,500 students to its main campus in Pocatello, and at locations in Meridian, Idaho Falls and Twin Falls. ISU is the state's designated lead institution in health professions, and offers more than 250 programs ranging from career and technical education to professional degrees.