Congratulations to our 2024 Winter graduates! | |
Remembering Doris Brydon: A Legacy of Dedication | ISU honors the life and legacy of Doris Brydon, a dedicated alumna and supporter, whose contributions deeply impacted the university and community. | | |
Bringing the Magic of Music to Local Children | ISU’s Voice Ensemble has been bringing opera to local elementary school students. Their performances are not only fun and interactive for the kids but also give ISU students experience sharing the joy of music. | | |
ISU Brings Collaborative Bioarchaeology to Belize | Dr. Kirsten Green Mink, an anthropology professor at ISU, is leading a workshop in Belize to teach local students bioarchaeology. The workshop will help Belizeans, including Maya students, learn how to study ancient human remains, preserve their history, and share their stories. | | |
Strengthening Healthcare in Rural Communities | |
The partnership between ISU, Umpqua Community College (UCC), and Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg, Oregon, is helping improve healthcare education and jobs in the area. By working together, they are giving students important learning opportunities while also meeting healthcare needs.
Recently, leaders across all three institutions met to discuss possibilities in collaborating. Group photo of Alex Daniels (Phlebotomy Supervisor, Mercy), Frank Rambaum (Director of Laboratory Services, Mercy), Ines Wenger Jindra (Social Work, ISU), Kandi Turley-Ames (Social Work, ISU), Rachel Hulse Med (Lab Science, ISU), Randy Hubbard (Dean of Advanced Medical Program Partnerships, UCC), Rex Force (Vice President, ISU), and Russ Woolley (President, Mercy).
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Vanessa Ballam Honored with Idaho State Journal’s Woman of Influence Award in the Arts | Vanessa Ballam, Professor of Theatre at ISU, and a dedicated educator, performer, mother, and arts advocate, has been named one of the Idaho State Journal’s Women of Influence for her contributions to the arts. | | |
Amina Miljkovic '26 Wins Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship to Study in Argentina | Amina Miljkovic, an ISU honors student and daughter of Bosnian immigrants, has been awarded the prestigious $3,500 Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship to participate in a medical Spanish immersion program in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Combining her passion for health equity, multilingualism, and dentistry, Amina represents the resilience and ambition of first-generation college students from rural America. | | |
MacKenzie Caress Named Intern of the Month | Senior MacKenzie Caress, a Music Education major, has been named December Career Path Intern of the Month for her exceptional work as a librarian for the Department of Music, where she has gained valuable skills in professionalism, communication, and leadership while organizing band operations and managing the ISU Civic Band. | | |
2,000 Miles Apart, Connected Through Learning | When Thomas Rogers defended his Master of Arts in History thesis at ISU it marked the culmination of a unique academic journey—one conducted entirely online from his home in South Carolina. | | |
Outstanding Student Achievement Award Recipients | |
This special award is the highest honor for graduating students at ISU, celebrating top academic accomplishment and community service. Congratulations to our College of Arts and Letters recipients!
Jaden Klein, B.M. Piano, Fine Arts
Abigail Card, Honors B.A. in Anthropology with a Minor in
Art History and Geotechnology, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Norra Cardillo, M.A. History, Graduate School Masters Candidate
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Neurodivergent Social Support Group Meeting
February 4 | 6-8 PM | Garrison Hall Room 501, 1400 East Terry Pocatello
This group supports neurodivergent individuals by hosting regular meetings focused on community, collaboration, and shared experiences. Free and open to all Neurodivergent adults (18+) in the Pocatello community.
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Present Your Research at the 2025 Research and Creative Works Symposium
Submissions will open January 21 for the Research and Creative Works Symposium on March 19, 2025, with opportunities for cash prizes in poster and oral presentation categories.
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Undergraduate Student Travel Requests
The College of Arts and Letters is accepting proposals for travel funds from full-time undergraduate students in the college.
Proposals will be accepted until funds are expended, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible.
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Help Us Complete the Tera Letzring Legacy Scholarship
We are so close to completing the Tera Letzring Legacy Endowed Scholarship in memory of beloved faculty member, Dr. Tera Letzring. This scholarship will ensure Tera’s passion for psychology and dedication to student success continues to inspire future generations.
To make a direct gift, please use this Give Smart link. Alternatively, contributions can be sent by mail to the ISU Foundation at 921 S. 8th Ave., Stop 8050, Pocatello, ID, 83209. Kindly mention "Letzring Endowment" on the memo line of your check.
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