Art Meets Ecology:
Exhibition and Seed Bomb Workshop at ISU
| Collier’s Unlawning America project, which has been gaining recognition nationwide, advocates for the transition of unused lawn spaces into meadows that support pollinators and improve local ecosystems. | | |
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ROAR Together
Building Idaho’s Future with INCLUDE Communities: Rockland, ID
| How the small town of Rockland, Idaho, led by Superintendent Greg Larson, connects its community, expands educational opportunities, and preserves its strong traditions while preparing students for a brighter future. | | |
ISU was well represented at this year's INBRE. ISU-affiliated fellows brought home four out of six poster awards, with several students and faculty members receiving honors. In the Student Choice category, College of Arts and Letters students Liv Peters, Alleyna Martes, Aimee Bozeman, and Leticia Herrera, mentored by Dr. Michele Brumley, earned third place for their research project titled "Mother Knows Best: Effect of Maternal Hyposmia on Weight Bearing Locomotion in Neonatal Spinal-Transected Rats." | | |
ISU Magazine Fall 2024 Edition Launches as
Part of ISU Celebration Week
| From plastic-eating mushrooms with potential to change the world, to students making musical albums with famous composers, and manikins so lifelike that future health care professionals can gain practice delivering a baby, this year’s issue of the Idaho State Magazine has an array of incredible stories you won’t want to miss. | | |
From Idaho to Panama: Music Across Borders | Discover how Idaho State’s Nell Flanders is bridging cultures through music, from conducting Panama’s National Symphony to exploring future collaborations for ISU students abroad. | | | |
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Listen to the latest episode of The Polisci Connection as ISU graduate Eizaak Jordan shares how his political science degree and experiences at ISU helped him build a successful career in conservation. | | |
Donor Support Continues at ISU | Idaho State University received over $18 million in philanthropic contributions for fiscal year 2024, surpassing last year’s total by nearly $4 million. | | | |
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Donate Your Surplus Produce to Benny's Pantry | Did you know that ISU's Benny's Pantry takes donations of fresh produce? If you have a surplus from your fruit trees or gardens please contact Lesa Crawford at (208) 282-2794 to make a donation. Fresh produce is gold for our patrons! | | | |
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On November 1, 2024, the Department of Art will host its eleventh annual Art a la Carte Silent Auction. We welcome donations of artwork from students, alumni, and faculty. Items need to be ready to hang or display. All media accepted. Proceeds fund student scholarships, visiting artists, and department needs.
Please bring artwork donations to the fourth floor of the ISU Fine Arts Building, room 412 on October 21-25 from 1-5 PM or reach out to the department at (208) 282-2361 for alternate arrangements.
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Professor Njoku Publishes Book | Congratulations to Professor Raphael Njoku on the publication of his new book, Queen Elizabeth II and the Africans: Narrating Decolonization, Postwar Commonwealth, and Africa's Development, 1947-2022 (Leuven University Press/Cornell, 2024)! This important work sheds light on a significant era of history and its ongoing impact. | | | |
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Study on Chilean Theatre Works Examines How Humor and Play Illuminate Dictatorship Trauma | “In my current research, I continue to be very motivated by studying the nuances of humor that are unique to different cultural settings, and the experiences of children who live through trauma." | | | |
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Professor Lybecker Selected as Ambassador | Congratulations to Professor Donna Lybecker of Political Science, and Director of the Global Studies Program, for being selected as a 2024-2025 Higher Education Ambassador for the Council on Foreign Relations. This prestigious nine-month program connects educators nationwide with accessible resources, professional development opportunities, and a network of professionals dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge and skills to navigate today's interconnected world, helping prepare the next generation of informed global citizens. | | | |
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Double Your Impact for Suicide
Prevention Research
| To mark this important time of awareness, the DeCous will match every dollar donated to the DeCou Family Endowment, up to $5,000, doubling the impact of contributions on suicide prevention research at ISU. | | | |
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Tune in as Dean Kandi Turley-Ames and Dr. Rick Pongratz discuss vital suicide prevention efforts, mental health challenges, and the supportive resources available in this important podcast episode. | | | |
What is ISU doing about the mental health crisis in the state? | ISU’s Social Work program is addressing the rural social work shortage by prioritizing Idaho students, particularly those in underserved areas. The demand for ISU's Master of Social Work (MSW) program has grown statewide, with applicants from every region of Idaho in 2024. Since 1995, ISU’s doctoral psychology program has trained over 100 psychologists with a 100% licensure rate, preparing students for careers in academia, medical centers, and private practice. | | | |
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September 30 - October 25 | Fine Arts J.B. Davis Gallery | M-F 12-6
This exhibition showcases artwork created by LGBTQ artists working in our community.
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September 30 | 4:30 PM | Fine Arts room 303 | Free
Join us for a free hands-on "seed bomb" workshop and help restore local ecosystems with native pollinator-friendly plants!
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Mondays Sep 30 - Nov 4 | 7-8 PM | Red Hill building room 103 | Free 6-week course
Get ready to dance—open to all, no prior experience needed! Wear socks or soft-soled dance shoes, no partner necessary.
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October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 6:30 PM | Bengal Theatre | Free
Celebrando el mundo hispano. Join us for ISU's Hispanic Film Festival during National Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring 5 thought-provoking films with English subtitles at the Bengal Theater in October. Free and open to the ISU and Pocatello community. Mayor Brian Blad will be opening the festival on Tuesday.
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October 3 | 5 PM | Little Wood River in the SUB | Free
Poet Kerri Webster, Idaho's current Writer in Residence and author of the poetry collection Lapis (Wesleyan University Press 2022), will hold a poetry reading.
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October 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Black Box Theater
ISU Theatre presents "Imaginary Invalid," a witty and hilarious satire about a hypochondriac's schemes for personal gain.
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October 9 | 7:30 PM | Jensen Hall
Presenting an epic themed concert, featuring the rarely performed "Noah’s Ark" and powerful works by Copley, Hindemith, Reed, Bernstein, and more.
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October 10 | 6 PM | Union Tap Room | Free
Join us for a lively evening of medieval tales, free food, and no-host bar as we explore friendship, beer, and murder in early England.
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October 19 | 9 AM - 5 PM | ICCU Dome
Witness the power of music and precision as marching bands from various high schools throughout the state come together to deliver energetic performances at the ICCU Dome.
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October 19 | 7 PM | Jensen Hall
This vocal event features clinic participation by high school students around the state, culminating in a spectacular Jensen Grand Concert Hall performance, including our very own ISU Choirs.
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October 24 | 7:30 PM | Jensen Hall | Free
For the first time in 10 years, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band returns to Pocatello, Idaho as part of the band's Coast to Coast tour.
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October 25 | 7:30 PM | Jensen Hall
Debut of the commercial music big band. Join us for an evening filled with soulful melodies and infectious rhythms inspired by the one and only Stevie Wonder that will have you dancing in your seat.
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October 1, 3, 9, 15, 17, 22, 23, 30 | Free
Join us for a series of events, open to the public, in recognition and celebration of LGBT History Month in October!
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Interested in languages, culture, and history?
Join ANTH 4454/5554: Survey of Native American Languages on Thursdays, 4-6:30 PM!
Synchronous Online. Currently waiving the pre-requisite! For more information or to enroll, contact Elizabeth Redd at lizkickham@isu.edu.
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Contact us. We'd love to hear from you! | |
208-282-3204 | cal@isu.edu | | | | | |
