Thursday, August 14, 2025

Idaho State Today

ISU Students Travel to Japan to Study Nuclear Disaster Response on the Ground 

Student researchers in Fukushima Japan

The next generation of nuclear operations and emergency management professionals are entering the workforce with unmatched, hands-on experiences through Idaho State University. This summer, students from across campus traveled to Fukushima, Japan as part of a groundbreaking interdisciplinary course exploring nuclear accident management and emergency response.The course is titled Case Study in Nuclear Emergency Response and Management: Fukushima.

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Showcase Your Department at the First Bengal Street Party

On Friday, September 19, we’re turning MLK Drive into a lively street fair filled with interactive booths, activities, food, giveaways, music, and more! This high-energy event is the grand finale of ISU Celebration Week and we’re going out in style with an unforgettable community-wide celebration from 4-7 p.m. All campus departments, units, student groups, and organizations are invited to participate in this exciting new event!

› Register for the Bengal Street Party‹

Canvas Transition FAQs for Faculty

Got Canvas Questions? You’re Not Alone.

As ISU transitions to Canvas, ISU’s Instructional Technology Resource Center is here to help. We’ve gathered the most common questions we’re hearing from your colleagues and compiled them into a quick-reference FAQ. From course setup and publishing to Moodle backups and quizzes, this guide is designed to get you the answers you need—fast.

ISU Canvas: Frequently Asked Questions for Faculty

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News and Updates

Art Faculty Receives Inaugural Fellowship to 2025 University Film and Video Association Conference

Leadership Transition and New Home for the Instructional Technology Resource Center

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