Monday, March 2, 2026

Brothers Establish Scholarship Fund Honoring Charles Trost

Recently, ISU alums Tim and Mark Reynolds established the Reynolds Brothers Biology Scholarship Fund in Honor of Dr. Charles H. Trost. Trost served as a Professor in the biological sciences department at Idaho State University, teaching ornithology, animal behavior, comparative anatomy, and physiological ecology, and conducting research on black-billed magpies for more than 30 years before retiring in 2000.

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2026 Required Annual Trainings

Each year, the State of Idaho requires annual training for all state employees to ensure our workforce remains secure, respectful, and compliant with statewide policy. All Idaho State University employees are required to complete the 2026 Required Annual Training in the Talent Management System (TMS), with a completion window of March 1 - March 31.

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Call for Nominations: ISU Excellence in General Education Teaching Award

Nominations are now open for the 2026 ISU General Education Teaching Award. Instructors at all ranks, in all general education objectives, are eligible for nomination. Winners for each objective will be recognized on campus. Additionally, winners in Objectives 1–6 will be entered into the state-wide competition for the GEM Innovative Educator Award (GEM Award).

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Important Announcements and Updates

Join the Conversation - Open Education Week 2026

You're Invited: Budget Town Halls

Non-Classified Staff Employment Opportunities

ISU Employee Branding Survey- Help Marcom with Branding Efforts

Training Resources

MarCom Open Lab March 3

Center for Learning and Instructional Excellence Events for the Week of March 2

Featured Events

Founders Day of Service March 11

ISU Event Calendar

ISU Athletics Calendar

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