Thursday, October 16, 2025

Join President Wagner to Hike Red Hill in Support of the 2025 United Way ISU Workplace Giving Campaign

ISU President Robert Wagner and Shantay Bloxham United Way CEO at Red Hill pillars

As a way to raise awareness for the 2025 ISU/United Way campaign, President Robert Wagner is hosting the 2nd Annual Hike Red Hill on Bengal Wednesday, October 22 at noon. The first 100 people who donate at the event will receive a free button! $5 donations suggested. Note: Lunch is not included. Please bring your own food if you want to eat at Red Hill. Hike is approximately a half mile. Additional giving opportunities are available through 2025 with a chance to win a 2026 parking permit for each campus location!

INL Workshop Day at ISU October 27

INL and ISU will host a full-day workshop at the campus in Pocatello on Monday, October 27, 2025. All faculty, students, staff, and managers are encouraged to attend. INL representatives will discuss topics related to the recently signed ISU-INL SUPER Agreement, as well as other areas of collaboration and ongoing projects, including workforce development and training.

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Employee Engagement Survey Closes October 17

At Idaho State University, we strive to create an environment that allows all employees to thrive. Engaged employees are vital in our mission to help students better their lives through education and maintain a successful trajectory as an institution. Your participation in the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey, now open through October 17, is highly valued.

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Important Announcements and Updates

Idaho Falls Employee Headshots Available Oct 22

Career Path Internship Program Celebrates 15 Years

Idaho Premiere of Jon Armstrong’s Voluntary Breath

Apply to Become the Director of the University Honors Program

Awards and Achievements

Matt Daily Edits Book Advocating for First-Generation Student Success

Matt Daily, assistant vice president and dean of students, is making national waves in the conversation about supporting first-generation college students. He recently co-edited a new book, How First-Generation Students Navigate Higher Education Through an Embrace of Their Multiple Identities alongside University of Portland professors SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai and Layla Garrigues.

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Featured Events

Saltmarsh Trio to Perform Oct 23

United Way/ISU Halloween Bowling Tournament

Visiting Artist Roland Becerra’s Lifestyles and Rituals Exhibition and Screening of Animated Feature Film Agatha

ISU Event Calendar

ISU Athletics Calendar

Research Highlights

Office for Research Leaders Strengthen International Partnerships in Peru

In a continued effort to promote international research collaboration, the U.S. Embassy in Peru partnered with Idaho State University to support and deliver a multi-city seminar series aimed at strengthening research capacity and fostering institutional collaboration across Peru’s higher education system.

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