SAWTOOTH NRA AT 50: OUR LEGACY AND FUTURE CHALLENGES |
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May Virtual Environmental Conference
The Sawtooth NRA was created 50 years ago to protect the iconic mountain landscapes of central Idaho. Rather than create a national park, Congress believed that a National Recreation Area would preserve the natural, scenic, historic, pastoral, and fish and wildlife values while also providing a recreational playground for Idahoans and the nation.
On Tuesday, May 24, the Andrus Center will host a virtual event to explore how well this vision has been achieved, and to assess the protection challenges over the next 50 years in store for this sanctuary of wilderness peaks, flowery meadows, and mountain lakes.
The conference will start at 8:45 am with Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon to discuss his legislative initiative to better support National Recreation Areas. Sara Dant, Brady Presidential Distinguished Professor and Chair of the History Department, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, and author of Peak Park Politics, an article about the history of efforts to protect the Sawtooth Mountains, will be the afternoon keynote speaker.
During the day, discussion panels will examine how well the 1972 law that created the Sawtooth NRA has protected the mountains and valley around Stanley and; the future challenges the NRA faces as well as the way forward. The panelists include over 13 scientists, local business owners, conservationists, land managers, authors, and more. To see a full list of speakers, please visit our website: bit.ly/3tB8zFk
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If your organization would like to sponsor this event, please email andrus@boisestate.edu |
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YOUNG WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
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The 4th annual Young Women and Leadership conference held Tuesday, March 15, 2022 was a blast!
9th-12th grade students attendees heard from the keynote speaker, Gabby Lemiuex. Gabby is a member of the Shoshone Paiute tribe of Duck Valley Indian Reservation and the first ever female Native American pro-golfer.
Her address included motivational words of wisdom on pursuing your own greatness, building your "team," and taking the ladder of life one step at a time!
The Teen Leader discussion panel led a thought provoking discussion on activism, mentorship, and more!
Save the date of March 7th for YWLC 2023!
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The Andrus Scholars program was launched in 2019 to support our future environment and public lands leaders through meaningful work experience and skill development. Boise State University students obtain hands-on experience at various agencies during a 10 week summer internship.
This year we are happy to announce that five students have been awarded the honor. Three students are funded by our generous Andrus Scholars Fund donors and include Garrett Hays, Dallas Smith, and Lauren Noeker. Two students will be partially supported in collaboration with the Biology Department and a National Science Foundation Idaho EPSCoR Program. The GEM3 EPSCoR grant will fund Brooke Davis and Parker Aiello to intern at the Idaho Army National Guard Environmental Management Office.
To learn more about this year's cohort and where they are interning, select their pictures to be directed to further details.
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Parker Aiello
Global Studies with an emphasis in sustainable futures
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Brooke Davis
Environmental Studies
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Garrett Hays
Environmental Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice and certificate in Conflict Management
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Lauren Noeker
Environmental Studies
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Dallas Smith
Environmental Studies with a Geology Minor
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ANDRUS SCHOLAR ALUMNI NAMED
"TOP 10 SCHOLAR"
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2020 Andrus Scholar, Claire Vååge, named a Top 10 Scholar
The Andrus Center is happy to report that Claire Vååge, a 2020 Andrus Scholar assigned to intern with the Bureau of Land Management, was recently named a Top 10 Scholar for her exceptional academic success!
The Top Ten Scholar Award is the highest academic honor granted to a Boise State undergraduate student. The ten outstanding graduates received nominations from the dean of their college and a committee of accomplished university faculty, led by the Boise State Honors College, recognize the honorees for their exceptional academic success.
Claire, an advocate for equity in STEM, plans to earn a Ph.D. in Fishery Science. When asked to comment, Claire shared with us, "Thank you! My experience as an Andrus Scholar is an incredibly notable part of my undergraduate career and I’m honored to represent the Andrus Center with this award." She continues to make an impact as a land steward of tomorrow and we are so proud!
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WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE |
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REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 13, 2022!
Women and Leadership 2022 will be hosted on September 14 and 15, 2022. We will once more host the event online due to restrictions associated with hosting in-person from campus.
Over the two days, attendees can participate in six (6) keynote presentations, twenty plus (20+) Skill Builder breakout sessions, and an array of fun elective activities for virtual attendees. Along with standard ticket pricing of $215, discounted volume, student, and non profit/small business pricing will be available.
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JOHN FREEMUTH STUDENT CONGRESS |
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The selection committee for the John Freemuth Student Congress received over 100 student applications from 55 unique institutions across the country!
Approximately twenty-five undergraduate and graduate students are recruited from colleges and universities in order to obtain as diverse a group of students as possible. Students will be notified May 16th if they are selected to participate.
The students will spend four days in expert-led presentations, panel discussions, and field trips centered around this year’s theme, wildland fire management. This year’s focus on wildland fire will explore issues such as: managing vegetation and fuels for resilient landscapes, protecting homes and communities, managing fire, and responding to wildfire.
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There is no cost for students to participate and the costs are covered by sponsors and various partners. If you would like to support the John Freemuth Student Congress, please click the donate button below. |
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SUPPORT THE ANDRUS CENTER |
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The Andrus Center for Public Policy is dedicated to independent, non-partisan policy formulation on critical issues and challenges confronting Idaho, the American West, and the United States.
Become a Friend of the Andrus Center today and help ensure our continued success. Use the link to the left to make a one-time, recurring, or pledge donation. If you prefer to donate by check, checks should be made payable to “Boise State University Foundation” with “Andrus Center” in the memo line and mailed to:
Andrus Center for Public Policy
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1935
The Andrus Center for Public Policy is an independent nonprofit entity within Boise State University’s School of Public Service. All gifts to the Center are managed by Boise State University Foundation, a tax-exempt Idaho organization under 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code (#82-6010706), and are eligible for federal and state charitable income tax deductions. The Andrus Center is overseen by its Board of Governors. Tracy Andrus serves as President and Chairman.
Your support is sincerely appreciated.
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We acknowledge the indigenous stewards of the land on which we work and live and recognize the ancestral homeland of the Shoshone, Bannock, and Paiute people. |
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