ROAR Weekly is your guide to what is happening at Idaho State.
March 2, 2022
Applications Open for ISU Ambassadors
The ISU Ambassador Program has opened the application for the Fall 2022 semester. We encourage students who believe they have what it takes to represent our institution by guiding campus tours, conducting high school presentations, assisting with a variety of recruiting and campus community support events, to apply by March 18, 5 p.m. Minimum requirements are 3.0 GPA; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present in front of small and large audiences; team-oriented personality; passionate about ISU and noticeable school spirit; great work-ethic and attitude.
Preferred skills include exceptional knowledge of campus, high level of involvement, and clear leadership ability.
If you believe you have the skills, love ISU, and appreciate a high energy work environment, this may be the position for you. Request an application here. The deadline to submit the application is March 18 by 5 p.m.
Mask Requirement Update
Effective Wednesday, March 2, face coverings will be optional at University campus locations and outreach centers in counties that have a COVID-19 Community Level of Low or Medium. Currently, Bannock County and Bonneville County have medium or low levels, so starting next Wednesday, masks will no longer be required in classrooms, labs, event spaces, or other indoor areas on the Pocatello and Idaho Falls campuses. However, until the situation improves in Twin Falls County and Ada County, face coverings will continue to be required indoors on those campuses
Important Dates
March 7
Late 8-week courses begin
March 8
Early 8-week course grading closes at 5 p.m.
March 11
Last day to add/drop late 8-week courses
March 7
Late 8-week courses begin
March 8
Early 8-week course grading closes at 5 p.m.
March 18
Last day to WITHDRAW from full semester courses
March 21
Fall 2022 Class Schedule viewable online (subject to change)
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Someone to Talk To
Counseling and Testing Service provides free counseling and biofeedback services for students currently enrolled at ISU.
Counseling and biofeedback services include Single session relationship problems, academic difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, etc.
To make an appointment with a counselor, please call Counseling and Testing Service at (208) 282-2130. Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in summer.
Events
March
3
Get Your Taxes Filed for Free - VITA

Accounting students and professors in the College of Business are once again offering free tax services to students and the public.
The service will be held every Thursday from 5 - 9 until April. Students are qualified through a certification process and all returns are reviewed by professors before submitting.
To qualify, you must have an annual household income of $52,000 or less.
March
3
ISU Men's Basketball vs. Southern Utah

Students get in free with Bengal ID
March
3
Bengal Business Movie Night

Bengal Business movie nights are events hosted by the college of business that showcases films that relate to business and professors hold short discussions after the film to discuss the topics related to business.
March
4
ISU Comedy Night with The Comedy Project

Join in on the laughs as The Comedy Project and the ISU PAC RATS (ISU's very own improv group) team up in a competitive improv comedy show they like to call "Showdown, Throwdown." Be prepared for some serious funny business as these teams compete to see who will be the winner. Free to all (PG-13). Chick-fil-A is extending their hours of operation for this event to 8 p.m.
March
4
International Student Connection Group

This group is open to Idaho State University International students interested in connecting with others to increase their social interactions and improve their experience at ISU and within the greater community. We will meet on Zoom every Friday at 1 p.m. Registration required.
March
4
ISU Choirs Mid-Winter Concert

Students free with Bengal ID.
March
5
Harriman State Park Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trip

The park offers 24 miles of groomed trails suitable for an introduction to cross-country skiing. Beginners welcome. Fees cover transportation, equipment and permit.
March
5
DIY Fairy Houses

Join our Museum gallery attendant Faith, as she leads you through creating a one-of-a-kind fairy house to help brighten up your winter blues.
March
7
ISU's Got Talent

Join SAB in finding out which Bengal is the most talented. Come and watch various students show off their talents and help a panel of judges to decide who should win the grand prize! 
March
8
Resiliency Skills Training Group

Resiliency Skill Training is a four-week curriculum that offers a selection of evidence-based exercises to build resilience skills and promote thriving.
March
9
Positive Body Symposium 

The symposium will feature renowned researchers and lectures with expertise in body image.
March
9
Bingo

Join the Student Activities Board for Bingo in the ballroom! Must be 18 to play.
March
9
RESPOND: Partnering for Campus Mental Health

The course provides a basic overview of symptoms often associated with mental health problems and offers an action plan to help you RESPOND effectively. 
March
10
Frank Church Symposium

The symposium is a student-run event, with members of the International Affairs Council working to provide our campus and community with world-class information from experts around the world on global affairs. This year's theme is "International Diplomacy: Evolving Dynamics in the 21st Century."
March
10
ISU Health Fair

This event showcases ISU's Kasiska Division of Health Sciences (KDHS) clinics and degree programs, along with community health partners. 
March
11
Talk Saves Lives

Talk Saves Lives is American Foundation for Suicide Preventions' standardized, 90 minute program that provides participants with a clear understanding of this leading cause of death, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention, and what they can do in their communities to save lives.
March
11
Gatsby Tour

The Roaring Twenties are back! Literally. After 100 years. It's time to party like nothing else matters. All guests are encouraged to deck themselves out in Gatsby 20's fashion.  Students are free after pre registration, one ticket per student.Tickets for the general public are $15 +tax.
March
17
Bingo

Join the Student Activities Board for Bingo in the ballroom! Must be 18 to play. It is an activity that will raffle prizes through Bingo and including Minute to Win It games.
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