ROAR Weekly: October 13

ROAR Weekly is your guide to what is happening at Idaho State University.

October 13, 2020

ISU business student Ritesh Yadav places first in sustainability pitch competition

This week, we’re celebrating ISU student Ritesh Yadav, who won a United Nations Association of the USA ad campaign competition with his “No Plastic Straws” campaign.

Ritesh came from Nepal to earn an undergraduate degree. He is majoring in Economics and minoring in Mathematics, but he says that he did not settle on this field of interest until his Junior year! Clearly, he has found it to be a good fit. Now, Ritesh plans to further his education to a doctorate in Economics. He is also the president of the Economics Club, holds a board seat for the UN-USA chapter on campus, and is currently working at Bengal Solutions, a business consulting group that consults for business and economic developmental frameworks for Idaho.

This was Ritesh’s first time entering the competition for UN-USA, and he had some tough competition. Only 8 out of 20,000 applicants were selected to compete. When asked why he thought his pitch was so successful, Ritesh said he believes it was because his was the only implementation of the “No Plastic Straws” practice at a community, versus global, level. READ MORE

You have a voice. Is anyone hearing it?

One of the richest experiences that a university education offers is the opportunity to share ideas and to have real opportunities to help shape the future.

Don’t see yourself as a future-shaper?

Think about that.

As you attend lectures and labs, learn about your field, and engage in idea formation, you are developing an expertise that will ultimately influence your profession and your community.

But don’t wait! Don’t wait for “some day” to help shape the course of our community.

The presidential election is just 21 days away. As a citizen, as a voter, you can influence the course of a nation! You can help to ensure that you are represented by participating in this critical event.

Not sure how to vote? You can find information at Voting and Elections.

Student organizations are also setting up information tables on the quad (outside the Pond Student Union, Pocatello campus) from noon to 1 p.m. on the following dates:

October 14 - College Republicans

October 21 - College Democrats

October 28 - Both College Republicans and College Democrats

Campus News

Talk Saves Lives is a 90-minute education program created by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 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 participants can do in their communities to help save lives. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide and how to keep themselves and others safe.

Submit your photo for the Student Activity Board pumpkin decorating contest online. Submit photo between Oct. 5 - 20. Online voting is from Oct. 21-27.

Counseling and Testing Services offers free and confidential counseling for all ISU students. Commonly reported concerns include depression, anxiety, relationship problems, academic difficulties, test anxiety, stress, sleep issues, self-esteem issues, sexual orientation and gender identity support, and thoughts of harming oneself. Services include group counseling, individual counseling, and biofeedback training.

Call for a consultation today. We’re open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we’re ready to help!

Pocatello: 208-282-2130

Idaho Falls: 208-282-7750

Meridian: 208-373-1719

The ISU Career Center is hosting the annual STEM career fair, which allows students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to network with regional and national STEM employers. This year's event will be held virtually through Handshake. Log onto Handshake at isu.joinhandshake.com and click on Events, then Fairs to register. Please contact the Career Center at careers@isu.edu if you have any questions.