Nate Eaton Reflects on Landmark Reporting Career | Award-winning journalist Nate Eaton speaks with ISU advanced forensic science students, sharing insights from his coverage of high-profile cases, including the Chad and Lori Daybell investigation. | | | Journalist Nate Eaton and ISU’s Kirsten Mink share their stories in the latest ISU Impact podcast, exploring the intersection of journalism and forensic science. | | | | Yidan Guo’s "Souls of Resilience" Exhibit in Boise | ISU alumna Yidan Guo (MFA ’24) is bringing her powerful, cross-cultural portraiture to Boise this fall through a prestigious residency at Surel’s Place. | | | Serious Gaming: Researchers Developing Virtual Reality Game to Study Classical Literature | ISU researchers are developing Lit-VR, a virtual reality game that immerses students in 17th-century London to learn about Shakespeare, Dickens, Austen, and more. | | | ISU Hosts Alexandra Teague as Dolsen Visiting Writer | Professor and acclaimed writer Alexandra Teague gave readings and hosted a writing workshop on September 24 as the annual Dolsen Visiting Writer. | | | | Benny’s Pantry Receives 530-pound Beef Donation from Direct Communications | Tim May and Direct Communications teamed up with Power County 4-H to donate 530 pounds of beef to Benny’s Pantry, helping hundreds of students this semester. As a member of the CAL Dean’s Advisory Board, Tim’s dedication to supporting ISU students goes beyond this generous gift. | | | DeCou Family Endowment for Suicide Prevention | The DeCou family has established the DeCou Family Endowment for Suicide Prevention to support Clinical Psychology Ph.D. students at Idaho State University. | | | | | Celebrating August's Career Path Intern: Hawkins Stewart | Communication major Hawkins Stewart has been named Career Path Intern of the Month for his impactful work in event media, design, and student content creation for the College of Arts and Letters. | | | | | Celebrating September’s Career Path Intern: Emily Jones | Emily Jones, a sophomore communication major, has been named Career Path Intern of the Month for September for her outstanding work managing social media and digital communications for the ISU Alumni Association. | | | | | Professor Debuts Book at International Book Fair of Lima | Maria Claudia Huerta Vera, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Spanish, published a new book exploring how film shapes cultural memory of Peru’s internal armed conflict. The book debuted this summer at the International Book Fair of Lima, one of Latin America’s most prominent events. | | | Laufenberg Shares Innovative Teaching at National Conference | Dr. Marin Laufenberg, Professor of Spanish and Director of ISU’s Spanish MA Program, presented an original classroom activity at the Association for Theatre in Higher Education’s annual conference, exploring games and performance as tools for learning and transformation. | | |
Clinical Psychology Reunion
October 24–25, 2025 | ISU Pocatello campus
Registration and Information Here
Clinical Psychology alumni are invited to the first-ever ISU Clinical Psychology Reunion, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program!
Reconnect with classmates, honor faculty, and celebrate 25 years of impact with a weekend full of events, including guest speakers, alumni gatherings, and homecoming activities.
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Affordable Mental Health Support Available for the Community at the ISU Psychology Clinic
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Visibility 2025 Art Exhibit | J. B. Davis Gallery, Fine Arts Building, room 105
Visibility will be on display October 6 -24. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 12-6 p.m.
There will be a catered reception for this exhibit on Tuesday, October 7 on the main floor of the Fine Arts Building from 6-7 p.m. The public is welcome.
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Festival de Cine Hispano | Hispanic Film Festival 2025
Weekly showings on Tuesdays 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Bengal Theater.
Hispanic Film Festival 2025 runs through the month of October. Please join us for this free celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month featuring films in Spanish, Catalan, and Spanglish with English subtitles.
Film Fest Details
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Wednesday, October 8 | 12-1 p.m. | Rendezvous 129
"Looking for the Future of Music in the Past" with Dr. Jonathan Armstrong
Explore how music’s ancient role in human communities can shape its future in an age of streaming and AI.
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Michael Sowder Book Reading | Thursday, October 9 | 2:30 p.m. | Liberal Arts 324
Sowder will give a public reading from his new book Sacred Letters: Sanskirt, Yoga, and Awakening the Divine, followed by a Q&A and book signing.
Michael Sowder Meditation Class | Thursday, October 9 | 4:30 p.m. | Liberal Arts 244
This guided meditation session offers a restorative break during midterms—no experience required.
Events are free and open to all.
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This fall, the Idaho Museum of Natural History invites you to a special Lunch and Learn series showcasing the fascinating research of anthropology graduate students. Bring your lunch, expand your knowledge, and enjoy these free noon-hour talks.
Oct. 22 | Jose Sanchez
“A Window Into United States Juvenile Health From Civil War to Roaring Twenties New Orleans”
Jose will explore dental stress markers as clues to illness and hardship in youth, drawing on archaeological findings from 19–20th century New Orleans.
Nov. 19 | Rachel Sutherland
"Hair: Analysis to Aid Identification"
Rachel will discuss how environmental factors and lifestyle decisions alter hair in ways that can aid in identification.
All events are hosted at the Idaho Museum of Natural History
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Free Admission
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Call for Art Donations for Annual Art a la Carte Silent Auction
On November 7, 2025, the Department of Art will host its twelfth annual Art a la Carte Silent Auction! We invite students, alumni, and faculty to donate artwork for the silent auction. Proceeds fund student scholarships, visiting artists, department needs, and ISU Foundation.
Artwork donations will be accepted October 27-29 from 9-5 p.m. on the fourth floor of the ISU Fine Arts Building in Fine Arts 412. Items need to be ready to hang or display. All media accepted.
If you would like to donate work before these dates, contact the Department of Art at (208) 282-2361 or visit isu.edu/art.
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