Idaho State University Symphonic and Civic Bands To Present "Tales of Love" Concert

The Idaho State University Symphonic Band and Civic Bands are proud to announce their first spring concert of the semester. "Tales of Love" will feature beautiful love songs and melodies in honor of Valentine’s Day.

This concert will feature Idaho State Clarinet and Saxophone professor, Dr. Shandra Helman on John Williams’ “Viktor’s Tale.” The program will also include modern band standards like Percy Grainger’s “Irish Tune from County Derry,” and Morten Lauridsen’s transcription of “Contri Que, Rose," along with some newer works by Jake Runestad, Carter Pann, and Ian Mcdougall. 

Submissions Open for "On Common Ground: Diversity Monologues"

The Office of Equity and Inclusion is inviting students to submit applications to present their work at the On Common Ground event, which will be held on Friday, April 26, at 3 p.m. in the Bengal Café.

They are also invited to submit their work for inclusion in an edition of the Diversity Monologues. The presentation/writing prompt is, "Based on influences from your family, friends, cultural upbringing, media, education, social class, and overall life experiences, how do you come to know a sense of belonging at Idaho State University? What factors or experiences tell you that you belong, and what do you do to cultivate your own sense of belonging?" 

ISU Theatre’s Production Selected as Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Regional Finalist

Idaho State University's School of Performing Arts is proud to announce that their production of "Life X 3" by Yasmina Reza has been chosen as one of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival's regional finalists for this year.

This prestigious recognition acknowledges the department's dedication to artistic excellence and creativity.

Webinar with former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on Jan. 24

Janet Napolitano, former United States Secretary of Homeland Security, will present a webinar titled "Homeland Security Apparatus" on Wednesday, January 24, at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

Idaho State University's Institute of Emergency Management and Emergency Services Department are proud to host the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Leadership Insights Series. The Leadership Insights Series brings leaders and influencers in emergency management and homeland security together to share their knowledge and insights with the ISU community.

Ceremony Times for Spring Commencement

Idaho State University’s Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday, May 4, in the ICCU Dome, 550 Memorial Drive. Ceremony times are 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and college groupings are listed below. Please visit isu.edu/commencement for more information.

ISU Meridian will hold a ceremony on Monday, May 6, at 6 p.m. in the Idaho Central Arena, 233 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, Idaho.

10 a.m. Ceremony:

College of Health

College of Education

College of Pharmacy

College of Technology

2 p.m. Ceremony:

College of Arts and Letters

College of Business

College of Science and Engineering

Over $100,000 Raised During 2023 Festival of Trees

Thanks to presenting sponsor Lookout Credit Union, as well as all of the other sponsors, donors and event attendees, the College of Business was able to increase the donation amount given to all of the benefiting organizations.

The United Way of Southeastern Idaho and Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Idaho both received $25,000. The School District 25 Education Foundation received $18,000, and Make-a-Wish Idaho received $12,000 - both a 20% increase from the 2022 festival donation. Additionally, $25,000 was also added to the College of Business Festival of Trees Scholarship fund, which allows for the scholarship to become permanently endowed.

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