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Next week: Join us for Coffee and Donuts on Dec. 2 and 4
The CoSE Senators, Diya Pandey and Saugat Acharya, and the Dean's Office will have free coffee and donuts for students, faculty, and staff on Monday, December 2, and Wednesday, December 4. You'll find the warm beverages and breakfast items at:
Monday, December 2
Gale Life Sciences Building, 1st-floor lobby: 7:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Physical Science Complex, Room 204: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, December 4
Physical Science Complex, Chemistry Atrium: 7:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Lillibridge Engineering Building, 1st-floor lobby: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
The coffee and donuts are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and quantities are limited. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Volunteers Needed for Idaho STEM Action Center's Hour of Code Events
The Idaho STEM Action Center is looking for volunteers to help host Hour of Code activities in elementary schools in Pocatello and around East Idaho from December 9 through 15.
Volunteers do not need to have any coding experience or know anything about computer coding. They just need to be willing to sit with the students, ask them questions, and learn alongside them. Volunteers are asked to participate for an hour (or more if able).
If you would like to volunteer or have questions, contact Sarah Howard, STEM Foundation and Development Manager with the Idaho STEM Action Center, at sarah.howard@stem.idaho.gov.
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Entries Sought for Molecular Research Core Facility's Microscopy Competition
ISU's Molecular Research Core Facility is looking for entries in its student microscopy competition.
ISU students can enter images from their research projects or as hobby microscopists.
The winning image will be selected based on the creativity/originality of the image, the image description and/or impact to research, and its artistic and visual characteristics.
The winner will receive a certificate of achievement and the image will be displayed at the MRCF. Entries are due December 13 at midnight.
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Nominations Open for Distinguished Faculty
Celebrate the exceptional work of Idaho State University faculty by submitting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Faculty Awards. This is your opportunity to recognize colleagues who inspire students, contribute to the advancement of their fields, and make a meaningful impact on our community. Award recipients will be honored at a special reception in April and recognized during the 2025 Commencement ceremony.
Nominations for the Distinguished Teacher, Service, and Researcher are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 17.
For questions and to nominate an individual, contact Michelle Collier at michellecollier@isu.edu or ext. 6311.
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CoSE Food Drive for Benny's Pantry Underway
We are collecting nonperishable and nonexpired food items for Benny's Pantry until December 15, such as:
Infant/toddler items: formula, diapers, wipes
Pantry staples: flour, sugar, oil, and butter
Beverages: tea, coffee, and powdered juices
Canned meats like tuna, chicken, ham, etc.
Canned or bottled soups and sauces
Canned or dried vegetables and fruits
Personal care and hygiene products
Dry grains, rice, pasta, and beans
Condiments and seasonings
Breakfast and snack foods
Items can be dropped off in Physical Science Complex Room 120. Each item donated gets you a raffle ticket for a chance to win gift baskets, treats from The Popcorn Shop, a pizza lunch for your office, a yogurt parfait breakfast bar, and more.
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The College of Science and Engineering Dean's Excellence Fund is intended to support students in their journey through ISU. The Dean's Office is particularly interested in providing financial assistance to students who might not be able to enroll in or complete the semester because of short-term financial hardships. Students seeking such support should be in good academic standing.
If you know of a student who is in need of short-term support, please have them complete this form.
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You're Invited: Holiday Open House
President Robert and Mrs. Tracy Wagner invite all faculty and staff to join them at an open house to celebrate the holiday season. Events will be held on the Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and Meridian campuses.
Pocatello
Tuesday, Dec 3
3-5 p.m.
ICCU Bengal Alumni Center
1601 E Bonneville St
Idaho Falls
Thursday, Dec 5
4-6 p.m.
Bennion Student Union Bldg Multipurpose Room
1784 Science Center Drive
Meridian
Tuesday, Dec 17
4-6 p.m.
ISU Meridian Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Ctr
1311 E. Central Drive
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2024 United Way and Idaho State University Workplace Giving Campaign
ISU employees raised nearly $10,000 in this year’s Workplace Giving Campaign, benefitting the United Way locations serving Pocatello, Idaho Falls and Meridian. The funds were raised at a number of fun events, from individual donations and through payroll deduction pledges.
While the giving campaign runs through the month of October each year, there is still time to sign up for payroll deduction. Payroll deductions will begin in January 2025, and they do not rollover year to year. If you wish to continue making a difference in this way please complete a deduction form each year.
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ISU Continuing Education Supports Local and Regional Adult Learning Groups
Idaho State University (ISU) is proud to continue its support of local Road Scholar chapters dedicated to enriching the lives of those aged 50 and older. Through partnerships with New Knowledge Adventures and Friends for Learning, ISU helps deliver engaging, and affordable learning experiences for residents in this age group, opening doors to knowledge, skills, and community.
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| November 25 | Fall recess (no classes -- Thanksgiving Break) | | December 2 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading opens | | December 9 | Finals week | | December 13 | Fall 2024 Classes End | | December 14 | Commencement (August and December 2024 graduates) | | December 17 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 5:00 pm | | January 13 | Spring classes begin | | January 20 | Martin Luther King Jr./Human Rights holiday (no classes) | | |
Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | |
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Department/Program
Mathematics and Statistics
Event
Colloquium: High-Dimensional Methylation Data Analysis in Cancer Using Trans-dimensional Markov Chair Monte Carlo
Details
Thu, Dec 3
3:30 pm
PS 307
https://isu.zoom.us/j/89396079478
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: Title TBD
Luke Parsons
The Nature Conservancy
Details
Wed, Dec 4
4 - 5 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Dec 5
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Title TBD
Trevor Caughlin
Boise State University
Details
Thu, Dec 5
4 pm
LC 10
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Department/Program
Chemistry
Event
End of Semester Party
Details
Thu, Dec 5
6 - 8 pm
The College Market
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Help Us Share Your Accomplishments!
Our College’s outstanding faculty, staff, and students achieve many notable research and professional accomplishments. In addition, our departments regularly have newsworthy advancements. We want to make sure those stories are shared publicly. Here are a few ways you can provide a news tip to help get the word out:
Use this Story Submission Form to send your news tip to the Office of Marketing and Communications.
Send an email to Logan McDougall (loganmcdougall@isu.edu) with a brief description of the news to be shared.
You are always welcome to create a draft story, submit it via the Story Submission Form, or send it to Logan. The Office of Marketing and Communications and Logan will coordinate to get the story finalized and distributed to the media outlets/platforms that best tell the story.
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