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WELCOME BACK TO OUR STUDENTS!
We hope everyone was able to step outside and experience the Total Solar Eclipse on our first day back! Well, the 97% eclipse in Twin Falls, ID anyways. And, a HUGE shout out goes to the Student Affairs Office for their efforts in all of the activities that were planned for students today!
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Congratulations to our longevity employees!
10 Years
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Back Row: Joseph Gardner, Barry Pate, Richard Bingham, Adam Crofts, Jud Harmon, and Dawnette Rodriguez
Front Row: Gena Laird, Kalise Price, Paula Hart, Cindy Harmon, Theresa Pham, and Chika Daggett
(Not Pictured: Julie Wright-Leggett, Corey Hobbs, Michael Slagel, and Gary Chapple)
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20 Years
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Carol VanHoozer, Robyn HoChee, Catrina Chapple, Jan Simpkin, Tiffany Seeley-Case, Tonja Bowcut, and Jody Rockett
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30 Years
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Bill West, Ken Triplett, Teri Fattig (
Not Pictured: Jeff Fox)
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40 Years
Kathy Deahl
Executive Administrative Assistant
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This past August, CSI swept the awards at our annual CTE Conference!
Pictured below from left to right are:
Jayson Lloyd, Dean HSHS
RoseAnna Holliday, Department Chair, HSHS
Merry Olsen, CTE Leader and Speaker
Kara Mahannah, 2017 CTE Program of the Year (Medical Assisting)
Diane Jolovich, 2017 CTE Instructor of the Year
Crystal Ayers, Department Chair, Business
Terry Patterson, Dean, CTE
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Instead of telling your students how you expect them to behave with honesty and integrity, have them develop their own expectations of each other in a Classroom Code of Ethics. They're likely to come up with the same rules that you would have given them, but this time they'll have ownership and understand why these things are important. You can do this with your whole class or later in the semester when students do group work. Developing a Team Code of Ethics and clearly articulating the expectations that members of a team have of each other can help to avoid many of the things that make students hate group work.
The links below are from Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant who a few of you got the opportunity to meet when she was here in July. I have her permission for us to use them with attribution - so please make sure that you give her credit even if you modify them for your own uses. Tricia also recommends having groups of students create a code of ethics to establish expectations of each other for any group work that they do.
Other resources for Academic Integrity are at our library's
LibGuide
on the topic. I'm going to attempt to have a regular section in eNotes providing AI resources for your classroom - stay tuned! If you would like to help with ANY of this, the AI committee is desperately in need of new members.
Good luck with all of your classes this semester!
Megan Jacobson
Associate Professor, Chemistry
Academic Integrity Committee
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The Advising Center is looking for three eligible work studies who have flexible schedules and can be available to work 12 hours per week. The pay is $9.00 per hour. Please send interested students to the Advising Center front desk for an application.
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Jaime Tigue will be running an employee drop-in fitness class this semester and she would like to invite you to participate! The class will include a mixture of workouts throughout the semester and will run every Monday through Thursday from 11:00-12:00 p.m in room 236 of the Gym. This fun workout group will start class Tuesday, August 22. Bring your clothes, a friend, and be ready to workout!
Jaime Tigue
Health, Recreation, and Fitness Professor
[email protected] | 208.732.6479
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The U-pick garden at the College of Southern Idaho has several types of vegetables and berries ready for picking. Visitors are welcome to pick cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplant, several kinds of peppers, and summer squash for 75-cents per pound. The garden is expected to produce green beans, cantaloupe, honeydew melons, onions, winter squash, and apples soon. Red raspberries are available now for $2.50 per pound.
Picking times are 8 to 11 a.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. No picking appointments are necessary.
The U-pick garden is located on CSI's Breckenridge Endowment Farm on North College Road. The CSI Ag Department will provide containers for picking but visitors should bring their own containers for taking berries home. For more information, please call 732-6401.
Dawn Wendland
Student Services Specialist
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Do you play a band instrument? Would you like to earn scholarship money? The CSI Pep Band plays fun music for CSI basketball games. Each band member receives annual scholarship money, $1,500 for non-majors and $2,000 for music majors. Come to the information meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 in the Fine Arts band room, room 164. We'll have auditions at the same location the following Thursday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. We need sax, trumpet, trombone, bass, drums, guitar, and keyboard players.
For more information, please contact CSI Pep Band instructor Ben Britton at 208-732-6765 or at [email protected].
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The College of Southern Idaho Symphonic Band is looking for musicians. All members of the community who can play at least moderately difficult music, including high-school musicians, are invited to come join the ensemble. If you play a band instrument and have been looking for a reason to dust it off and tune it up, this is your opportunity.
The band is directed by George K. Halsell and will rehearse from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium. Rehearsals begin Aug. 21 for its performance on Tuesday, Dec. 5. There is no cost to join. For more information, please contact Dr. Halsell at 732-6767 or at
[email protected].
George Halsell
Professor, Music
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The International Student Services Office has one remaining student from Germany who needs a host family. The student is eager to share his culture, learn American culture, and make new friendships! He is part of the US - Germany CBYX (Congress-Bundestag Exchange Program) and will attend CSI in the fall and work in the local community during the spring semester.
If you're interested, or may know someone who is, please contact Keith Quatraro, International Student Services Coordinator, for more details.
Keith Quatraro
International Student Services Coordinator
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Encourage your students to participate in student senate! The small banner on the
www.csi.edu website has more information for students.
Samra Culum
Student Development Coordinator
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 New Semester of Over 60 Classes |
Another semester of the College of Southern Idaho's Over 60 and Getting Fit classes will start the week of Sept. 11 at ten southern Idaho locations. Seniors who would like to participate are encouraged to register now.
The class, offered at ten southern Idaho sites, provides aerobic, strengthening and flexibility components specially designed for older adults. It is free of charge to everyone age 60 and older. Interested students can register when they attend their first class. All classes begin Monday, Sept. 11 except for Burley and Buhl, which begin Tuesday, Sept. 12.
- Twin Falls classes will be 9 to 9:50 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the CSI gym.
- Jerome classes will be 9 to 9:50 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Jerome Recreation Center.
- Filer classes will be 8:45 to 9:35 a.m. Monday and Wednesday and Friday at the Filer Elementary School gym.
- Buhl classes will be 10 to 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the 7th Street gym.
- Shoshone classes will be 9 to 9:50 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in Shoshone's old high school gym.
- Gooding classes will be 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Gooding Rec Center.
- Burley classes will be 11 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the CSI Mini Cassia Center gym.
- Rupert classes will be 9 to 9:50 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Rupert Civic Gym.
- Blaine County classes will be 9 to 9:50 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the CSI Blaine County Center in the Rec gym.
- Hagerman classes will be 9 to 9:50 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at the Hagerman High School gym.
CSI has sponsored the Over 60 program each fall and spring semester for more than 30 years. It has become a model for other senior fitness programs across the nation.
For more information, please call instructor Shelly Wright at 208-732-6483 or Ann Rolfes in the CSI Physical Education office at 208-732-6475.
Shelly Wright
Health, Recreation, and Fitness Professor
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| Dual Credit Tuition Waiver |
As some of you may already know, the State of Idaho Advanced Opportunities Fast Forward program
provides every student attending an Idaho public school an allocation of $4,125.00 to use towards Dual Credit courses. As a result of this funding opportunity to cover the dual credit tuition for eligible employees and their dependents, the College will not apply the tuition waiver toward this credit type. Consideration for the dual credit tuition waiver will be provided in the event the student is home schooled, attends private school, or has failed a course already paid for with Fast Forward dollars.
Dual credit students enrolling in regular-paying tuition courses offered at CSI campuses or online, are eligible for $75.00 dollars per credit with Fast Forward program funding. The tuition waiver will cover the remaining tuition balance.
To participate in the Advanced Opportunities Fast Forward program, students will need to create an account through the Advanced Opportunities portal (
https://advancedops.sde.idaho.gov). Students will be able to request funding through the Fast Forward program for dual credit courses. Additionally, students are able to track expenditures and balance allocation remaining. Please note that all accounts and requests must be approved through each student's local school district.
Please contact the CSI Dual Credit Office at (208) 933-2320 or Tina Polishchuk, Statewide Advanced Opportunities Coordinator (208) 332-6944 for more information on the Advanced Opportunities Fast Forward program.
Can private/home school students access Fast Forward funds?
The statute governing these programs explicitly states that these funds are available to students who are attending and Idaho public school.
In many cases, homeschool/private school students choose to dually enroll and participate in public school activities as well as homeschool/private school coursework. Many homeschool/private school families have chosen to mix and match the course pathway for their student to include at least one such course, making these funds accessible.
Note:
Local enrollment policies will apply and vary from district to district.
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| Herrett Center Planetarium and Observatory Schedule |
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Herrett Center for Arts and Science
College of Southern Idaho
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Museum, Planetarium, Observatory
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Year round hours. *
*Closed Sundays, Mondays, and federal holidays.
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Tuesdays
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9:30 am to 9:00 pm
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Wednesdays
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9:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Thursdays
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9:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Fridays
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9:30 am to 9:00 pm
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Saturdays
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1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Tuesday, August 22nd
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1:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity/Wall of China.
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2:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Earth, Moon & Sun/Wall of China.
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3:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Titans of the Ice Age.
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Art Closing Reception:
Inspired by Nature:Leo Edwin Ames and the Heyburn Collection.
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7:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Edge of Darkness.
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8:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Rock On Demand.
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Wednesday, August 23rd
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1:30 - 3:30 pm
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Centennial Observatory:
Free Solar Observing Session, weather permitting.
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1:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Dynamic Earth.
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2:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Solar System Odyssey.
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3:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Titans of the Ice Age.
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Thursday, August 24th
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1:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity/Wall of China.
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2:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Earth, Moon & Sun/Wall of China.
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3:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Titans of the Ice Age.
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Friday, August 25th
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1:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Dynamic Earth.
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2:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Solar System Odyssey.
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3:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Titans of the Ice Age.
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7:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Edge of Darkness.
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8:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Led Zeppelin.
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Saturday, August 26th
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10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Observatory:
Free solar observing, weather permitting. KMVT's Kidsfest.
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12:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Perfect Little Planet.
KMVT Kidsfest showing.
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1:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity/Wall of China.
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2:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Earth, Moon & Sun/Wall of China.
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3:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Titans of the Ice Age.
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4:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Solar System Odyssey.
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7:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Edge of Darkness.
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8:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Pink Floyd: The Wall.
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Tuesday, August 29th
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1:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity/Wall of China.
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2:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Earth, Moon & Sun/Wall of China.
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3:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Titans of the Ice Age.
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7:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Edge of Darkness.
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8:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
Rock On Demand.
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Rick Greenawald
Manager, Faulkner Planetarium
Observatory Activities
Wednesday, August 23
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, 1:30 to 3:30 PM
Summer solar session #13
- Safely view sunspots and the solar atmosphere through special filtered telescopes. Some bright stars and planets also visible! Free admission.
Wednesday, August 30
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, 1:30 to 3:30 PM
Summer solar session #14
- Safely view sunspots and the solar atmosphere through special filtered telescopes. Some bright stars and planets also visible! Free admission.
Chris Anderson
Centennial Observatory Coordinator
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JUDO FOR BEGINNERS: THE GENTLE WAY
Dates: August 22 - December 14
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Fee: $70 + $20 gi rental each session
Location: Rec Center 231A
Instructor: Bryan Matsuoka
Judo is an Olympic sport with a history and tradition based on mutual benefit for all. It is a great sport for ages 8+up with built in anti-bullying principles. This class is an excellent sport for cross training as we teach you throws and ground techniques. The traditions of Judo also included are self-respect, respect for others, and property. Opportunities include local tournaments and guest teachers from the USA Elite Rosters. Students may begin this class at any time during the semester.
ADVANCED JUDO
Dates: August 22 - December 14
Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7 - 8 p.m. and Saturdays: 9 - 11 a.m.
Fee: $80 + $20 gi rental each session
Location: Rec Center 231A
Instructor: Bryan Matsuoka
This course is designed for Judo students interested in self-defense, recreational activity, competition, and rank advancement up to 5th degree black belt in the Olympic sport of Judo. This class will enable students to continue their studying and cumulative learning of additional throwing, ground techniques, submission holds and arm locks, formal judo kata or forms/demonstrations, and lifestyle. You will also have the opportunity to travel to regional and/or national events with the group. Pre-requisite includes instructor approval, judo gi (uniform), and United States Judo Federation and Club membership ($70/year). Students may begin this class at any time during the semester with permission from the head instructor.
KOMBUCHA BREWING WORKSHOP
Dates: September 6
Days: Wednesday
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Fee: $50
Location: Desert 114
Instructor: Kirsten Clancy
Kombucha is known as the "Immortal Health Elixir" by the Chinese, originating in the Far East around 2,000 years ago. Kombucha is a fermented beverage of tea and sugar that contains a colony of bacteria and yeast, resulting in a beverage with
tremendous health benefits
such as improved digestion, weight loss, increased energy, cleansing and detoxification, immune support, reduced joint pain, and cancer prevention. The Kombucha Brewing Workshop will use hands on instruction to explain how to brew, how to flavor, how to store, and how to share Kombucha. Attendees will not only leave with knowledge of the brewing basics, but also a take home Kombucha Brewing Kit that includes SCOBY (live Symbiotic Culture of Bacterial Yeast in starter liquid), large glass container, cheesecloth, tea, sugar, and recipes. In this class learn how to brew this healthy beverage in your own home for pennies, instead of paying the costly store price of $3-$5 per bottle.
Camille Barigar
Fine Arts Special Events Coordinator
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We would love to see all of our Golden Eagle Boosters at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the CSI Softball Field. This is your chance to meet all the athletes and coaches for the upcoming season.
Karen Baumert
Sports Information Director
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WOW WEEK Welcome Booth * August 23 * 11AM * Outside of SUB
* Meet the ORC Team & try one of our challenges to win free swag! Pre-register for a trip at the table and get a free ORC tee! Trip info, classes, and gear will be on display!
MYSTERY VAN * August 26 * September 23* October 14* November 4 * Every tour is a hidden adventure! We'll reveal each adventure destination once we arrive - till then, just hop in the van! We'll tell you what time to meet, what clothes to wear, and what to bring - then leave the rest up to us! All gear will be provided + transportation! * Limited Space * No Refunds * $5 CSI Students / $18 Staff & Fac / $26 Community * Call 732-6475 to register
Christa Gessaman
Outdoor Recreation Coordinator
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| Fall Semester Brown Bag Sessions |
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Brown Bags this Semester
Wednesdays:
12:00-12:50
Hepworth 176 or Desert Cafe
Note: Watch eNotes for updates
Thursdays:
1:00-1:50 pm
Hepworth 176
Fridays:
8:00-9:00 am
TAB 211 (Taylor Building)
We will begin Brown Bag sessions on Wednesday, August 30, 2017.
The Brown Bag Committee
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Please join us to celebrate these two awesome people for all of their time spent at CSI!
Public Information Specialist
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BEGINNING MEDITATION
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Cost: $48, plus optional CD purchase ($5) paid to instructor
Location: Jerome Center
Instructor: Sandra Bernsen
Learn the art and benefits of meditation through mindful breathing and visualization. Calm your mind and relax your body. Begin living with more ease and joy and reduce your daily stress.
ENHANCED CONCEALED WEAPONS CLASS
Dates:
Sept. 9
Days:
Saturday
Time:
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost:
$100
Location:
Jerome Center/Jerome Gun Range
Instructor: Buz Chapman with Sgt. Kurt Thorpe
Get informed and learn what your rights are when it comes to carrying a gun. This preparatory class, instructed by Buz Chapman along with Sgt. Kurt Thorpe, will cover Idaho gun laws, responsible firearm ownership, and safety issues. Four hours of classroom instruction at the CSI Jerome Center and three hours of practical instruction at the Jerome shooting range will emphasize trigger control, target alignment, holster requirements, shoot positions, and other safety practices. You must furnish your own gun that is in compliance with concealed weapon laws, safety glasses, ear protection, holster, mag pouch, and 100 rounds new ammo. Upon successful completion of the class, you will be provided with a Certificate of Completion and all the forms you need to apply for a concealed weapons permit at the sheriff's office. Please do not bring your firearm onto the CSI Jerome Center campus.
Students must be age 21 or older to participate.
Jerome Center Coordinator
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Don't miss the chance for you and your family to see your little dancer live on stage with a professional dance company this Christmas holiday! The College of Southern Idaho will be holding auditions for the annual production of The Eugene Ballet's The Nutcracker, which will be performed on December 12 and 13. Children aged five to 18 are encouraged to audition. Auditions will take place in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the CSI Campus on Thursday, September 7. There will be a $5 audition fee. Checks payable to Eugene Ballet.
The Eugene Ballet requests that all participants arrive at the audition at least 15 minutes prior to the audition time and be ready to dance (dressed and stretched). Late-comers will not be allowed to audition. Please make sure that children audition for the proper roles.
Boys and girls are welcome to audition for all parts except "Waltz of the Flowers", which is only open to advanced female students. Girls should wear class uniform, or a solid colored leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes, and hair should be secured in a bun. Boys should wear white t-shirt, black tights and black ballet shoes. All students audition in flat technique shoes EXCEPT "Waltz of the Flowers", who audition on pointe.
Rehearsals will fall on Saturdays in October and November. Students must be available for all rehearsals and the performance on November 30.
Nutcracker audition times are as follows:
4:00 Baby Mice Ages 5-7 no height requirement 1 yr ballet pref.
4:30 Angels Ages 7-9 must be under 4'6" 1 yr. ballet min.
5:00 Bon Bons Ages 9-11 must be under 5' 2 yr. ballet min.
6:15 Party Guests Ages 11-15 must be under 5'2" 3 yr. ballet min.
8:00 Flowers Ages 12-18 5'2" and over 3 yr. pointe min.
For more information, please contact Camille Barigar at the College of Southern Idaho at 732-6288.
Fine Arts Specialist Events Coordinator
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It has been a challenge to keep up with all the department changes and new hires over the summer, but we believe our online directory is now current and accurate. We thank all the campus supervisors for helping us to make it so. If you spot anything out of place, please let Anita or Judy in the HR office know.
New
: The Quick Reference to departments, programs and buildings that has long been found in the back of the hard copy directory, along with campus FAX numbers, has also been updated and added as a link to the online directory. This is a helpful resource to direct numbers to all those areas, our benefits providers, non-CSI entities that reside on campus, street addresses for off-campus programs and agencies, and more. While contacts in each department on campus have already offered suggestions for updates, we invite and encourage your input now and ongoing so this document remains current over time.
Judy Heatwole, MTD
Wellbeing & Development Coordinator
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In-between your Honey Do List and carting the kids to and from their summer activities you might have forgotten about your dental insurance - wait, say what about dental insurance?
That's right, summer is the perfect time to get your dental coverage in check.
Use this checklist to take care of your dental insurance tasks:
1. Make Your Dentist Appointments
Summer break is an especially good time for children to visit the dentist since they won't miss any school. At their summer appointment, it is a good idea to schedule another appointment for about 6 months down the road, which could give you time to coordinate their winter break with that visit. Find a
Delta Dental dentist near you now.
2. Make qualifying coverage changes
Changes that affect your insurance can happen at any time, and these changes could qualify you to enroll in a new plan. Qualifying events include things like getting married, having or adopting a child, moving to a different county or state, and changes to your income.
3. Plan Before Open Enrollment
Most people have open enrollment at the end of the year, so now is a good time to evaluate what kind of changes you may face next year. Talk to your dentist about planning for major dental work like braces, dental implants and wisdom teeth removal. This will give you a chance to figure out what coverage changes you may need, and give you a head start on budgeting for dental work. Compare
individual plans here
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contact one of our friendly representatives
about coverage changes.
Anita Tatge
Benefits Coordinator
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For those who like the bling, we do have race medals for all participants (the kid's one is made with PVC, and is super cute).
J Plus, we are having an after race party of sorts with bounce houses, food, music, a photo booth, and other great activities. The race and all activities will take place at First Fed Bank Park.
Any help spreading the word is appreciated - hope to see you there!
Wellbeing & Development Coordinator
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The United Methodist Magic Valley Ministries 2017 Fall Retreat will feature Voices Against Violence (VAV). Topics covered in the retreat include domestic violence and the trauma it causes, services provided by Voices Against Violence and volunteer opportunities. Speakers will include Donna Graybill (Executive Director of VAV), Katelyn Schwennen (VAV Counselor), and Jessi Boyer (VAV Volunteer Coordinator).
The retreat will be held on Saturday, September 16 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Jerome United Methodist Church. Cost will be $10 and lunch will be a provided. To RSVP please contact Pastor Penny Hodges at 208-308-0609 by September 14.
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Note:
We want to make this document something you look forward
to
reading each week and your feedback will help tremendously!
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Nondiscrimination Statement:
It is the policy of the College of Southern Idaho to comply with all federal, state and local authorities requiring nondiscrimination, including but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Executive Orders 12898 (Environmental Justice) and 13166 (Limited English Proficiency). College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer. The college does not exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject any individual to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, income, protected veteran status, limited English proficiency, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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