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 50 Years Ago at CSI |
In December of 1965...
Members of a special advisory committee for a new program in Agri-Business that was to be offered at the College, met and started developing curriculum for the program. It was proposed that the instruction begin the second semester.
Make sure to send us your fun fact, picture, newspaper article, or
50th Anniversary idea to share in eNotes!
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 PACE 50-for-50 Challenge |
We currently have over
1,638
selfies documented for the
PACE 50-for-50 Challenge and 27 winners! It's not too late to start this challenge. There are 23 jackets left to win!
Your competition is listed below:
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RD Van Noy
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50
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Kyle Brown
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50
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Dan Guthrie
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Jud Harmon
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Ella Johnson
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Janet Milligan
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Crystal Ayers
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Elaine Bryant
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Jennifer Zimmers
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Ed Ditlefsen
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Jon Lord
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Carrie Nutsch
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Tonja Bowcut
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Michele McFarlane
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Chance Munns
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Erin Nunnelley
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Nikcole Zamarripa
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Jentri King
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Laird Stone
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Polly Hulsey
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Randy Simonson
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Clark Draney
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Heather Barnes
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Maritza Vega
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Cindy Harding
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LueLinda Egbert
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Jamie Bridges
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Gail Schull
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Chris Anderson
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Heidi Campbell
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Andie Dayley
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Kara Mahannah
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Evin Fox
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Judy Hansen
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Ben Hamlett
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Mark Wasden
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CSI Workshop Breaks Food Down to Its Molecules
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At the College of Southern Idaho on Saturday, cooking meals was a matter of scientific analysis.
The lab: a kitchen at the Desert building where 30 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students from the Magic Valley learned basic knife skills, prepared dishes and learned the molecular properties of salad dressings.
The day was the final part of the fall semester's Discover Science Workshops, a series of science-related gatherings designed to draw student interest into STEM programs.
"This is the future," said Dr. Jeff Fox, the president of CSI. "It gets people involved in science. It's fun for everybody. Everybody eats."
Heidi Campbell
Associate Dean for STEM Studies
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PACE Employee Holiday Luncheon Update
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PACE Holiday Luncheon Update:
1. RSVP for the luncheon that will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 1:00 pm. The luncheon will be located in upstairs in the Taylor cafeteria. (Remember that off campus centers will close at 12:30 in order for them to make it to the party.)
2. Get a basket from your department to the Information Desk by Tuesday, December 22.
3. Decorate your door with a snowman from your favorite era then, take a picture and send it to Ella Johnson at
[email protected]. (
Winners will be announced at the luncheon.)
4. Bring a canned good or toy to the luncheon to receive an EXTRA raffle ticket.
Kimberlee LaPray
PACE Executive Committee
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Advisors: A great 4-credit General Education class for your students
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If you're advising a student who needs a 4-credit general education class, this could be it!
Portuguese 101 is a 4-credit hybrid class that meets twice a week. There is no textbook required; the course uses an online video-based approach called Semántica. CSI students get 1 year of access to the site (which we use in PORT 101 and 102) for only $75! The course satisfies a gen-ed humanities requirement, and is a great fit for Spanish speakers wishing to learn another language, although previous experience with Spanish is not required. This class also utilizes Brazilian music and film to help students gain an understanding of the rich culture of Brazil while learning the language. Please contact Adam Crofts at 208-420-8487 with any questions.
Adam Crofts
Associate Professor of Spanish and Portuguese
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CSI Events
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If you're looking for an event this month chances are we have the information posted on our
Facebook
page. And, don't forget that you can now subscribe to our events which means you'll get a notification when a CSI event is added to our page.
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[email protected]
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Kimberlee LaPray
Public Information Specialist
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| Dental Assisting Silent Auction Baskets |
You've probably seen the e-mails from Rae Jean Larsen for the Dental Assisting Silent Auction bids.
It's not to late to bid if you're interested in a basket!
Tonja Bowcut
Program Director - Dental Assisting
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| Survival Spanish-A Community Ed Class in Jerome |
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Anna Dovenmuehler
CSI Jerome Center
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| Open Invitation Pinochle Day - Faculty/Staff Only |
It's the end of the fall semester.
Don't we need to relax and play cards?
We are holding an open invitation Pinochle day.
However, if that's not your game we will have other cards, o
r you can bring a game to share!
This is a faculty/staff event only!
We have secured Taylor 276 for a round of cards on
Thursday, December 17th 2015 f
rom 1:00- 4:00 PM.
No RSVP needed, drop in's welcome!
Janet Milligan
CSI Surgical Services Program Director
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| Random Acts of Theatre Players Present: "Deathtrap" by Ira Levin |
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Random Acts of Theatre Players present the comedy/thriller: "Deathtrap" by Ira Levin.
January 14, 15, and 16, 2016 at 7:30 pm
(Matinee performance: Jan. 16, 2016 at 2:30 pm)
CSI Fine Arts Center
Tickets: $10
You can purchase tickets at the CSI Box Office during regular business hours or online at
www.ratplayers.com. This week only, show your CSI ID and get up to 4 tickets for $8 each (discount tickets can only be purchased in person, not online.)
This show, directed by Tony Mannen, features the talents of CR Call from the CSI Bookstore and Tamara Harmon from the CSI Foundation. Tickets make great gifts too.
Happy Holidays from the RAT Players!
Tamara Harmon
CSI Foundation
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| This Week at the Faulkner Planetarium |
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Rick Greenawald
Manager, Faulkner Planetarium
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| Happenings: Discounted Events for CSI Employees |
Idaho Steelheads
New
State of Idaho employees may purchase discounted tickets to the
December 19th
Idaho Steelheads Hockey Game. Games are played at CenturyLink Arena in Boise; game time is 7:10 p.m. Each ticket includes a voucher for a free RR Ranch hot dog, a bag of Lays chips, & a small Pepsi product. Purchase your tickers now! Username: STATE; Password: EMPLOYEE. Ticket orders must be placed at least 4 hours prior to game time OR subject to availability. Questions? Contact Ben by email
or at 208-472-2115.
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
New
Thunder Mountain Line - Santa Express, Dinner with Santa, Holiday Dinner Train
New
Board the Thunder Mountain Line in Horseshoe Bend. State of Idaho employees receive a 10% discount on any train excursion, based on availability. Visit The Thunder Mountain Line for additional information. To make reservations, call 1.877.IDA.RAIL or 208.331.1184 and choose Option 1. You must identify yourself as a State of Idaho Employee. A business card or ID may be necessary upon check-in. The Thunder Mountain Line offers amazing scenery and themed rides.
Judy Heatwole, MTD
Employee Wellbeing Coordinator
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| WebMD: 60-Second Aerobics |
As we get closer to Christmas Break with stacks of papers on our desks, it's time to be very mindful about activity breaks at work! Here's a great article from WebMD about 60-second exercises you can do near your desk, the back hallway of your building or a vacant room. Grab a friend for a more challenging workout!
Kelli Calabrese, MS, an exercise physiologist and spokesman for the American Council on Exercise
says that improving your heart rate variability -- your heart's ability to jump from resting to "pumped" -- has been shown to increase longevity and decrease heart disease risk.
While you shouldn't give up on your home or gym exercise routine, you can certainly supplement it with exercises done at your desk (and, on those extra-long workdays, it's much better than doing nothing.) Here are a few aerobic tricks to try during your next break between tasks:
Glance at the wall clock and rip off a minute's worth of jumping jacks. If you're a beginner, try the low-impact version (raise your right arm and tap your left toe to the side while keeping your right foot on the floor; alternate sides)
Do a football-like drill of running in place for 60 seconds. Get those knees up! (Beginners, march in place.)
Simulate jumping rope for a minute: Hop on alternate feet, or on both feet at once. An easier version is to simulate the arm motion of turning a rope, while alternately tapping the toes of each leg in front.
While seated, pump both arms over your head for 30 seconds, then rapidly tap your feet on the floor, football-drill style, for 30 seconds. Repeat 3-5 times.
If you can step into a vacant office or conference room, shadow box for a minute or two. Or just walk around the room as fast as you can.
Or do walk-lunges in your office or a vacant room. (You could also amuse your co-workers by doing these in the hall; remember Monty Python's "Ministry of Silly Walks" comedy routine?). Set your PDA to beep you into action.
No conference room? Take to the stairs -- two at a time if you need a harder workout! Do this 5-7 times a day.
Judy Heatwole, MTD
Employee Wellbeing Coordinator
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| See Presentation on Idaho Medical Savings Account |
First, we congratulate Pamela Luper and Mike Kestie for winning the drawings of $50 gift cards
to Elevation for attending our Idaho MSA presentation last week.
For your convenience, we have placed the PowerPoint presentation and link to the Website online with the Wellbeing Calendar of Events. The presentation and Website can be accessed under the month of December events.
The HR office and Wellbeing Committee would be happy to offer these presentations again after Spring Semester is underway. If you'd be interested in attending, please send a message to [email protected] and we will let you know when we have dates and times available.
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| Mayo Clinic: Prevent Holiday Stress & Depression |
The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests - stress and depression. And it's no wonder. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands - parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few.
But with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would.
Tips to prevent holiday stress and depression
When stress is at its peak, it's hard to stop and regroup. Try to prevent stress and depression in the first place, especially if the holidays have taken an emotional toll on you in the past.
- Acknowledge your feelings. If someone close to you has recently died or you can't be with loved ones, realize that it's normal to feel sadness and grief. It's OK to take time to cry or express your feelings. You can't force yourself to be happy just because it's the holiday season.
- Reach out. If you feel lonely or isolated, seek out community, religious or other social events. They can offer support and companionship. Volunteering your time to help others also is a good way to lift your spirits and broaden your friendships.
- Be realistic. The holidays don't have to be perfect or just like last year. As families change and grow, traditions and rituals often change as well. Choose a few to hold on to, and be open to creating new ones. For example, if your adult children can't come to your house, find new ways to celebrate together, such as sharing pictures, emails or videos.
- Set aside differences. Try to accept family members and friends as they are, even if they don't live up to all of your expectations. Set aside grievances until a more appropriate time for discussion. And be understanding if others get upset or distressed when something goes awry. Chances are they're feeling the effects of holiday stress and depression, too.
- Stick to a budget. Before you go gift and food shopping, decide how much money you can afford to spend. Then stick to your budget. Don't try to buy happiness with an avalanche of gifts. Try these alternatives: Donate to a charity in someone's name, give homemade gifts or start a family gift exchange.
- Plan ahead. Set aside specific days for shopping, baking, visiting friends and other activities. Plan your menus and then make your shopping list. That'll help prevent last-minute scrambling to buy forgotten ingredients. And make sure to line up help for party prep and cleanup.
- Learn to say no. Saying yes when you should say no can leave you feeling resentful and overwhelmed. Friends and colleagues will understand if you can't participate in every project or activity. If it's not possible to say no when your boss asks you to work overtime, try to remove something else from your agenda to make up for the lost time.
- Don't abandon healthy habits. Don't let the holidays become a free-for-all. Overindulgence only adds to your stress and guilt. Have a healthy snack before holiday parties so that you don't go overboard on sweets, cheese or drinks. Continue to get plenty of sleep and physical activity.
- Take a breather. Make some time for yourself. Spending just 15 minutes alone, without distractions, may refresh you enough to handle everything you need to do. Take a walk at night and stargaze. Listen to soothing music. Find something that reduces stress by clearing your mind, slowing your breathing and restoring inner calm.
- Seek professional help if you need it. Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself feeling persistently sad or anxious, plagued by physical complaints, unable to sleep, irritable and hopeless, and unable to face routine chores. If these feelings last for a while, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional.
Take control of the holidays
Don't let the holidays become something you dread. Instead, take steps to prevent the stress and depression that can descend during the holidays. Learn to recognize your holiday triggers, such as financial pressures or personal demands, so you can combat them before they lead to a meltdown. With a little planning and some positive thinking, you can find peace and joy during the holidays.
Judy Heatwole, MTD
Employee Wellbeing Coordinator
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| December EAP Online Seminar: Stick with it! |
One of our two Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), Business Psychology Associates, offers monthly online seminars with timely and very informative topics intended to be of interest to all our employees. These programs are presented by experts and offer helpful and practical solutions to real life issues. We have offered these live in a Lunch and Learn format in the past but find most people prefer to view these at their own desks or as archived programs at a later time. The instructions below will help you find and register for this month's program.
December - Creating a Personal Development Plan
Learn to recognize types of goals and understand effective goal setting. Explore potential obstacles that can create barriers to reaching your goals.
Instructions for EAP Webinars:
- Go to http://www.bpahealth.com. These are NEW INSTRUCTIONS to get to Seminars on this now updated site:
- Click on the link for INDIVIDUALS, then the red button for EAP Member Resources.
- On the next page enter Employer Name as College of Southern Idaho and the Toll Free Number as 800-726-0003 to Log In.
- Click the red button for My Work-Life Resources
- Scroll until you see the green apples with Seminars printed below. Click on the plus sign at the bottom of that box to open a window listing upcoming seminars and view archived.
- Click on this month's seminar and choose your preferred time and email yourself the information needed.
Judy Heatwole, MTD
Employee Wellness Coordinator
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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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