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Did you know that 74% of degree seeking students who attended CSI for the first time in the fall of 2016 returned for classes in the spring of 2017
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(Source: Voluntary Framework of Accountability; First Time, Degree Seeking Student Fall to Spring Retention)
"Did You Know?" brought to you by the CSI Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
Chris Bragg Associate Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
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Debbie Woodland Food Service Director
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Cindy Harding Director of Dental Hygiene
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Carolyn Browning Herrett Center Coordinator
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Why might you need your photo taken?
- All new employees need to have their photos taken
- Updates for old photos
- Updates for bad quality or low resolution photos
- Because you look or feel better than you did in your last photo
The next Faculty/Staff photo shoot will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 7 in the Canyon building studio.
After the photo shoot you will receive a copy of your new photo that you are welcome to use as you please. The Public Information Office will put your new photo on the CSI website. Free service to all CSI and CSI auxiliary agency employees. No appointment necessary.
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Sarh Harris Lab Manager, Biology
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October is just around the corner and with it comes all kinds of Halloween hijinks. This year the Faulkner Planetarium gets back in on the fun with a new program offering up Halloween-themed light show. The
Ooky Spooky Light Show debuts Tuesday, October 3
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and runs throughout the month culminating in a special evening of Halloween showings.
After a four-year hiatus, Halloween programming returns to the theater with this program produced by Flint, Michigan's Longway Planetarium. The Ooky Spooky Light Show offers up family fun for all ages. The playlist of songs include: This is Halloween, I Put a Spell On You, Somebody's Watching Me, Night on Bald Mountain, Ghostbusters, Superstition, Bad Moon Rising, Spirit in the Sky, Monster Mash and Thriller. While your ears feast on these tunes, your eyes will feast on the choreographed visuals filling the planetarium's 50-foot dome. Wrapped in sound and light you will catch the spirit of the season in no time.
The Ooky Spooky Light Show
runs on Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Fridays at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 PM and Saturdays at 2:30, 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 PM starting October 3rd and running through October 28th. A special slate of Halloween Day showings will be announced as the holiday approaches.
Located in the Herrett Center for Arts and Science on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls, ID, the Faulkner Planetarium is the largest planetarium in the state. It has served the public for 22 years and is proud to bring some of the finest fulldome planetarium shows in the world to audiences of south central Idaho.
Admission prices to planetarium shows are $6.00 adults, $5.00 seniors, $4.00 student, including CSI students with a valid student ID; children under age 2 admitted free.
Rick Greenawald
Planetarium Manager, Herrett Center
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Students can learn about fair use and citations, test anxiety, and defeating procrastination. Along with integrity in interactions with the police, bystander intervention, and resume and interview skills.
There will be a banner with our integrity pledge on it available for all members of the CSI community to sign throughout the week. It will be traveling around campus to make it easier for students to access. Monday (16th) and Friday (20th) it will be in the SUB, Tuesday (17th) in Health Science Human Services, Wednesday (18th) in the Evergreen Atrium, Thursday (19th), weather permitting, outside between Shields and Hepworth. Come show your suppor
t and dedication to acting with integrity by signing the banner.
Integrity Week Workshops 2017 Schedule:
Avoiding Plagiarism with Citations and Fair Use with Steve Poppino
-Wednesday, 10/18 at 2 PM - Evergreen A15
-Thursday, 10/19 at 11 AM - Hepworth 180
-Friday, 10/20 at 11 AM - Shields 105
Resume Writing with Tom Bandolin
-Monday, 10/16 at 10 AM - ATIC 123
-Monday, 10/16 at 3:30 PM - Meyerhoffer 231
Resume Editing with Tom Bandolin
-Tuesday, 10/17 at 10 AM - ATIC 123
-Tuesday, 10/17 at 3:30 PM - Meyerhoffer 231
Interview Practice and Tips with Tom Bandolin
-Tuesday, 10/17 at 11 AM - ATIC 123
-Wednesday, 10/18 at 3:30 PM - Meyerhoffer 231
Integrity in Police Interactions Q&A with the Twin Falls PD
-Monday, 10/16 at 11 AM - Shields 110
-Friday, 10/20 at 10 AM - Shields 107
Bystander Intervention with Jenn Zaccone
-Wednesday, 10/18 at 12 PM - Shields 113
-Thursday, 10/19 at 4 PM - Shields 113
Dealing with Test Anxiety with Jenn Zaccone
-Friday, 10/20 at 12 PM Shields 113
Get R Done - Reduce Procrastination!
-Tuesday, 10/17 at 2 PM - Meyerhoffer 218
-Wednesday, 10/18 at 1 PM - Meyerhoffer 218
Megan Jacobson
Associate Professor, Chemistry
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Carol Vanhoozer
Coordinator of Counseling Services
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Mountain Bike Wednesdays * 5:30 pm * Every Wednesday * Auger Falls
Spend the evening riding and learning basic bike skills with the ORC. All gear is provided. Register with
[email protected]
by 12 p.m. each Wednesday to find out the ride's location. This event is FREE for CSI students taking 7+ credits, $2 for CSI Faculty/Staff and $11 for community members. The event is free for everyone who brings their own gear.
Road Bike Rides* 12 pm * Every Monday/Wednesday * ORC
This event is FREE for CSI Students taking 7+ credits and CSI Faculty/Staff. Community members are $2. Get your cardio on!
Climb at City of Rocks * 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. * October 28 (Weather Permitting) * ORC
Practice proper climbing and rigging techniques safely on world-class crags in Southern Idaho. All gear, transportation, and instruction is provided. The cost for CSI students taking seven or more credits is $15. If you are a CSI employee the cost is $44. And, community members are $58 (-$15 if you bring your own gear). Please call 208-732-6475 to register. Space is limited!
MYSTERY VAN * November 4 * Every tour is a hidden adventure!
We'll reveal each adventure destination once we arrive. Until then, just hop in the van! We'll tell you what time to meet, what clothes to wear, and what to bring. Leave the rest up to us! All gear and transportation will be provided! There is limited space and no refunds for this trip. CSI students are $5, CSI employees are $18, and community members are $26. Please call 208-732-6475 to register.
Christa Gessaman
Outdoor Recreation Coordinator
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The CSI Advising Center is sponsoring the 2017 Fall CSI Transfer Fair. Please encourage your students to take advantage of this opportunity to meet transfer institutions from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on October 17, 2017, in the Student Union building.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at
[email protected] or 208-732-6680.
Ryan Bigelow
Student Advisor
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Sir Richard Branson is participating in a broadcast event sponsored by the CSI chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success. The event will be on Tuesday, October 17th at 4:30 p.m. in the Taylor Building rm. 276,and is free to all students, staff and faculty. The event will be streamed live and hosted by John Jay College in New York City, N.Y. All viewers are invited to submit questions via Twitter and Facebook, which will be answered live during the broadcast.
Sir Richard Branson is a humanitarian, activist, adventurer and business icon. Branson is the founder of the Virgin Group, a leading international investment group and one of the world's most recognized and respected brands. Conceived in 1970, the Virgin Group has gone on to grow successful businesses in sectors including mobile telephony, travel and transportation, financial services, leisure and entertainment and health and wellness.
In 2004, Branson established Virgin Unite, the non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group, which unites people and entrepreneurial ideas to create businesses that will make a positive difference in the world. Branson's current focus is working with Virgin Unite and organizations it has incubated, such as The Elders, The Carbon War Room, The B Team, Ocean Unite and Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship. Branson also serves on the Global Commission on Drug Policy and supports ocean conservation with the Ocean Elders.
This is the second installment of the 2017-2018 multi-speaker broadcast series sponsored by the Society. The Society's Speaker Broadcast series, which reaches more than 580 college campuses each month during the academic year, is designed to support The National Society of Leadership and Success's overall mission of Building Leaders Who Make a Better World.
Jasmine Lopez
Student Activities Coordinator
Samra Culum
Student Development Coordinator
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Hip Hop
Dates:
Oct. 17 - Dec. 5
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30 - 7:30
p.m.
Fee:
$80
Location: Gym 304
Instructor: Keesha Olander
Creative Writing
Date: Oct. 18 - Dec. 5
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $70
Location: Shields 104
Instructor: Shane Brown and Jim Irons
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Foundations of Feng Shui
Date: Oct. 28
Day: Saturday
Time: 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
Fee: $70
Location: Desert 113
Instructor: Shealyn Mallows
Hatha Yoga
Date: Oct. 30 - Dec. 4
Days: Mondays
Time: 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
Fee: $49
Location: Gym 231A
Instructor: Morgan Jeno
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Glass Blowing - Solid Glass Pendants
Dates: Nov. 1 - 8
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $20 + $40 supplies (paid to instructor)
Location: 496 Madrona
Instructor: Cody Thornton
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For more information about any of the above mentioned classes visit:
Camille Barigar
Fine Arts Special Events Coordinator
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Herrett Center Activities |
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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Oct. 17 |
6:00 pm |
Reptile Revue: Snakes, lizards and other guests. |
7:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: Planet Nine and a live sky tour. |
8:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
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Oct. 20 |
7:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
8:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
9:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
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Oct. 21 |
1:30 pm |
Planetarium Show: Planet Nine and a live sky tour. |
2:30 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
3:30 pm |
Planetarium Show: Astronaut, Wall of China and a live sky tour. |
4:30 pm |
Planetarium Show: Planet Nine and a live sky tour. |
7:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
8:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
9:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
Oct. 24 |
7:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: Planet Nine and a live sky tour. |
8:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
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Oct. 27 |
7:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
8:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
9:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
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Oct. 28 |
1-5 pm |
Creepy Crawly Day: Reptiles, insects and other exotic creatures on display. |
1:30 pm |
Planetarium Show: Planet Nine and a live sky tour. |
2:30 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
3:30 pm |
Planetarium Show: Astronaut, Wall of China and a live sky tour. |
4:30 pm |
Planetarium Show: Planet Nine and a live sky tour. |
7-9 pm |
Observatory: International Observe the Moon Night observing session. |
7:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
8:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
9:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
Oct. 31 |
7:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
8:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
9:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
10:00 pm |
Planetarium Show: The Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
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Rick Greenawald
Manager, Faulkner Planetarium
Observatory
Saturday, October 28
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, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
International Observe the Moon Night
- Telescope views of the moon and other targets. Free admission.
Chris Anderson
Centennial Observatory, Herrett Center
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Brown Bag Sessions This Week |
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~The CSI Brown Bag Committee~
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Wednesdays:
12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Hepworth 176
Thursdays:
1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Hepworth 176
Fridays:
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Fish Bowl next to Student Services (Taylor Building
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
HSHS 154
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CROSS COUNTRY & DISTANCE TRACK
Date
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Opponent
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Location
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Oct. 20 |
University of Great Falls Open |
Great Falls, MT |
VOLLEYBALL
Date
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Opponent
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Location
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Time |
Oct. 21 |
Salt Lake CC |
Twin Falls, ID |
3 pm |
Oct. 24 |
Treasure Valley CC |
Ontario, OR |
6 pm |
Oct. 27 |
USU Eastern |
Twin Falls, ID |
7 pm |
Oct. 28 |
Blue Mountain CC |
Twin Falls, ID |
5 pm |
BASEBALL
Date
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Opponent
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Location
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Time
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Oct. 20 |
Brigham Young University |
Provo, UT |
TBA |
Oct. 28 |
Treasure Valley CC |
Twin Falls, ID |
1 pm |
SOFTBALL
Date
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Opponent
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Location
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Time
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Oct. 19 |
Weber State University |
Ogden, UT |
3 pm |
Oct. 21 |
3-Team Round Robin |
Twin Falls, ID |
TBA |
BASKETBALL
Date |
Opponent |
Location |
Time |
Team |
Oct. 20 |
Salt Lake CC Scrimmages |
Salt Lake City, UT |
9 am |
Women |
Oct. 21 |
Salt Lake CC Jamboree |
Salt Lake City, UT |
TBA |
Men |
Oct. 28 |
Northwest Nazarene University
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Twin Falls, ID
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7 pm
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Women
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Sports Information Director
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Janet Milligan Surgical Services Program Director
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To assist students in addressing legal problems and issues, the College of Southern Idaho provides a free legal clinic. Once per month, local attorneys are available to assist students in obtaining proper resources, preparing pro se documents, and by explaining legal rights and processes.
Appointments will be available from 3 to 5 p.m. in half hour increments. If you are interested in further information or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact the Office of Student Affairs (732-6224).
Rosa Lopez
Administrative Assistant
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COHORTS Carnival in the Corn will be held every Saturday in October
from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The carnival is located behind the community gardens on the Breckenridge Endowment Farm just across from the Eldon Evans Expo Center on North College Road. Admission is $5 for everyone (3 years and under are free). Admission includes:
- Hay rides
- Take-home herb plantings
- Sling shot and archery range
- Petting zoo
- Face painting
- Plinko
- Fishing for seeds
- Bounce house
- Amphitheater
- Food vendors and dining area
- Straw fort with obstacle course
- Checkers
- Tic-tac-toe
- Jenga
- Ring toss
- 1-hole mini golf
- Arborist disk golf
- Scavenger hunt (chance to win a chainsaw or other prizes)
Pumpkins and raffle tickets sold separately.
Chance Munns
Assistant Professor, Horticulture
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The CSI Stage Door Series will present "Intersections: New Art, New Music" on October 27. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults or $5 for students and will be available at the CSI Box Office, by calling 732-6288, at the door, or by going online to
http://tickets.csi.edu. Season tickets are also available, which includes admittance to all eight Stage Door productions for $70 adults or $35 for students.
Join the Brava Piano Duo - Sue Miller and Allison Bangerter - in a concert of music written for two pianists by composers who are still living. Upon entering the stage door, audience members will enjoy a display of new art by local artists. While Bach and Beethoven will always have a place in musicians' hearts, this program presents the work of some of the most exciting new and upcoming composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Highlights include the rhythmically provocative set of latin dances called "Recuerdos" by William Bolcom and Ned Rorem's "Six Variations for Two Pianos" which explores contemplative and rhythmically exciting variations. Commissioned specially for the Brava Piano Duo, this concert includes the world premiere of "Alternance" by composer David Batchelor. Be prepared for an intimate evening of new music and new art.
The CSI Stage Door Series, intimate arts experiences where both performers and audience members are on the stage itself, are designed to be thought-provoking and a little out of the ordinary in different ways - whether it's because of the intimate setting, the material performed, the way they are presented, or the collaborations involved. Follow up productions include Untitled., featuring the work of Mike Youngman, Soiled Doves, Inside Inspirata, TBD: To Be Devised featuring Flying Bobcat Theater, and Sentences.
For more information, contact the CSI Fine Arts Center at 732-6788.
Fine Arts Special Events Coordinator
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Founder, PT Financial Navigator Foundaiton, Inc.
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Date:
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Location: CSI Campus Outside of the Desert Building
Registration Begins: 9:00 a.m.
5K RUN/WALK: Participants will run/walk a flat, paved course and trail route through the scenic College of Southern Idaho campus. Prizes will be awarded in each age group for runners and walkers with separate divisions for men and women. Long sleeve dry-fit shirts will also be provided for all 5K participants.
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
1 MILE YOUTH CHALLENGE:
Youth will participate in a one mile race around the college. All participants will receive a t-shirt.
Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
CHILI FEED: After the race all participants are encouraged to enjoy some warm chili and corn bread sponsored by the Culinary Arts Program.
CSI Employees click here to register, send your completed forms to Jaime Tigue in the CSI Gym
by Tuesday, October 17 so you'll get a shirt on race day.
Jaime Tigue Professor, Health, Recreation, and Fitness
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Misty Greco Boys and Girls Club of Magic Valley
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By Caroline Jacobson on Oct 10, 2017 08:00 am
How much does a dental cleaning cost? What you'll pay for a teeth cleaning varies depends on a number of factors, but here's what you can expect based on your specific situation: If you don't have dental insurance. $80-$100 Between the tools, X-rays and polishing, there's a lot of work that goes into a dental cleaning!
Anita Tatge
Benefits Coordinator
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Quick facts: Did you know?
1. Photosynthesis is the process plants and algae use to absorb energy from sunlight. They are solar-powered life forms.
2. Most of the oxygen in the air we breathe (50 - 85%) is produced by algae floating on the surface of the oceans (phytoplankton).
3. When plants and algae grow they are removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Globally this amount has been estimated to be more than 100 billion tons of carbon per year.
4. Pop Quiz: What percentage of calories in your diet originally came from sunlight energy that was captured by photosynthesis?
5. Scientists have been working to engineer a "bionic leaf" which can convert water into hydrogen gas to be used as an alternative fuel. The advancing technology of "artificial photosynthesis" also may require the use of genetically-engineered bacteria.
Don Campanella
Assistant Professor of Biology
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It's that time of the year again for the Great Idaho Shake Out. Information can be found at
https://www.shakeout.org/idaho/ and is available to promote the event throughout your respective areas and organizations. Earthquakes are one of the three main natural disasters here in Idaho (along with fires and floods), and ShakeOut is a great way to engage and protect Idaho's citizens. The recent earthquake swarm in Eastern Idaho is a good reminder that earthquake safety is important, even if we don't encounter them every day.
The drill is simple, educational, and fun.
At 10:19 AM on October 19th, participants will stop what they're doing and take cover under their desk or something sturdy. When the "all clear" signal is given, they will resume their activities. There can be education about earthquakes before or after the drill, and the amount of time and energy dedicated to the drill is up to the people conducting it, but it is a great opportunity to discuss emergency preparedness and taking responsibility for your own safety in the event of an emergency.
About 30,000 Idahoans are already registered. Please encourage your organizations to register and spread the word about ShakeOut,
https://www.shakeout.org/idaho/register/. Thanks for your time and participation!
Jackie Frey
Twin Falls County Office of Emergency Management
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Who:
Jackie Frey, Coordinator, TF Emergency Management
What:
Personal and family emergency preparedness
When/Where:
Monday, October 23, in TAB 248, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and again from 1 - 2 p.m.
Why:
Planning and communication are key to your safety in an emergency or disaster
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Note: If you are having trouble reading this article and would like a cleaner copy, please ask Judy Heatwole in the HR office and she can e-mail one to you.
Judy Heatwole, MTD
Wellbeing & Development Coordinator
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Pre-registration is now extended through Tuesday, October 17,
at noon. Enter now to have your shirt on the day of the race!
Saturday, October 28
9 a.m. Registration
Northwest side of Desert Building
Submit your REGISTRATION FORM to Jaime Tigue, Gym by October 17 to get your t-shirt the day of the race or present the form at the race-day CSI Registration Table for the discount and then a shirt to be mailed to you. Employees are FREE and a Buddy is only $10 thanks to the Wellbeing Program.
Our friends Diane Jolovich and Mike Johnson will be heading up the chili feed again this year for a post-race feast in the Desert Building for all participants . The CSI Cross Country Team is helping with the planning and race details. A team of many volunteers will be on hand to help!
5K Walk/Run:
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
1 Mile Youth Challenge:
Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
Judy Heatwole, MTD
Wellbeing & Development Coordinator
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DATE CHANGE TO SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2017!
The Faculty Staff Connections committee is pleased to offer a Mushroom Foray facilitated by Don Campanella to CSI employees and their families.
Employees can contact Ansina Durham at
[email protected]
or ext. 6500 for more information.
Ansina Durham
Assistant Public Services Manager
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PERSI members who are actively at work are eligible to purchase additional term life insurance through NCPERS. Assuring adequate Life Insurance coverage is an important part of financial planning.
Click here for the brochure details of the coverage available, and you are encouraged to review carefully, to see if you choose to take advantage of the financial security that this coverage can provide. You may enroll for this affordable coverage only during the annual open enrollment period beginning September 1 and running through November 30, 2017.Simply fill in each section of the the
enrollment form, print, sign and date the printed form and return it to Anita Tatge in HR no later than November 30, 2017. Please keep in mind if you do not enroll now, you will not have another opportunity until the next open enrollment.
While considering to enroll in this valuable coverage, be aware that your insurance is automatically effective, with no medical evidence requirements. Coverage for your eligible dependents is also automatically included in your monthly premium at no additional charge.
PERSI members who already have enrolled for this coverage do not have to do anything to continue their participation in the insurance program.
Feel free to contact me for any questions you may have.
Anita Tatge
Benefits Coordinator
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Note:
We want to make this document something you look forward
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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.
Gainful Employment data for specific programs may be found on our GE website:
www.csi.edu/ge
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