Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Electrifying Physics Demonstration at the Pine Ridge Mall on April 2

Released by Idaho State University March 30, 2011
Contact: Stephen Shropshire, (208) 282-2212

Electrifying Physics Demonstration at the Pine Ridge Mall on April 2

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Physics and the ISU Society of Physics Students invite everyone to join them at the Pine Ridge Mall on Saturday, April 2 for electrifying physics demonstrations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public. There will be physics demonstrations and hands-on science exhibits featuring a Van DeGraff electrostatic generator, an electromagnetic rail gun and liquid nitrogen.
There will also be free ice cream for kids made in minutes with the help of liquid nitrogen. Come and enjoy science fun for the whole family.
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Family Entertainment Storytelling Night with David Sidwell Set April 1

Released by Idaho State University March 29, 2011
Contact: For more information, please contact ISU's Continuing Education at (208) 282-3155 or extendedlearning@isu.edu.
Written by: Kari Rands


Family Entertainment Storytelling Night with David Sidwell Set April 1

POCATELLO – David Sidwell, professional storyteller and adjunct professor at Utah State University, will make a family entertainment storytelling presentation open to the public from 7 to 8 p.m. April 1 in the Idaho State University Pond Student Union Ballroom.
Parents are invited to bring their children to the free storytelling presentation.
Sidwell, who teaches storytelling, theater education and art history at Utah State, is very active in promoting art in schools. He is an arts-in-education consultant and gives keynote speeches, workshops, and helps strategic planning efforts to improve art in schools, and train teachers.
Sidwell has written many books and articles including “Open Your Mouth: Tell a Story” and “How the Arts Will Save Our Schools.” He is also the director at a hands-on children’s museum, Start-House Discovery Center, which will open in Logan, Utah, in 2012.
This event is sponsored by Eastern Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children and ISU Continuing Education, and is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.
For more information, please contact ISU's Continuing Education at (208) 282-3155 or extendedlearning@isu.edu.

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Idaho State University Appoints Herbert Maschner Director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History

Released by Idaho State University March 29, 2011
Contact: ISU Provost Gary Olson, (208) 282-2362; Herbert Maschner, Museum Director, (208) 282-5417 or 282-3168

Idaho State University Appoints Herbert Maschner
Director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History

POCATELLO – Idaho State University has announced that anthropology research Professor Herbert Maschner will serve as the permanent director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History.
Maschner, who this spring received the 2011 Idaho Academy of Science Distinguished Scientist Award, has served as interim director since June 2010.
“The search committee was unanimous that Dr. Maschner should be appointed director,” said ISU Provost Gary Olson. “He has brought vision and great energy to the Museum. He’s clearly the ideal person for the job.”
Since Maschner took over as interim director, the Idaho Museum of Natural History received full accreditation from the American Association of Museums last August. Maschner credited ISU Provost Gary Olson and former interim director Skip Lohse for their efforts in helping get the IMNH accredited, and said he has tried to capitalize and build on that momentum and finish the process.
"I have truly enjoyed serving as interim director, especially in building on our new accreditation and in seeing the excitement shown by the thousands of visitors who have visited our newly refurbished public gallery,” Maschner said. “The museum has a stellar staff and I look forward to working with them in the years to come as we continue to enhance our reputation as one of the premier museums in the Intermountain West."
Other Idaho Museum of Natural History highlights during Maschner’s tenure as interim director include:
• In September, the Museum, ISU Informatics Institute and the Canadian Museum of Civilization received a $1 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to bolster efforts to further create an online, interactive, virtual museum of northern animal bones. The title of that grant was "Virtual Zooarchaeology of the Arctic Project (VZAP): Phase II."

• In December, the museum reopened its exhibit area with a variety of new and familiar displays, after the exhibits were closed for renovation. The Museum debuted everything from Ice Age animal mounts to an exhibit on how climate change on the Snake River Plain has affected its plant and animal life. The event attracted 500 visitors and since that time the museum has received thousands of visitations from K-12 students and the public.
• Administratively, Maschner formed an Executive Committee in the IMNH composed of the curators to provide long-range planning, to find consensus in key areas of management, and to democratize some of the management priorities, especially in regards to budgets. He also formed a Museum Advisory Committee composed of 16 members of the community including legislators, bankers, philanthropists, mayors, business leaders, and community leaders.
Besides his other titles, Maschner is also the director of ISU’s Center for Archaeology, Materials, and Applied Spectroscopy, a senior scientist at the ISU Idaho Accelerator Center, associate editor of the Journal of World Prehistory, and an executive director of the Foundation for Archaeological Research and Environmental Studies. In 2006, he was named ISU’s Distinguished Researcher.
Maschner’s research has been funded by National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the Wenner‐Gren Foundation, and local agencies. He has been or is principal investigator or co‐PI on more than $7.2 million in grants which includes being principal investigator on about $5.19 million from the National Science Foundation on 14 awards. He has nearly 100 publications.
The Idaho Museum of Natural History is the State of Idaho’s official museum for life sciences – the plants, animals, and environments of Idaho; anthropology and archaeology– the indigenous and past peoples and cultures of Idaho; the earth sciences–the paleontology, geology, and landscape history of Idaho; and natural history education.
For more information, call (208) 282-3168 or visit http://imnh.isu.edu/.


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Monday, March 28, 2011

Idaho State University Danson Members, Dance Faculty Perform, Participate at Dance Festival in Moscow

Released by Idaho State University March 28, 2011
Contact: Molly Jorgensen, Dance Faculty, 208-282-2658 or jorgmoll@isu.edu

Idaho State University Danson Members, Dance Faculty
Perform, Participate at Dance Festival in Moscow

POCATELLO – Presenting a dance performance at the final gala was a highlight for Idaho State University dance students and teaching classes was a highlight for ISU faculty at the American College Dance Festival (ACDF) Northwest Conference held recently in Moscow.
ISU Department of Dance faculty and 16 members of the ISU student dance club Danson traveled to northern Idaho to participate in the conference. The faculty taught and students performed.
Molly S. Jorgensen and undergraduate students Jenna Griffin and Marti Brooks were selected to present their work in the adjudication and informal concerts at the conference. Jorgensen’s piece, titled “Assuage (uh-sweyj),” performed by ISU undergraduate students Victor Gomez, Omar Ruadez, Jenna Griffin, and Dantzel Cherry, received the prestigious honor of being selected to present the piece at the final night gala concert.
Six schools were represented in the final night gala; ISU was the only university asked to perform that does not currently carry a dance major.
More than 600 students from 25 different colleges and universities in the Northwest Region attended the festival. Throughout the four-day event, students and faculty participated in a variety of dance classes, including but not limited to, modern, ballet, jazz, African, pilates, hip-hop, tap, contact improvisation and physical theatre.
Evening events included informal and adjudication concerts of works choreographed by both faculty and students.
ISU dance faculty members in attendance and teaching at the conference included Lori Head, who taught pilates and theatre games; Sheena Phelps, who taught hip-hop; Lindsay Tucker, who taught jazz and tap; and Jorgensen, who taught a Bartenieff class titled “Fun”damentals.
The ISU dance department is under the dedicated direction of Josephine Garibaldi.
"This opportunity and honor serves to reflect that dance in higher education proves to strengthen cultural distinction, talent, and diversity within the Pocatello community." Jorgensen said.
ACDF, is an annual convention with an “educational mission of fostering creative potential and artistic excellence in choreography and/or performance. The ACDF Association serves as a reflection of college and university dance programs and gives presence and value to diversity in dance,” according to the ACDF’s website.
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ISU Research Day activities set for April 14-15 in Pocatello and Meridian

Released by Idaho State University March 28, 2011
Contact: David Talford at 208-373-1808 or talfdavi@isu.edu .

ISU Research Day activities set for April 14-15 in Pocatello and Meridian

POCATELLO – “Bridging Research and Practice” is the theme of the Idaho State University Division of Health Sciences 22nd Annual Research Day, Friday, April 15, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Pocatello, and 8:30 to 1 p.m., in Meridian.
New this year is an April 14 pre-conference titled “Translational Science Primer,” presented by the ISU Division of Health Sciences and the Institute of Translational Health Sciences in Seattle. It’ll run from 1:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on both campuses.
To register for the pre-conference and review both events’ schedules, visit the Research Day website.
Space at the pre-conference is limited.
Lynn Schnapp, M.D., professor of medicine, pulmonary and critical care at the University of Washington, will present the April 14 keynote address “Bridging the Gap: How to help forge bonds between basic scientists and clinicians.”
Bert Boyer, Ph.D., a professor of molecular biology at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks, will give the April 15 keynote “Engaging Community Partners: Learning from Yup'ik Eskimos about risk and protection for obesity and diabetes.” Boyer is also the director of the university’s Center for Alaska Native Health Research.
Boyer and Schnapp are experts in translational science—research that improves human health by leading to discoveries that will eliminate human disease —and affiliated with the Institute of Translational Health Sciences.
Health care providers, faculty, students and the public are invited to Research Day activities, which will feature presentations on numerous topics, including youth mental health, prevention of teenage pregnancy, interprofessional mobile health care, suicide prevention and pharmaceutical research.
“We’re pleased to have the College of Pharmacy participating this year now that it’s a part of the Division of Health Sciences. Activities both days will bring insights and regional expertise in translational research to ISU and highlight internal research accomplishments and collaboration,” said David Talford, a research committee member and clinical assistant professor in the Physician Assistant Studies Program at ISU-Meridian.
Activities will be held in the ISU Pocatello Rendezvous Complex, 1111 Martin Luther King Way, and at the ISU-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive, north of I-84 between Locust Grove and Meridian roads. Many sessions will be broadcast simultaneously using distance-learning technology.
For more information about Research Day 2011, contact David Talford at 208-373-1808 or talfdavi@isu.edu.
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Thursday, March 24, 2011

BYU-Idaho Collegiate Singers to Perform March 31

Released by Idaho State University March 10, 2011
Contact: George Casper, caspgeor@isu.edu

BYU-Idaho Collegiate Singers to Perform March 31

POCATELLO -- Brigham Young University-Idaho’s Collegiate Singers will perform March 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Idaho State University Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
The group will perform its 2011 Tour Concert, “The Spark of Creation.”
The Collegiate Singers, directed by Randall Kempton, represent some of the finest singers and musicians at BYU-Idaho.
“The Spark of Creation” expresses a wide range of emotions and musical styles geared to crowds of varied ages and backgrounds. As part of the tour, the group is scheduled to perform in Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois, and Nebraska.
Tickets for this event are $6 for adults, $5 for children or $20 for a family of four. For more information visit www.isu.edu/stephens/ or call 282-3595.
In the past five years the Collegiate Singers has had several opportunities to perform. The group has appeared twice with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on its weekly broadcast “Music and the Spoken Word,” performed both DuruflĂ©’s “Requiem” and Brahms’ “Ein Deutches Reqiuem” and maintained a rigorous performance schedule at BYU-Idaho. The Collegiate Singers has also toured Brazil and Alaska.

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ISU New Freshman Registration Set in Idaho Falls, Pocatello For 2011 High School Graduates and Other New Freshmen

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Contact: Dawn Christiansen chridawn@isu.edu / (208) 282-3277 (Pocatello)
or Susan Morris morrsusa@isu.edu / (208) 282-7800 (Idaho Falls)

ISU New Freshman Registration Set in Idaho Falls, Pocatello
For 2011 High School Graduates and Other New Freshmen

POCATELLO – Idaho State University has scheduled New Freshman Registration 2011 for high school graduates and other new freshmen for the week of April 11.
If you are planning to attend Idaho State University on the Pocatello campus, New Freshman Registration will be held on April 12, 13, and 15, beginning at 8 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. in the Pond Student Union. Check-in is at 8 a.m. in the Cesar Chavez Foyer, outside of the Bengal Theatre. Please call 282-3277 for more information on Pocatello Freshman Registration.
If you are planning to attend classes in Idaho Falls, an afternoon program will be offered on Thursday, April 14, starting with student check-in at 3 p.m. in the Samuel H. Bennion Student Union Building at University Place, 1784 Science Center Drive. The event will conclude at approximately 6:30 p.m. Parents and spouses are welcome. Call 282-7800 for more information on Idaho Falls Freshman Registration.
Participants in any of the programs can meet with faculty and staff to learn about the degrees and resources available at Idaho State University. Advisors will be available to help freshmen plan class schedules and register early for fall 2011 classes.
Attendance at the event will satisfy the mandatory first semester freshman fundamentals of advisement and registration requirement for all new students.
To attend this event and for further information on the activities, please register at: http://www.isu.edu/advising/nfr.shtml.
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CPA Examination Review Course Registration Underway; Saturday Classes, One Friday Class to Be Held May 21- Aug. 6

Released by Idaho State University March 23, 2011
Contact: Amy Anderson, andeamy5@isu.edu

CPA Examination Review Course Registration Underway;
Saturday Classes, One Friday Class to Be Held May 21- Aug. 6

POCATELLO – Accountants wishing to prepare for the Idaho State Board of Accountancy Certified Public Accounting examination may register now for the annual ISU College of Business CPA examination review course, scheduled to begin May 21.
The course is segmented in four components and consists of 11 Saturday sessions and one Friday session through Aug. 6. It has been tailored to accommodate the computer-based testing format used for the actual examination.
Sessions will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday, and from 5 to 9 p.m. for the Friday session.
Registrations are being accepted for any or all of the components of the course.
Kenneth Smith, dean of the ISU College of Business, and other accounting department faculty will conduct the sessions and assist students in developing a test-taking strategy.
Course components and sessions are:
• Auditing, May 21 and 28;
• Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), June 4, 11 and 18;
• Business Environment, June 25, July 23 and 30, and Aug. 6; and
• Regulation, Tax and Law, July 16, 23 and 30, and Aug. 6.
For rates and registration form, call 208-358-1216 or send an email to Amy Anderson at andeamy5@isu.edu.
A downloadable brochure is also available at http://coborgs.cob.isu.edu/betaalh/2011CPAReview.pdf.
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Idaho State University Professor, Director Herbert Maschner Receives Idaho Academy of Science Distinguished Scientist Award

Released by Idaho State University March 23, 2011
Contact: Sara J. Heggland, Professor and Chair of Biology, College of Idaho, 208-459-5063, or Herbert Maschner, Idaho State University Research Anthropology Professor and Interim Director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, 208-282-5417

Idaho State University Professor, Director Herbert Maschner
Receives Idaho Academy of Science Distinguished Scientist Award

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Herbert Maschner, research anthropology professor and interim director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, has been awarded the 2011 Idaho Academy of Science Distinguished Scientist Award and will be honored April 1.
Maschner was selected because of his “very impressive and lengthy record of research accomplishments that span a wide range of interdisciplinary topics,” according to Sara Heggland, president of the Idaho Academy of Science, and professor and chair of biology at the College of Idaho.
The ISU professor will be recognized at the 53rd annual Symposium of the Idaho Academy of Science running March 31-April 2 at the College of Idaho.
Besides his other titles, Maschner is also the director of ISU’s Center for Archaeology, Materials, and Applied Spectroscopy, a senior scientist at the ISU Idaho Accelerator Center, associate editor of the Journal of World Prehistory, and an executive director of the Foundation for Archaeological Research and Environmental Studies. In 2006, he was named ISU’s Distinguished Researcher.
His primary research interests include using trans-disciplinary data to investigate human biocomplexity and the environment, resource and community sustainability, long‐term human impacts and interactions with marine and terrestrial ecosystems, human ecosystem engineering, Darwinian Theory and evolutionary psychology, warfare and inequality, and global historical ecologies.
His museum interests are in virtual museums and repositories, and in the development of integrated trans-disciplinary research. Methodologically his interests include 3D virtualization and database construction, historical ecology, elemental and isotopic analyses, geographic information systems and remote sensing, and complex systems analysis. His primary research area is the North Pacific Rim and Western North America, especially the eastern Aleutian region, Northwest Coast, western sub-Arctic, and Idaho.
Maschner’s research has been funded by National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the Wenner‐Gren Foundation, and local agencies. He has been or is principle investigator or co‐PI on more than $7.2 million in grants, which includes being principal investigator on about $5.19 million from the National Science Foundation on 14 awards. He has nearly 100 publications.
The Idaho Academy of Science (IAS) was organized in 1958 to further the cause of science and science education in Idaho. The IAS seeks to improve the effectiveness of science education in Idaho, and to promote public understanding and appreciation of the sciences and applied technology in the modern world. It is the only statewide organization in Idaho, which embraces all scientific disciplines. The IAS has provided and remains available for consultative or advisory services on matters of science and technology to the Governor, and to Local, State and Federal Agencies.
Chartered activities of the Academy are to:
• Stimulate scientific education and research;
• Promote collegial relationships among those engaged in scientific work;
• Assist in the development and promotion of the scientific resources of the state of Idaho;
• Unify the scientific interests of the State; and
• Publish reports of scientific studies and applications.
The Idaho Academy of Science is an affiliate of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the National Association of Academies of Science. Similarly, many science and engineering professional and technical societies in the state of Idaho are affiliates with the IAS.
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Monday, March 21, 2011

Idaho State University Continues ‘Be Advised’ Program To Benefit Students

Released by Idaho State University March 20, 2011
Contact: JoAnn Hertz, director of ISU central academic advising, 282-4601

Idaho State University Continues ‘Be Advised’ Program
To Benefit Students

Pocatello – Idaho State University is continuing its “Be Advised” campaign to encourage students to reap the benefits of good advising prior to registering for fall classes in April.
“Advising is the cornerstone of a successful experience at Idaho State University,” said JoAnn Hertz, director of ISU Central Academic Advising. “Interaction with departmental faculty who are experts in their field provides an advantage to any student who seeks it.”
The campaign led by Central Academic Advising, a unit of the Student Success Center, directs students to pursue the information they need to progress towards attaining their chosen degree program.
The benefits of advising are many and include:
• direct student contact with faculty from their chosen discipline;
• access to up-to-date information from the department;
• assistance with long-range degree completion planning;
• opportunity to expand discipline knowledge on an informal basis;
• understand what is needed to stay on track to graduation; and
• referrals and invitations to relevant learning opportunities outside of the classroom.
“With proper advising students also will benefit by developing a professional relationship with a professor who can write recommendation letters for research or internship opportunities or serve as a scholarship reference,” Hertz said. “Faculty advisors can also help with career questions and graduate school applications.”
Advisors and advisees have a shared responsibility when it comes to the advising relationship. Students can expect advisors to provide information, be accessible, encourage educational engagement and assist with attaining educational goals.
Advisors can expect students to meet with them each semester, read the catalog or Web site information, be prepared for the advising session, bring questions to the advising session, and to assume final responsibility for course scheduling, program planning and the successful completion of graduation requirements.
Registration assistance is available during regular business hours in the Office of the Registrar and Central Academic Advising centers in Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Meridian, and Twin Falls.
The registration schedule for Fall semester 2011 is as follows:
Online registration begins at 12:01 am for each Class Level
• Senior, Graduate, Post Baccalaureate (90 or more credits) Monday, April 18
• Junior (58 or more credits) Wednesday, April 20
• Sophomore (26 or more credits) Friday, April 22
• Freshman (25 or fewer) Monday, April 25
For more information, contact ISU Central Academic Advising at (208) 282-3277 or advinfo@isu.edu.
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ISU International Night 2011 Welcomes Community April 9

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Contact: Ven Lima, (617) 888-4826 or Shawn Bascom, (208) 282-2941

ISU International Night 2011 Welcomes Community April 9

Pocatello – The Idaho State University International Student Association invites the whole community to experience the beautiful and exuberant culture of the world at ISU International Night 2011 on Saturday, April 9, in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.
The annual event will run from 6 to 9 p.m.
The theme for this year’s dinner is “A Smile is International.” The evening will offer a dinner featuring specialties from five countries, dances, a fashion show, a flag show and a raffle.
The dinner will feature both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options.
Tickets are $7 for students, $8 for faculty and staff, and $9 for the public. Tickets are an additional $1 if purchased at the door. Ticket sales will start March 28 in the Pond Student Union and the Rendezvous Complex.
For more information, contact Ven Lima at (617) 888-4826, limaven@isu.edu or Shawn Bascom at (208) 282-2941, bascshaw@isu.edu.
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Friday, March 18, 2011

Early Childhood Conference Set April 1-2 At Idaho State University Pond Student Union

Released by Idaho State University March 18, 2011
Contact: ISU Continuing Education, (208) 282-3155 or extendedlearning@isu.edu

Early Childhood Conference Set April 1-2
At Idaho State University Pond Student Union

POCATELLO – “Focus on Children” is the theme of the Eastern Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children (AEYC) Early Childhood Conference April 1-2 at the Idaho State University Pond Student Union.
The event’s keynote speaker is Jerry Tello, an internationally recognized authority in family strengthening, therapeutic healing, cross-cultural issues and motivational speaking. Tello is the author of children's books, professional publications and culturally based curricula. He has received numerous awards including the Ambassador of Peace award and Presidential Crime Victims Service award. For more information about Tello, visit www.jerrytello.com.
Check-in is from 7:30 to 8 a.m. on Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2.
Workshop sessions run from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. on April 1. There will also be an evening session from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 1 with David Sidwell, a professional storyteller and adjunct professor at Utah State University. The first part is a storytelling workshop for registered participants from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Parents are then invited to bring their children to a storytelling presentation that is free of charge from 7 to 8 p.m.
On April 2, Tello will deliver his keynote “Precious Rooted Seeds: Nurturing and Teaching Young Children” from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. and then participants will choose from other various presentations throughout the day.
Registration fees now are $95 for one day and $150 for both days. Discounts are available for NAEYC members. Registration information and a complete conference schedule are available at www.isu.edu/confsvcs/childhood.shtml.
ISU academic credit as well as non-credit CEUs (Continuing Education Units) will be available for attending both days of the conference at an additional cost. Registration and payment for academic credit ($50) and CEUs ($20) is separate from conference registration and must be handled on site the day of the event.
For registration-related questions, please contact ISU's Continuing Education at (208) 282-3155 or extendedlearning@isu.edu.
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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Idaho Museum of Natural History Presents Spring Natural History Academy Classes for Youth

Released by Idaho State University March 17, 2011
Contact: Rebecca Thorne-Ferrel, 282-2195
Written by Kari Rands


Idaho Museum of Natural History Presents
Spring Natural History Academy Classes for Youth


POCATELLO – Spring is here and the Idaho Museum of Natural History will offer a series of Natural History Academy Classes for youth beginning March 30.
All classes will be held at the Idaho Museum of Natural History on the Idaho State University Campus. Registration is offered by mail or in person and is on a first-come first-serve basis. All classes are from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
For more information contact Rebecca A. Thorn-Ferrel, 208-282-2195 or thorrebe@isu.edu, or visit the website http://imnh.isu.edu.
The available classes and schedule is listed below.
· “The Physics of Cold”: Learn about how cold changes many materials including animals.
o Wednesday, March 30
o Jocelyn Foreman, ISU elementary education student
o Ages: third-fourth grades, $15
· “The Amazing Creepy Crawlies: Bugs”: Learn about bugs, their anatomy and all of the good work bugs do in the natural world.
o Wednesday, April 20
o Cindel Vasquez, ISU elementary education student
o Ages: second-third grades, $15
· “Four Footed Fuzzies: Small Mammal Friends”: Learn about voles, squirrels, gophers and pack rats and the good work they do.
o Tuesday, April 26
o Ashlee Rasmussen, ISU biology student
o Ages: third-fourth grades, $15
· “Horses, Camels, and Giraffe!! Oh, My!”: Learn about the anatomy of animals including horses, bison, camels and giraffes and how they relate to one another.
o Wednesday, April 27
o Lena Pruitt, ISU biology student
o Ages: fourth-sixth grades, $15
· “The Great Invention: Glyphs and Writing”: Learn about the ability to write and how it revolutionized ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt.
o Monday, May 9
o Jocelyn Foreman, ISU elementary education student
o Ages: fourth-fifth grades, $15
· “It’s All in What You Eat: Teeth”: Learn about teeth and the different shapes, sizes, and uses of them in prehistoric animals.
o Wednesday, May 11
o Lena Pruitt, ISU biology student
o Ages: fourth-sixth grades, $15
· “En Pointe: The Amazing Story of Toes”: Learn about the importance and uses of toes in both humans and animals.
o Wednesday, May 18
o Lena Pruitt, ISU biology student
o Ages fourth-sixth grades, $15
· “Botany: The Story of Plants”: Learn to identify wild plants and preserve them through drying and mounting. This class is generational, so bring your Grandma or Grandpa.
o 3 week class: Tuesday, June 14 from 1 to 4 p.m., June 21 and June 29 from 1 to 3 p.m.
o Janet Bala, IMNH Life Science Collections Manager
o Cost: $60
o Ages: Grandparent- any age
Grandchild- 8 years and up


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Idaho State University professor Alan Johnson Publishes his Book “Out of Bounds: Anglo-Indian Literature and the Geography of Displacement”

Released by Idaho State University March 17, 2011
Contact: Alan Johnson, 282-2198
Written by Kari Rands

Idaho State University professor Alan Johnson Publishes his Book “Out of Bounds: Anglo-Indian Literature and the Geography of Displacement”

POCATELLO – Idaho State University English Professor Alan Johnson’s book “Out of Bounds: Anglo-Indian Literature and the Geography of Displacement” will be released in April.
“Out of Bounds” focuses on the crucial role of iconic colonial Indian spaces and how they played a role in the literary and social production of British India. Johnson compares how jungles, cantonments, cities, hill stations, bazaars and clubs operated as themes in the adoption of Anglo-India culture.
Johnson was born and raised in India, which helped develop his love of studying postcolonial literature and theory with an emphasis on South Asia.
Johnson received his bachelor’s of arts from Southern Illinois University and then went on to receive his master’s from the University of Virginia. He earned his doctorate from the University of California, Riverside.
Johnson’s work has appeared in numerous journals including Nineteenth-Century Contexts, Journal of Commonwealth and Postcolonial Studies, Yale Journal of Criticism, the Rocky Mountain Review of Literature and Rendezvous.
“Out of Bounds” is available now for pre-order and will be delivered in April.

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ISU Health Fair 2011 April 21-22 Will Feature More Than 60 Health Learning Centers

Released by Idaho State University March 17, 2011
Contact: Kim Dickerson, (208) 282-1102 or contact Wendy Moschella at 282-2132.

ISU Health Fair 2011 April 21-22 Will Feature More Than 60 Health Learning Centers

Pocatello – The Idaho State University Health Fair 2011 – celebrating its 31st year – is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 21-22, and will feature more than 60 learning centers on a variety of health issues.
Examples of services offered at the fair include everything from body-fat screenings and tests of grip strength, to nervous system evaluations and home health and hospice information. Other learning centers will provide blood pressure readings, a medication brown bag for participants to bring in their medicines and ask pharmacy students about them, and hearing screening tests, to name a few.
The annual free Health Fair is sponsored by the ISU Division of Health Sciences and Portneuf Medical Center. It will be held in the ISU Pond Student Union Ballroom.
Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) will provide laboratory services and blood draws at the fair on April 21-22. Blood draws will also be available on a walk-in basis from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday from April 1 – April 20 at both the East and West PMC laboratory locations. A 14-hour fast is required prior to a blood draw for the lipid profile and general chemistry profile.
The PMC East lab is located at 777 Hospital Way with access to the lab through the main entrance. West Campus PMC lab draws will be at the Main Lab, 651 Memorial Drive. Access is on the ground floor (level 6 of the parking garage elevator). Parking is available in the parking garage.
Participants who have their blood drawn on or before April 15 can pick up their blood profile results at the ISU Health Fair where health care professionals will help interpret results. If you have your blood drawn after April 15 or at the Health Fair, your results will be mailed to you.
PMC offers a general health blood profile for $35. The screening will include a chemistry profile, assessments for cardiac risk based on cholesterol levels, a complete blood count and a thyroid screen. Optional tests include a $15 confidential HIV screening and a $15 prostate antigen test. Other tests that will be offered this year include thyroid function screen for $15, iron level for $5, uric acid level for $5, glycohemoglobin for $25 and insulin level for $25.
Last year’s Health Fair featured more than 60 learning centers, providing services to hundreds of participants. ISU dental hygiene, nursing and pharmacy students will be available for consultation on medications, healthy teeth and gums, nutrition as well as other health-related topics
For more information on learning centers, contact Wendy Moschella at 282-2132.
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Sick Puppies to Perform with Guests at ISU Holt Arena April 25

Released by Idaho State University March 17, 2011
Contact: Holt Arena Ticket Office, 282-FANS
Written by Kari Rands

Sick Puppies to Perform with Guests at ISU Holt Arena April 25

POCATELLO – Sick Puppies, an Australian rock group, will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 25 in the Idaho State University Holt Arena.
Sick Puppies was formed in 1997 and consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Shimon Moore, bassist Emma Anzai, and drummer Mark Goodwin. The trio has released three albums including their latest, “Tri-Polar” in 2009, and their all-acoustic album “Polar Opposite” in 2011.
Their songs have been featured on the video game “Street Fighter IV,” the WWE pay-per-view “Extreme Rules” and “Smack Down vs. Raw 2010,” and the “NCIS: The Official TV Soundtrack- Vol. 2.”
The group was also featured in the 2009 award-winning documentary by Robert Knight titled “Rock Prophecies,” which featured rock legends Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix.
The bands Framing Hanley, Adleitas Way and Madam Adam will also perform.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 18, at 9 a.m. Ticket prices are $20 if purchased in advance, $22 day of show and $15 for ISU students with valid Bengal Cards.
Tickets can be purchased at the Holt Arena ticket office by calling the Holt Arena Ticket office at 282- FANS, at Vickers Western Stores in Pocatello and Idaho Falls, or online at www.isu.edu/tickets.
For more information on Sick Puppies, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sickpuppies.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Idaho State University Provost Olson Announces Resignation

Released by Idaho State University March 15, 2011
Contact: Mark Levine, 208-282-3620

Idaho State University Provost Olson Announces Resignation


POCATELLO – Idaho State University Provost, Gary Olson, announced today that he would step down as provost at the end of his current contract on June 25.

“We made a great deal of progress over the last two years,” Olson said. “And now I believe it is time to consider other opportunities.”

During his tenure, Olson oversaw the successful reaffirmation of institutional accreditation with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and he led ISU to Research University-High status in the Carnegie Foundation classifications. He directed an institution-wide reorganization of academic units and created a professional Office of Institutional Research, hiring its director after an extensive national search.

Olson also oversaw the reorganization and subsequent reaccreditation of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, and he rescued the Idaho State University Press from closure, bringing it under Academic Affairs direction. In order to foster a culture of cooperation among regional institutions, both public and private, he created a Council of Academic Affairs in Eastern Idaho.

“Under Provost Olson’s leadership, Academic Affairs has helped move the institution forward in substantial and demonstrable ways,” said ISU President Arthur Vailas. “We are all grateful for his tireless dedication to ISU.”

Olson plans to take a professional leave during the fall semester before returning to the faculty in the spring 2012 to resume his work as a nationally prominent scholar of rhetoric, politics, and culture, and an analyst of higher education.

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News Tip/Media Advisory March 15, 2011 Idaho State University Nuclear Experts: Health Physics Professor Harris is Expert on Nuclear Radiation; Dean

News Tip/Media Advisory
March 15, 2011

Idaho State University Nuclear Experts:
Health Physics Professor Harris is Expert on Nuclear Radiation; Dean George Imel is Expert on Nuclear Engineering

What: ISU assistant professor of health physics Jason Harris is an expert on nuclear radiation and has professionally monitored nuclear sites for their radiation.
He is a good source for explaining nuclear radiation in laymen’s terms and is an expert in the environmental aspects of radiation. He can speak authoritatively about the radiation exposure taking place now in Japan.
His major research areas are:
– Health physics fundamentals and education
– Nuclear power reactor and environmental health physics (ALARA, occupational exposure and public exposure due to routine and accidental releases)
– Radiation detection and measurement

Contact information: Harris can be reached at his ISU Office at (208) 282-3364 or his Center for Advanced Energy Studies at (208) 533-8110, or by e-mail at harris@physics.isu.edu.

In addition: George Imel, Dean of the ISU College of Science and Technology has an extensive background in the nuclear engineering and nuclear energy field, and can comment on a broad variety of topics.
His contact information is: (208) 705-2344, or gimel@isu.edu.
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Monday, March 14, 2011

The John B. Davis Gallery presents Spring 2011 Senior Exhibition March 15 - April 1 Showcasing Lyndsey Barnes, Camille Elmer, Taylor Hansen, Nikcole I

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Contact: Amy Jo Popa, 282-3341
Written by Kari Rands


The John B. Davis Gallery presents Spring 2011 Senior Exhibition March 15 - April 1 Showcasing Lyndsey Barnes, Camille Elmer, Taylor Hansen, Nikcole I. King and Kierstin Smothermon

POCATELLO – The Spring 2011 Senior Exhibition by will be on display from March 15 to April 1 at the John B. Davis Gallery in the Idaho State University Fine Arts Building.
The show will feature work from seniors, Lyndsey Barnes, Camille Elmer, Taylor Hansen, Nikcole I. King and Kierstin Smothermon who will all graduate May 2011 from the Department of Art and Pre-Architecture.
Barnes, an Idaho Falls native, enjoys ceramics and weaving, but her true passion is painting. Barnes will graduate with her bachelor’s of fine arts.
Elmer is from Evanston, Wyo., and will also graduate with her bachelor’s of fine arts. She plans to continue her studies and work on a master’s degree. Elmer enjoys ceramics and painting with acrylics, watercolors and gauche.
Hansen is from Salt Lake City and will graduate with his bachelor’s of arts. Hansen enjoys working with acrylic paint.
King was born in Willits, Calif., and raised in Flagstaff, Ariz. She will graduate with her bachelor’s of fine arts. King enjoys painting urban abstracted landscapes with acrylic paint on wood wafer board panels.
Smothermon was born in Arlington, Texas, and came to ISU from Billings, Mont. She will graduate with her bachelor’s of fine arts and a minor in art history. She plans on pursuing a master’s degree in Casper, Wyo. Smothermon enjoys sculpting and works with a variety of metals.
The gallery is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.isu.edu/art/galleries.shtml or contact Amy Jo Popa at 282-3341.

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Idaho State University’s ‘A Season of Note’ presents Red Chamber- Secrets of Chinese Court, Passions of the West on April 9

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Contact: Stephens Performing Arts Center 282-3595
Written by Kari Rands


Idaho State University’s ‘A Season of Note’ presents Red Chamber- Secrets of Chinese Court, Passions of the West on April 9


POCATELLO – The Idaho State University a “Season of Note” fine arts series will present Chamber- Secrets of Chinese Court, Passions of the West at 7:30 p.m. April 9, in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.

Red Chamber consists of Mei Han, leader, and acclaimed zheng (zither) master; Gullian Liu, a leading pipa (lute) master; Zhimin Yu, a ruan (lute) virtuoso; and Geling Jiang, a multi-instrumentalist who started her professional career at age ten.

This quartet performs a variety of styles including stringband music, court classics and cutting-edge contemporary creations. Red Chamber gets their inspiration from the traditional Chinese “Plucked String,” which is rarely heard in the west. With this style, Red Chamber creates its own unique sound to perform music that spans centuries.

Ticket prices are $20 for main level and $16 for upper level. For more ticket information visit www.isu.edu/stephens/.

Fore more information about Red Chamber visit their website at www.mei-han.com/redchamber.html.

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Idaho State University Japanese Club Establishes Relief Fund to Raise Money for Victims of Earthquake

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Contact: Sachiko Fukuoka, (208) 244-2926; or Gustav Winterfeld, (208) 244-1161

Idaho State University Japanese Club Establishes
Relief Fund to Raise Money for Victims of Earthquake

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Japanese Club has established a relief fund to raise money to help victims of the March 11 earthquake in Japan.
“The Japanese people are very resilient, but they need our help. We know times are tough, but please give what you can,” said Sachiko Fukuoka, ISU Japanese Club advisor and instructor of Japanese.
“We hope to raise $10,000 for the relief fund,” continued Fukuoka, “or about a dollar for each person who at a minimum will probably have perished as a result of the earthquake.”
The devastating earthquake that hit eastern Japan, with an epicenter east of Sendai on the main Japanese Island of Honshu, had a magnitude of 8.9 and is the fifth largest earthquake in recorded history.
If destruction by ground shaking wasn't enough, the sub-sea earthquake spawned a tsunami that sent waves greater than 30 feet high racing more than six miles inland that devastated coastal cities and towns. The tsunamis also compromised several nuclear reactors near Fukushima, resulting in the evacuation of more than 200,000 people. Aftershocks that could do additional damage will continue for months.
At most people had about a 60 seconds warning and the death toll will probably number in tens of thousands. Whole towns have disappeared beneath the tsunami along with houses and people. It is still winter in Japan and people still need to be rescued and provided with shelter and food.
To contribute, send a check – all donors will receive a receipt – to ISU Japanese Club Quake Relief Fund Department of Languages and Literatures, Idaho State University, 921 South 8th Ave., Mail Stop 8067, Pocatello, ID, 83209.
For more information, contact Fukuoka at 208-244-2926, or Gustav F. Winterfeld, ISU Japanese Club Treasurer, at 208-244-1161.
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ISU Researchers Study Promising Drug for Treating Pancreatic Cancer

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Contact: bhusalok@isu.edu or 208-282-4408.

ISU Researchers Study Promising Drug for Treating Pancreatic Cancer

POCATELLO – A promising drug for treating pancreatic cancer – the type of cancer that has recently struck Apple CEO Steve Jobs and actor Patrick Swayze – is being studied by a team of Idaho State University researchers.
The researchers’ efforts have been bolstered by a Higher Education Research Council $50,000 grant from the Idaho State Board of Education.
“At this time, pancreatic cancer has low survival rates, about 4 to 6 percent after five years, and there are no good drugs for its treatment,” said Alok Bhushan, ISU pharmacy professor. “We are studying a newly synthesized compound that, in initial studies, is effective against pancreatic cancer cells and is not toxic.”
The ISU research team consists of Byron Bennett, assistant professor of chemistry; Alok Bhushan and James Lai, professors in pharmacology at the ISU College of Pharmacy; and pharmacy doctoral student Aditi Jain.
“We are very excited,” Lai said. “This new compound is more effective on cancer cells and less toxic on normal cells that we have tested it on, than drugs currently being used to treat the cancer.”
“We want to emphasize that we’re just in the initial state of studying this compound and there are many more steps that must be done to determine if it can be used to treat pancreatic cancer,” Bhushan said. “There is a lot of testing and there are clinical trials yet to be done.”
The researchers are in the pre-clinical phase of research and have completed testing isolated cancer cells in their lab. The next step in studying the drug, which the researchers are engaged in now, is studying how the drug works at molecular level.
In addition, the scientists are studying the mechanisms of the compound to determine why it is effective. They also are completing a detail chemical analysis of the drug’s properties that could help with the design and formulation of the drug in the future.
If the drug continues to look promising after this phase of the research, more testing will be done and, eventually, clinical trials, testing the drug on human subjects, would be completed.
The title of this study is "Development of a Novel Drug to Treat Pancreatic Cancer."
Nationally and within Idaho, it is recognized that the intellectual property and technology created through university research is not yet being fully utilized or reaching its economic potential. The Idaho State Board of Education is appropriated funds each year by the Legislature to be used for the mission and goals of the Higher Education Research Council (HERC).
HERC established the incubation fund in 2011 to help fully realize the potential of the technical advances of the universities, which result from research. The fund is used to make competitive awards to promising technologies to support technology transfer and commercialization, with the expectation that the licensing of the technologies for commercial applications will provide benefits to the universities and stimulate economic development within Idaho.
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ISU Family Medicine Residency Program to Hold Medicine Ball April 1 at ISU; A Party so BIG Only the Dome Can Hold It!

This version of the release includes a corrected e-mail address for information/tickets for Michele Pond-Bell. Please use this version, if possible.

Released by Idaho State University March 14, 2011
Contact: Michele Pond-Bell at mpbell_8@msn.com, Sue Parker at 208-235-1722 or parkers@hostidaho.com, or call (208) 233-3545.

ISU Family Medicine Residency Program to Hold Medicine Ball April 1 at ISU;
A Party so BIG Only the Dome Can Hold It!

POCATELLO – Save the date April 1, no fooling... come have a ball! April 1st
It’s a community event raising funds to support medical care for the elderly in Southeast Idaho provided by ISU’s Family Medicine Residency Program.
Tickets are available for the Medicine Ball in Holt Arena, an evening of delicious food, no-host bar and live music. All proceeds will support care for the elderly in Southeast Idaho provided by the Idaho State University Family Medicine Residency Program. Enjoy live music with “Kyd J” and “Band on Demand” as well as talented local performers.
There is something for everyone with three dining options priced from $100 to $10.
• Canopy’s: catered by Chartwells, social hour and dining beginning at 6 p.m. $100 per person. Buy your tickets early as these sold out last year.
• Tavern on the Turf, a lively, relaxed dining experience with entertainment at 6:30 p.m. For $35 per person, enjoy a wide variety of menu selections from Pocatello’s finest restaurants. Dessert is at Neapolitan’s.
• New this year is “Neapolitan’s” for dessert only and entertainment beginning at 8 p.m., $10 per person.
The masters of ceremony are ISU’s Libby Howe, well-known local musician Mike Sanders and ISU’s football coach Mike Kramer.
The Family Medicine Residency Program brings new doctors and clinical pharmacists to the state of Idaho and is one of the few clinics accepting new Medicaid patients. Currently, there are 17 residents in the program.
This year we are raising funds to benefit the older citizens in our community who depend on Family Practice for their health care. A team of skilled educators provides specialized training to Family Medicine doctors who are taking care of aging patients.
The honorary chair of this year’s Medicine Ball is Linda Hatzenbuehler, Vice President, ISU Division of Health Sciences. Hatzenbuheler, along with a host of co-chairmen, invite the community to the Medicine Ball.
Come to the party! Reserve the dining option of your choice now. The Medicine Ball sold out last year. Don’t wait–early sales have been excellent.



For tickets: www.isu.edu/medicineball, e-mail Michele Pond-Bell at mpbell_8@msn.com, Sue Parker at 208-235-1722 or parkers@hostidaho.com, or call (208) 233-3545. Ticket outlets include Holt Arena, Big O Tires, Chamber of Commerce, Geraldines, La De Da Boutique, Vickers Western Stores.

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Friday, March 11, 2011

ISU Website Design and Management BPA Students Excel at State Leadership Conference

Released by Idaho State University College of Technology March 11, 2011
Contact: Karla Stroud, 208-282-3180

ISU Website Design and Management BPA Students
Excel at State Leadership Conference
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Technology Website Design and Management Business Professionals of America Chapter excelled at the Idaho State Leadership Conference at Stevens-Henager College in Boise where they competed against other universities and colleges across the state.
Advisers Karla Stroud and Anne Hunt, along with eight students, attended the state conference. All eight of the students placed either first or second in at least one event. The students exhibited profound knowledge in Fundamentals of Web Design, taking first through fifth place in the event.
The following students placed:
• Jordan Elison: second, Web Design Team; third, Fundamentals of Web Design ; fifth, Desktop Publishing
• Stephen Flatten: first, Computer Animation Team; first, Graphic Design Promotion; fifth, Fundamentals of Web Design
• Kerry Hays: first, Computer Animation Team; second, Digital Media Production
• Thomas Knorr: second, Fundamentals of Web Design; fourth, Digital Media Production
• Cody Snooks: first, Animation Team; first, Digital Media
• Abby Wentzel: second, Web Design Team; third, Graphic Design Promotion; fourth, Fundamentals of Web Design
• Loran Whited: second, Web Design Team; fourth, Graphic Design Promotion;
• Kim Wright: first, Fundamentals of Web Design; sixth, Graphic Design Promotion.
Knorr and Wright participated in the virtual media contest. In addition, Knorr, Kim Wright and Whited each received the Torch Award.
All eight students will represent Idaho State University at the National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. in May to compete against the best in the nation.
The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills. Students involved in BPA receive opportunities to develop leadership skills, interact with business/industry, and compete in events both state and nationwide.
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ISU Business Professionals of America Students Bring Home Awards and Prepare for National Leadership Conference

Released by Idaho State University March 10, 2011
Contact: Beverly Ray, raybeve@isu.edu
Written by Kari Rands

ISU Business Professionals of America Students Bring Home Awards
and Prepare for National Leadership Conference

POCATELLO – Eighteen Idaho State University business education students competed in the Business Professionals of American State Leadership Conference in Boise in March and qualified in 36 events, winning numerous awards and helping earn ISU’s spot in the National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. later this year.
Members of the Business Professionals of American in the ISU business education program brought home more than 31 individual awards including first place in basic office systems and procedures, interview skills, prepared speech, video production, desktop publishing, presentation management team, and video production team.
Six members also earned their Torch Award for service at the state level. The Torch Award allows student members to complete activities in the seven Torch categories which are leadership, service, cooperation, knowledge, friendship, love, hope, faith and patriotism. Members Kayla Bailey, Gabe Rivas, Rebecca Kelsch, Anna Aldous, Matt Noble and KC Harding received a certificate and statesmen pin for their achievements.
As part of the State Leadership Conference, ISU student Mireya Martinez was also newly elected Business Professionals of America State Historian. With her new position, Martinez will represent the Idaho Association as an Idaho BPA State Officer during the National Leadership Conference.
“I see becoming a member of the Business Professionals of America, Idaho Association’s Post-secondary officer team as a tremendous opportunity to make a difference,” said Martinez.

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ISU Oboler Library Exhibits Art by Bob Beason

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Contact: Sue Roth, ISU Eli M. Oboler Library, 282-2997; rothsusa@isu.edu

ISU Oboler Library Exhibits Art by Bob Beason

POCATELLO – Bob Beason’s art work is in the current display art area through April at the Idaho State University Eli M. Oboler Library, 850 S. 9th Ave.
The exhibit may be viewed during regular library hours, with schedule changes due to spring break. Please contact the library at 282-3248 for those changes.
Beason’s self-published comics run monthly in the The Bannock Alternative free paper. Art from the comics as well as many of his original drawings, paintings and prints are now on display at the Oboler Library along with part of his graphic novel, “Mascot,” featuring a Bengal tiger character, Captain Bengal.
Living on campus in the 70s, Bob Beason’s room was known to his Graveley Hall dormitory floor as “the library.” Sharing his comics with his floor mates, they imagined the colorful heroes leaping and careening about the structures of ISU.
Beason hopes all will enjoy seeing his hero’s and heroine’s adventures on the rooftops of the ISU campus as much as he has enjoyed creating them. The library roof is mentioned in one of the ISU campus scenes.
His affection for those days is reflected in his newest comic work featuring a super-powered mascot named “Captain Bengal” and his nemesis “Bloodcat.”
Beason has also been involved in art education for over three decades, first teaching in Wells, Nev., then returning to Pocatello to teach at Hawthorne Junior High and Pocatello High School, retiring in 2009.
He still teaches on a weekly basis at the Pocatello Art Center and at the Pocatello Art Supply Store where he does a cartooning clinic the Saturday following the First Friday Art walk at the Art Supply Store.
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Jakob Dylan to Receive Honorary Doctor of Letters From Idaho State University at Commencement on May 7

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Contact: Jill Collins, (208) 282-5362

Jakob Dylan to Receive Honorary Doctor of Letters
From Idaho State University at Commencement on May 7

POCATELLO – Idaho State University will award an honorary Doctor of Letters to two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jakob Dylan at its spring 2011 commencement ceremonies on May 7.
This will mark the first honorary degree conferred through the newly formed ISU College of Arts and Letters.
Dylan is the lead singer and songwriter for The Wallflowers. Formed in 1990, the Los Angeles-based band has sold more than 7 million records worldwide. In addition, Dylan has also released two critically acclaimed solo albums.
Nancy J. Legge, professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, initiated the nomination for Dylan to receive the honorary degree. Legge has assisted Dylan’s team in managing his websites for more than a decade. In addition, she has used Dylan’s work to illustrate concepts in several courses she teaches and has presented and published several papers about his ideas.
Dylan’s work, Legge explains, “is important because it is both intellectual and artistic. His songs are often deeply philosophical, exploring important issues about the human condition.
“His work,” continued Legge, “adds to the conversations that have been going on between thinkers for centuries. Furthermore, Dylan’s use of language is masterful and clearly inspired by great poets. Using the vehicle of songs to express his ideas makes them accessible to everyone. All of these factors contribute to the recognition that Dylan himself is a wise and gifted poet and songwriter whose work teaches and inspires.”
Dylan responded to the news, “I am truly honored to be awarded a Doctor of Letters. To have my songwriting recognized by higher education is a thrill to me. I look forward to celebrating this day with all the students and educators at Idaho State University.”
Dylan’s music is widely recognized as being about significant themes, often highlighting struggles of the human spirit, disillusionment, and the value of perseverance and hard work. In addition, he is recognized as a wordsmith whose songs – filled with vivid imagery and eloquent language – distinguish him from his contemporaries.
“Idaho State, and especially the College of Arts and Letters, is proud to have this connection to Mr. Dylan,” said Kandi Turley-Ames, interim dean of the ISU College of Arts and Letters. “We look forward to developing our relationship with such a distinguished artist.”

Music critic Anthony DeCurtis notes, “Dylan writes like a poet.”
Commenting on his songwriting, USA Today offers, “Lyrically, Dylan is less of a traditionalist, drawing more inspiration from poet W.H. Auden than Buddy Holly.”
Jakob Dylan gained national attention with The Wallflowers’ sophomore release “Bringing Down the Horse” and its numerous radio-friendly singles, including “Sixth Avenue Heartache,” “One Headlight,” and “The Difference,” each of which earned Grammy nominations.
The Wallflowers have released six albums to date: “The Wallflowers” (1992), “Bringing Down the Horse” (1996), “Breach” (2000), “Red Letter Days” (2002), “Rebel, Sweetheart” (2005), and 2009’s “Collected,” a compilation of some of the band’s most popular songs. The band’s music has also appeared in numerous films and television shows, including “Godzilla: The Movie,” “Zoolander,” “American Wedding,” “I Am Sam,” “The Guardian,” “CSI” and “NCIS.”
In addition to his success with The Wallflowers, Dylan also has an accomplished solo career. He released his first solo album, “Seeing Things,” with Columbia Records in 2008. The album, produced by Grammy Award-winning Rick Rubin, was a largely acoustic album, featuring Dylan on vocals and guitar, accompanied by minimal instrumentation.
In 2010 Dylan released “Women + Country,” his second solo album, produced by Grammy Award-winning and Oscar Award-winning producer T Bone Burnett. This album features rich instrumentation, including tribal drums, pedal steel, horns, and mandolin, along with the harmonies of Neko Case and Kelly Hogan. The album explores themes about fighting the principled fight and persevering in the face of adversity.
Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times music critic, named “Women + Country” the Top Album of 2010. He explains, “Songwriting can be viewed as a sort of alchemy, a process through which a musician creates something rare and valuable -- whether personally, artistically or commercially -- out of the base materials of everyday life. Jakob Dylan’s ‘Women and Country’ is a glittering example.”
For more information on Jakob Dylan, visit the following websites:
• http://www.npr.org/2011/01/11/125475688/jakob-dylan-tiny-desk-concert
• http://www.npr.org/artists/16523435/jakob-dylan
• http://www.jakobdylan.com.
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ISU Family Medicine Residency Program to Hold Medicine Ball April 1 at ISU; A Party so BIG Only the Dome Can Hold It!

Released by Idaho State University March 11, 2011
Contact: Michele Pond-Bell at mpbell8@msn.com, Sue Parker at 208-235-1722 or parkers@hostidaho.com, or call (208) 233-3545.

ISU Family Medicine Residency Program to Hold Medicine Ball April 1 at ISU;
A Party so BIG Only the Dome Can Hold It!

POCATELLO – Save the date April 1, no fooling... come have a ball! April 1st
It’s a community event raising funds to support medical care for the elderly in Southeast Idaho provided by ISU’s Family Medicine Residency Program.
Tickets are available for the Medicine Ball in Holt Arena, an evening of delicious food, no-host bar and live music. All proceeds will support care for the elderly in Southeast Idaho provided by the Idaho State University Family Medicine Residency Program. Enjoy live music with “Kyd J” and “Band on Demand” as well as talented local performers.
There is something for everyone with three dining options priced from $100 to $10.
• Canopy’s: catered by Chartwells, social hour and dining beginning at 6 p.m. $100 per person. Buy your tickets early as these sold out last year.
• Tavern on the Turf, a lively, relaxed dining experience with entertainment at 6:30 p.m. For $35 per person, enjoy a wide variety of menu selections from Pocatello’s finest restaurants. Dessert is at Neapolitan’s.
• New this year is “Neapolitan’s” for dessert only and entertainment beginning at 8 p.m., $10 per person.
The masters of ceremony are ISU’s Libby Howe, well-known local musician Mike Sanders and ISU’s football coach Mike Kramer.
The Family Medicine Residency Program brings new doctors and clinical pharmacists to the state of Idaho and is one of the few clinics accepting new Medicaid patients. Currently, there are 17 residents in the program.
This year we are raising funds to benefit the older citizens in our community who depend on Family Practice for their health care. A team of skilled educators provides specialized training to Family Medicine doctors who are taking care of aging patients.
The honorary chair of this year’s Medicine Ball is Linda Hatzenbuehler, Vice President, ISU Division of Health Sciences. Hatzenbuheler, along with a host of co-chairmen, invite the community to the Medicine Ball.
Come to the party! Reserve the dining option of your choice now. The Medicine Ball sold out last year. Don’t wait–early sales have been excellent.
For tickets: www.isu.edu/medicineball, e-mail Michele Pond-Bell at mpbell8@msn.com, Sue Parker at 208-235-1722 or parkers@hostidaho.com, or call (208) 233-3545. Ticket outlets include Holt Arena, Big O Tires, Chamber of Commerce, Geraldines, La De Da Boutique and Vickers Western Stores.

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ISU Physics to Host Science Olympics on March 12

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Contact: Steve Shropshire, 282-2212 or shropshi@physics.isu.edu

ISU Physics to Host Science Olympics on March 12

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Department of Physics will host a regional Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 12, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Physical Science Building on the corner of Eighth Avenue and Carter Street on the ISU campus.
Seventh through ninth grade students from throughout eastern Idaho will represent their schools and communities and compete in teams in a variety of science competitions.
Winning teams will be encouraged to compete in the state competition in Nampa on April 9. The Idaho champion team will be invited to compete in the National Science Olympiad at Indiana University in May.
The Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science, and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers.
At least a dozen teams from Eagle Rock Junior High, Irving Middle School, Franklin Middle School, Hawthorn Middle School, and White Pine Charter School will compete.
Steve Shropshire, ISU Department of Physics professor, and students from the departments of chemistry, geosciences, and physics will serve as judges, along with several scientists and engineers from the Idaho National Laboratory.
Students will compete with robots, rockets, and catapults, compete in a forensics challenge, test their knowledge of electric circuits, and compete in several other fun science events.
More information on the Science Olympiad program is available at www.soinc.org.
For more information on the ISU Science Olympiad, contact Shropshire at shropshi@physics.isu.edu, or 282-2212.
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The Art of Gender in Everyday Life VIII Conference

*The Art of Gender in Everyday Life VIII Conference
Thursday, March 10, 2011, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday, March 11, 9:30am – 5:00pm
Rendezvous Suite, Rendezvous Building

Conference sessions are free and open to the public.
Registration is required, but will be available on-site.

The full conference schedule is accessible at the Anderson Center website, www.isu.edu/andersoncenter.

All conference papers will in some way explore the various ways in which gender is crafted, celebrated, endured, deciphered, expressed or, in short, the art of how it is lived on a daily basis. Sessions will cover a wide range of topics including the arts, literature, gender in media, the performance of gender and more.

For more information about The Art of Gender in Everyday Life VIII, please contact the Anderson Center at 282-2805.

*Texting, Tattling, Leadership and Lies – A Workshop with Dr. Candace Rosovsky

Thursday, March 10

1:00pm – 2:45pm

Rendezvous Suite, Rendezvous Building

FREE and open to the public

This workshop is sponsored by ISUPW, WeLEAD and the Anderson Center.

Myths and fairy tales have long woven a tapestry of gender-specific stories where girls and women manipulate their power base through gossip and tattling while boys and men engage in aggressive combat on their way to the top. And while research and reality present a more complex understanding of social interactions – humans gossip, tattle, and shape their truths, and physical conflict is no longer the prerogative of men, still, we continue to be media-captivated by representations of our old gender myths, “Gossip Girls”, highly comedic or overly dramatic portrayals of gay men, and heterosexual male heroes with power, prowess and prestige. With more women than men in higher education, completing degrees, moving forward in management and the professions, why would girls and women still engage in relational aggression, find power through disempowering other women, and sabotage themselves by engaging in strategies that are ultimately disempowering? In what ways are men participants (even as observers)? And, how can any of us support interventions that create safer, more honest and constructive social and professional environments?

This workshop will explore the ways in which we engage in conflict, navigate power, and manipulate our social or professional status, particularly in same-sex or identity-based groups. Through interactive and creative small group projects, participants will look at the ways in which relational aggression can sabotage even the most well-intentioned and enjoyable event and, given a bit of wit and luck, provide us with moments of mediation, leadership and, perhaps, new insights for success.

Dr. Candace Rosovsky has been involved in issues of women and gender studies since the 1970s, when a small group of community college students asked her help in starting the first women’s organization on their campus. Since then, she has taught women’s studies at the University of Washington, University of Cincinnati and Vanderbilt University and directed two university Women’s Centers: Middle Tennessee State University’s June Anderson Women’s Center and the Women’s Center at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo (UHH). While at UHH, Dr. Rosovsky also taught that campus’s first LGBT Studies class. Dr. Rosovsky earned her B.A. in English, an M.A.T. from Brown University, and her Ph.D. in Education, with an emphasis on women in higher education. She also completed the HERS/Bryn Mawr Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration. Balancing her belief that we are best served by an equal appreciation for the arts and a commitment to social justice and systemic change, she is both a published poet and a tireless advocate for women and under-represented groups, developing programs and workshops on race and gender, Safe Zone, the advancement of women in higher education, women working with women, and women’s leadership. Dr. Rosovsky has served on state and national advisory boards and commissions and, from 2008-2010, served as co-chair of the National Women’s Studies Association Women’s Centers Committee and on the NWSA Governing Council. Honored by local and national organizations for her work, Dr. Rosovsky continues to serve as a committee advocate for the homeless and continues as a mentor for men and women aspiring to attend college and graduate school.

For additional information, please contact the Anderson Center at 282-2805.

*LUNAFEST, a Festival of Short Films in Pocatello & Idaho Falls

The Anderson Center is pleased to announce screenings of LUNAFEST:
Thursday, March 10: Pocatello Screening
7:00 pm, Rendezvous Suite, Rendezvous Building
Free and open to all. Donations cheerfully accepted.
For additional information on the Pocatello screening, please call 282-2805.

Tuesday, March 15: Idaho Falls Screening
12, Noon, Multipurpose Room, Bennion Student Union
Free and open to all. Donations cheerfully accepted.
For additional information on the Idaho Falls screening, please call 282-7866.

Join us for a screening of fun and thought-provoking short films, by, for, and about women, from the U.S. and around the world!

The Translator – A foreign film translator finds her story on a subway line.
Getting a Grip - Meet Fannie Barnes who became the first woman cable car operator in January 1998 – at age 52.
Touch - Two women make an unusual connection while waiting for a train.
Tightly Knit - A new generation of yarn bombers and social knitters discover that the ties that bind are sometimes made of wool.
Top Spin - With hard work and family sacrifice, a young table tennis champion works towards becoming one of the top players in the world.
Thembi’s Diary - Nineteen-year-old Thembi records an audio diary of her struggle to live with AIDS.
Mother of Many - The most dangerous journey sometimes needs a helping hand -- a midwife. Irene - Ninety-two-year-old Irene suffers from Alzheimer’s, but struggles to keep her independence.
Miracle Lady - A tale of two old women who spend their days waiting.
Love on the Line - Follow the dots and dashes when star-crossed lovers curbed their raging hormones via the quickest form of communication available: the telegraph.

LUNAFEST was established in 2000 by LUNA, the makers of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, to simultaneously promote women filmmakers, raise awareness for women’s issues, and support worthy women’s nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Proceeds will benefit The Breast Cancer Fund. Additional information about LUNAFEST is available at www.lunafest.org.

For additional information, please contact the Anderson Center at 282-2805.

*Women’s History Month Keynote: Andi Zeisler, co-founder of Bitch Media

Friday, March 11
7 pm

Rendezvous Suite, Rendezvous Building
FREE and open to the public

Ms. Zeisler’s Keynote will address the intersections of popular culture, feminism, and activism, particularly in the context of new technology.

Andi Zeisler is the co-founder and editorial/creative director of Bitch Media, the nonprofit best known for publishing the quarterly magazine Bitch: Feminist Response to Pop Culture. The magazine began in 1996 as an all-volunteer ‘zine with a circulation of 300 and is now an internationally distributed quarterly magazine with a circulation of 50,000. Bitch Media itself is a reader-supported multimedia organization devoted to education and media literacy.

A longtime freelance writer, editor, and illustrator, Andi’s work has appeared in numerous periodicals and newspapers, including Ms., Mother Jones, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Washington Post, Utne, BUST, the Women’s Review of Books, Skirt!, The Bark, and Hues. She is a former pop-music columnist for the SF Weekly and the East Bay Express, and has contributed to the anthologies Young Wives’ Tales and Secrets and Confidences: The Complicated Truth About Women’s Friendships (both from Seal Press). She is the coeditor of BitchFest: 10 Years of Cultural Criticism from the Pages of Bitch Magazine (Farrar, Straus & Giroux), and the author of Feminism and Pop Culture (Seal Press). She now lives in Portland, Oregon with her family and speaks frequently on the subject of feminism and the media at various colleges and universities.

This talk is co-sponsored by the Faculty Senate Cultural Affairs Council.

For additional information on other upcoming Women’s History Month events, please consult the calendar found on the Anderson Center website: www.isu.edu/andersoncenter.


Rebecca Morrow, Ph.D.
Director, Anderson Gender Resource Center
Idaho State University
208-282-2805
www.isu.edu/andersoncenter

ISU Calendar March 10-April 2

Released by: Idaho State University March 10, 2011
Written by: Kari Rands

ISU Coming Events, March 10-April 2
The Idaho State University Office of Marketing and Communications distributes this event calendar to let the public and media know about upcoming non-athletic events at the University. This information is intended for release in print and broadcast events calendars. Various events calendars with more complete information are available online at the website www.isu.edu/calendar. A copy of this release can also be accessed via ISU’s homepage at www.isu.edu. Information about ISU athletic events is available at www.isubengals.com. The area code for all phone numbers is 208 unless otherwise noted. The phone number for Marketing and Communications is 282-3620.


Thursday, March 10 -11
· Art of Gender VIII Conference: This event is located in suites A, B, and C of the ISU Rendezvous Complex from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday and all day on Friday. It is sponsored by the Anderson Center, ISUPW, and WeLEAD and free and open to the public. For a complete schedule of events visit www.isu.edu/andersoncenter.

Friday, March 11
· Rocky Mountain Writers’ Festival: This series of events starts with best-selling author Karen Joy Fowler discussing “Combining History with Fantasy: The New Historical Narrative” at 1:30 p.m. in the Middle Fork Room of the ISU Pond Student Union. From 4 to 6:30 p.m. the ISU literary magazine Black Rock & Sage will host its annual “afternooner” and book fair with games and refreshments in the ISU Bengal CafĂ©. Ending the day, Karen Joy Fowler will have a reading at 7 p.m. in the ISU Bengal CafĂ©. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.rockymountainwriters.com.

· Women’s History Month Keynote Speaker Andi Zeisler, “Bitch Magazine: A Feminist Response to Pop Culture”: This lecture will focus on the intersections of popular culture, feminism, and activism in the context of new technology. It is located in suites A, B and C of the ISU Rendezvous Complex at 7 p.m. and if free and open to the public.

Saturday, March 12
· A Night in Mexico: Sponsored by ISU’s H.A.L.O, A Night in Mexico features live entertainment and an authentic Mexican dinner. It is located in the ISU Pond Student Union Ballroom at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 for general public, $7 for ISU faculty and staff and $6 for ISU students. Tickets can be purchased at the door for an additional $1.




Wednesday, March 16
· “If I Should Die Before I Wake: Health Issues of Women Aging in Prison”: Guest lecturer Kathleen O’Shea will speak on her research of incarcerated women and the increased health issues they bring to the prison system. This event begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be in the Little Wood River Room of the ISU Pond Student Union. It is free and open to the public. For more information contact Jamie Hively at hivejami@isu.edu.

Thursday, March 17
· Season of Note: Time for Three: Transcending traditional classification with elements of classical, country western, gypsy and jazz idioms, Zachary De Pue, violin; Nicolas Kendall, violin; and Ranaan Meyer, double base; perform a varied repertoire with astonishing technical accuracy. Located in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall of the Stephens Performing Arts Center from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $26, lower level, $22, upper level. For more information visit www.isu.edu/stephens/.

· 10th Annual Tech Expo: This event gives high school students, ISU students and community members the opportunity to explore educational options available at ISU’s College of Technology. Business and industry representatives will be available to explain career opportunities as well. It is located in the ISU Holt Arena from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and also from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit www.isu.edu/ctech/techexpo/ or call 282-3216.


· J-Spot: A Sex Educator Tells All: This lecture will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in ISU’s Goranson Hall. This event is sponsored by the ISU Student Activities Board. For more information call 282-3451.

Friday, March 18-19
· Chrome in the Dome Car Show: Come visit some of your favorite cars at the ISU Holt Arena from 2 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $5 per person for the entire show and children 12 and under are free. Parking for this event is also free. For more information visit chromeinthedome.com.

Monday-Friday, March 21-25 – Spring Break (no classes)

Monday, March 24-26
· Spring Fair: This event is located in the Holt Arena and admission is $1. It is open from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. For more information contact Raven Productions at 232-2232.

Thursday, March 31
· BYU-Idaho Collegiate Singers: Performing their 2011 Tour Concert, “The Spark of Creation,” the BYU-Idaho Collegiate Singers will be at the ISU Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this event are $6 for adults, $5 for children or $20 for a family of four. For more information visit www.isu.edu/stephens/ or call 282-3595.

Friday, April 1
· Medicine Ball: This event is a fund raiser for the ISU Family Practice Residency Program. It is located in the Holt Arena from 6 p.m. to midnight. Tickets can be purchased online, at Big O Tires, La De Da Boutique and Pocatello Chamber of Commerce. Ticket prices range from $10 to $100. For more information visit www.isu.edu/medicineball/.

Friday, April 1-2
· Danson ISU at Old Town Actors Studio: Come see original choreographed work from student members of Danson ISU. The group will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Old Town Actors Studio in Pocatello. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door or you can reserve tickets by calling 478-6886.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Media advisory March 10, 2011 Idaho State University Receives Full NCAA Compliance; Press Conference

Media advisory March 10, 2011

Idaho State University Receives Full NCAA Compliance;
Press Conference Set at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 11

What: The Idaho State University Department of Athletics has been fully certified.

Press Conference: A press conference featuring ISU President Arthur Vailas speaking about certification will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, in the Pond Student Union Ballroom.

More info: Contact Steve Schaack, Idaho State University Athletics Media Relations, at (208) 282-2621 or (208) 406-3570.

Idaho State University Athletic Program Receives Full NCAA Compliance

Released by Idaho State University March 10, 2011
Contact: Steve Schaack, Idaho State Athletic Media Relations, (208) 282-2621 or (208) 406-3570

Idaho State University Athletic Program Receives Full NCAA Compliance

POCATELLO – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced today that Idaho State University’s athletic department has been fully certified.
At its recently concluded meeting, the NCAA reviewed written materials related to the institution’s self-study of the athletic department. The designation of certified means ISU is “operating its athletic program in substantial conformity with operating principles adopted by the Association’s Division I membership and that any problems identified during the course of the self-study and the peer-review team’s evaluation have been corrected…”
The purpose of athletics certification is to ensure integrity in the institution’s athletics program and to assist institutions in improving their athletics department, according to the NCAA. Legislation mandating athletics certification was adopted by the NCAA in 1993.
“We are pleased to have the NCAA certify our athletic department without condition. This was a truly a collective university/community effort involving faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. I am proud of all of them,” said ISU President Arthur C. Vailas.
During the summer of 2010 the University received NCAA certification with one condition. The NCAA determined the institution “did not fully implement its Cycle-2 gender-equity plan in the program area of accommodation of interests and abilities.”
In meeting the NCAA requirement ISU has constructed a new women’s softball complex and increased funding for the program, completed new intercollegiate locker rooms for women’s volleyball, softball and basketball as well as increasing the number of women’s athletic scholarships.
“While we are proud of our efforts resulting in full certification, gender equity will continue to be a reviewable progress,” said Jeff Tingey, ISU athletic director. “We will always look for new and creative ways to provide an equitable and rewarding athletic experience for our intercollegiate athletes.”
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION TO MEDIA
The certification process involves a self-study led by an institution’s president or chancellor and includes a comprehensive review of these primary components: governance and commitment to rules compliance; academic integrity; gender/diversity issues; and student-athlete well being. Idaho State University’s two-year, intensive self-study included broad-based participation by campus and community members

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Idaho State University Women Studies Program Welcomes Guest Lecturer Kathleen O’Shea March 16

Released by Idaho State University March 9, 2011
Contact: Jamie Hively, hivejami@isu.edu
Written by Kari Rands

Idaho State University Women Studies Program Welcomes Guest Lecturer
Kathleen O’Shea March 16

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University will present the free, public lecture “If I Should Die Before I Wake: Health Issues of Women Aging in Prison” by Kathleen O’Shea at 7:30 p.m. March 16 in the Pond Student Union Little Wood River Room.
O’Shea’s lecture focuses on raising awareness of women’s health needs in prison.
“The more we are aware of the problems the easier it will become to provide important and much needed insights,” O’Shea said.
Kathleen O'Shea, a former nun and a Pulitzer nominee, is an independent social worker who does research on women prisoners with an emphasis on women on death row. She is on the Board of the National Prisons Foundation in Washington DC and describes herself as a teacher, writer, activist and lecturer.
Ms. Magazine has called her the leading authority on the subject of women on death row. O'Shea published “Female Offenders: An Annotated Bibliography” in 1997; “Women and the Death Penalty in the United States: 1900-1998” in 1999; and “Women on the Row: Revelations From Both Sides of the Bars” in May 2000.
O’Shea said she believes that with the increase of incarceration of women, there is a greater number of them aging in prison and it is important they receive adequate health care.
The event is sponsored by the ISU Women Studies Program, Cultural Affairs Committee and Department of Sociology.
For more information contact Jamie Hively at hivejami@isu.edu.

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ISU Professor Nicole Hill Becomes Third ISU Counseling Faculty Member To Be Elected President of Association of Counselor Education and Supervision

Released by Idaho State University March 9, 2011
Contact: Nicole Hill, 282-2413 or hillnico@isu.edu

ISU Professor Nicole Hill Becomes Third ISU Counseling Faculty Member
To Be Elected President of Association of Counselor Education and Supervision

POCATELLO – Idaho State University counseling Professor Nicole Hill has been elected as president-elect of the national Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, making her the third ISU faculty member to hold the post in the last decade.
Her three-year commitment will include one year each as president-elect, president and past president. Other ISU Department of Counseling faculty members who have held this position include Professor David Kleist and current department Chair Stephen Feit.
“This is a great honor and we are most happy for her,” Feit said. “I doubt that any other counselor education program in the world has had three ACES presidents on its faculty.”
Hill said she, too, was honored by the selection.
“It is really unheard of not only to have three presidents elected from one school, but also to have three elected from our region,” Hill said. “The Rocky Mountain Region of ACES is very small compared to other regions in the nation. I think one of the primary reasons that three ISU faculty have been chosen to the national post is because of the reputation our program has for being leaders in our field.”
She said she is looking forward to the challenges the position offers. Hill wants to help maintain the organization’s legacy and strengthen its scholarship.
“Higher education is in such transition right now that counselor education programs need to be proactive and better respond to the challenges we encounter in higher education,” Hill said.
ISU’s counseling program is in the Division of Health Science Kasiska College of Health Professions. The counseling profession, in a nutshell, is focused on promoting wellness and the development of individuals, couples and groups, and is a distinct discipline, separate from psychology or social work.
For more information on the ISU counseling program, visit www.isu.edu/hpcounsl.
For more information on the ACES visit www.acesonline.net.
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Chrome in the Dome 2011 in Holt Arena on March 18 and 19

Released by Idaho State University College of Technology 3/9/11
Contact: Russel Butler, 208-282-3305

Chrome in the Dome 2011
Bigger, Better, Louder



Don’t miss the 5th annual Chrome in the Dome Car and Bike show! That’s right, it’s the 5th year for the Biggest, Best and Loudest car show in Southeast Idaho at ISU Holt Arena! Chrome in the Dome is the best entertainment value for your dollar with tickets only $5 per person for BOTH days, kids 12 & under are free. Mark your calendars for Fri., March 18 and Sat., March 19. The hours for this year’s event are Friday 2-9 pm and Saturday, 9am – 7 pm.

As always, there will be great cars, trucks & motorcycles at the show. Southeast Idaho Krawlers will perform in the north parking lot and Bailey Truck & Auto Supply will run trials on their Nitro Super Speedway Pinewood Derby track in the south grand stand! Bring your car to test & tune! There will be tasty treats from Texas Roadhouse, Roadrunner Concessions and the Medical Assisting Student Organization with music provided by J.C. Hackett. There’s something for everyone so don’t miss out!

This year we are pleased to welcome our newest sponsor – Chester’s Eagle Rock Harley-Davidson. We would also like to thank returning sponsors: Phil Meador, Les Schwab, Ideal Audio, Wesco Paint and Equipment, Carquest Electrical Service, Dave’s Glass & Tint and the U.S. Navy. The sponsors, ISU Student Activities Board, College of Technology and YOU have made Chrome in the Dome the third largest event in Holt Arena every year!

Chrome in the Dome is a joint fund raising effort between Web Site Design Business Professionals of America and Skills USA Automotive Technology and Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing student organizations in the ISU College of Technology. Proceeds of the show provide student scholarships and enable students to attend State and National Leadership Conferences.

For additional information about the event, sponsors, or registration please visit the web site at www.chromeinthedome.com.

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Angela Askey
College of Technology
Community Relations Specialist
Rodeo Team Advisor
Idaho State University
(208) 282-3216
Fax: (208) 282-5195
www.isu.edu/ctech
ISU - Leading in Opportunity and Innovation

10th Annual Tech Expo at Holt Arena on March 17

Released by Idaho State University College of Technology 3/9/11
Contact: Angela Askey, 208-282-3216

10TH ANNUAL TECH EXPO
“Education…Your Pot O’ Gold
Idaho State University’s College Of Technology and School District #25 Gateway Academies will host the 10th Annual Tech Expo on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Holt Arena on the Idaho State University campus. Expo hours will be 9 am – 2 pm and 5– 7 pm.
Over the past 10 years, more than 20,000 high school students, Idaho State University students, and Southeast Idaho community members have attended a Tech Expo.
Tech Expo highlights business, industry and educational opportunities in the region while promoting professional-technical education. Participants can visit over 90 booths representing School District No. 25 Gateway Academies, various ISU departments, All College of Technology programs, and related business/industry to find information on how to begin their education for an exciting career, upgrade their education and skills, or train for a new career. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information about Tech Expo contact the College of Technology Community Relations office at (208) 282-3216 or visit www.isu.edu/ctech/techexpo.

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Michaelena Hix Named 2011 Outstanding Educator of the Year for Idaho State University Recognition Banquet March 11

Released by Idaho State University March 8, 2011
Contact: Cathy McPherson, 282-2447
Written by Kari Rands

Michaelena Hix Named 2011 Outstanding Educator of the Year for Idaho State University Recognition Banquet March 11

POCATELLO – Michaelena Hix, current director of Curriculum and Instruction at Bonneville School District, will be honored on March 11 as the 2011 Outstanding Educator of the Year at the Idaho State University College of Education and Kappa Delta Pi 54th annual Recognition Banquet.
Hix received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 1995 and earned her Masters of Education in education administration in 2001 from Idaho State University. She taught as an elementary teacher at Hawthorne Elementary School in Idaho Falls from 1995 to 2002.
In July 2002, she accepted the position of Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Bonneville School District 93. Hix’s responsibilities are split between the state and the district level. She is a member of numerous committees including the State Curricular Adoption-Language Arts Committee, the Idaho Reading Indicator Steering Committee, and the Supervision Curriculum Advisory Committee.
Hix has played a critical role with the implementation of the Total Instructional Alignment (TIA) in Bonneville School District. Hix has also demonstrated a commitment in participating, supporting, and contributing as a key member of the TIA advisory group, which determines the policies and procedures as well as the future growth and direction of Total Instructional Alignment in Southeast Idaho.
The College of Education is recognizing her professional experience and her dedication to her profession.


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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

NINE Women’s History Month Events this Week!

*NINE Women’s History Month Events this Week!

*Opening: Forgotten Feminisms: History & Response to Pop Culture, 3/7

*Screening of South African Film Yesterday, 3/8

*Journal Making: Sewn on Tapes, 3/8

*11th Annual Women and Work Conference, 3/9

*The Art of Gender in Everyday Life VIII Conference, 3/10 & 3/11

*Texting, Tattling, Leadership and Lies – A Workshop with Dr. Candace Rosovsky, 3/10

*LUNAFEST, a Festival of Short Films in Pocatello & Idaho Falls, 3/10 & 3/15

*Women’s History Month Keynote: Andi Zeisler, co-founder of Bitch Media, 3/11

*Zonta Women of Achievement Luncheon, 3/12

*FSA Seeks Crisis Line Volunteers

*LGBTSA Hosts Dance

*VH1 Do Something Awards!

*March is National Kidney Month

*Women in America – A New Government Report

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*NINE Women’s History Month Events this Week

*Opening: Forgotten Feminisms: History & Response to Pop Culture

Monday, March 7

7pm

Transition Gallery, ISU Pond Student Union Building

FREE and open to the public

Exhibit on display through March 30; Monday – Friday, 10am – 8pm.

For more information, please call 282-3451.

*Screening of South African Film Yesterday for National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Followed by a Panel Discussion

Tuesday, March 8

7pm

Salmon River Suite, ISU Pond Student Union Building

FREE and open to the public

Written and directed by South African filmmaker Daryl James Roodt, Yesterday has received recognition worldwide. Yesterday is a moving and heartfelt portrait of a young, devoted mother named Yesterday, who learns that she is HIV positive and remains determined to stay alive until her young daughter Beauty is old enough to go off to school. Her husband is also stricken with AIDS, and Yesterday cares for him even as they are ostracized by fearful neighbors in their tiny Zulu village.

Following the screening will be an open panel discussion led by local HIV/AIDS educators and experts Dr. Rick Pongratz, ISU Counseling and Testing, Dr. Dave Hachey, ISU Kasiska College of Health Professions and Elizabeth Kusko, Project WISE Coordinator. The panelists will discuss protection strategies, personal risk factors, and what to expect when receiving various forms of tests. Free condoms, lubricant and educational handouts will also be available.

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a nationwide initiative to raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. Families, health organizations, businesses, communities and individuals come together to offer support, encourage discussion and educate women and girls about practicing safer sex methods and the importance of discussing both HIV/AIDS and the decision to get tested. Every 35 minutes, a woman tests positive for HIV in the United States. More and more women have become infected with HIV since it was first reported in the early 1980s. Today, about 25% of Americans who are living with the disease are women. In Idaho, only 35.2% of women have ever been tested for HIV/AIDS, which ranks the state 8th lowest in the nation. Additional information on HIV/AIDS and its impact on women and girls is available at: http://www.womenshealth.gov/hiv/.

Funding for this activity was made possible in part by the HHS, Office on Women's Health. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators at HHS-sponsored conferences, do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

For more information about this event, contact the Anderson Center at 282-2805.

*Journal Making: Sewn on Tapes

Tuesday, March 8

7pm

ISU Craft Shop, Pond Student Union Building

ISU Students, FREE; non-students, $10

Pre-registration is required; please call the ISU Craft Shop to save your space.

Sponsored by ISU Craft Shop (282-3281)

*11th Annual Women and Work Conference

Wednesday, March 9

8am - 2pm

Pond Student Union Building

Students $10; non-students $20

Contact the Center for New Directions (282-2454) for additional information or to make a reservation.

*The Art of Gender in Everyday Life VIII Conference

Thursday, March 10, 2011, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday, March 11, 9:30am – 5:00pm
Rendezvous Suite, Rendezvous Building

Conference sessions are free and open to the public.
Registration is required, but will be available on-site.

The full conference schedule is accessible at the Anderson Center website, www.isu.edu/andersoncenter.

All conference papers will in some way explore the various ways in which gender is crafted, celebrated, endured, deciphered, expressed or, in short, the art of how it is lived on a daily basis. Sessions will cover a wide range of topics including the arts, literature, gender in media, the performance of gender and more.

For more information about The Art of Gender in Everyday Life VIII, please contact the Anderson Center at 282-2805.

*Texting, Tattling, Leadership and Lies – A Workshop with Dr. Candace Rosovsky

Thursday, March 10

1:00pm – 2:45pm

Rendezvous Suite, Rendezvous Building

FREE and open to the public

This workshop is sponsored by ISUPW, WeLEAD and the Anderson Center.

Myths and fairy tales have long woven a tapestry of gender-specific stories where girls and women manipulate their power base through gossip and tattling while boys and men engage in aggressive combat on their way to the top. And while research and reality present a more complex understanding of social interactions – humans gossip, tattle, and shape their truths, and physical conflict is no longer the prerogative of men, still, we continue to be media-captivated by representations of our old gender myths, “Gossip Girls”, highly comedic or overly dramatic portrayals of gay men, and heterosexual male heroes with power, prowess and prestige. With more women than men in higher education, completing degrees, moving forward in management and the professions, why would girls and women still engage in relational aggression, find power through disempowering other women, and sabotage themselves by engaging in strategies that are ultimately disempowering? In what ways are men participants (even as observers)? And, how can any of us support interventions that create safer, more honest and constructive social and professional environments?

This workshop will explore the ways in which we engage in conflict, navigate power, and manipulate our social or professional status, particularly in same-sex or identity-based groups. Through interactive and creative small group projects, participants will look at the ways in which relational aggression can sabotage even the most well-intentioned and enjoyable event and, given a bit of wit and luck, provide us with moments of mediation, leadership and, perhaps, new insights for success.

Dr. Candace Rosovsky has been involved in issues of women and gender studies since the 1970s, when a small group of community college students asked her help in starting the first women’s organization on their campus. Since then, she has taught women’s studies at the University of Washington, University of Cincinnati and Vanderbilt University and directed two university Women’s Centers: Middle Tennessee State University’s June Anderson Women’s Center and the Women’s Center at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo (UHH). While at UHH, Dr. Rosovsky also taught that campus’s first LGBT Studies class. Dr. Rosovsky earned her B.A. in English, an M.A.T. from Brown University, and her Ph.D. in Education, with an emphasis on women in higher education. She also completed the HERS/Bryn Mawr Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration. Balancing her belief that we are best served by an equal appreciation for the arts and a commitment to social justice and systemic change, she is both a published poet and a tireless advocate for women and under-represented groups, developing programs and workshops on race and gender, Safe Zone, the advancement of women in higher education, women working with women, and women’s leadership. Dr. Rosovsky has served on state and national advisory boards and commissions and, from 2008-2010, served as co-chair of the National Women’s Studies Association Women’s Centers Committee and on the NWSA Governing Council. Honored by local and national organizations for her work, Dr. Rosovsky continues to serve as a committee advocate for the homeless and continues as a mentor for men and women aspiring to attend college and graduate school.

For additional information, please contact the Anderson Center at 282-2805.

*LUNAFEST, a Festival of Short Films in Pocatello & Idaho Falls

The Anderson Center is pleased to announce screenings of LUNAFEST:
Thursday, March 10: Pocatello Screening
7:00 pm, Rendezvous Suite, Rendezvous Building
Free and open to all. Donations cheerfully accepted.
For additional information on the Pocatello screening, please call 282-2805.

Tuesday, March 15: Idaho Falls Screening
12, Noon, Multipurpose Room, Bennion Student Union
Free and open to all. Donations cheerfully accepted.
For additional information on the Idaho Falls screening, please call 282-7866.

Join us for a screening of fun and thought-provoking short films, by, for, and about women, from the U.S. and around the world!

The Translator – A foreign film translator finds her story on a subway line.
Getting a Grip - Meet Fannie Barnes who became the first woman cable car operator in January 1998 – at age 52.
Touch - Two women make an unusual connection while waiting for a train.
Tightly Knit - A new generation of yarn bombers and social knitters discover that the ties that bind are sometimes made of wool.
Top Spin - With hard work and family sacrifice, a young table tennis champion works towards becoming one of the top players in the world.
Thembi’s Diary - Nineteen-year-old Thembi records an audio diary of her struggle to live with AIDS.
Mother of Many - The most dangerous journey sometimes needs a helping hand -- a midwife. Irene - Ninety-two-year-old Irene suffers from Alzheimer’s, but struggles to keep her independence.
Miracle Lady - A tale of two old women who spend their days waiting.
Love on the Line - Follow the dots and dashes when star-crossed lovers curbed their raging hormones via the quickest form of communication available: the telegraph.

LUNAFEST was established in 2000 by LUNA, the makers of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, to simultaneously promote women filmmakers, raise awareness for women’s issues, and support worthy women’s nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Proceeds will benefit The Breast Cancer Fund. Additional information about LUNAFEST is available at www.lunafest.org.

For additional information, please contact the Anderson Center at 282-2805.

*Women’s History Month Keynote: Andi Zeisler, co-founder of Bitch Media

Friday, March 11
7 pm

Rendezvous Suite, Rendezvous Building
FREE and open to the public

Ms. Zeisler’s Keynote will address the intersections of popular culture, feminism, and activism, particularly in the context of new technology.

Andi Zeisler is the co-founder and editorial/creative director of Bitch Media, the nonprofit best known for publishing the quarterly magazine Bitch: Feminist Response to Pop Culture. The magazine began in 1996 as an all-volunteer ‘zine with a circulation of 300 and is now an internationally distributed quarterly magazine with a circulation of 50,000. Bitch Media itself is a reader-supported multimedia organization devoted to education and media literacy.

A longtime freelance writer, editor, and illustrator, Andi’s work has appeared in numerous periodicals and newspapers, including Ms., Mother Jones, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Washington Post, Utne, BUST, the Women’s Review of Books, Skirt!, The Bark, and Hues. She is a former pop-music columnist for the SF Weekly and the East Bay Express, and has contributed to the anthologies Young Wives’ Tales and Secrets and Confidences: The Complicated Truth About Women’s Friendships (both from Seal Press). She is the coeditor of BitchFest: 10 Years of Cultural Criticism from the Pages of Bitch Magazine (Farrar, Straus & Giroux), and the author of Feminism and Pop Culture (Seal Press). She now lives in Portland, Oregon with her family and speaks frequently on the subject of feminism and the media at various colleges and universities.

This talk is co-sponsored by the Faculty Senate Cultural Affairs Council.

For additional information on other upcoming Women’s History Month events, please consult the calendar found on the Anderson Center website: www.isu.edu/andersoncenter.

*Zonta Women of Achievement Luncheon

March 12

12pm

Red Lion Hotel

$15 General Admission, RSVP required

Contact Carolyn Purnell (capur007@msn.com) for additional information or to make a reservation.

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*FSA Seeks Crisis Line Volunteers

Do you like to help people and share resources? Are you a good listener?

Family Services Alliance of Southeast Idaho is offering a free training to volunteer candidates that live in the Pocatello/Chubbuck area, that offer these skills, for answering their domestic violence crisis line, and responding on location with local police departments, as needed, to provide information to victims.

The classroom part of the training will be 20 hours, and will cover a variety of topics including stalking, domestic violence, sexual assault, safety of victims, dating violence, victims’ compensation, suicide, and services available to victims.

Classroom instruction will be Wednesdays, March 9, 16, 23, and 30, from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm on those dates. Due to ISU’s Spring Break, a special make-up date for the March 23 class will be held on April 6.

After completion of the entire 30 hour course, which includes shadowing a staff member, and completing a police ride along, volunteer advocates will receive a certificate of completion.

Volunteer Advocates are asked to cover 1-2 nights per month on call, which is done from the convenience of your home, via a cell phone that is provided. In addition, a staff member is always on call to assist the volunteer with questions or concerns they may have during their time on call.

Persons wishing to apply for this important volunteer community resource must fill out an application, which will include a back-ground check, prior to March 8, 2011. All applicants must be pre-registered.

For more information, call Family Services Alliance at 232-0742, or, to obtain an application, stop by the office located at 355 S. Arthur Ave, Pocatello.

FSA’s mission is to promote safe and healthy families, work to end physical and mental abuse and provide victim support.

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*LGBTSA Mardi Masquerade Dance, 3/11

Join LGBTSA for a night of majestic and mystical entertainment with a Mardi Masquerade dance! In support of Women’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, this themed soiree is a tribute to women living with the disease and an effort to increase awareness and understanding. Live DJ, refreshments, and plenty of beads to go around!!

Costumes and Mardi Gras-themed attire encouraged (but not necessary).

Win a prize for Best Mask and Best Costume!

The Little Wood River Room

ISU Student Pond Building (SUB)

Friday, March 11 • 7:00-10:00 P.M.

$5 non-club member | $3.00 club member

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*VH1 Do Something Awards!

Could you use $100,000 to change the world? The Do Something Awards celebrate young people 25 and under who are tackling a problem and changing the world. Five nominees will be rewarded with a $10,000 community grant, participation in a VH1 TV show, media coverage and continued support from www.DoSomething.org. The grand prize winner will receive $100,000 during the broadcast! The application deadline has been extended to March 15th, 2011. Apply today at www.DoSomething.org/awards.

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*March is National Kidney Month

More than 26 million Americans have chronic kidney disease and most don’t know it. Since kidney disease is often silent, without any symptoms, it can sneak up on people, especially those who are not aware of the major risk factors of high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history.

March 10 is World Kidney Day - an ideal time to learn more and take action! To find out more, go to: www.kidney.org/news/wkd/.

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*This Week in Women’s History

This just in: A new government report, Women in America: Indicators of Social and Economic Well-Being has just been released. Check it out at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/rss_viewer/Women_in_America.pdf.