Released by University Relations April 29, 2011
Contact: ISU Office of Registration and Records, (208) 282-2661
ISU Will Confer 2,297 Degrees and Certificates at 2011 Commencement on May 7
POCATELLO – A total of 2,234 graduates will receive 2,297 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University’s spring commencement ceremonies, which will begin at 10 a.m. May 7 in Holt Arena.
Sixty-one students will receive multiple certificates and/or degrees.
In addition to the presentation of these degrees and certificates, three distinguished faculty members will be acknowledged, 10 alumni will be recognized for their professional achievement, and 13 outstanding students will be recognized.
The breakdown of graduates includes 36 Doctor of Philosophy degrees, seven Doctor of Education degrees, eight Doctor of Arts degrees, eight Doctor of Audiology degrees, 28 Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees, 10 Educational Specialist degrees, 74 Doctor of Pharmacy degrees, 472 master’s degrees, nine Graduate School certificates, 1,172 bachelor’s degrees, 332 associate degrees, and 141 certificates from the College of Technology.
Jakob Dylan, a two-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters by the newly formed ISU College of Arts and Letters. This is the first honorary degree conferred through the College. 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.
Faculty members to be recognized for distinguished service are Roger Schmidt, English professor in the Department of English, Distinguished Teacher; Terry Bowyer, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, Distinguished Researcher; and Caroline Fauré, assistant professor, Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, Distinguished Service Award.
Ten alumni will be honored with professional achievement awards from their respective colleges and divisions, and the Idaho State University Office of Alumni Relations and the ISU Alumni Association. They are Bart K. Hendrickson, Los Angeles, Calif., College of Arts and Letters, Fine Arts and Humanities; K. Wade Tolman, Pocatello, College of Arts and Letters, Social and Behavioral Sciences; Dr. Walton C. Poole, Boise, Idaho, College of Science and Engineering, Natural and Physical Sciences; Michael L. Heinrich, San Jose, Calif., College of Science and Engineering, Engineering; Evelyn Robinson, Pocatello, Idaho, College of Education; M. Bruce Nelson, Boca Raton, Fla., College of Business; Terry P. Gillett, Gilbert, Ariz., College of Technology; Eli Tour, Hilton Head Island, S.C., College of Pharmacy; Lory Laughter, Napa, Calif., Division of Health Sciences and Dr. Grace Jacobsen, Pocatello, Idaho, School of Nursing.
Outstanding Student Award recipients for 2011 are Sean Jorgensen, Troy, Mich., College of Arts and Letters, Fine Arts and Humanities; Christopher Chatwin, Magrath, Alberta, Canada, College of Arts and Letters, Social and Behavioral Sciences; Roy Malamakal, Boise, Idaho, College of Science and Engineering, Natural and Physical sciences; Amanda E. Finkes, St. Louis, College of Science and Engineering, Engineering; Richard D. Westover, Graduate School Master’s Candidate, Roseville, Calif.; Jason J. Blazevic, Graduate School Doctoral Candidate, Phoenix, Arizona; Erica Wendt-Richardson, Idaho Falls, Idaho, College of Education; Larissa F. Kimball, Emmett, Idaho, College of Business; Desaray J. Odekirk, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Barbara A. Trolson, Idaho Falls, Idaho, College of Technology; Julianne Ramirez, Somerville, N.J., College of Pharmacy; Kate D. Erickson, Meridian, Idaho, Division of Health Sciences and Shannon M. Earl, Pocatello, Idaho, School of Nursing.
Nanette Nielson, soprano, a music performance student in the class of 2011, will perform the national anthem and the “Alma Mater Hymn.” Roger Schmidt, 2011 Distinguished Teacher, will place the faculty mace. Institutional reader will be John Gribas, professor communication and rhetorical studies. Ted Messmore, president of the ISU Alumni Association board of directors, will welcome alumni.
Idaho State University President Arthur C. Vailas, will greet the audience and confer the degrees. ISU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Gary A. Olson, will recognize the distinguished faculty. Associated Students of ISU President Casidy Jahnke will deliver remarks.
Presentation of graduates will be by the University deans: Kandi Turley-Ames, College of Arts and letters; Deborah Hedeen, College of Education; Kenneth A. Smith, College of Business; Linda Hatzenbuehler, executive dean, Division of Health Sciences; George Imel, College of Science and Engineering; Marilyn Davis, College of Technology; Paul Cady, College of Pharmacy; and Thomas Jackson, Graduate School.
A reception for graduates and their guests will follow the ceremony on the floor of Holt Arena. Interpreting service for people with hearing disabilities will be provided by the ADA and Disabilities Resource Center.
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Friday, April 29, 2011
CPA Examination Review Course Registration Underway; Saturday Classes, One Friday Class to Be Held May 21- Aug. 6
Released by Idaho State University April 29, 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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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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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Idaho State University College of Business Names Conference Room in Honor of Betty and Jim Kelly on May 6
Released by Idaho State University April 28, 2011
Contact: Bernard Goodwin, 208-339-2464
Written by Kari Rands
Idaho State University College of Business
Names Conference Room in Honor of Betty and Jim Kelly on May 6
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business will honor Betty and Jim Kelly for their longtime dedication to the College of Business by officially naming the College of Business Conference Room in their honor on May 6, further establishing Betty and Jim’s leadership legacy at ISU.
A reception with refreshments will be held on May 6 at 11 a.m. on the ISU campus in the College of Business Faculty Lounge. It will feature comments from Bernard Goodwin, director of development; ISU President Arthur C. Vailas; Ken Smith, College of Business dean; and the honoree, Jim Kelly.
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. outside the newly named Betty and Jim Kelly Conference Room located on the first floor of the business building. The public is invited to share in this historic occasion.
Jim Kelly was a former dean of the College of Business and is currently a member of the ISU Foundation Board of Directors. In 2003 he received the ISU President’s Medallion for his service to the university.
Kelly is also considered the “father” of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in the ISU College of Business initiated under his guidance in 1969. He has agreed to lend the Kelly name to the “Kelly MBA Leadership Society,” a prestigious fundraising organization for the MBA program. He is encouraging all of his friends, family, business associates, past MBA grads, and friends of the university and College of Business to support the Kelly MBA Leadership Society by becoming founding members of the organization.
For more information on the Kelly MBA Leadership Society please contact Bernard Goodwin at (208) 339-2464 or at goodbern@isu.edu.
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Contact: Bernard Goodwin, 208-339-2464
Written by Kari Rands
Idaho State University College of Business
Names Conference Room in Honor of Betty and Jim Kelly on May 6
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business will honor Betty and Jim Kelly for their longtime dedication to the College of Business by officially naming the College of Business Conference Room in their honor on May 6, further establishing Betty and Jim’s leadership legacy at ISU.
A reception with refreshments will be held on May 6 at 11 a.m. on the ISU campus in the College of Business Faculty Lounge. It will feature comments from Bernard Goodwin, director of development; ISU President Arthur C. Vailas; Ken Smith, College of Business dean; and the honoree, Jim Kelly.
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. outside the newly named Betty and Jim Kelly Conference Room located on the first floor of the business building. The public is invited to share in this historic occasion.
Jim Kelly was a former dean of the College of Business and is currently a member of the ISU Foundation Board of Directors. In 2003 he received the ISU President’s Medallion for his service to the university.
Kelly is also considered the “father” of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in the ISU College of Business initiated under his guidance in 1969. He has agreed to lend the Kelly name to the “Kelly MBA Leadership Society,” a prestigious fundraising organization for the MBA program. He is encouraging all of his friends, family, business associates, past MBA grads, and friends of the university and College of Business to support the Kelly MBA Leadership Society by becoming founding members of the organization.
For more information on the Kelly MBA Leadership Society please contact Bernard Goodwin at (208) 339-2464 or at goodbern@isu.edu.
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Idaho State University Names 2011 Distinguished Faculty: Roger Schmidt, Terry Bowyer, Caroline Fauré Honored
Released by Idaho State University April 28, 2011
Contact: Gary Olson, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs,
(208) 282-2362
Idaho State University Names 2011 Distinguished Faculty:
Roger Schmidt, Terry Bowyer, Caroline Fauré Honored
Pocatello – Three Idaho State University faculty members were named as Distinguished Faculty at an award ceremony on April 27 at the Stephens Performing Arts Center, and will be honored at ISU commencement May 7.
They are Roger Schmidt, professor in the Department of English, Distinguished Teacher; Terry Bowyer, professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, Distinguished Researcher; and Caroline Fauré, assistant professor, sport science and physical education, Distinguished Service Award.
“All fifteen of this year’s finalists for the Distinguished Professor Awards have records of extraordinary accomplishments,” said ISU Provost Gary Olson, “But the three winners have risen to the top. The entire ISU community is proud of them.”
Schmidt is a professor of English, and has been teaching at Idaho State University since 1989. His primary area of teaching is 18th-century British literature, but he teaches a wide variety of courses at the University.
Schmidt is well liked by his colleagues and students alike. One nominator, a student, wrote: “Dr. Schmidt is one of the most knowledgeable, intuitive and dedicated individuals I have ever encountered. He brings to the classroom not only a profound understanding of the subject matter at hand, but also an intense curiosity for the world in general — a curiosity that acts as a galvanizing force for his students.”
This spring, Schmidt was given the American Society for Eighteenth-century Studies Innovative Course Design Award for his course, “How to Forge a Jane Austen Manuscript.” He also created an internship program where English majors serve as tutors at the Pocatello Community Charter School.
Schmidt earned his Ph.D. in English with an emphasis on Restoration and Eighteenth-century English literature from the University of Washington, where he also took his master’s and bachelor’s degrees.
Bowyer is a professor of biology. His research focuses on the ecology, behavior, evolution and conservation biology of large mammals. In particular, Bowyer’s work has revolutionized the understanding of sexual segregation in large mammals. While his work has origins and implications in ecological theory, it has had direct and lasting impact on big game management. Bowyer earned his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan in 1985 and was hired at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, in 1986. He was hired as professor and chair of biological sciences at ISU in 2004.
Bowyer has published more than 175 articles (39 of these since arriving at ISU), and his work has been cited more than 3,000 times. He has received numerous honors. He has four times received the Outstanding Publication Award in Wildlife Ecology and Management from The Wildlife Society (1998, 2003, 2004 and 2009). For his record of research achievement, he has been named fellow of The Arctic Institute of North America, The Wildlife Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He received the prestigious C. Hart Meriman Award from the American Society of Mammalogists for his research on mammals. He was an ISU Outstanding Researcher in 2009.
Fauré earned her Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership from ISU. Her dissertation, “An Examination of the General Understanding of Idaho High School Football Coaches Relative to Concussion,” earned her the prestigious Kole-McGuffey Award at ISU.
Since then, she has worked extensively with Idaho sport administrators, coaches and parents to increase educational awareness about the potential risks involved with concussion.
Fauré has secured more than $60,000 in grants and has established The Center for Sports Concussion on ISU’s campus. The Center provides educational outreach to Idaho’s schools and youth sports program and offers free neurological concussion testing to area athletes.
In 2010 Fauré worked with the Idaho Legislature to draft a bill to mandate concussion education and she continues to work with leaders statewide on the implementation of concussion management guidelines. She is also a founding member of the Idaho Sports Concussion Association. In 2010, she was recognized as Idaho's Top Health Care Hero Educator by the Idaho Business Review. Fauré has also created and promoted several community events to promote healthy lifestyles and physical activity. She has coordinated numerous events including the Bengal Triathlon, the Pocatello Kids Triathlon and the Santa Claws Fun Run – all of which raise money for various civic charities.
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Contact: Gary Olson, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs,
(208) 282-2362
Idaho State University Names 2011 Distinguished Faculty:
Roger Schmidt, Terry Bowyer, Caroline Fauré Honored
Pocatello – Three Idaho State University faculty members were named as Distinguished Faculty at an award ceremony on April 27 at the Stephens Performing Arts Center, and will be honored at ISU commencement May 7.
They are Roger Schmidt, professor in the Department of English, Distinguished Teacher; Terry Bowyer, professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, Distinguished Researcher; and Caroline Fauré, assistant professor, sport science and physical education, Distinguished Service Award.
“All fifteen of this year’s finalists for the Distinguished Professor Awards have records of extraordinary accomplishments,” said ISU Provost Gary Olson, “But the three winners have risen to the top. The entire ISU community is proud of them.”
Schmidt is a professor of English, and has been teaching at Idaho State University since 1989. His primary area of teaching is 18th-century British literature, but he teaches a wide variety of courses at the University.
Schmidt is well liked by his colleagues and students alike. One nominator, a student, wrote: “Dr. Schmidt is one of the most knowledgeable, intuitive and dedicated individuals I have ever encountered. He brings to the classroom not only a profound understanding of the subject matter at hand, but also an intense curiosity for the world in general — a curiosity that acts as a galvanizing force for his students.”
This spring, Schmidt was given the American Society for Eighteenth-century Studies Innovative Course Design Award for his course, “How to Forge a Jane Austen Manuscript.” He also created an internship program where English majors serve as tutors at the Pocatello Community Charter School.
Schmidt earned his Ph.D. in English with an emphasis on Restoration and Eighteenth-century English literature from the University of Washington, where he also took his master’s and bachelor’s degrees.
Bowyer is a professor of biology. His research focuses on the ecology, behavior, evolution and conservation biology of large mammals. In particular, Bowyer’s work has revolutionized the understanding of sexual segregation in large mammals. While his work has origins and implications in ecological theory, it has had direct and lasting impact on big game management. Bowyer earned his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan in 1985 and was hired at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, in 1986. He was hired as professor and chair of biological sciences at ISU in 2004.
Bowyer has published more than 175 articles (39 of these since arriving at ISU), and his work has been cited more than 3,000 times. He has received numerous honors. He has four times received the Outstanding Publication Award in Wildlife Ecology and Management from The Wildlife Society (1998, 2003, 2004 and 2009). For his record of research achievement, he has been named fellow of The Arctic Institute of North America, The Wildlife Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He received the prestigious C. Hart Meriman Award from the American Society of Mammalogists for his research on mammals. He was an ISU Outstanding Researcher in 2009.
Fauré earned her Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership from ISU. Her dissertation, “An Examination of the General Understanding of Idaho High School Football Coaches Relative to Concussion,” earned her the prestigious Kole-McGuffey Award at ISU.
Since then, she has worked extensively with Idaho sport administrators, coaches and parents to increase educational awareness about the potential risks involved with concussion.
Fauré has secured more than $60,000 in grants and has established The Center for Sports Concussion on ISU’s campus. The Center provides educational outreach to Idaho’s schools and youth sports program and offers free neurological concussion testing to area athletes.
In 2010 Fauré worked with the Idaho Legislature to draft a bill to mandate concussion education and she continues to work with leaders statewide on the implementation of concussion management guidelines. She is also a founding member of the Idaho Sports Concussion Association. In 2010, she was recognized as Idaho's Top Health Care Hero Educator by the Idaho Business Review. Fauré has also created and promoted several community events to promote healthy lifestyles and physical activity. She has coordinated numerous events including the Bengal Triathlon, the Pocatello Kids Triathlon and the Santa Claws Fun Run – all of which raise money for various civic charities.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
ISU Students in Pocatello, Idaho Falls Save $1 Million By Renting Books, Not Buying Them
Released by Idaho State University April 27, 2011
Contact: Laurie Richards, (208) 282-3237
ISU Students in Pocatello, Idaho Falls Save $1 Million
By Renting Books, Not Buying Them
POCATELLO – Idaho State University students in Pocatello saved $805,000 and ISU students in Idaho Falls saved $203,000 by renting textbooks instead of buying them at the University Bookstore during 2010-2011 academic year.
“This is the savings over new textbook costs,” said Laurie Richards, University Bookstore manager. “Any way you slice it, ISU students saved more than a million dollars with our rental program. We are pretty proud of this program and the success it has had the first year out.”
The ISU students that saved money were participating in the Rent-A-Text, an innovative textbook rental program launched by Follett Higher Education Group.
“Rent-A-Text offers students the option of renting new or used textbooks for an academic term rather than purchasing them,” Richards said. “At the end of the term, students simply bring or ship the textbook back to the bookstore where it is checked in. “
Renting instead of buying can save students more than 50 percent on average up front, as opposed to having to wait until they sell their books at the end of the term, Richards added. Rent-A-Text began at a few college campuses in 2009 and quickly grew. It's available at more than 850 schools nationwide. Nationwide, Rent-A-Text has saved students, who have rented more than 2.5 million textbooks, more than $110 million to date and may save up to $130 million by the end of the 2010-2011 academic year, according to Follett.
For more information on the textbook rental program, visit the ISU University Bookstore’s website www.isu-pocatello.bkstr.com. Additional information about Follett’s Rent-A-Text program can be found at www.rent-a-text.com, on Twitter @rentatext and on Facebook at Facebook.com/rentatext.
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Contact: Laurie Richards, (208) 282-3237
ISU Students in Pocatello, Idaho Falls Save $1 Million
By Renting Books, Not Buying Them
POCATELLO – Idaho State University students in Pocatello saved $805,000 and ISU students in Idaho Falls saved $203,000 by renting textbooks instead of buying them at the University Bookstore during 2010-2011 academic year.
“This is the savings over new textbook costs,” said Laurie Richards, University Bookstore manager. “Any way you slice it, ISU students saved more than a million dollars with our rental program. We are pretty proud of this program and the success it has had the first year out.”
The ISU students that saved money were participating in the Rent-A-Text, an innovative textbook rental program launched by Follett Higher Education Group.
“Rent-A-Text offers students the option of renting new or used textbooks for an academic term rather than purchasing them,” Richards said. “At the end of the term, students simply bring or ship the textbook back to the bookstore where it is checked in. “
Renting instead of buying can save students more than 50 percent on average up front, as opposed to having to wait until they sell their books at the end of the term, Richards added. Rent-A-Text began at a few college campuses in 2009 and quickly grew. It's available at more than 850 schools nationwide. Nationwide, Rent-A-Text has saved students, who have rented more than 2.5 million textbooks, more than $110 million to date and may save up to $130 million by the end of the 2010-2011 academic year, according to Follett.
For more information on the textbook rental program, visit the ISU University Bookstore’s website www.isu-pocatello.bkstr.com. Additional information about Follett’s Rent-A-Text program can be found at www.rent-a-text.com, on Twitter @rentatext and on Facebook at Facebook.com/rentatext.
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ISU Calendar, April 28-May 22
Released by: Idaho State University April 26, 2011
Written by: Kari Rands
ISU Coming Events, April 28-May 22
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, April 28
· ISU Women’s Choir and Chamber Choir: The ISU Women’s Choir and Chamber Choir will perform from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for ISU faculty and staff, $4 for pre-college and free for ISU students. For more information visit www.isu.edu/stephens/ or call 282-3595.
Friday, April 29
· Take Back the Night: Celebrating the strength of women, come support this event at 6 p.m. at the Bannock County Courthouse (624 E. Center). A march will lead to the Hutchinson Quad where dinner, speakers and a raffle will be presented.
· ISU Bands: The ISU Bands will perform in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for ISU faculty and staff, $4 for pre-college and free for ISU students. Children under 6 will not be admitted to the concert. For more information visit www.isu.edu/stephens/ or call 282-3595.
Thursday, May 5
· Black Rock & Sage Launch Party: Join the launch party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Bengal Café of the ISU Pond Student Union and celebrate the release of the new issue of the ISU literary journal “Black Rock & Sage.” BR&S welcomes contributors' family and friends, along with anyone one else who appreciates excellent creative works. Enjoy a rapid-fire reading by contributing authors, refreshments, and the opportunity to be a part of ISU's creative community. For more information visit www.isu.edu/blackrock.
Friday, May 6
· Graduate Salute “March through the Arch”: President Arthur Vailas and the ISU Alumni Association invite the graduating class of 2011 to the Graduate Salute. Taking place on the south side of ISU Swanson Arch at noon, come enjoy the traditional "March through the Arch." Afterwards, a meeting on the lawn next to Frazier Hall will provide food, fun and activities. For more information, please call 282-4798 or email johnally@isu.edu.
Saturday, May 7
· Commencement: Congratulations December and May graduates! 10 a.m., Holt Arena
Monday, May 9
· ISU-Meridian Commencement: 6:30 p.m. at the Boise Centre.
Friday, May 13
· Maternal Health & Resource Fair: This event is located in the ISU Pond Student Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Keynote speaker, Randi Hutter Epstein will be speaking at noon on “A Romp Through the History of Childbirth from Eve to Egg Freezing.” This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.isu.edu/andersoncenter.
Monday, May 16
· Summer Term Begins
Friday, May 20-21
· Women’s Health Leadership Summit: All pre-registered high school junior girls are invited to attend the overnight ISU Women’s Health Leadership Summit from May 20 to May 21. The conference is free and begins at 8:30 a.m. on Friday and check out is at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Attendees will enjoy planned programs and activities and receive program materials, meals and snacks, and an overnight stay in ISU housing. A complete schedule of events is available at www.isu.edu/andersoncenter or by calling 282-2805.
Sunday, May 22
· Jeff Dunham- Identity Crisis: Famous comedian and ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham will perform at the ISU Holt Arena at 5 p.m. Tickets are $46.50 each plus convenience and facility fees. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Holt Arena Ticket office, online, by phone or at the Vickers Store in Pocatello or Idaho Falls. For more information visit www.isu.edu/tickets or www.jeffdunham.com.
Written by: Kari Rands
ISU Coming Events, April 28-May 22
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, April 28
· ISU Women’s Choir and Chamber Choir: The ISU Women’s Choir and Chamber Choir will perform from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for ISU faculty and staff, $4 for pre-college and free for ISU students. For more information visit www.isu.edu/stephens/ or call 282-3595.
Friday, April 29
· Take Back the Night: Celebrating the strength of women, come support this event at 6 p.m. at the Bannock County Courthouse (624 E. Center). A march will lead to the Hutchinson Quad where dinner, speakers and a raffle will be presented.
· ISU Bands: The ISU Bands will perform in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for ISU faculty and staff, $4 for pre-college and free for ISU students. Children under 6 will not be admitted to the concert. For more information visit www.isu.edu/stephens/ or call 282-3595.
Thursday, May 5
· Black Rock & Sage Launch Party: Join the launch party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Bengal Café of the ISU Pond Student Union and celebrate the release of the new issue of the ISU literary journal “Black Rock & Sage.” BR&S welcomes contributors' family and friends, along with anyone one else who appreciates excellent creative works. Enjoy a rapid-fire reading by contributing authors, refreshments, and the opportunity to be a part of ISU's creative community. For more information visit www.isu.edu/blackrock.
Friday, May 6
· Graduate Salute “March through the Arch”: President Arthur Vailas and the ISU Alumni Association invite the graduating class of 2011 to the Graduate Salute. Taking place on the south side of ISU Swanson Arch at noon, come enjoy the traditional "March through the Arch." Afterwards, a meeting on the lawn next to Frazier Hall will provide food, fun and activities. For more information, please call 282-4798 or email johnally@isu.edu.
Saturday, May 7
· Commencement: Congratulations December and May graduates! 10 a.m., Holt Arena
Monday, May 9
· ISU-Meridian Commencement: 6:30 p.m. at the Boise Centre.
Friday, May 13
· Maternal Health & Resource Fair: This event is located in the ISU Pond Student Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Keynote speaker, Randi Hutter Epstein will be speaking at noon on “A Romp Through the History of Childbirth from Eve to Egg Freezing.” This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.isu.edu/andersoncenter.
Monday, May 16
· Summer Term Begins
Friday, May 20-21
· Women’s Health Leadership Summit: All pre-registered high school junior girls are invited to attend the overnight ISU Women’s Health Leadership Summit from May 20 to May 21. The conference is free and begins at 8:30 a.m. on Friday and check out is at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Attendees will enjoy planned programs and activities and receive program materials, meals and snacks, and an overnight stay in ISU housing. A complete schedule of events is available at www.isu.edu/andersoncenter or by calling 282-2805.
Sunday, May 22
· Jeff Dunham- Identity Crisis: Famous comedian and ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham will perform at the ISU Holt Arena at 5 p.m. Tickets are $46.50 each plus convenience and facility fees. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Holt Arena Ticket office, online, by phone or at the Vickers Store in Pocatello or Idaho Falls. For more information visit www.isu.edu/tickets or www.jeffdunham.com.
Monday, April 25, 2011
ISU Appoints Sandra Shropshire Dean of Oboler Library
Released by Idaho State University April 25, 2011
Contact: Dr. Gary Olson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, (208) 282-2171
ISU Appoints Sandra Shropshire Dean of Oboler Library
POCATELLO – Idaho State University has appointed Sandra Shropshire dean of the ISU Eli M. Oboler Library, one of several administrative appointments announced in recent weeks by the University.
“We’re delighted Sandra Shropshire has accepted our offer to serve as permanent dean of the Oboler Library,” said Gary Olson, ISU provost and vice president for academic affairs. “She has done a fine job as interim dean and will do much to lead the library to becoming an increasingly more research-friendly venue.”
Shropshire has worked at the Oboler Library for the last 27 years, including serving as interim dean since last summer.
“I’m pleased by the appointment, and am ready to help the library meet the University’s new Carnegie status,” Shropshire said.
From 2006 to last summer, Shropshire served as associate university librarian for Collections and Technical Services, and she served in a number of capacities prior to that.
Shropshire earned a Master of Arts degree in English from Idaho State University in 2005, a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Arizona in 1986, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in foreign languages from the University of Idaho in 1983. She is a past president of the Idaho Library Association, has published a number of articles in the Idaho Librarian and is president of the ISU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
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Contact: Dr. Gary Olson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, (208) 282-2171
ISU Appoints Sandra Shropshire Dean of Oboler Library
POCATELLO – Idaho State University has appointed Sandra Shropshire dean of the ISU Eli M. Oboler Library, one of several administrative appointments announced in recent weeks by the University.
“We’re delighted Sandra Shropshire has accepted our offer to serve as permanent dean of the Oboler Library,” said Gary Olson, ISU provost and vice president for academic affairs. “She has done a fine job as interim dean and will do much to lead the library to becoming an increasingly more research-friendly venue.”
Shropshire has worked at the Oboler Library for the last 27 years, including serving as interim dean since last summer.
“I’m pleased by the appointment, and am ready to help the library meet the University’s new Carnegie status,” Shropshire said.
From 2006 to last summer, Shropshire served as associate university librarian for Collections and Technical Services, and she served in a number of capacities prior to that.
Shropshire earned a Master of Arts degree in English from Idaho State University in 2005, a Master of Library Science degree from the University of Arizona in 1986, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in foreign languages from the University of Idaho in 1983. She is a past president of the Idaho Library Association, has published a number of articles in the Idaho Librarian and is president of the ISU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
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