Released by Idaho State University October 6, 2011
Contact: Maribeth Alder at 237-3016
AAUW Seeks Book Donations for Annual Sale;
Proceeds from the Oct. 14-15 Sale to Benefit Educational Activities
POCATELLO – The Pocatello Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host its annual book sale in the Reed Gymnasium West Foyer on Friday, Oct. 14, 1-7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Parking is free on campus after 4 p.m. Friday and on Saturday. Some metered parking is available in the parking lot off of MLK Jr. Way and on Red Hill Road.
Proceeds support AAUW educational projects.
This is the last week to donate books. Donations may be left in the large box in the entryway to the ISU Continuing Education Building located at 1001 N. 7th Street.
In addition to the usual supply of fiction and non-fiction books, this year there is a collection of old ISU Wiki-up annuals. With the exception of specialized sets or antique books, AAUW sells the books for $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardbound.
Founded in 1882, the American Association of University Women promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. The Pocatello Branch was founded in 1919 and granted its first scholarship in 1925. The first book sale fundraiser was held in the 1960s.
The local chapter also welcomes new members.
For more information, contact Maribeth Alder at 237-3016.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Seven New Exhibits to Be Opened at Idaho Museum of Natural History On Oct. 12 to Honor National Fossil Day (NOT FOR PUBLICATION – Media advance)
Please Note: NOT FOR PUBLICATION – Media advance viewing is available on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. We'll send out a tip on
Released by Idaho State University October 5, 2011
Contact: Herb Maschner, Director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, (208) 282-5417
Seven New Exhibits to Be Opened at Idaho Museum of Natural History
On Oct. 12 to Honor National Fossil Day
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University will unveil seven new exhibits from 12:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 12 to honor National Fossil Day.
IMNH research curators and collections managers will be on hand to answer questions.
The seven new exhibits are:
• “Utahceratops!” The newly discovered Utahceratops dinosaur skull is on display. With a skull measuring 7 feet in length and covered with horns, this giant roamed the desert southwest more than 75 million years ago.
• “The Gem State.” Brilliant flashes of color radiate from our collection of faceted gemstones, which features a one-of-a-kind 5,280-carat citrine and Idaho's famous garnet.
• “From Field to Folder - How Herbarium Specimens Are Made.” What is a herbarium? Discussion of what we do at the herbarium and why it is important. Then a walk-through of the process of making pressed plants.
• “The Nature of Skunks.” An exhibit with skunk skins and information about their behavior. Also a DVD of Nature's 1 hour program "Is it skunk?" to play continuously in the Discovery room.
• “The Sights and Sounds of Fort Hall, Idaho (1930-40s).” A digital photo frame will transport you back to 1930-1940s Fort Hall, Idaho. See Fort Hall through the lens of a Fort Hall Indian Agency Nurse and the musical sounds of Fort Hall as recorded by Dr. Sven Liljeblad.
• “Tribes of the Amazon.” A collection from South American takes you on a journey through the Amazonian Basin and introduces you to nine of the indigenous tribes of the region. These tribes are described through ethnographic descriptions; household, hunting, fishing, transportation, and ceremonial objects; and through photographs collected by Dr. Borys Malkin and Dr. Anthony Stocks (ISU).
• “Bows and Arrows.” View early 20th-century bows and arrows from Fort Hall.
The Idaho Museum of Natural History is regularly open from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Released by Idaho State University October 5, 2011
Contact: Herb Maschner, Director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, (208) 282-5417
Seven New Exhibits to Be Opened at Idaho Museum of Natural History
On Oct. 12 to Honor National Fossil Day
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University will unveil seven new exhibits from 12:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 12 to honor National Fossil Day.
IMNH research curators and collections managers will be on hand to answer questions.
The seven new exhibits are:
• “Utahceratops!” The newly discovered Utahceratops dinosaur skull is on display. With a skull measuring 7 feet in length and covered with horns, this giant roamed the desert southwest more than 75 million years ago.
• “The Gem State.” Brilliant flashes of color radiate from our collection of faceted gemstones, which features a one-of-a-kind 5,280-carat citrine and Idaho's famous garnet.
• “From Field to Folder - How Herbarium Specimens Are Made.” What is a herbarium? Discussion of what we do at the herbarium and why it is important. Then a walk-through of the process of making pressed plants.
• “The Nature of Skunks.” An exhibit with skunk skins and information about their behavior. Also a DVD of Nature's 1 hour program "Is it skunk?" to play continuously in the Discovery room.
• “The Sights and Sounds of Fort Hall, Idaho (1930-40s).” A digital photo frame will transport you back to 1930-1940s Fort Hall, Idaho. See Fort Hall through the lens of a Fort Hall Indian Agency Nurse and the musical sounds of Fort Hall as recorded by Dr. Sven Liljeblad.
• “Tribes of the Amazon.” A collection from South American takes you on a journey through the Amazonian Basin and introduces you to nine of the indigenous tribes of the region. These tribes are described through ethnographic descriptions; household, hunting, fishing, transportation, and ceremonial objects; and through photographs collected by Dr. Borys Malkin and Dr. Anthony Stocks (ISU).
• “Bows and Arrows.” View early 20th-century bows and arrows from Fort Hall.
The Idaho Museum of Natural History is regularly open from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Idaho State University Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi to host “Glaciers and Earthquakes of the Sawtooth Range” presented by Dr. Glenn Thackray Oct. 20
Released by: Idaho State University
Written by: Kim Khan October 6, 2011
Contact: Sandra Shropshire, shrosand@isu.edu
Idaho State University Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi to host “Glaciers and Earthquakes of the Sawtooth Range” presented by Dr. Glenn Thackray Oct. 20
POCATELLO—The Idaho State University Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi will host ISU geosciences Professor and Chair Glenn Thackray as he presents, “Glaciers and Earthquakes of the Sawtooth Range” at 7 p.m. on Oct. 20 in the upstairs loft of the Portneuf Valley Brewing, 615 S. First Ave., Pocatello.
The Sawtooth Mountains have experienced a long history of glacier action and mountain uplift, punctuated by large earthquakes. Glaciers have carved the soaring peaks and deep valleys, and created the large lakes at the foot of the range. On the front of the Sawtooth range is a fault that is at least 25 miles long and could be as long as 40 miles. It is located on the eastern edge of the range and comes within about five miles from the town of Stanley. A portion of it runs through the upper end of Redfish Lake, and it has caused large earthquakes in the recent geologic past.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, and is the nation's oldest, largest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Its chapters are on more than 300 campuses in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
This event is open to the public and for more information contact Sandra Shropshire at shrosand@isu.edu.
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Written by: Kim Khan October 6, 2011
Contact: Sandra Shropshire, shrosand@isu.edu
Idaho State University Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi to host “Glaciers and Earthquakes of the Sawtooth Range” presented by Dr. Glenn Thackray Oct. 20
POCATELLO—The Idaho State University Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi will host ISU geosciences Professor and Chair Glenn Thackray as he presents, “Glaciers and Earthquakes of the Sawtooth Range” at 7 p.m. on Oct. 20 in the upstairs loft of the Portneuf Valley Brewing, 615 S. First Ave., Pocatello.
The Sawtooth Mountains have experienced a long history of glacier action and mountain uplift, punctuated by large earthquakes. Glaciers have carved the soaring peaks and deep valleys, and created the large lakes at the foot of the range. On the front of the Sawtooth range is a fault that is at least 25 miles long and could be as long as 40 miles. It is located on the eastern edge of the range and comes within about five miles from the town of Stanley. A portion of it runs through the upper end of Redfish Lake, and it has caused large earthquakes in the recent geologic past.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, and is the nation's oldest, largest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Its chapters are on more than 300 campuses in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
This event is open to the public and for more information contact Sandra Shropshire at shrosand@isu.edu.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Idaho State University Choral Festival Concert Set Saturday, Oct. 15; 500 Prep Students, Three ISU Choral Groups to Perform
Released by Idaho State University October 4, 2011
Contact: Scott Anderson, (208) 282-3636 or andescot@isu.edu
Idaho State University Choral Festival Concert Set Saturday, Oct. 15;
500 Prep Students, Three ISU Choral Groups to Perform
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host a Choral Invitational Festival Friday and Saturday Oct. 14-15, culminating in a performance by 11 high school choirs from throughout Idaho and the ISU choirs at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
The performance will include high school choirs from Bonneville, Caldwell, Century, Highland, Hillcrest, Idaho Falls, Madison, Minico, Moscow, Preston and Skyline, and ISU’s Chamber, Concert and Women’s choirs. More than 500 high school choir students are attending this event.
The festival’s guest clinician is Will Kesling, director of choral activities at the University of Florida School of Music.
The high school students will work with Kesling and ISU music faculty Scott Anderson, festival director and director of the ISU choral program, and ISU vocal and choral professors Kathleen Lane, Diana Livingston Friedley and Geoffrey Friedley.
The festival pianist is Camille Blackburn.
The Choral Invitational Concert on Oct. 15 will feature performances by the ISU Women’s Choir, ISU Chamber Choir, ISU Concert Choir and each high school choir, ending with a massed choir of all 500 high school students from around the state.
Admittance for the festival concert on Oct. 15 is free for ISU students and costs $4 for pre-college students, $6 for staff and faculty and $8 for general admission. Children younger than 6 will not be permitted to attend.
For more information, contact the ISU music department at 282-3636.
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Contact: Scott Anderson, (208) 282-3636 or andescot@isu.edu
Idaho State University Choral Festival Concert Set Saturday, Oct. 15;
500 Prep Students, Three ISU Choral Groups to Perform
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will host a Choral Invitational Festival Friday and Saturday Oct. 14-15, culminating in a performance by 11 high school choirs from throughout Idaho and the ISU choirs at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
The performance will include high school choirs from Bonneville, Caldwell, Century, Highland, Hillcrest, Idaho Falls, Madison, Minico, Moscow, Preston and Skyline, and ISU’s Chamber, Concert and Women’s choirs. More than 500 high school choir students are attending this event.
The festival’s guest clinician is Will Kesling, director of choral activities at the University of Florida School of Music.
The high school students will work with Kesling and ISU music faculty Scott Anderson, festival director and director of the ISU choral program, and ISU vocal and choral professors Kathleen Lane, Diana Livingston Friedley and Geoffrey Friedley.
The festival pianist is Camille Blackburn.
The Choral Invitational Concert on Oct. 15 will feature performances by the ISU Women’s Choir, ISU Chamber Choir, ISU Concert Choir and each high school choir, ending with a massed choir of all 500 high school students from around the state.
Admittance for the festival concert on Oct. 15 is free for ISU students and costs $4 for pre-college students, $6 for staff and faculty and $8 for general admission. Children younger than 6 will not be permitted to attend.
For more information, contact the ISU music department at 282-3636.
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Former Idaho State University President Myron “Barney” Coulter, Who Died Oct. 4, Leaves Lasting Legacy at ISU
Released by Idaho State University October 5, 2011
Contact: ISU Office of Marketing and Communications, (208) 282-3620
Former Idaho State University President Myron “Barney” Coulter,
Who Died Oct. 4, Leaves Lasting Legacy at ISU
POCATELLO – Former Idaho State University President Myron “Barney” Coulter, who led ISU from 1976 to 1984, died in Waynesville, N.C., on Tuesday, Oct. 4, after a long battle with cancer. He was 82.
“President Coulter was a great colleague and friend,” said ISU President Arthur C. Vailas. “He cared very much about the future of higher education and its impact on our country. He will always be remembered by ISU and our community. Laura and I will miss him very much.”
During his tenure as president at Idaho State University, Coulter helped see the University through financial struggles, while creating new programs and opportunities.
While living at the Servel House, Coulter and his wife, Barbara, oversaw extensive upgrades and remodeling to the home.
In 1977, Coulter helped make Idaho State University the permanent home for the Idaho State Museum of Natural History.
Coulter also worked with University of Idaho President Richard Gibb to establish University Place in Idaho Falls and began outreach efforts for ISU in surrounding communities.
He also worked with the State Board of Education to ensure ISU be granted the “health professions and related biological and physical sciences” as a primary mission. He established the Center for New Directions and the ISU Ambassadors. In 1981, Coulter and ISU athletic director Babe Caccia hired then–unknown coach Dave Kragthorpe who led ISU to its only Division I-AA football championship in 1981. The “I Love ISU” scholarship fundraising campaign also began during his tenure in 1983.
Barbara was extensively involved in campus activities and the ISU Women’s Club.
Coulter was preceded at Idaho State University by William E. “Bud” Davis as president and followed by Richard L. Bowen.
After leaving ISU, Coulter assumed the Chancellorship at Western Carolina University, where he served for a decade.
The Coulters have been strong supporters of ISU through the Annual Fund, supporting scholarships for “I Love ISU,” the Sagness Endowment in the College of Education, Stephens Performing Arts Center, Chick and Diane Bilyeu Theater, Taylor Graduate Fellowship, Rendezvous Complex and the College of Arts and Letters, College of Science and Engineering and the College of Technology.
Prior to coming to Idaho State University, Coulter served Western Michigan University in a number of administrative positions, including vice president for administration from 1974 to 1976; interim president in 1974; vice president for institutional services from 1968 to 1974; and associate dean and professor of education for the university’s College of Education from 1966 to 1968.
He previously was associate professor of education at the Pennsylvania State University from 1964 to 1966, director of Penn State’s Latin American Education Project from 1962 to 1963; and instructor of education at Indiana University from 1958 to 1959. He also was an elementary school teacher in the Bloomington, Ind., Metropolitan Schools from 1954 to 1956, and an English teacher and athletics coach at Reading, Mich., Community High School from 1951 to 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954.
Coulter earned a master’s degree in elementary education in 1956 and doctorate in education in 1959, both from Indiana University. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1951 from Indiana State University, where he majored in English, physical education and science in secondary education.
A native of Albany, Ind., Coulter lived in Waynesville, N.C., after his retirement as chancellor. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bolinger Coulter; twin children, Nan and Benjamin; and granddaughters Mary Elizabeth Coulter and Abigail Kristine Coulter.
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Contact: ISU Office of Marketing and Communications, (208) 282-3620
Former Idaho State University President Myron “Barney” Coulter,
Who Died Oct. 4, Leaves Lasting Legacy at ISU
POCATELLO – Former Idaho State University President Myron “Barney” Coulter, who led ISU from 1976 to 1984, died in Waynesville, N.C., on Tuesday, Oct. 4, after a long battle with cancer. He was 82.
“President Coulter was a great colleague and friend,” said ISU President Arthur C. Vailas. “He cared very much about the future of higher education and its impact on our country. He will always be remembered by ISU and our community. Laura and I will miss him very much.”
During his tenure as president at Idaho State University, Coulter helped see the University through financial struggles, while creating new programs and opportunities.
While living at the Servel House, Coulter and his wife, Barbara, oversaw extensive upgrades and remodeling to the home.
In 1977, Coulter helped make Idaho State University the permanent home for the Idaho State Museum of Natural History.
Coulter also worked with University of Idaho President Richard Gibb to establish University Place in Idaho Falls and began outreach efforts for ISU in surrounding communities.
He also worked with the State Board of Education to ensure ISU be granted the “health professions and related biological and physical sciences” as a primary mission. He established the Center for New Directions and the ISU Ambassadors. In 1981, Coulter and ISU athletic director Babe Caccia hired then–unknown coach Dave Kragthorpe who led ISU to its only Division I-AA football championship in 1981. The “I Love ISU” scholarship fundraising campaign also began during his tenure in 1983.
Barbara was extensively involved in campus activities and the ISU Women’s Club.
Coulter was preceded at Idaho State University by William E. “Bud” Davis as president and followed by Richard L. Bowen.
After leaving ISU, Coulter assumed the Chancellorship at Western Carolina University, where he served for a decade.
The Coulters have been strong supporters of ISU through the Annual Fund, supporting scholarships for “I Love ISU,” the Sagness Endowment in the College of Education, Stephens Performing Arts Center, Chick and Diane Bilyeu Theater, Taylor Graduate Fellowship, Rendezvous Complex and the College of Arts and Letters, College of Science and Engineering and the College of Technology.
Prior to coming to Idaho State University, Coulter served Western Michigan University in a number of administrative positions, including vice president for administration from 1974 to 1976; interim president in 1974; vice president for institutional services from 1968 to 1974; and associate dean and professor of education for the university’s College of Education from 1966 to 1968.
He previously was associate professor of education at the Pennsylvania State University from 1964 to 1966, director of Penn State’s Latin American Education Project from 1962 to 1963; and instructor of education at Indiana University from 1958 to 1959. He also was an elementary school teacher in the Bloomington, Ind., Metropolitan Schools from 1954 to 1956, and an English teacher and athletics coach at Reading, Mich., Community High School from 1951 to 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954.
Coulter earned a master’s degree in elementary education in 1956 and doctorate in education in 1959, both from Indiana University. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1951 from Indiana State University, where he majored in English, physical education and science in secondary education.
A native of Albany, Ind., Coulter lived in Waynesville, N.C., after his retirement as chancellor. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bolinger Coulter; twin children, Nan and Benjamin; and granddaughters Mary Elizabeth Coulter and Abigail Kristine Coulter.
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ISU, Scan Tech Radiation Technology Company announce partnership to benefit national security
Attached are photos of ISU President Arthur C. Vailas and Scan Tech President and CEO Dolan Falconer at Tuesday's press conference at the ISU Ballard Building.
Released by Idaho State University October 5, 2011
Contact: Eric Burgett, (208) 282-2220 or burgeric@isu.edu
Idaho State University, Scan Tech Radiation Technology Company
Announce Partnership To Benefit National Security
POCATELLO — Idaho State University and radiation technology company Scan Tech have announced a partnership that will create a testing ground for the latest in national security technology.
The company is providing Eric Burgett, ISU assistant professor in the School of Engineering, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Health Physics, with the use of a high-quality accelerator that can scan and view the insides of large land and sea cargo containers. There are currently only two such accelerators in use in the world.
Scan Tech has begun to deliver equipment for its operation at the Ballard Building, a new laboratory complex recently purchased by Idaho State University. Burgett said the equipment could be operational by spring 2012.
Unlike an x-ray, these scanners can tell whether round packages contain fruit or drugs, and can even detect bacteria such as listeria. Being able to see what has been put in cargo containers from overseas could have implications for national security. Products tested at ISU will go to border crossings and ports-of-entry.
“It gives us the ability to image not only cargo containers, but we’ll be able to take the same accelerator and use it for nuclear energy research,” Burgett said.
The high-tech imaging accelerator may also enable ISU researchers to implement new, cost-effective techniques in irradiating fruits and produce, thus eliminating impurities and pathogens such as listeria and salmonella bacteria.
A third possible application of the innovative technology is the irradiation of medical equipment, specifically surgical instruments. Currently instruments have to be shipped out of the area, which is costly.
Idaho State University President Arthur Vailas said Scan Tech is just the first company to announce a partnership with ISU to use the former Ballard Medical buildings. The facility was designed to host research partnerships with both the private and public sector.
Scan Tech President and CEO Dolan Falconer, whose company is based in Georgia, said he is excited to build opportunities for students, and a relationship with businesses in the community. Scan Tech also partners with Premier Technologies in Blackfoot.
“This will grow into commercial, long-term strategic partnerships for manufacturers to actually help us in manufacturing and assembling for deployment of our product around the world for sale and income,” he said.
Falconer and Vailas also noted how these types of partnerships create unique learning opportunities for ISU students.
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Released by Idaho State University October 5, 2011
Contact: Eric Burgett, (208) 282-2220 or burgeric@isu.edu
Idaho State University, Scan Tech Radiation Technology Company
Announce Partnership To Benefit National Security
POCATELLO — Idaho State University and radiation technology company Scan Tech have announced a partnership that will create a testing ground for the latest in national security technology.
The company is providing Eric Burgett, ISU assistant professor in the School of Engineering, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Health Physics, with the use of a high-quality accelerator that can scan and view the insides of large land and sea cargo containers. There are currently only two such accelerators in use in the world.
Scan Tech has begun to deliver equipment for its operation at the Ballard Building, a new laboratory complex recently purchased by Idaho State University. Burgett said the equipment could be operational by spring 2012.
Unlike an x-ray, these scanners can tell whether round packages contain fruit or drugs, and can even detect bacteria such as listeria. Being able to see what has been put in cargo containers from overseas could have implications for national security. Products tested at ISU will go to border crossings and ports-of-entry.
“It gives us the ability to image not only cargo containers, but we’ll be able to take the same accelerator and use it for nuclear energy research,” Burgett said.
The high-tech imaging accelerator may also enable ISU researchers to implement new, cost-effective techniques in irradiating fruits and produce, thus eliminating impurities and pathogens such as listeria and salmonella bacteria.
A third possible application of the innovative technology is the irradiation of medical equipment, specifically surgical instruments. Currently instruments have to be shipped out of the area, which is costly.
Idaho State University President Arthur Vailas said Scan Tech is just the first company to announce a partnership with ISU to use the former Ballard Medical buildings. The facility was designed to host research partnerships with both the private and public sector.
Scan Tech President and CEO Dolan Falconer, whose company is based in Georgia, said he is excited to build opportunities for students, and a relationship with businesses in the community. Scan Tech also partners with Premier Technologies in Blackfoot.
“This will grow into commercial, long-term strategic partnerships for manufacturers to actually help us in manufacturing and assembling for deployment of our product around the world for sale and income,” he said.
Falconer and Vailas also noted how these types of partnerships create unique learning opportunities for ISU students.
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Idaho Conference on Health Care, Thomas Geriatric Health Symposium Set Oct. 21 at Idaho State University
Released by Idaho State University October 5, 2011
Contact: Victoria Bañales, Director of ISU Division of Continuing Education and Conference Services, (208) 282-1049
Idaho Conference on Health Care, Thomas Geriatric Health Symposium
Set Oct. 21 at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – The 24th annual Idaho Conference on Health Care and fourth annual Thomas Geriatric Health Symposium will run from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Pond Student Union Ballroom and be available at ISU-Meridian via ISU’s distance learning.
The conference's main sponsor is the Idaho State University Division of Health Sciences. Registration for the conference is required by Oct. 14. CEUs and continuing education credit are available and there will be sponsor booths.
The event features four presentations:
• “Leadership in a Shifting Health Care System – Career Transitions for Clinical Professionals,” from 9 to 10:15 a.m., presented by Jeri Dunkin, Ph.D., of the Alabama State Nurses Association and Rural Nurse Association. She established the Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care to provide rural health professionals with an open access journal that focuses on rural health care issues.
• “From Hospital to Home – Best Practices from the Idaho Person-Centered Hospital Discharge Model Grant,” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., presented by Debra Aubrey, Ph.D., and Russell Spearman. Aubrey is a clinical psychologist and a research associate professor with the ISU Institute of Rural Health, and is president of the Idaho Psychological Association. Spearman is a senior research associate with the ISU Institute of Rural Health and is the former executive director for Idaho's Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities.
• “The Right Person in the Right Place – Rehabilitation Criteria for Discharge Placement Recommendations,” from 1 to 1:50 p.m., presented by Cindy Seiger, Ph.D., who is assistant clinical professor and clinic director in the ISU Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy. She coordinates the on-campus Physical and Occupational Therapy Clinics.
• “Falling through the Cracks – The Value of an Interdisciplinary Transition of Care Clinic after Hospitalization,” from 2 to 2:50 p.m., by Eliza Borzadek, PharmD, and Diana Krawtz, nurse practitioner. Borzadek has been involved with the Transition of Care Clinic within the ISU Family Medicine Residency Program, caring for patients recently discharged from the hospital in the clinic, skilled nursing facilities, and patient homes. Krawtz is a clinical assistant professor at ISU Departments of Pharmacy Practice and Family Medicine, where she serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students on medicine clerkship. She also provides drug-specific recommendations during in-patient medicine rounds at Portneuf Medical Center.
"We are fortunate to have an anonymous donor who understands the importance of educating health professionals about aging issues. Though his generosity, ISU can bring nationally recognized experts in geriatric issues to this annual conference," says Ann Swanson, one of the conference organizers.
Conference information, including registration forms and complete speaker/presentation information, can be found at http://www.isu.edu/healthsciences/hlthconf/ or by contacting Continuing Education at (208) 282-3155 or extendedlearning@isu.edu.
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Contact: Victoria Bañales, Director of ISU Division of Continuing Education and Conference Services, (208) 282-1049
Idaho Conference on Health Care, Thomas Geriatric Health Symposium
Set Oct. 21 at Idaho State University
POCATELLO – The 24th annual Idaho Conference on Health Care and fourth annual Thomas Geriatric Health Symposium will run from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Pond Student Union Ballroom and be available at ISU-Meridian via ISU’s distance learning.
The conference's main sponsor is the Idaho State University Division of Health Sciences. Registration for the conference is required by Oct. 14. CEUs and continuing education credit are available and there will be sponsor booths.
The event features four presentations:
• “Leadership in a Shifting Health Care System – Career Transitions for Clinical Professionals,” from 9 to 10:15 a.m., presented by Jeri Dunkin, Ph.D., of the Alabama State Nurses Association and Rural Nurse Association. She established the Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care to provide rural health professionals with an open access journal that focuses on rural health care issues.
• “From Hospital to Home – Best Practices from the Idaho Person-Centered Hospital Discharge Model Grant,” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., presented by Debra Aubrey, Ph.D., and Russell Spearman. Aubrey is a clinical psychologist and a research associate professor with the ISU Institute of Rural Health, and is president of the Idaho Psychological Association. Spearman is a senior research associate with the ISU Institute of Rural Health and is the former executive director for Idaho's Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities.
• “The Right Person in the Right Place – Rehabilitation Criteria for Discharge Placement Recommendations,” from 1 to 1:50 p.m., presented by Cindy Seiger, Ph.D., who is assistant clinical professor and clinic director in the ISU Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy. She coordinates the on-campus Physical and Occupational Therapy Clinics.
• “Falling through the Cracks – The Value of an Interdisciplinary Transition of Care Clinic after Hospitalization,” from 2 to 2:50 p.m., by Eliza Borzadek, PharmD, and Diana Krawtz, nurse practitioner. Borzadek has been involved with the Transition of Care Clinic within the ISU Family Medicine Residency Program, caring for patients recently discharged from the hospital in the clinic, skilled nursing facilities, and patient homes. Krawtz is a clinical assistant professor at ISU Departments of Pharmacy Practice and Family Medicine, where she serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students on medicine clerkship. She also provides drug-specific recommendations during in-patient medicine rounds at Portneuf Medical Center.
"We are fortunate to have an anonymous donor who understands the importance of educating health professionals about aging issues. Though his generosity, ISU can bring nationally recognized experts in geriatric issues to this annual conference," says Ann Swanson, one of the conference organizers.
Conference information, including registration forms and complete speaker/presentation information, can be found at http://www.isu.edu/healthsciences/hlthconf/ or by contacting Continuing Education at (208) 282-3155 or extendedlearning@isu.edu.
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