Idaho State University-Meridian confers record number of degrees at May commencement; Elizabeth Thompson selected top Student Excellence honoree
Posted May 15, 2013
"I had an opportunity to meet all of the nominees and they were fantastic," she said, adding she was surprised when she heard her name announced. (read more…)
Two Idaho State University anthropology students land internships with Smithsonian museums this summer
Posted May 14, 2013
"I would live in a cardboard box if I could work at the Smithsonian (museums in Washington, D.C.)," said Jennifer Hernandez, an Idaho State University senior anthropology major with an emphasis in archeology, who graduated from Idaho Falls High School. "I still can't believe that I'm getting an internship with a stipend to go work there this summer." (read more…)
ISU, AmeriCorps to host annual Kickin’ It with Idaho@Play May 18 at Cadet Field
Posted May 13, 2013
AmeriCorps and Idaho State University will host the annual Kickin' It with Idaho@Play event, which promotes physical activity, at Cadet Field from noon to 3 p.m. May 18. (read more…)
Idaho State University Theatre and Dance to present world premiere of contemporary opera in Pocatello then California
Posted May 13, 2013
The world premiere of "Double Blind Sided," a contemporary opera inspired, in part, by Franz Kafka's "The Trial" and Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," will be performed at 7:30 p.m. May 22-25 in the Rogers Black Box Theatre in the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
There will be an additional matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25. A post-performance panel discussion with the composer, librettist and directors will be held Wednesday and Thursday, May 22-23. (read more…)
Idaho State University Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate Danson Hall took advantage of ‘extras’
Posted May 10, 2013
Take advantage of the extra opportunities at Idaho State University.
That's the advice from Danson Hall who will walk at ISU's 2013 Commencement to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Hall, 27, who graduated from Blackfoot High School, followed her own advice earning both her doctoral and undergraduate degrees from ISU. (read more…)
Nontraditional student Brandalin Barnes succeeds at heading back to school at Idaho State University
Posted May 10, 2013
Brandalin Barnes of Chubbuck has found herself doing homework at her daughter's volleyball games and reviewing note cards at her son’s basketball games while preparing for finals at Idaho State University this spring. (read more…)
Idaho State University Graduates March through the Arch set at noon May 10
Posted May 8, 2013
The Idaho State University Graduates March through the Arch will be held beginning at noon May 10 at the Swanson Arch located on the ISU Pocatello campus between Frazier Hall and the Physical Sciences Building. (read more…)
Idaho State University will confer 2,476 degrees, certificates at 2013 Commencement on May 11
Posted May 3, 2013
A total of 2,364 graduates will receive 2,476 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University's spring commencement ceremonies, which will begin at 10 a.m. May 11 in Holt Arena.
One hundred six students will receive multiple certificates and/or degrees. (read more…)
Idaho State University-Meridian pharmacy researchers working on better drugs to fight cancer
Posted May 3, 2013
Idaho State University-Meridian graduate assistant, Nicole Frank, is conducting research to understand the relationship between chemotherapy drugs and the toxicity they cause.
Frank, a microbiologist working on her Ph.D. in pharmacology, is helping Gem Pharmaceuticals, LLC of Birmingham, Ala., determine why a potential cancer drug currently in clinical trials appears to be less toxic than the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin, which is widely used to treat a variety of cancers but can lead to heart failure after long-term use. (read more…)
World premiere of contemporary opera “Double Blind Sided” set May 22-25 at Idaho State University
Posted May 3, 2013
The world premiere of "Double Blind Sided," a contemporary opera inspired, in part, by Franz Kafka's "The Trial" and Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," will be presented 7:30 p.m., Wednesday – Saturday, May 22-25, with an additional 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, May 25, in the Idaho State University Stephens Performing Arts Center's Rogers Black Box Theatre .
A post-performance panel discussion with the composer, librettist and directors will be held Wednesday and Thursday. Admission is by donation. All donations will support the tour of the work to the July 2013 Santa Cruz Fringe Festival. For information: Joséphine A. Garibaldi, 233-2494, garijose@isu.edu. (read more…)