Idaho State University

Scientific experts from around the world will gather at Idaho State University to participate in the Predator-Prey Symposium May 12-14 and the 2008 International Symposium on Saber-toothed Mammals May 14-17. (read more…)

Susan Swetnam, Ph.D., Idaho State University professor of English, has become the first University faculty member to be awarded all three of ISU’s highest faculty honors – Distinguished Teacher, Public Servant and Researcher. (read more…)

Angela Askey, community relations specialist at Idaho State University’s College of Technology, has been selected as the new Idaho State University rodeo team advisor. Askey will replace Brian Hetrick, who recently retired from his role as the rodeo team advisor after 18 years. (read more…)

The College of Engineering at Idaho State University has had a major role in the leadership of the 110,000-member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) during the last several years. The current dean of engineering, the retired dean of engineering and a doctoral student in the College of Engineering are involved.  (read more…)

ISU Coming Events:

The Idaho State University Office of University Relations distributes this events calendar to let the media and public know about upcoming non-athletic events at the University. This information is intended to be released in print and broadcast events calendars. Various events calendars with more complete information are available online at the Web site www.isu.edu/calendar_news.shtml. A copy of this release can also be accessed via ISU’s home page at www.isu.edu. Information about ISU athletic events is available at http://isubengals.cstv.com/. The area code for all phone numbers is 208 unless otherwise noted. The phone number for University Relations is 282-3620. (read more…)

Ms. Billie McNabb Miller, retired teacher and professor, was honored with the 2008 Professional Achievement Award by the Idaho State University College of Education chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society dedicated to promoting excellence in, and the recognition of, outstanding contributions to education.

 McNabb Miller will be recognized at a banquet at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center Marshall Rotunda at Idaho State University in Pocatello. (read more…)

The Idaho Museum of Natural History is excited to announce that Mark Hallett, an internationally known artist, sculptor, and author who is an expert on the anatomy and behavior of prehistoric animals, will visit Pocatello in May. Mark’s artwork is currently featured in the Museum’s newest exhibit, “The Art of Paleontology.”

IMNH will honor Mark at an intimate VIP event at the Museum on Wednesday, May 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. (read more…)

Idaho State University Student Unions has selected Sonia Nazario’s book, “Enrique’s Journey,” for the 2008 Reading Project. In “Enrique’s Journey,” the award-winning journalist recounts the true, unforgettable odyssey of a Honduran boy who braves unimaginable hardship and peril to reach his mother in the United States.

Readers can prepare themselves to participate in Reading Project discussions, including a presentation by the author, by reading the book over the summer. Nazario is scheduled to give the keynote speech and host related discussions on Tuesday, October 28. (read more…)

Barbara Nelson walked across the stage of Boise’s Centennial High School Performing Arts Center on May 3 and flashed the top of her graduation cap at an audience of 700 people.

It read, “I did it!” in bright orange letters outlined in glitter.

Not only did Nelson receive her Master of Counseling degree, she was the winner of Idaho State University-Boise’s Student Excellence Award.

Nelson was one of nine ISU-Boise 2008 graduates nominated for the award by faculty, who select students for academic achievement, dedication to their profession  and community involvement. Nelson holds an undergraduate degree in psychology and works as a drug and alcohol counselor in the Ada County Drug Court Program. (read more…)

Richard Foster, Ph.D., Idaho State University political science professor, is retiring after 35 years at the University, including 22 years as chair of his department. (read more…)