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‘Sustaining Lewis and Clark, How Camas Kept the Expedition from Starving’ is topic of Idaho Museum of Natural History presentation May 30

Posted May 22, 2013

"Sustaining Lewis and Clark, How Camas Kept the Expedition from Starving" is the topic of an Idaho Museum of Natural History presentation by Mary Dundas at 7 p.m. May 30.

The presentation will be held in the Idaho State University College of Education Auditorium, Building 62 on the ISU campus, 1502 E. Terry, Pocatello. There is free parking available across the street from the college. (read more…)

U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo to speak at Idaho Traumatic Brain Injury Summit at Idaho State University May 28

Posted May 21, 2013

As many as 35,000 Idahoans are living with a severe traumatic brain injury, or TBI, and medical professionals and health educators want to do something about it.

They're holding an Idaho Traumatic Brain Injury Summit on Tuesday, May 28, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Idaho State University Stephens Performing Arts Center, 1002 Sam Nixon Ave., in Pocatello. The Summit, which is free and open to the public, will focus on assistance for Idaho residents who have experienced a TBI and their families in addition to health education and prevention policies. (read more…)

Idaho State University-Meridian confers record number of degrees at May commencement; Elizabeth Thompson selected top Student Excellence honoree

Posted May 15, 2013

Doctor of Pharmacy graduate Elizabeth Sultania Thompson was named Idaho State University-Meridian's top Student Excellence honoree at commencement exercises May 13 at the Boise Centre in downtown Boise.

"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…)

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