‘Sustaining Lewis and Clark, How Camas Kept the Expedition from Starving’ is topic of Idaho Museum of Natural History presentation May 30
"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. (more…)
U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo to speak at Idaho Traumatic Brain Injury Summit at Idaho State University May 28
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. (more…)
Idaho State University-Meridian confers record number of degrees at May commencement; Elizabeth Thompson selected top Student Excellence honoree
"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. (more…)
ISU, AmeriCorps to host annual Kickin’ It with Idaho@Play May 18 at Cadet Field
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. (more…)
Idaho State University Theatre and Dance to present world premiere of contemporary opera in Pocatello then California
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. (more…)
Idaho State University Graduates March through the Arch set at noon May 10
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. (more…)
Idaho State University will confer 2,476 degrees, certificates at 2013 Commencement on May 11
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. (more…)
World premiere of contemporary opera “Double Blind Sided” set May 22-25 at Idaho State University
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. (more…)
Idaho State University Women’s Rodeo Team tops in region and nation; Men’s Team second in region
The Idaho State University Rodeo Team is perhaps having its best year ever, with the women's team ranked No. 1 in their region and the nation, and the men's team ranked second in their region and sixth nationally.
"It's been a perfect storm in the right way," said Melisa Moon Giannini, ISU Rodeo Club advisor. "All the pieces have come together. We have great athletes and great coaching, excellent stock and great University and community support." (more…)
ISU-Meridian will confer more than 220 degrees at May 13 commencement; real estate developer and physician Tommy Ahlquist slated to speak
Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center will graduate its largest class ever, conferring up to 225 degrees, on Monday, May 13, 6 p.m., at the Boise Center, 850 W. Front Street. (more…)