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Fire Professor Earns Lifetime Achievement Award (Click Here to View) MOSCOW, Idaho – Stephen Bunting, professor of fire and rangeland ecology and management at the University of Idaho College of Natural Resources, received the Association of Fire Ecology’s Harold Biswell Award Nov. 16 at the Great Basin Fire Ecology Conference in Snowbird, Utah. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to fire ecology and management in th...

 

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U-Idaho Celebrates Vandal Moms with Annual Moms’ Weekend Events
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will welcome moms to its Moscow campus April 20-22. Hosted by the Student Alumni Relations Board – or SArb – the event draws moms and students together for a full weekend of special activities. “Moms’ Weekend allows students to show their parents what it is like to have a day-in-the-life of a Vandal by featuring what the campus has to...


The Month of the Military Child: Wear Purple and Support their Sacrifice
BOISE, Idaho – They make untold sacrifices for their state, nation and world. They are often without a parent, sometimes two, as their mothers and fathers face war and battle. This month though, everyone can show their support for military children by wearing purple for “Purple Up! For Military Kids.” Operation: Military Kids, a 4-H Youth Development program of the University of Idaho Cooperative...


University of Idaho Recognizes Distinguished Professors
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho announced today that Carolyn Hovde Bohach, professor of food science, and Holly Wichman, professor of biological sciences, have been selected to the rank of University Distinguished Professor. “Our faculty’s commitment to excellence is a key component of our students’ success,”said M. Duane Nellis, president. “These remarkable faculty members hav...


Top National Scholarship Awarded to University of Idaho Student
MOSCOW, Idaho – Rebecca Johnson, a junior at the University of Idaho, has been awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education program.  Johnson is the only recipient from an Idaho university to receive this award this year. "Rebecca Johnson embodies the College of Natural Resources, with her passion for nature and commitment to making the world a better place," said...


University of Idaho Events for April 2-8
University of Idaho Events for April 2-8 MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of April 2-8. Events will take place in Moscow and Boise, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Monday, April 2 Dissertation Defense: Tim Perrigot 9 a.m. MT University of Idaho-Boise, Room 348A 32...


U-Idaho Adds To Greek Life History with Delta Zeta Sorority Charter
By Emily Frank MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho welcomes the first sorority to be chartered in 15 years -- a process that takes years of hard work and dedication. Delta Zeta sorority did it within a year. “Being a colony is one thing,” said Matt Kurz, director of Fraternity and Sorority Life on the University of Idaho campus. “Chartering as a new group moves them to ...


Athena Honors Three University of Idaho Women Leaders
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho’s Athena Women’s Organization honored excellence in teaching and service, improving the work environment across the state and providing mentorship – all above what their jobs required – with the Athena Women of Year Awards. This year’s winners include: faculty – Elizabeth Barker Brandt, associate dean for Faculty Affairs and James R. Wilson Distinguished Pr...


High School Seniors to Preview University of Idaho Campus
MOSCOW, Idaho – High school seniors admitted to the University of Idaho will preview the Moscow campus during two upcoming Vandal Fridays. The events will be held on March 30 and April 13. During the events, students may tour the university campus; meet with professors and advisers; register for classes before other students; purchase Vandal gear; and learn about housing options, financial aid s...


13th Annual Tutxinmepu Pow Wow Celebrates Native American Cultures
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will celebrate Native American cultures during its 13th annual Tutxinmepu Pow Wow on Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8 at the Moscow Junior High School gym, 1410 E. D St. in Moscow. “Tutxinmepu” is a Nez Perce word for “the place where the deer lost their spots,” referring to the Palouse region. The Palouse is a traditional gathering place for the Nez ...


U-Idaho Sustainability Center Joins Forces With Office of Community Partnerships
MOSCOW, Idaho - This year has been busy for both the University of Idaho Sustainability Center and the Office of Community Partnerships (OCP). Provost and executive vice president Doug Baker approved the merger of the two organizations. Under OCP’s umbrella, the Sustainability Center will maintain its identity, student leadership-orientation and its wide range of student activities. The Sustainab...


Legislative Update: Session Continues With Rangeland, Gift, Budget Issues
By Joe Stegner, Special Assistant to the President for State Governmental Relations BOISE, Idaho — Lawmakers had hoped to end the sessions and head home by last weekend, but the past week kept them very busy and the session will continue into this week for at least another few days. The University of Idaho had interest in several bills before legislators this past week. The bill called the Rang...


U-Idaho to Celebrate Annual Farmworker Awareness Week and Cesar Chavez Day
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will celebrate Farmworker Awareness Week March 26-31, culminating in a celebration of Cesar Chavez Day on Saturday, March 31.   Farmworker Awareness Week raises awareness on college and university campuses across the United States, as well as in communities, of farmworker issues. It also focuses on the issues surrounding women farmworkers. The national...


Alumni Association to Host April 5 Awards Ceremony in Moscow
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Alumni Association will bestow awards to four individuals at its annual spring Silver and Gold celebration Thursday, April 5 at the University Inn Best Western, 1516 Pullman Rd. in Moscow. A social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by presentations of awards. M. Duane Nellis, U-Idaho president, will be a special guest. The event is open to public.   Award...


Alumni Association to Host April 11 Awards Ceremony in Coeur d’Alene
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Alumni Association will bestow awards to four individuals at its annual spring Silver and Gold celebration Wednesday, April 11 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. in Coeur d'Alene. A social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by the presentation of awards. M. Duane Nellis, U-Idaho president, will be a special guest. The event is open to public.  ...


University of Idaho Events for March 26 – April 1
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of March 26 – April 1. Events will take place in Moscow, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Monday, March 26 “Mad Men” Mondays 12:30 p.m. Memorial Gym, Women’s Center Lounge 875 Perimeter Dr. in Moscow Join the Women’s Center for Season 2 o...


Office of Technology Transfer Recognizes Innovators, Stimulates Economy
MOSCOW, Idaho –Taxes, regulations, legal jargon and a tough economy make it difficult to translate even the best business ideas into cash. But this week, the University of Idaho celebrated the successes of one of its own – John Shovic, chief technology officer of Coeur d’Alene-based InstiComm, LLC. Shovic was honored with the Outstanding Alumni Innovator Award for more than 26 years of...


U-Idaho’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Welcomes Schools to Festival
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival welcomed schools from eight states and Canada to the 45th anniversary of the four-day festival Feb. 22-25. Students came from all over to participate in the annual festival. This year, Boston College from Chestnut Hill, Mass., and the High School for Performing and Visual Arts from Houston, Texas joined the festival...


Legislative Update: Land Board Bill, IGEM and Going Home Tax Bill in Discussion
By Joe Stegner Special Assistant to the President for State Governmental Relations House bill 495, also known as the “Land Board Bill,” is legislation designed to restrict the authority and investment options of the Land Board. In general, the bill limits the ability of the Land Board to invest in and operate a commercial business. The University has a concern that this bill violates the constitu...


U-Idaho’s Alternative Spring Break Service Trips Include Idaho Communities, too
By Emily Frank MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho has sent 144 students and staff, not only nationwide for Alternative Service Breaks but into Idaho’s own backyard this week. Altogether 12 teams are scattered throughout the state and nation. Three teams are volunteering in the Idaho communities of Salmon, Boise and Jerome. The other teams are in Pennsylvania, Louisiana...


Legislative Update: Tax And Spending Bills Decisions Loom
The legislative session is winding down. On Feb. 21, the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee started working on all agency and department budgets. The Department of Commerce and Department of Health and Welfare were finalized on Friday, rounding out JFAC’s work. All budgets are awaiting the approval of both the Senate and House of Representatives, which could take the next two weeks to...


White House Recognizes University of Idaho as National Leader in Community Service
MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho outreach and engagement efforts have been recognized by the White House for the sixth time, as it has every year since the Presidential Honor Roll for Community Service began in 2006. However, this year the university was among only 20 percent of the institutions of higher education who received “with distinction” status. The President’s Higher Education Commu...


University of Idaho Women’s Center to Bring Gloria Steinem for 40th Anniversary Celebration
MOSCOW, Idaho – Gloria Steinem, writer, lecturer, editor and feminist activist, will visit the University of Idaho on Oct. 4 and 5, 2012 in honor of the Women’s Center’s 40th anniversary. Over the past 40 years, Steinem has played a pivotal role in the women’s equality movement, both in the United States and internationally. Steinem travels as an organizer and lecturer and is a frequen...


University of Idaho and Verizon Wireless Announce Cell Phone Recycling Program to Support Domestic Violence Prevention
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho is taking a stance against domestic violence with the help of Verizon Wireless. U-Idaho is partnering with Verizon Wireless to introduce UHopeLine®, an expansion of the company’s HopeLine® wireless phone recycling program. The program will increase awareness of dating violence, provide scholarship money for students studying domestic vi...


Poet and Translator Willis Barnstone to Read at BookPeople of Moscow, March 21
By Donna Emert MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho’s department of English presents Willis Barnstone, one of America's most prolific and highly regarded translators and poets, on Wednesday , March 21 at 7:30 p.m., at BookPeople in Moscow. In addition to the reading, Barnstone will be interviewed by award-winning poet and University of Idaho professor, Robert Wrigley. Th...


New KTEC Teachers to Receive Training Through U-Idaho-Coeur d’Alene
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho – Kootenai Technical Education Campus director Mark Cotner has announced a cooperative relationship with the University of Idaho to provide courses in Coeur d'Alene for KTEC faculty seeking professional-technical teacher certification. Cotner said KETC enrollment is now at 900 students, exceeding enrollment capacity, so the need for certified instructors is great. ...


University of Idaho Events for March 19-25
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of March 19-25. Events will take place in Moscow, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Monday, March 19 “Mad Men” Mondays 12:30 p.m. Memorial Gym, Women’s Center Lounge 875 Perimeter Dr. in Moscow Join the Women’s Center for Season 2 of the a...


Legislative Update: Higher Education Takes Spotlight
By Joe Stegner Special Assistant to the President for State Governmental Relations It has been a very productive week at the Idaho legislature and a great week for higher education in our state. The budget bill for colleges and universities was passed by the Joint Finance and Appropriates Committee, and is now headed to the Senate and House floors for approval. Nearly all Gov. Butch Otter’s budg...


University of Idaho to Host Ingenious Kid Inventors and Inventions, March 10
MOSCOW, Idaho – Imagine camping in style with Crank-O-Wave, a hand-cranked microwave created by a fifth-grade inventor in the Invent Idaho student competition. Or perhaps after a few too many s’ mores, the buttons on your pants are digging in, causing discomfort. Put an end to that problem with The Button Cover, designed by an Invent Idaho fourth grader. These inventions ar...


Martin Forum Examines Unique and Universal in Geopolitics
By Donna Emert MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho's Tuesday, March 6 Martin Forum applies the umbrella theme of "The Interplay of the Unique and the Universal,” with a look at geopolitics and its inevitable conflicts. As part of the university’s year-long humanities colloquium series, speaker Bill Smith examines the extent to which the countries that make up the intern...


Alpine Ski Team Wins at Regionals
MOSCOW, Idaho -- The University of Idaho Men’s Alpine Team and one member of the Women’s Alpine Team qualified for national collegiate finals at the US Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association Western Region Championship Feb. 23-25 in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Brothers Erik and Drew Anderson of Sandpoint, Idaho, Nick Howell of Pocatello, Idaho, Jeff Jacka of Federal Way, Wash. and Travis Soderquis...


Idaho’s Greek System Welcomes Back Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity
By Emily Frank MOSCOW, Idaho – After a five-year absence, the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity is recruiting men to restart their chapter at the University of Idaho. “This fraternity is not new to campus, but is part of Idaho’s Greek history,” says Matt Kurz, Greek life advisor. “We are happy to have them back and the Phi Tau alum’s are excited to have them here.” The B...


2012 Borah Symposium Focuses on Link Between Sustainability and War
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho's 2012 Borah Symposium, “Food and War: Cultivating Peace,” will explore the connections between hunger, population, sustainability, war and peace. Evening keynote speakers Raj Patel and Dr. Vandana Shiva exemplify the intersection of these themes within the context of the current global food crisis. The event, scheduled for April 9-11, is free and open to th...


U-Idaho Receives $557,577 from Competitive Proposals as part of BEACON Science and Technology Center
MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho faculty members in the Institute for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies (IBEST) were awarded $557,477 for the next academic year, as part of the NSF BEACON Science and Technology Center on "Evolution in Action." These funds will support 11 U-Idaho faculty members, seven graduate students and two postdoctoral students for the next academic year. ...


Hot Buttered Popcorn and Informed Analysis
Written By Donna Emert MOSCOW, Idaho – If teachers were trying to build a curriculum that strengthened analytical skills, developed an eye for detail, and raised students’ awareness of cultural issues, their class might end up in front of the silver screen taking notes and scarfing popcorn. Or just taking notes. Students are drawn to film studies because they’re...


University of Idaho Events for March 5–11
Feb. 24, 2012 Media Contact: Karen Hunt, University Communications-Moscow, (208) 885-7251, klhunt@uidaho.edu. University of Idaho Events for March 5–11 MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of March 5–11. Events will take place in Moscow, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. ...


University of Idaho Events for Feb. 27 - March 4
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho-sponsored events for the week of Feb. 27 – March 4. Events will take place in Moscow and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Monday, Feb. 27 “Mad Men” Mondays 12:30 p.m. Memorial Gym, Women’s Center Lounge 1001 University Ave. in Moscow Join the Women’s Center for season two...


Six U-Idaho Theatre students to travel to national competition
MOSCOW, Idaho – Ten University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts students were recognized at the 2012 Region VII Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival last week. Six of those students will bring their work to Washington, D.C., in April to compete at the national level. “We are extremely proud of our students and their accomplishments,” said Dean Pattaja, depart...


What is a Flagship University?
Historically, the University of Idaho has been designated as Idaho's flagship University. This distinction, which is given to other universities nationwide that meet the established criteria, carries with it unique responsibilities. This news release provides context to the "Flagship" distinction, and examines the University of Idaho's role in the state.


University of Idaho Awarded Two Grants to Advance Sustainable Transportation Research
MOSCOW, Idaho – Two grants recently received by the University of Idaho will support the efforts of university researchers to make the nation’s transportation system more sustainable. The University of Idaho’s National Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology (NIATT) was recently awarded $3.5 million from the Department of Transportation to lead a national Tier 1 University Tra...


University of Idaho Events for Feb. 20-26
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho-sponsored events for the week of Feb. 20-26. Events will take place in Moscow and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Monday, Feb. 20 The University of Idaho will be closed in observance of President’s Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Turning of the Wheel: “Ro...


2012 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival to Offer Numerous Workshops with Artists and Educators
MOSCOW, Idaho – The 2012 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, which runs from Feb. 22-25 in Moscow, Idaho, will offer free workshops by world-class jazz educators and musicians. The workshops held during the day will help students of all ages fine-tune their skills as they explore jazz. All workshops are free and open to the public. New this year are cross curricular jazz workshops offered in...


What's New at the 2012 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
MOSCOW, Idaho – For 45 years, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival has inspired students and delighted audiences with diverse jazz sounds. Some of the highlights and new offerings for this year's festival include: Wednesday Performance Invitations In lieu of the traditional college and elementary day performances, select schools have been invited to participate in special sessions wi...


Prichard Art Gallery to Host Uncommon River Exhibit, Feb. 22 Through April 7
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho’s Prichard Art Gallery will present the exhibit “Uncommon River,” as part of its ongoing 25th anniversary celebration. The exhibit features the work of artists Christo, Christine Destrempes, Raymond Ghirardo and Megan Roberts, Philip Govedare, c.s. Thayer, and Jen Torres. The gallery invited immediate past director Gail Siegel to curate an exhibi...


Street and Parking Restrictions for Jazz Festival
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will host thousands of visitors for the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Feb. 22-25 and many will be transported via bus or van. Due to the high amount of vehicular traffic and pedestrians on campus, some streets and parking lots will have restrictions during the festival. Traffic and parking restrictions during the festival include: Deak...


Collaborative Planning Expert to Speak at University of Idaho Research Park and Moscow Campus
MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho bioregional planning and community design faculty and research scientists are collaboratively sponsoring a guest lecture by Richard Margerum, associate professor and head of the Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management at the University of Oregon. Magerum will present “Beyond Consensus: Adaptive Management and Organizational Networks in Wat...


University of Idaho Events for Feb. 13-19
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho-sponsored events for the week of Feb. 13-19. Events will take place in Moscow and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Monday, Feb. 13 "Mad Men" Mondays 12:30-2 p.m. Memorial Gym, Women's Center, Room 109 1001 University Ave. in Moscow Join the Women's Center in watching the ...


2012 Martin Forum Offers Timely Insights into Pakistan/Afghanistan Border Region
By Donna Emert MOSCOW, Idaho – The 2012 Martin Forum promises to provide participants an enlightening, insider's understanding of the cultural context and complex issues that shape international relations with the governments and people of the Afghanistan/Pakistan border region. Shadman Bashir, originally from Pakistan, is an expert on the tribal areas of the Afghanistan/Pa...


Dylan Hedden-Nicely, University of Idaho Graduate Student, Awarded the Avista-Waters of the West Scholarship
Written by Alecia Hoene MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Environmental Science and Water Resources Programs are proud to announce Dylan Hedden-Nicely as the 2012 recipient of the Avista-Waters of the West Scholarship. Hedden-Nicely, ’12, is in his final year of a concurrent law degree and a master’s degree in water resources. He said the Avista-Waters of the West Sch...


Music as the Shared Heartbeat of Diverse Cultures
By Donna Emert MOSCOW, Idaho – Poets suggest that music is the universal language and shared heartbeat of humanity. The World Music Day concert, set for Feb. 19 in Moscow, aims to provide loud, joyful, cross-cultural proof of that hypothesis. The World Music Day performance is set for 7:30 p.m., on Sunday, Feb. 19 in the Haddock Performance Hall. Tickets will be sold at the...


Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Receives Grant from Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Foundation has received $20,000 from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to support the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. This is the second consecutive year the foundation has chosen to bestow this grant to the university in support of the festival. The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation was established in 1988 by Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen. Th...


U-Idaho Web Renovation Debuts Friday
MOSCOW, Idaho – Visitors who click into www.uidaho.edu Feb. 10 will discover a renovated site with a new look and improved features such as streamlined functions, better search capabilities, and clearer directions. The improvements to the site are designed to make access easier for users. New features include the ability to select favorite or commonly used parts of the web and bookmark them. U...


University of Idaho Seeking Information Regarding Incident
MOSCOW, Idaho – A single shot was fired at approximately 11:30 p.m. last night into a residence hall that sits on the edge of the Moscow campus. No one was injured at the Targhee Fine Arts residence hall. The Moscow Police Department and Campus Security responded immediately and found no evidence of a continuing threat. The initial investigation by the Moscow Police Departm...


University of Idaho Events for Feb. 6 - Feb. 12
MOSCOW, Idaho-The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of Feb. 6 – Feb. 12. Events will take place in Moscow, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Turning of the Wheel-Community Without Borders: Symbolism, Theosophy, and Anti-Colonialism in France, 1880-1910 12:30-1:30 p.m. Idaho Commons, White...


Coeur d’Alene Tribe Gives $5,000 to Idaho’s Native Law
By Donna Emert MOSCOW, Idaho – In honor of a shared commitment to education, the Coeur d' Alene Tribe has donated $5,000 to the University of Idaho College of Law in support of its Native American Law program. The donation provides students in the Native Law program with travel funds to participate for the first time in the Federal Bar Association’s Indian Law Conference, t...


Idaho’s Universities have lost a Great Champion for Higher Education and Leadership
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho community is deeply saddened by the loss of Micron CEO, Steve Appleton. Appleton was a champion for learning and his efforts to continuously grow, expand and advance Micron Technology, Inc. showed his passion for education. “Steve Appleton was a real Idaho gem who, through hard work and vision, rose to lead Micron and further Idaho’s technological ...


Prichard Art Gallery to Host Art Auction Feb. 11
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho’s Prichard Art Gallery is offering the public the chance to own an original work of piece, while at the same time supporting the Prichard’s exhibitions program. “Our art auction will provide an opportunity for the Moscow community to support the mission of the Prichard Art Gallery,” said Roger Rowley, Prichard Art Gallery director. ”It acknowledg...


University of Idaho Climate Change Seminar Series
MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho scientists are collaboratively sponsoring an Interdisciplinary Climate Change seminar series featuring local and national speakers. Seminars occur on Mondays through April 30. The seminars are free and open to the public, and will be held in the University of Idaho Teaching and Learning Center, room 31, 875 S. Line St., from 3:30-4:20 p.m. For more i...


Coeur d’Alene’s North Idaho Assistive Technology Resource Center Relocates
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — The Idaho Assistive Technology Project (IATP) Resource Center-Coeur d’Alene, has recently relocated to the University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene Harbor Center facility, 1031 Academic Way #130D. The center previously was located at Coeur d’Alene Hand Therapy & Healing Center. The IATP Resource Center-Coeur d’Alene offers assistive technology information, referral,...


University Announces Spring Enrollment; Looks Ahead to Fall
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho’s snapshot of enrollment on the 10th day of spring semester totals 11,707 students statewide, nearly identical to the previous spring. The numbers for the University of Idaho include full-time and part-time students at the university, whose main campus in Moscow features a residential living and learning experience. Enrollment on the Moscow campu...


Wappett Named Associate Director for Center on Disabilities and Human Development
MOSCOW, Idaho – Matthew Wappett, PhD, has been appointed to the position of associate director for the Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD) at the University of Idaho. Wappett has been the Interdisciplinary Training Director for CDHD since 2006. In this role, he worked with students across disciplines in the student trainee program for the center. In addition, he has dir...


U-Idaho Theatre Students Prepare for Competition
MOSCOW, Idaho -- Fourteen students from the University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts have been selected to compete for acting scholarships awarded by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. The national theater program will honor 16 students with Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships worth $500 each. Students will compete against nominees from 51 regional institutions. Bef...


U-Idaho Students Nominated for Playwriting Awards
MOSCOW, Idaho -- A mix of 10 University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts students and alumni have been nominated by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for achievements in playwriting and directing. Nominees will travel to Fort Collins, Colo., for the regional festival Feb. 13-17. Winners from the regional festival may go on to the national festival in Washington, D...


McCall Field Campus Open for Winter Lodging, Recreation
MCCALL, Idaho – The University of Idaho's McCall Field Campus is open for the winter season, offering affordable accommodations to the public in a rustic and scenic location on Payette Lake in McCall. The campus’ location in Ponderosa State Park makes it an ideal place for exploring the 1,000-acre peninsula and its miles of Nordic and snowshoe trails. Nearby Brundage Mountain, located ...


University of Idaho McCall Outdoor Science School Hosts Seasonal Educational Activities
MCCALL, Idaho –The University of Idaho McCall Outdoor Science School will host several seasonal activities for outdoor enthusiasts at the McCall Field Campus. A Wilderness First Responder (WFR) recertification course is scheduled March 9-18. The 10-day course is sponsored by the nationally recognized National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Medicine Institute. ...


University of Idaho to Host Over 60 Employers at Spring Job, Internship and Grad School Fair
MOSCOW, Idaho – Good news for graduates in the class of 2012. They can expect a higher rate of employment than the class of 2011, according to the National Association of College and Employers report that says employers are planning on hiring 9.5 percent more graduates this year. In an effort to ensure employment for graduates at the University of Idaho, the Career Center will be hosti...


Three Benefit Performances of “The Vagina Monologues” Scheduled for Feb. 2-4
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Women’s Center is presenting their 10th annual V-Day benefit production of Eve Ensler’s celebrated play, The Vagina Monologues, Feb. 2-4 at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre in downtown Moscow. V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. The campaign includes the performance of creative events such as plays, readings, ...


Benjamin Percy, award-winning novelist, to read at University of Idaho Feb 16
MOSCOW, Idaho – Whiting Award winner and National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) fellow Benjamin Percy will read at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16 in the Law School Courtroom in the Menard Law Building on the University of Idaho campus. A book signing will follow the reading. “Benjamin has won awards for his short stories and his novels,” said Doug Heckman, University of Idaho MFA Creative...


University of Idaho Events for Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of Jan. 30 – Feb. 6. Events will take place in Moscow and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Renfrew Interdisciplinary Colloquium: Turning of the Wheel - What is Universal about the University: Atomism and Holism from Classical Greece to Modern B...


Many Hands Make Light-Hearted Work: Family-Friendly Piano Bash to Showcase Virtuosos’ Flying Fingers, Feb. 4 and 5
MOSCOW, Idaho – The 2012 Lionel Hampton School of Music Piano Bash promises a spectacular display of flying fingers as over 30 virtuoso pianists, including faculty, students and community piano teachers, play together. The pieces range from two people tickling out a number, to up to ten people using as many as six pianos, simultaneously. “There is something for everyone,” s...


University of Idaho Enrolls Highest Number of New National Merit Scholars in NW
Top number of new student scholars among public institutions in the Northwest MOSCOW, Idaho – The best and the brightest students who started college this academic year in the Northwest go to the University of Idaho. According to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s recently released 2010-11 annual report, the University of Idaho has more new National Merit Scholars than any other publi...


Nellis Outlines University’s Statewide Impact, Supports Executive Budget Recommendations for Higher Ed
MOSCOW, Idaho – The human capital at the University of Idaho – students, faculty, staff, partners and alumni – moves the state’s economy forward and is an unparalleled investment for the state. That’s the message that M. Duane Nellis, university president, delivered today to members of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on behalf of the state’s land-grant university. ...


University of Idaho Events for Jan. 23-29
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho-sponsored events for the week of Jan. 23-29. Events will take place in Moscow and Boise, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Renfrew Interdisciplinary Colloquium: Turning of the Wheel – “Notes From a Basically Applied Scientist” 12:30-1:30 p.m. Idaho Commons, Whitew...


University of Idaho Moscow Campus Opening is Delayed Until 10 a.m.; CdA Center Closed
MOSCOW, Idaho – Due to inclement weather, the University of Idaho Moscow campus will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 20. The university’s Coeur d’Alene Center is closed. University students and employees are being notified through several methods, including e-mail and on the University’s home page: www.uidaho.edu. Caution when traveling is advised. # # #


University of Idaho to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with events throughout the weekend, culminating with a presentation given by Jeff Guillory, director of diversity education at nearby Washington State University. “It wasn’t that long ago when basic civil rights that we enjoy today were denied to citizens of the United States,” said Leathia Botello, coor...


IGEM and University Research Come Together to Boost Economy
MOSCOW, Idaho – It’s a tough economy out there. Unpredictable stock markets, fears of further recession and scarce job openings have made it imperative that Idaho do everything it can to keep business doors open and the economy growing. University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis joined with Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter, Boise State University President Bob Kustra and Idaho State Universi...


University of Idaho Moscow Campus Will Be Closed on Thursday, Jan. 19
MOSCOW, Idaho – Due to severe winter storm conditions, the University of Idaho Moscow campus will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 19. Only mission-critical personnel are expected to report; those employees who are unsure of their status have been encouraged to check with their supervisors. The University of Idaho Moscow campus expects to be open on Friday, Jan. 20. Any updates will be communicated to ...


Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Seeks Volunteers
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is seeking volunteers to help manage student performance sites, transport artists and general setup of the festivities during the 45th Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Feb. 22-25. The festival attracts world class artists and more than 10,000 students and guests from over 150 schools. It takes more than 500 volunteers ...


Mary Clearman Blew, acclaimed Idaho writer, to read at University of Idaho Jan. 19
MOSCOW, Idaho – Award-winning writer and University of Idaho professor Mary Clearman Blew will read from her latest memoir, This Is Not the Ivy League on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Law School Courtroom at the Menard Law Building, 711 Rayburn St., in Moscow. A book signing will follow the reading. “While Mary has been widely recognized as one of our nation’s fines...


University of Idaho Professor to Co-Lead National Science Group
Washington, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently appointed University of Idaho College of Natural Resources Professor of Conservation and Science Advisor to the Director of the National Park Service Gary Machlis as co-leader of the Department of the Interior’s Strategic Sciences Group. The specialized scientific group will develop future scenarios and provide rapid, in...


University of Idaho Events for Jan. 16-22
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho-sponsored events for the week of Jan. 16-22. Events will take place in Moscow, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Monday, Jan. 16 The University of Idaho and its offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The University of Idaho will resume normal business hours on Tue...


University of Idaho Events for Jan. 9-15
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of Jan. 9-15. Events will take place in Moscow, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Monday, Jan. 9 Turning of the Wheel: “Communicating Communication through Black and White Photographs” 8 a.m. Idaho Commons, Reflections Gallery 875 S. Line St. in...


Idaho’s Agricultural Research Enhanced through Multi-Million Dollar Endowments from Idaho Wheat Commission and Limagrain Cereal Seeds
BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Wheat Commission today announced a plan to create two faculty research endowments with $2 million to the University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences to support Idaho’s 4,500 wheat growers and their $766 million-per-year harvest. In addition, Limagrain Cereal Seeds has agreed to collaborate with the college on breeding new wheat varieties for Idaho and...


State of the State Response from University of Idaho President Duane Nellis
MOSCOW, Idaho – Here is a statement from University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis in response to the education vision outlined by Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter in today’s State of the State Address: “I’m heartened by Governor Otter’s emphasis on higher education in his budget. It’s also encouraging that the Governor – as outlined in his State of the State Address today – recognizes the ...


Jazz Fest Announces New Commemorative Button Program
MOSCOW, Idaho – The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival announced the creation of an exciting new commemorative button program, in celebration of the festival’s 45th anniversary year. The collectible buttons, featuring festival graphics, will allow the purchaser to receive discounts at area merchants during the month of February. People also can register to win prizes through the program, inc...


Commons and Residence Hall Underground VandalStores To Close
MOSCOW, Idaho – Low sales volume and few customers, along with the need to manage retail expenses soundly, led to the decision to close the University VandalStore locations in the Commons and the residence hall Underground at the end of last month. However, the overall impact of the closures is expected to be minimal. “We will have all the great products and service you’ve come to expect around t...


University of Idaho Events for Dec. 26 – Jan. 1
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of Dec. 26 – Jan. 1. Events will take place in Nampa, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Monday, Dec. 26 NOTE: The University of Idaho will be closed to the general public Monday, Dec. 26, 2011through Jan. 2, 2011, for part of the winter break. Spring semester beg...


University of Idaho Events for Jan. 2-8
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of Jan. 2-8. Events will take place in Moscow, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Monday, Jan. 2 The University of Idaho will be closed in observance of long New Year’s Day weekend. The university will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Spring semest...


Fire Professor Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
MOSCOW, Idaho – Stephen Bunting, professor of fire and rangeland ecology and management at the University of Idaho College of Natural Resources, received the Association of Fire Ecology’s Harold Biswell Award Nov. 16 at the Great Basin Fire Ecology Conference in Snowbird, Utah. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to fire ecology and management in th...


Statement Following Release of Police Report on Benoit, Bustamante
MOSCOW, Idaho – Today, City of Moscow Police announced the completion of its investigation into the murder of Kathryn “Katy” Benoit. Following the MPD release of its findings, the University of Idaho issued the following statement: “The University of Idaho is grateful to the City of Moscow Police for its thorough investigation. We value our good working relationship with them. Katy Ben...


Wilderness Advocate Receives University of Idaho Honorary Doctorate
CLARKSTON, Wash. – In recognition of her public service and contributions to natural resource management and engineering in Idaho and beyond, the University of Idaho College of Natural Resources will honor Janet DeVlieg Pope with a degree of Doctor of Natural Resources on Saturday, Dec. 10 during commencement ceremonies on the Moscow campus. “Janet is a true advocate for the College of Natural R...


University of Idaho Reacts to Judge’s Favorable Decision in Firearms Lawsuit
MOSCOW, Idaho – Today Latah District Court Judge John Stegner ruled in favor of the University of Idaho in a lawsuit brought by a student over firearms on campus. At issue was the student’s claim that he could have firearms in his university-provided housing unit. University policies do not allow firearms on campus. In response to Stegner’s ruling, the university issued the following statement...


Dean of Students to Graduates: Travel Light, But Commit Self Heavily
MOSCOW, Idaho – Fair skies and crisp temperatures were outside the University of Idaho’s iconic ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center today. Inside, winter graduates from the university looked to a bright future. “You have gained skills and knowledge to take into the market place,” said commencement speaker Bruce Pitman, vice provost for academic affairs and dean of students. “You’ve also learne...


Game Day Recycling Increases Student Engagement, Decreases Waste Stream
Written by Alecia Hoene MOSCOW, Idaho – Determination and commitment have added up for the green team at the University of Idaho. The season-long Game Day Recycling program yielded approximately 2,500 pounds of recycled or composted materials including aluminum, glass, paper, plastic and food waste generated at home football games this fall. The numbers represent a 5 percen...


University of Idaho Events for Dec. 19-25
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of Dec. 19-25. Events will take place in Moscow, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Monday, Dec. 19 "Mad Men" Mondays 12:30-2 p.m. Memorial Gym, Women's Center lounge, Room 109 1001 University Ave. in Moscow Join the Women's Center in watching the award-winning TV series "Ma...