Announcements
Lysa Salsbury Named Women's Center DirectorPosted: Monday, May 20
Lysa Salsbury has been officially selected as the next director of the University of Idaho Women’s Center from a pool of highly qualified candidates. Salsbury has over 11 years’ experience in higher education including the last eight years in the U-Idaho Women’s Center. Salsbury’s appointment will begin July 1, 2013, pending the completion of a satisfactory background che...
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
Welcome 2013 Idaho INBRE FellowsPosted: Thursday, May 16
The Idaho INBRE Program at the University of Idaho would like to congratulate and welcome the following individuals for their recent acceptance into the 2013 Summer Fellowship Program.
John Nuhn (U-Idaho)
Kelly Deobald (U-Idaho)
Kelsie Bashford (U-Idaho)
Kyle Odom (U-Idaho)
Leslie Nickerson (U-Idaho)
Liz Brandon (U-Idaho)
Mitchell LeCoultre (U-Idaho)
Shannon Gill (U-Idaho)
Hanna Kehlet ...
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
Parking on Campus this Summer?Posted: Tuesday, May 14
During summer break, parking permits are not required in red, blue, purple or silver lots. For more details regarding summer parking rules on campus:
www.uidaho.edu/parking/additional-information/parkingenforcementschedule
Most parking lot maintenance work will take place June 15 – July 1; for more info:
www.uidaho.edu/parking/additional-information/parkinglotmaintenance
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Need Parking? Go OnlinePosted: Monday, May 13
Doing business online with campus parking is now even easier. In addition to your routine online transactions: buying a parking permit and paying or appealing a citation, you can now view your current account information and history. Important new features enable customers to update vehicle info and also allow visitors to our campus to purchase a visitor’s permit online. Go here: https://aim...
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
Open Vacancies on Staff AffairsPosted: Thursday, May 9
If you are interested in becoming a member of Staff Affairs, they are currently seeking applications to fill staff vacancies: two openings in administrative, technical and research and one opening in maintenance, services and skilled craft. Please seek approval from your supervisor and then fill out the online application form at www.uidaho.edu/staffaffairs/members/membership-application to be con...
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Summer Hours AnnouncedPosted: Wednesday, May 8
The University of Idaho will begin operating on its summer schedule beginning Monday, May 13, 2013. Business hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Summer hours will be effective through Friday, Aug. 23, 2013.
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PIT Crew Services Now Available Until 9 p.m. on WeekdaysPosted: Wednesday, May 8
Parking and Transportation Services provides free jump starts, vehicle unlocks, assistance with flat tires and a can for gas to any vehicle on university property. From 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. call 208-885-6424; from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. call 208-885-7054. Don't be left stranded, let us help you out! For additional information, visit: www.uidaho.edu/parking/additional-information/pit-crew-services.
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Director for Housing Officially NamedPosted: Thursday, May 2
Deedee Kanikkeberg has been officially named as the University Housing director, after serving as interim since January. Kanikkeberg has over 20 years of experience in higher education including seven years as the director at Lewis and Clark State College and eight years as the associate director of housing at the University of Idaho.
“It is an honor to accept this position, and I am exc...
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
University Housing Gives Back to Graduating Four-Year ResidentsPosted: Wednesday, May 1
University Housing will recognize its first four Resident Scholar recipients with $1,500 each, celebrating their outstanding achievements as graduating seniors.
The Resident Scholar program was created in 2012 to recognize students who have lived in the residence halls for four years and graduated from the University of Idaho in four years. Resident scholars are awarded a $1,500 rebate check upo...
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Micron STEM Education Research InitiativePosted: Tuesday, April 30
The next round of innovations to advance STEM education as part of the Micron STEM Education Research Initiative is here. This initiative is designed to generate understanding of some of the specific factors that shape the interest in and pursuit of STEM education and careers among Idaho youth. Focus group discussions have occurred with teachers, parents and community members and a statewide s...
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
Devadoss Selected as Teacher FellowPosted: Monday, April 29
Stephen Devadoss, professor of agricultural economics, was selected as Teacher Fellow by the Association of North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA).
This national award recognizes “those individuals whose efforts represent the very best in agricultural higher education.” This prestigious award is bestowed on Devadoss for his availability to students, ability to att...
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | Acknowledgements
Clarence Catt Retirement ReceptionPosted: Friday, April 26
Please join the staff of the Idaho Commons and Student Union in thanking Clarence for his 19 years of dedicated service to the Student Union, its occupants and the general campus community. Clarence has been the "go to" guy in the SUB for all of these years and will be leaving behind a position that may not actually be able to be filled due to the large shoes it will take. Thursday, May 9, 2013, ...
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
Becoming a Friendship Family to an International StudentPosted: Monday, April 22
The International Programs office is offering an international opportunity this summer for those who would like to ratchet up their cultural IQ this summer by becoming a Friendship Family to an international student. This non-residential friendship offers area families the opportunity to learn about places they may not have had a chance to visit and allows students the opportunity to learn about t...
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Student Ad Team Wins District CompetitionPosted: Monday, April 22
A student team from the University of Idaho won first place in the American Advertising Federation’s District XI student advertising Competition April 19 in Boise. The U-Idaho team will advance to the national competition June 5-8 in Phoenix.
“The students deserve all the credit for our success – they never wavered throughout the entire process,” said team adviser Justin ...
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Giving Voice to Gender JusticePosted: Wednesday, April 17
Following in the footsteps of strong leaders on the University of Idaho campus working to advance and advocate for women, five honorees were awarded the Virginia Wolf Distinguished Service Awards in March.
Students Whitney Chapman and Colleen Kulesza, staff members Virginia Solan and Heather Shea Gasser, and community member Lela Ames were honored by the Women’s Center for their commitment...
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
Exley Named 17th Annual Student Employee of the YearPosted: Friday, April 12
Laura Exley, a student coordinator for the department of student involvement, won the 2013 University of Idaho Student Employee of the Year and 2013 State of Idaho Student Employee of the Year awards.
During the fall semester, she co-led Make a Difference Day where over 500 students volunteered in the community. She organized the Student Achievement Awards in Leadership and Service, delivered wo...
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Promotion and Tenure AcknowledgementPosted: Tuesday, April 9
The University of Idaho will be recognizing individuals who will be awarded promotion or tenure at the Excellence Awards on Monday, April 15, 2013 in the SUB Ballroom at 6 p.m. by asking them to stand and be recognized during the ceremony. The following faculty members are being awarded promotion and/or tenure effective with their appointment in fiscal year 2014:
Ariel Agenbroad promoted to Exte...
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
Technology Security ReviewPosted: Tuesday, April 9
The University of Idaho is committed to ensuring the security of the technology and data that play a significant role in the success of our institution. Information Technology Services (ITS) is working with a team from Indiana University to assess the general state of technology and information security at the University of Idaho. Project information is available at www.uidaho.edu/its/it-security....
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Apply for Summer & Fall Graduation by May 10Posted: Monday, April 8
Graduating this summer or fall? Apply by May 10 to avoid the $35 late charge.
It's easy. Sign in to VandalWeb, select the Student Information Menu. For more information, go to: www.uidaho.edu/registrar/graduation
Questions? Contact the Office of the Registrar in the Student Union Building, call 885-6731, or email graduation@uidaho.edu
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
2013 Excellence Award Recipients AnnouncedPosted: Thursday, April 4
Celebrate this year's Excellence Awards recipients Monday, April 15, 2013 at 6 p.m. in the SUB Ballroom.
The meal cost is $25 per person, and for past Excellence Award
recipients and a guest it is $12. If you've not done so already, RSVP to
excellence@uidaho.edu.
This year's Excellence Awards recipients this year are:
Research and Creative Activity Excellence Award
Patrick J. Hrdlicka, Associ...
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
Statistical Science Offers Free ConsultingPosted: Thursday, March 28
The Statistics Consulting Center (SCC) is a complimentary walk-in service provided to faculty, staff, and graduate students at the University of Idaho offering assistance with design of surveys and experiments, analysis of data, proposal preparation, and other statistical questions. The services include advice on the choice of appropriate designs for surveys and experiments, and methods of data an...
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
Autism Support Program Wins Innovation AwardPosted: Thursday, March 28
The Raven Scholars Program, which supports University of Idaho students who are on the autism spectrum, has been awarded the May Dunn Ward Innovative Program award for 2012 by the Northwest Association of Student Affairs Professionals. For information about the Raven Scholars Program, please contact Elizabeth Miles (208) 885-9107; emiles@uidaho.edu.
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Inland Marine Coverage PolicyPosted: Thursday, March 21
Inland Marine coverage is for items that are valued under $2,000, are owned by the University or are contractually obligated to be insured by the University, and may be subject to theft or physical damage.
Inland Marine coverage is not automatic coverage. Departments must report annually all items to be covered. If a new item is purchased or an addition is needed during the year, a department ma...
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
What to Know When Renting a Car for University BusinessPosted: Thursday, March 21
There are several things to remember when renting a vehicle for university business.
Rental vehicles are only to be used for official university business. The driver must have on file with his/her unit an Authorization to Travel form signed by the appropriate authority for the unit.
The driver must sign the rental agreement in his/her name, followed by the initials “UI”, to indica...
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
Candidate Open Forum, Department Head, Forest, Rangeland, and Fire SciencesPosted: Tuesday, December 4 2012
You are invited to attend the following presentations by the candidates for the forest, rangeland, and fire sciences department head position. They will be discussing their management and leadership styles, followed by an open forum for questions and discussion.
John Marshall
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in CNR 200
Anthony Davis
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. in CNR 200
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Natural Resources | Faculty and Staff Announcement
CASE ASAP Names Top Student Leaders, Advisers and Student Advancement ProgramsPosted: Friday, August 31 2012
CASE Affiliated Student Advancement Programs recently recognized the winners of its 2012 Network Awards. The University of Idaho Student Alumni Relations Board's Helmkat Club earned outstanding internal program.
CASE ASAP fosters and enhances student involvement in all areas of advancement.The annual awards recognize outstanding student and adviser leadership and achievements as well as outstandi...
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Safe Zone TrainingPosted: Monday, August 20 2012
The Human Rights, Access & Inclusion Office and the Women’s Center & LGBTQ Office are offering two open Safe Zone Trainings to kick-off the new school year. We have made significant changes to the program over the last year and are excited share it with the campus community. They will occur Aug. 27 from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Commons Crest room and Aug. 29 from 10 a.m.- noon in the SUB Gold Ro...
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
Retirement Celebration: Chris JohnsonPosted: Friday, August 3 2012
Join the Controller’s Office for the farewell celebration for Chris Johnson, director of purchasing services. Chris will be retiring from the University at the end of August. Please join us in thanking him for his years of service to the University on Wednesday, Aug. 29 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Commons Aurora Room. Light refreshments will be served.
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
Fish/Wildlife 501 Seminar, Monday, April 30, 11:30 AM, CNR Room 108Posted: Wednesday, April 25 2012
Neil Ashton, MS Student, Fishery Science, will present: "Evaluation of Artificial and Natural Markers for Monitoring Hatchery Releases of Juvenile Burbot (Lota lota) in the Lower Kootenai River" and Charles Swift, MS Student, Environmental Science, will present: "Modeling Bird Richness and Woodpecker Occupancy in Ponderosa Pine Forest with LiDAR Remote Sensing"
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Bonnie Woods Thesis Defense, Friday, April 27, 2012, 1:30 PM, Ag. Science Room 62Posted: Friday, April 13 2012
Bonnie Woods, MS Candidate, Wildlife Science, will defend her thesis "The Pygmy Rabbit: Predation Risk, Habitat Structure and Fire Dynamics in Sagebrush Steppe"
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Fish & Wildlife 501 Seminar, April 9, 11:30 AM, CNR Room 108Posted: Wednesday, April 4 2012
Jeanelle Miller, MS Student, Professional Science Master's Program, University of Idaho, will present "Influences of Hyporheic Microbes on Fish and Potential Links to Disease Resistance"
Bryce Pewonka, MS Student, Non-Thesis Master's Program, Wildlife Science, University of Idaho, will present "An Environmental Variable Analysis for Idaho Bird Inventory and Survey (IBIS) Waterbird Mana...
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Thesis Defense, Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 9:00 AM, Ag Science Room 62Posted: Wednesday, April 4 2012
Theodore Harris, MS Candidate, Fishery Science, will defend his thesis "Experimental Manipulation of the TN:TP Ratio to Reduce the Biovolume of Cyanobacteria and Production of Toxin by the Addition of Nitrogen and Alum in Large-Scale in-situ Mesocosms"
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Natural Resources | Forest Products | Fire Ecology & Management | Fishery Resources | Forest Products | Fire Ecology & Management | Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences | Fishery Resources | Fire Ecology & Management | Forest Products Degree Option | Fishery Resources Degree Option | Fire Program Site Auto-Generate | Fire Ecology & Management
Special Seminar Sponsored by Dept of Fish & Wildlife Sciences, April 5, 2012, 1:30 PM TLC Rm 32Posted: Wednesday, March 28 2012
Steve L. McMullin, Dept of Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg,VA, and Director, College of Natural Resources and Environment Leadership Institute is the 2012 Celebrating Natural Resources Award Recipient. He will speak on "Thinking Beyond the Boundaries of Your Job: Life Lessons in Integrated Natural Resources Management"
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Sexual Harassment Prevention TrainingPosted: Wednesday, March 7 2012
This sexual harassment prevention training with Carmen Suarez, director
of Human Rights, Access and Inclusion is customized to the audience:
staff, students, faculty, administrators, etc. The concentration is on
definitions of sexual harassment (what it is, quid pro quo, and hostile
environment) along with detailing of campus policy and procedures.
The workshop will occur April 3 at 10 a.m. in Adm...
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Faculty and Staff Announcement | PDL
Idaho INBRE Bridge Funding to an R01Posted: Thursday, February 23 2012
The Idaho INBRE Program is accepting applications from University of Idaho faculty to supply bridge funding of up to $50,000 to successful R01 applications. This funding is designed to support U-Idaho faculty members who submitted a favorably-scored R01 proposal to the National Institutes of Health, but missed the pay line. The INBRE monies are to be utilized to fund the laboratory for up to one...
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Science | Faculty and Staff Announcement
Retirement Celebration: Gary FullerPosted: Tuesday, January 17 2012
Join the University Controller’s Office for the retirement celebration for Gary Fuller, manager of asset accounting, to thank him for over 33 years of service to the University, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the SUB Gold Room. Light refreshments will be served.
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Faculty and Staff Announcement
McCall Outdoor Science School Serves Over 500 Idaho Youth This FallPosted: Thursday, December 8 2011
The McCall Outdoor Science School recently completed its 11th fall season of residential programming. Seventeen CNR graduate students mentored by MOSS faculty and staff Steve Hollenhorst, Karla Bradley Eitel, Gary Thompson, Jenny Schon and Jan Eitel taught hands-on science inquiry field studies to 562 Idaho fifth and sixth graders between September and November. Schools came from as far east as Po...
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Natural Resources
Think College Grant AwardPosted: Friday, December 2 2011
The Center on Disabilities and Human Development within the College of Education, has been awarded a Think College strategic planning grant funded through Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts. Matt Wappett is the principal investigator.
The one-year grant will provide funding to support planning for post-secondary education initiatives for students with intellectual dis...
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Education | Acknowledgements | Register Features
Waters of the West GK12 Program Presents at NSTA ConferencePosted: Friday, November 11 2011
The University of Idaho Waters of the West GK12 program pairs graduate STEM students with teachers in 7 – 12 grade classrooms to improve the graduate students’ communication and teaching skills. The program manager and co-PI, Paul Allan, and co-PI, Jerine Pegg, will be presenting a session at the National Science Teachers Association regional conference in Seattle on Dec. 8-10. Two graduate stud...
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Acknowledgements | Register Features
Natural Resources Faculty, Students Present on Health of North American LakesPosted: Monday, November 7 2011
Frank Wilhelm, associate professor of fisheries resources, attended the North American Lakes Management Society annual meeting in late Oct. in Spokane, Wash. Wilhelm served on the local host committee, chaired a session and presented, “The role of the Opossum Shrimp in the Food Web of Lake Pend Oreille, a Large and Deep Oligotrophic Lake in Northern Idaho, USA,” with co-author Timothy Caldwell, fi...
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Idaho Librarians RecognizedPosted: Thursday, October 13 2011
During the Oct. 6, 2011 Idaho Library Association’s Annual Conference Awards Banquet and Ceremony the winners of educational scholarships and professional recognition awards were announced.
The winner of the Idaho Library Association Scholarship is Thomas Ivie, of the University of Idaho Library. Ivie is pursuing his MLIS degree at the University of North Texas. Ivie will use the scholarship to ...
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