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University of Idaho Events for May 21–27
Posted: Friday, May 18
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of May 21–27. Events will take place in Moscow, and are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Monday, May 21 Dissertation Defense: Erin Berryman 8:30 a.m. College of Natural Resources, Room 200 840 W. 7th St. in Moscow Erin Berryman, doctoral candidat...
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Chief Justice of Idaho Supreme Court Offers “Beginner’s Guide to a Remarkable Life”
Posted: Tuesday, May 15
By Donna Emert MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho College of Law alumnus and Chief Justice of the Idaho Supreme Court, Justice Roger S. Burdick, offered the College of Law Class of 2012 some tongue-in-cheek advice from poet/satirist Pamela August Russell’s, “A Beginner’s Guide to Mediocrity,” at the college’s 103rd commencement ceremony Saturday, May 12. Russell’s poem urg...
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Law | News Release

U-Idaho Arboretum Joins Select Few in Accredited Ranks
Posted: Tuesday, May 15
MOSCOW, Idaho – The 63-acre University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Garden was recognized this week as one of only a handful of arboreta that has been accredited by the Morton Register of Arboreta. The U-Idaho Arboretum received a Level III accreditation, on a four tier scale, that recognizes an arboretum with more than 500 varieties of trees and woody plants, a dedicated curator, professional...
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Natural Resources | News Release | Arboretum
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U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Encourages Strength of Courage and Character to Class of 2012
Posted: Monday, May 14
MOSCOW, Idaho – Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps General James F. Amos issued a stirring call to Vandal graduates Saturday at the University of Idaho’s Spring Commencement to live a life of public service. Amos, a native of Wendell, Idaho and University of Idaho class of 1970 alumnus, called on the class of 2012 to “serve others, your community or humanity in some way.” ...
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News Release | Office of the President | Provost | University of Idaho/Washington State University Navy ROTC

Experts Offer Students History of Local Water Health and Restoration Efforts
Posted: Friday, May 11
By Donna Emert PINEHURST, Idaho—Approximately 20 Silver Valley Upward Bound students will wade into local waters, and local history, on Saturday, May 19. The field day is designed to help the students better understand the past and future of the Silver Valley, and the vital connections between environment, industry and education. Two University of Idaho programs, Upward Bou...
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Education | Coeur d' Alene | News Release

Largest Nuclear Energy University Programs Grant Awarded to University of Idaho
Posted: Thursday, May 10
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The United States Department of Energy Nuclear Energy University Programs (NEUP) awarded three new research and development projects to the University of Idaho. The $2.56 million total value of these projects is the largest amount awarded to any single institution. In addition, the University of Idaho was also awarded a three-year graduate fellowship. A total of $4...
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Idaho Falls | Research | News Release | Center for Advanced Energy Studies | Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Nuclear Engineering | Nuclear Engineering | Safety

U-Idaho Coeur d’Alene Commencement Speaker Reed Urges 2012 Grads to Celebrate the Positive, “Find the Pony”
Posted: Wednesday, May 9
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Longtime Coeur d’Alene attorney Scott Reed delivered a brief commencement address that began with a humorous insight, and he continued to deliver them to new graduates throughout the ceremony Monday night. “This is a happy occasion for all of you,” Reed said. “But, a year or so later, when a graduate is asked what is the most forgettable event surrounding his or ...
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Coeur d' Alene | Alumni | News Release | Northern Idaho | Registrar | Provost | Duane Nellis

Marty Peterson Named Interim Director of U-Idaho’s James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research
Posted: Wednesday, May 9
BOISE, Idaho – He retired from the University of Idaho in December, yet five short months later, Martin L. “Marty” Peterson is back at work. Peterson has been tapped as interim director for the James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research, based in Moscow. Among his responsibilities, Peterson will be providing leadership to the interdisciplinary work of the center, pla...
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Martin School of International Studies | International Studies | News Release | International Studies

Reyes Named Idaho Business and Economics Dean
Posted: Tuesday, May 8
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho has appointed Mario Reyes as dean of the College of Business and Economics. He currently is interim dean of the College of Business and Economics. He will officially become dean on May 13, 2012. "Mario Reyes is a dedicated leader with a long history of service to our university and community," said Doug Baker, provost and executive vice president...
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Business & Economics | Business | Mario Reyes | Finance | Business Economics | News Release | Provost

The Musical Equivalent of a Thousand Mortar Boards, Gleefully Launched
Posted: Tuesday, May 8
By Donna Emert MOSCOW, Idaho – If life were more like the movies – with background music articulating what cannot be said in words – swing music would signify good times being robustly had, the joy of hard work well done, savored by an entire community. From 7:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, May 11, at the Haddock Performance Hall on the University of Idaho campus, the Swing into Sum...
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Vanessa Sielert | Alan Gemberling | Music | News Release | Music