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University of Idaho Events for May 20-26Posted: Thursday, May 16
MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of May 20-26. Events will take place in Moscow and are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.
Monday, May 20
Dissertation Defense: Absolah Elmehdi
3 p.m.
Gauss-Johnson Engineering Building, Room 218
620 S. Line St. in Moscow
Absolah Elmehdi, doctoral candidate in electrical engineerin...
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CALS Honors Students, Faculty and StaffPosted: Monday, May 13
MOSCOW, Idaho – Will Loucks graduated Saturday with an animal science degree and plans to become a veterinarian. He is the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences outstanding senior for 2013, too.
Loucks was honored recently during the college’s annual award ceremony for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends.
Gregory Möller, professor of environmen...
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | News Release

Spring Commencement Includes 73 Degrees from Idaho Falls CampusPosted: Tuesday, April 23
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Graduating students are eligible to receive a combined 73 degrees this spring at the University of Idaho's Idaho Falls campus.
The candidates applied for 21 baccalaureate degrees, 9 doctoral degrees and 43 specialist and master’s degrees. Some students will have earned multiple degrees.
Statewide this spring, five commencement ceremonies celebrate the accomplish...
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Idaho Falls | News Release

University of Idaho to Celebrate Mom’s Weekend Posted: Thursday, April 18
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will give Vandal moms the chance to explore the university campus during the annual Mom’s Weekend April 19-21. The weekend will feature events on campus and throughout the Moscow community.
Events and festivities are available to all students and their families, said Lauren Hamilton, Student Alumni Program Coordinator.
“We offer some rea...
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Hands-On Zine Workshop Coming to U-Idaho LibraryPosted: Wednesday, April 17
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Library will sponsor a hands-on workshop on zines, Wednesday, May 1, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on the main floor of the library. Participants will learn about the zine movement and have the opportunity to express themselves by creating a zine of their own design in a collaborative environment.
Zines are self-published mini-magazines printed in small number...
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U-Idaho Celebrates Honorary Degree Recipient and Doctoral Degree Pioneers Posted: Tuesday, April 16
MOSCOW, Idaho — The University of Idaho will present an honorary degree and recognize pioneers in two of the higher realms of education at the University of Idaho — doctorate in education and doctorate in philosophy — at spring commencement in Moscow on May 11. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. in the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center.
Honorary Degree
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U-Idaho College of Education Hosts Scholastic Book Fair Posted: Monday, April 15
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho College of Education’s Instructional Materials Technology Center (IMTC) will host a Scholastic Book Fair April 17 - 26, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the College of Education Building on the U-Idaho campus in Moscow.
All members of the community, including families with children, are invited to attend. Funds raised will be used to purchase additiona...
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Education | News Release

U-Idaho Alumni Association Names 2013 Hall of Fame InducteesPosted: Thursday, April 11
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Alumni Association today announced its 2013 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees who will be recognized May 9-11, the weekend of spring commencement in Moscow.
Honorees will be: Matthew J. “Matt” Espe ’80 of Newtown Square, Penn., who earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing in the College of Business and Economics, and John Rosholt &r...
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Alumni | News Release

New Version of Idaho Waters Digital Library Increases Resources, Search OptionsPosted: Tuesday, April 9
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Library’s Digital Initiatives department is pleased to announce the release of the new and improved Idaho Waters Digital Library.
The Idaho Waters Digital Library provides access to information about water issues in key Idaho river basins with particular emphasis on the Coeur d’Alene and Boise Basins. The collection presently emphasizes I...
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University of Idaho Hires Communications Officer for Northern IdahoPosted: Monday, April 8
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho has hired Andrea Thomas as its Regional Integrated Communications Officer for northern Idaho and eastern Washington.
In this newly created position, Thomas is responsible for communication initiatives and will serve as the key media relations liaison for the university to media outlets in the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene region.
“I come from ...
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News Release | Advancement

Independent Film Producer Jim Lemley to Address New Graduates, 1,774 Students Statewide Eligible to Graduate this MayPosted: Tuesday, April 2
MOSCOW, Idaho – Approximately 1,774 students statewide are eligible for graduation this spring, earning a combined 1,845 degrees from the University of Idaho.
Students have applied for 1,264 baccalaureate degrees, 110 law degrees, 75 doctoral degrees, 22 specialist degrees and 374 master’s degrees. Some students will have earned multiple degrees. This year's commencement brings the un...
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News Release | Graduate | University of Idaho

U-Idaho Women’s Center Hosts Actor-Comedian Naomi GrossmanPosted: Thursday, March 28
MOSCOW, Idaho – The U-Idaho Women’s Center will host “Carnival Knowledge,” a one-woman “comic, carnal romp” written and performed by critically acclaimed actor-comedian Naomi Grossman on April 5 at 7 p.m. at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main Street in Moscow.
Grossman is best known for her role as “Pepper” in the FX television show &...
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14th Annual Tutxinmepu Pow Wow Bridges Cultural Gaps March 30-31Posted: Monday, March 25
MOSCOW, Idaho - The University of Idaho will celebrate the 14th annual Tutxinmepu Pow Wow on Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31 at the Moscow Junior High School gym, 1410 E. D Street in Moscow, Idaho.
For the past 13 years, the University of Idaho Tutxinmepu Pow Wow has served as a celebration of Native American heritage and as a recruitment, business and communication tool for students. Th...
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U-Idaho’s David Tank Receives NSF Career Award Posted: Monday, March 25
MOSCOW, Idaho – David Tank, assistant professor of plant systematics, has been awarded a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation. The $799,959 award will support Tank’s research for the next five years, fund the development of an advanced field botany course and facilitate collaboration with University of Idaho McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) faculty and grad...
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News Release | Natural Resources

University of Idaho Librarian Receives Prestigious “Mover & Shaker” Award Posted: Tuesday, March 19
MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho librarian Ben Hunter has been named a “Mover & Shaker” in the library industry by the national publication, “Library Journal.”
The journal identified 50 outstanding professionals committed to providing excellent service to meet the needs of the people they serve. Hunter, who leads the University of Idaho Library’s Catalo...
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Idaho’s Youth Create Tomorrow’s InventionsPosted: Wednesday, March 6
MOSCOW, Idaho – Idaho’s creative, young minds will turn ideas into innovations during the annual Invent Idaho State Finals March 8-9 at the University of Idaho.
Invent Idaho hosts over 100 young inventors in grades one through eight on the Moscow campus and celebrates student creativity and innovation, while teaching inventive thinking in an interdisciplinary curriculum. Regional ev...
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Science | Engineering | Education | News Release

University of Idaho to Showcase Legal History ExhibitPosted: Friday, March 1
BOISE, Idaho – The University of Idaho College of Law and the Idaho State Law Library will sponsor the Idaho Legal History Exhibit honoring Sen. William E. Borah. The exhibit opens at the Idaho State Law Library at the Idaho Water Center in Boise on Tuesday, March 5 and will be on permanent display.
The exhibit will include photos, documents and other historical artifacts related to Sen. Bo...
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Law | University of Idaho Boise | News Release

New Digital Collection Documents 70 Years of Priest Lake, Idaho Area HistoryPosted: Wednesday, February 27
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Library’s Digital Initiatives department announces the online release of the Priest Lake Museum Association Collection, a digital collection of historical photographs of Priest Lake, Idaho and the surrounding area. The 380 images span the years 1880 to 1950, documenting the area’s waters, boats, buildings, landscape and people.
“Thi...
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Cruise the World in a DayPosted: Tuesday, February 26
MOSCOW, Idaho – Take in the sights, sounds and tastes from around the world during this year’s University of Idaho Cruise the World event on Saturday, March 2 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Student Union Building Ballroom.
With booths from nearly 30 countries, Cruise the World, hosted by the University of Idaho International Enrichment Program, allows students from different count...
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News Release | Diversity and Human Rights | Diversity | International

McClure Symposium on Federal Fiscal IssuesPosted: Thursday, February 14
BOISE, Idaho – The University of Idaho will host the McClure Symposium on Federal Fiscal Issues on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at the Idaho State Capitol Auditorium. Idaho Public Television will air the program live from 8-10 p.m. MT/ 7-9 p.m. PT on the IdahoPTV World Channel (subchannel 4).
The program will provide regional and national focus on our nation’s fiscal condition and possible soluti...
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University of Idaho Boise | News Release

FAFSA Help Days at the U-Idaho Financial Aid OfficePosted: Friday, January 25
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Financial Aid Office is offering students and parents help with completing the FAFSA financial aid application for 2013-14.
Expert staff will be available to assist with the completion of the FAFSA and answer questions about the process on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 4-7 p.m. both nights. The FAFSA Help Days will be held in the Financ...
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News Release | Financial Aid

Guggenheim Fellow, Rebecca Solnit, to Read at University of Idaho on Jan. 30Posted: Wednesday, January 23
MOSCOW, Idaho – Rebecca Solnit, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, will read from her work and sign books Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Law School Courtroom at the Menard Law Building on the University of Idaho campus.
“Time and again, Rebecca shows us that hope still exists,” said Doug Heckman, University of Idaho MFA in Creative Writing program director...
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English | History | History | News Release | Doug Heckman | History | English

University of Idaho Boise Delayed TodayPosted: Thursday, January 10
MOSCOW, Idaho – Due to inclement weather, the University of Idaho Boise has delayed the start of classes for today, Thursday, Jan. 10. The University of Idaho Boise expects to be open at 10 a.m.
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Regents Give Go Ahead For New U-Idaho Research ComplexPosted: Tuesday, December 18 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Board of Regents at its monthly meeting last week in Coeur d’Alene gave the university the go ahead to invest $3.6 million in planning and preparation for the Integrated Research and Innovation Center.
This work will prepare the way for building to begin in 2014 with a target completion date of fall 2016, making it the first academic building co...
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Research | News Release

Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Reaches Out to Regional SchoolsPosted: Friday, December 7 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho – World renowned jazz bassist, composer, arranger, conductor and educator John Clayton will visit select Spokane, Wash., schools in early December, prior to the 2013 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.
In 2011, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival started a new initiative, the Intensive Mentorship Program. The program allows for a select number of band programs each year to receive more...
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News Release | Jazz Festival | Music | Music
