University of Idaho Reacts to Judge’s Favorable Decision in Firearms Lawsuit
Posted: Thursday, December 8 2011
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...
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Wilderness Advocate Receives University of Idaho Honorary Doctorate
Posted: Tuesday, December 6 2011
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...
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Alexandra Teague, Poet and California Book Award Winner, to Read at University of Idaho Dec 7
Posted: Friday, December 2 2011
MOSCOW, Idaho – Award-winning poet and University of Idaho professor, Alexandra Teague, will read from her poetry and sign books Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m., in the Law School Courtroom, located in the Menard Law Building on the University of Idaho campus. “Alexandra’s recent awards have given her national recognition,” said Doug Heckman, University of Idaho MFA creative writing program direc...
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Faculty Art Exhibit Opens at Prichard Art Gallery Dec. 9
Posted: Friday, December 2 2011
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Prichard Art Gallery will present its annual faculty art exhibit, which is a celebration of faculty members' creative contributions in the community. The exhibit will be on view from Dec. 9 through Jan. 22, with an opening reception on Friday, Dec. 9, from 5-8 p.m. Works by faculty from the university's College of Art and Architecture are featured in the e...
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The University of Idaho Library Joins Orbis Cascade Alliance
Posted: Wednesday, November 30 2011
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Library has joined the Orbis Cascade Alliance as the 37th member of consortium and the first member in Idaho. With the addition of the University of Idaho, alliance member libraries will offer a collection of some 31 million volumes and a vast array of databases, ebooks and ejournals. “The University of Idaho is excited about the alliance’s vision of sha...
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Independent Panel Report Released, Implementation Task Force Named
Posted: Wednesday, November 30 2011
MOSCOW, Idaho – A report released today that analyzes safety and security at the University of Idaho concludes that the university has strong safety and security protocols in place, while at the same time makes several recommendations to strengthen the university’s current systems. “In its review, the panel found the university’s safety and security protocols to be very complete and robust,” sai...
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Tickets for Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Available Dec. 2
Posted: Monday, November 21 2011
MOSCOW, Idaho – Tickets for the 2012 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, Dec. 2. The University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival celebrates its 45th anniversary with jazz, funk, gospel and soul during the four-day winter festival in Moscow, Idaho, which runs Feb. 22-25. Tickets are available for all nights with prices ranging from $25 - $...
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President Names Stegner as Legislative Liaison
Posted: Friday, November 11 2011
MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis today appointed Idaho State Senator Joe Stegner as its new Special Assistant to the President for State Governmental Relations. He begins the job Thursday, Dec. 1. Stegner was chosen from a sizeable pool of applicants in a competitive search process that began in July. "The pool of applicants was truly impressive,” said M. Duane Nel...
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U-Idaho’s Nellis Reacts to Faculty Senate Approval of Policy Revision
Posted: Tuesday, November 8 2011
MOSCOW, Idaho – Today, the University of Idaho Faculty Senate unanimously approved language in a revised policy on consensual relationships, where a faculty member may have an administrative or academic position of power or authority over a student. In response to today’s action by the faculty body, university President M. Duane Nellis had the following statement: “This is the kind of action t...
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University of Idaho Foundation Reports 20.4 Percent Rate of Return in 2011
Posted: Tuesday, November 8 2011
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Foundation Inc., reports that it achieved a 20.4 percent total rate of return in fiscal year 2011, which ended June 30. The three-year return performance places it in the top 5 percent nationally for institutionally related foundations. “Overall, the foundation’s assets total $243 million,” said Jeffry Stoddard, foundation chairman. “Included in that total...
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