Speeches & Presentations

April 25, 2012 | Faculty & Staff Campaign Kick-off Celebration
President Nellis gathered with over 400 faculty and staff to celebrate the kick-off of the University's, and the state of Idaho's, largest fundraising campaign: Inspiring Futures: Invest in the University of Idaho. The campaign goal is $225 million dollars and supports student success through student support, faculty, facilities, and programs.
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April 24, 2012 | President's Breakfast for Progress
Space – A Critical Resource for Strategic Success was led by Ray Pankopf, Director for Architectural and Engineering Services and Keith Ickes, Executive Director of Planning and Budget.
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April 19, 2012 | Idaho State Board of Education
A presentation given to the State Board of Education and Board of Regents. The University of Idaho's statewide leadership is a driver for economic success and the improvement of quality of life.
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April 18, 2012 | Idaho State Board of Education Tuition & Fee Adjustments
A presentation given to the State Board of Education. The University of Idaho proposed a tuition and fee increase of 6.1%. The proposal passed.
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January 25, 2012 | Idaho Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) Presentation
President Nellis emphasized the University's unique leadership role within and outside of Idaho. The University has become more efficient, and despite the economic downtown, has leveraged the state's investment to improve Idaho's economic well-being.
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September 14, 2011 | Fall Address
President Nellis addressed members of the statewide faculty in a fall address at the general faculty meeting.
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Jan. 24, 2011 | Presentation for the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee
Prepared Remarks from President M. Duane Nellis | Download PDF
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September 27, 2010 | Fall 2010 Address
University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis delivers a fall address to the institution’s statewide community and others via a live webcast.
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April 28, 2010 | State of the University Address
President M. Duane Nellis delivered the State of the University Address - providing an update on initiatives, budget activities, furlough and his vision.
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January 25, 2010 | Presentation to JFAC
President M. Duane Nellis
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Idaho's Public TV's "Dialogue" Program
University of Idaho President Duane Nellis joined Joan Cartan-Hansen and Marcia Franklin for a live statewide broadcast on the program “Dialogue” on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
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University of Idaho Bestows First Ever Distinguished Professor Rank
The University of Idaho honored three longtime faculty members
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President's Breakfast for Progress
Building on the August 13 Leadership Retreat, President Nellis initiated a President’s Breakfast for Progress series.
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Paradise Creek Restoration Project
To restore paradise creek some 2,100 feet of new channel was constructed.
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