Board Games Offered at Library Today

The University of Idaho Library is hosting a new event series called Third Thursday Board Games. Games will be played from 2-4 p.m. every third Thursday of the month in the library study room next to the MILL, Team Tech Room 133. The first games are today, Sept. 16. Everyone is welcome, so drop in anytime to roll dice, deal cards and get your game on.
 

Making, Innovating and Learning Laboratory Re-opens

The U of I Library’s Making, Innovating and Learning Laboratory (MILL) has re-opened. Join the first Make It @ the MILL event of the fall semester from 12:30-1:30 p.m. today, Sept. 16, at the U of I Library. The MILL staff will teach everyone how to make custom button pins. The MILL will have dust jackets, coloring books and magazines to use in making a custom button.
 

Vandal Entertainment’s Late Night Trivia is Back Tonight with Decades Trivia

Do you love trivia? VE’s monthly Late Night Trivia is back from 7-8:30 p.m. today, Sept. 16, in the ASUI Vandal Lounge, ISUB. There will be five rounds of Kahoot competition as we roll through and celebrate the decades. That means, five chances to win a prize. Free food, prizes. Tell your friends, family and students about this fun event!
 

Radiation Safety Orientation Offered Tomorrow

A Radiation Safety Orientation class is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 17, in Ag Sci Room 062. Faculty and staff, please share this with your students as needed. This class is specifically for students who are unable to access the online course in GoSignMeUp. Anyone able to take the course in GoSignMeUp should do so to save limited seating for those that need it. Contact Environmental Health and Safety with questions 208-885-6524.
 

AJR Concert Canceled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, AJR will not be performing at the University of Idaho Oct. 16. Originally scheduled to play in the ICCU Arena as part of the U of I Community Concert Series, the show has been canceled. We appreciate all who purchased tickets and apologize for any inconvenience. Ticketholders will be notified via email and refunded automatically. We look forward to our next scheduled concert on Nov. 5, when Third Eye Blind rocks the new ICCU Arena during Parents Weekend. Tickets and information can be found at govandals.com/tickets.
 

Attend Employee Assistance Program Webinar ‘Switch to Being More Present’

Discover the key to spending more quality time with those around you by digitally disconnecting and being more actively present. This webinar is available on demand beginning Tuesday, Sept. 21. Go to EAPHelpLink.com and enter code UI1. Look for online seminars in the lower left-hand corner of the homepage or you can search by title.
 

Resources for Modeling Projects Are Available Through IMCI

The Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation (IMCI) will have a brown bag lunch to discuss Data Access Grants (DAGs), IMCI’s new multidisciplinary initiative. These grants enable researchers in any area of research/academic field to generate preliminary data for modeling-based research grant proposals. DAG applications will be accepted from faculty in all colleges for research that involves aspects of modeling. Grants cover costs (generally up to $4,000) to generate data through diverse methods including DNA sequencing, ddPCR, cryo-EM, mass spectrometry, reagents for an experiment, data purchase, a pilot survey or software. To learn more about DAGs, join the IMCI team at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 21 via Zoom.
 

‘Web Mapping for Every Discipline’ Workshop Slated

The “Web Mapping for Every Discipline: How to Use ArcGIS Online” workshop during the Graduate Student Essentials series will be at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21, in the first-floor classroom (Room 120) of the library and live via Zoom. Registration is required. Attendees will learn to select GIS software and navigate the U of I Teaching & Scholarly Research Portal. They will learn to access apps for mobile data collection, web mapping, conveying information, and storytelling, and choose how to share their content using ArcGIS Online. The series covers topics including essential library resources and services for graduate students; preparing for journal article publishing; using ArcGIS online; and organizing, managing, and storing data. The series also includes a session of drop-in citation management help and an associated YouTube Playlist on how to use Zotero (free and open source) to manage citations.
 

‘Communicating to Policymakers and the Public’ Seminar Is Sept. 22

The “Communicating to Policymakers and the Public” professional development seminar is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mountain time on Wednesday, Sept. 22. It focuses on the scientist-engineer/policymaker communications dynamic. Participants will learn a variety of communications approaches, including the best ways to communicate messages to policymakers and the public. It is open to faculty and administrators, postdoctoral fellows, graduate and professional students and CAES affiliates. It will be taught by Debbie Stine, founder and chief instructor for the Science and Technology Policy Academy. Learn more and register.
 

Sign Up for Women’s River Canyon Backpack Trip

Come explore Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in the United States, visit an historic ranch and fall asleep listening to the Snake River on this women’s backpack trip Sept. 25-26. Cost is $40 for students and $60 for all others. Sign-up at the Outdoor Program Office.
 

Getting Vaccinated for COVID-19?

Keep in mind that the university has medical appointment leave in addition to your sick leave. You can use two hours of medical appointment leave for yourself or a family member’s appointment, including travel time to and from the appointment, which includes getting your vaccination for COVID-19. Don’t hesitate to use the full two hours each month. Medical appointment leave doesn’t carry over from month to month. It’s there because your health, and that of your family, is a constant priority. For more information, review Faculty Staff Handbook 3710.
 

Academic Impressions Professional Development Resources Are Available

U of I has partnered with Academic Impressions, an organization specializing in professional development resources for faculty, staff, and administrators working in higher education. Provided by the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President with support from the U of I Library, this partnership provides faculty, staff and students with membership access to a host of training resources for professionals working in higher education. Topic areas range from skills-based trainings for professionals in all areas of higher ed to leadership trainings on topics such as supervision, personal effectiveness and diversity, equity and inclusion. Contact Account Manager Niecie Washington for more information, questions, or to request a 15-30 minute orientation to the resource for your department or unit. Learn more.
 

Diabetes Research Study Participants Needed

Researchers are seeking adults 18 years and older, with prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes, to participate in a two-visit study investigating the interaction of diet, physical activity and gut microbiome on diabetic neuropathy. Measurements will include surveys for dietary history and physical activity levels, finger stick blood test to measure risk factors and stool sample for the gut microbiome. A $45 gift card will be provided upon completion of the study. For more information, contact the Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory at exphys@uidaho.edu or 208-885-2007.
 

Have a Safety Concern? Report It

See something that doesn’t seem safe? Let I-Safety know. Whether it is an unsafe working condition, a tripping hazard on a walkway or anything else that may put the Vandal Family at risk, the department wants to know. The was created as an easy way to submit concerns and have them directed to the appropriate department or unit for assistance.

• IdahoSTARS Professional Development Specialist, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Boise/Caldwell
• Student Services and Program Coordinator, Engineering Outreach
• IT Security Analyst, Information Security Office ITS
• IdahoSTARS Child Care Resource Specialist, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Caldwell
• Office Manager, Women’s Center
• CRM Marketing Coordinator, UG Admissions - Recruitment
• HR Generalist, Human Resource Services
• IdahoSTARS Evaluation Coordinator, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Moscow or Boise
• Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid
• Associate Civil Rights Investigator and Case Manager, Office of Civil Rights and Investigations
• Lead Teacher, Children’s Center
• SRC Team Cleaning Lead, Campus Recreation

View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.

Photographing Snakes of Idaho Lecture Slated

Charles R. Peterson, professor emeritus at Idaho State University and affiliate curator of herpetology at the Idaho Museum of Natural History, will give a lecture about his “Snakes of Idaho” exhibit on display at the University of Idaho Library. The lecture will be at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 15, in Room 211 on the second floor of the library. The slide show and lecture will describe snakes in Idaho, how to identify them, when and where they can be found, ecological research on Idaho snakes, conservation and how the photographs were made.
 

International Graduate Student Fellowships Workshops Scheduled

Workshops to learn about fellowship and funding opportunities for international graduate students, eligibility and application requirements and how to develop essays will be in IRIC 305 and via Zoom. Three fellowships, including NSF-GRFP, Ford and NDSEG, will be introduced. “Developing the Essays and Statements” is 4-5 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 16; “International Students” is 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23; and “Panel of Current Student Awardees + Q&A” is 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30.
 

Zoom: What’s Changed and What’s Coming

Though most of us have developed a comfort level with operating Zoom during the pandemic, Zoom continues to improve by releasing new features and improving features you’re accustomed to using. A session from 1:30-2:20 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 16, in TLC 029 will cover new Zoom applications that may help improve meetings or classes, including live transcription, immersive view, group HD and required upgrades. Register online.
 

Open Forum for Recreation and Wellbeing Finalist Slated

The Division of Student Affairs is hosting Zoom-only open forums for the finalists for the executive director of Recreation and Wellbeing. Candidates were asked to present on "current trends and future direction in recreation and wellbeing in higher education." The forum for candidate Trevor Fulton, the final candidate to make a presentation, will be at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 16.
 

Free Constitution Day Seminar Set for Sept. 17

“Democracy in the Age of Social Media – Civic Discourse, Ethics and the First Amendment,” a free Constitution Day seminar sponsored by the University of Idaho College of Law, Attorneys for Civic Education and the Idaho Law Foundation, will be noon to 1:30 p.m. Mountain time on Friday, Sept. 17, at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise and via Zoom. The moderator will be Debora Kristensen Grasham, partner, Givens Pursley, LLP. Panelists include Benjamin P. Cover, professor, University of Idaho College of Law; Stelios Panageotou, assistant professor of political economy, College of Idaho; Seth Ashley, associate professor of journalism and media studies, Boise State University; and Betsy Z. Russell, Boise bureau chief, Idaho Press Tribune. More information and registration are online.
 

OTT ‘StartUp Stories’ with Shane Needham Online Friday

The U of I Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) presents the next in the series of monthly “StartUp Stories” at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, with speaker Shane Needham, Ph.D., chemistry. Needham is the co-founder and chief scientific officer at Alturas Analytics, Inc., Moscow. Needham is an active contributor in the scientific community and former scientist at Pfizer. Join the meeting.
 

eGlass Workshop Scheduled

An eGlass instructional session will introduce participants to eGlass, help them create instructional videos for teaching remotely and show how to make schedules using eGlass. The session will be 1:30-2:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, in Library 211. eGlass is a transparent lightboard with a built-in camera. There are seven eGlass studios on the Moscow campus and one at Boise, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Falls and McCall. See for overview of the technology. View this and other workshops.
 

Harvest Hoedown to Feature Activities, Fall-Themed Eats

Come celebrate the first day of fall at Harvest Hoedown from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, on the Theophilus Tower Lawn. Live music, a carnival ride and petting zoo, fun activities and fall-themed eats are planned.
 

Surplus Stores Closed Due to Staffing Shortages

Surplus Stores is closed due to staffing shortages. It will be closed through Friday, Sept. 24, with the store expected to open again Monday, Sept. 27. Surplus will not be accepting deliveries of surplus items during the closure. Contact 208-885-1714 and leave a message if you have questions. Staff will respond as soon as possible.
 

Education Abroad Makes Classroom Visits

Education Abroad staff can tailor a presentation for your students and make classroom visits and presentations that last between five minutes to the whole class time. Contact Education Abroad for more information.
 

Training Required for Employees

As a reminder, the 2021 University Required Training course must be completed by Sunday, Oct. 31. Training is required for all regular and temporary faculty and staff as well as student employees, including graduate students, with appointments lasting longer than three months. The training is online. Enter your University of Idaho NetID credentials when prompted. Your course dashboard will display and you can view your active courses by selecting "My BbLearn Courses.” For more information, contact Employee Development and Learning at gsmu@uidaho.edu or 208-885-2323.
 

Vandal Health Clinic Services Are Available

Vandal Health Clinic services are available to all students, dependents, faculty and staff. The clinic is at the corner of University Avenue and Ash Street. Call 208-885-6693 to schedule an appointment. Walk-in services are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

U of I Ranked Top Value in West for Second Year

For the second year in a row, U.S. News and World Report named University of Idaho the top public institution in the West on its list of Top 50 Best Value colleges. The university climbed 51 spots on the national list in that same time. In the rankings, released this week, the only national public university ranked ahead of U of I was the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Read more.

• IdahoSTARS Professional Development Specialist, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Boise/Caldwell
• Student Services and Program Coordinator, Engineering Outreach
• IT Security Analyst, Information Security Office ITS
• IdahoSTARS Child Care Resource Specialist, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Caldwell
• Office Manager, Women’s Center
• CRM Marketing Coordinator, UG Admissions - Recruitment
• HR Generalist, Human Resource Services
• IdahoSTARS Evaluation Coordinator, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Moscow or Boise
• Director, Development
• Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid
• Associate Civil Rights Investigator and Case Manager, Office of Civil Rights and Investigations
• Lead Teacher, Children’s Center
• SRC Team Cleaning Lead, Campus Recreation
• Payroll Services Technician, Payroll

View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.

GEER Technologies to be Introduced Today

An introduction to the technologies that were purchased through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund will be held from 2:30-3:20 p.m. today, Sept. 14, in TLC 029. Fifteen classrooms were upgraded this summer to benefit instructors who plan to continue in a HyFlex style with class meeting and virtual meeting sections scheduled simultaneously. These classrooms would also benefit instructors who have frequent guest speakers joining via Zoom. Other technologies purchased through the GEER fund include equipment to support video instruction and online instruction. Recording studios and eGlass light board studios are available in eight locations on the Moscow campus and nine additional locations across the state. Meeting Owl 360 cameras, portable document cameras and instructor laptops are available for borrowing as well. Register online.
 

Women in Leadership Scholarships Available

The University of Idaho McClure Center for Public Policy Research is accepting applications for a scholarship to Boise State University’s Andrus Center 2021 Women and Leadership Conference. The event will be held virtually Sept. 29-30. The McClure Center has eight attendee seats and eight registration scholarships available. To request a scholarship application or ask questions, email mcclurecenter@uidaho.edu. Scholarship forms must be requested by at 5 p.m. Mountain time today, Sept. 14, and returned by 11:59 p.m. Mountain tomorrow, Sept. 15.
 

Registration Looms for Artificial Intelligence Workshop

Registration closes tomorrow, Sept. 15, for the Office of Research and Economic Development-sponsored Artificial Intelligence faculty workshop. The workshop is 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, in the Vandal Ballroom of the Pitman Center. The goal is to identify expertise, create new collaborations and form working groups for funding opportunities.
 

IRIC Virtual ‘No Agenda’ Meeting to be Held

Instead of hosting the IRIC Lunch and Learn this academic year, the IRIC will host a series of virtual “No Agenda” meetings. The goal is to gather small diverse groups to talk about broad topics that are of interest to the U of I and to build collaboration and innovation. The IRIC facility manager will introduce the topic and initiate the discussion. It will be an open format. Attendees can discuss the topic without constraints. There will be no designated speaker, but experts may be invited to attend. The first meeting will be at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 15, via Zoom.
 

Faculty Success Seminar Scheduled Tomorrow

Join the Research and Faculty Development team 12:30-1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 15, in IRIC 305 or via Zoom for the Faculty Success Seminar Series. The Partners in Science Program of the Murdock Charitable Trust makes available $19,000 in grants for high school science teachers to work alongside college or university scientists on real-world laboratory research. The chance to be part of advanced scientific investigations reignites teachers’ passion for science and reinvigorates their teaching. This experience is passed to students as teachers transform their classrooms to better engage students in the practice of science. Program Director Kim Newman will provide details about the program. All seminars are open to U of I faculty members, staff, postdocs and graduate students and are recorded for future viewings. See the website for more information.
 

Board Games Offered at Library

The University of Idaho Library is hosting a new event series this year called Third Thursday Board Games. Games will be played from 2-4 p.m. every third Thursday of the month in the library study room next to the MILL, Team Tech Room 133. The first games are Thursday, Sept. 16. Everyone is welcome, so drop in anytime to roll dice, deal cards and get your game on.
 

Making, Innovating and Learning Laboratory Re-opens

The U of I Library’s Making, Innovating and Learning Laboratory (MILL) has re-opened. Join the first Make It @ the MILL event of the fall semester from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, at the library. The MILL staff teach everyone how to make custom button pins. The MILL will have dust jackets, coloring books and magazines to use in making a custom button.
 

Alumni Award for Excellence Nominations Are Open

The Office of Alumni Relations is accepting nominations for the Alumni Award for Excellence. Nominations are open until Friday, Sept. 17. The Alumni Award for Excellence program recognizes U of I’s distinguished scholars. Each year, faculty, staff and administrators from colleges and departments nominate seniors at the undergraduate level, third-year College of Law students and graduate students who have outstanding academic and campus activity records. A committee composed of faculty, staff and alumni, reviews the nominations and selects the final recipients based on academic achievements and campus citizenship. Contact Sandy Larsen with questions. Submit a nomination.
 

Green Dot Safety Workshop for Faculty and Staff Slated

The Virtual Green Dot Workshop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15, via Zoom introduces the basic elements of the Green Dot Bystander Intervention program, focusing on the vital role university employees play in establishing and reinforcing campus culture. The program will help employees understand the expanded role of “bystander” and to equip university employees to integrate key behaviors that establish two norms — power-based personal violence won’t be tolerated; and everyone does their part to keep the campus community free from violence and fear of violence. The training is interactive and action-oriented. Register online.
 

Limited Submission Funding Opportunity Available

The Research and Faculty Development (RFD) team in the Office of Research and Economic Development is requesting notice of intent (NOI) to apply to the new limited submission funding opportunity with an upcoming NOI deadline. The opportunity is: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research; concept paper deadline Monday, Sept. 20; National Science Foundation (NSF), Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) Research Partnership Track, NOI deadline: Monday, Sept. 27; Idaho Department of Commerce, FY22 Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Grant Program Round 2, NOI deadline: Monday, Sept. 27. For more information and to submit a NOI to apply to this and other open limited submission funding opportunities, select the program from the table on the InfoReady Review homepage. Contact the RFD Limited Submissions team at ored-rfd-limitedsub@uidaho.edu if you have questions.
 

Learn About Workers’ Compensation Claims

U of I established a designated providers program for workers’ compensation cases that occur in Idaho. The plan applies to claims submitted on or after April 1, 2021. The designated providers will apply only to workers’ compensation injuries. Employees who need emergency care are directed to use the nearest emergency room. After emergency care, injured employees must use a designated provider for follow-up care. Designated providers will strengthen workers’ compensation benefits for employees. Designated providers will help employees make safe, strong recoveries from accidents, and provide appropriate referrals as needed. The designated providers will provide an “occupational health” approach to workers’ compensation care, which should help employees make better, fuller recoveries from injuries. For more information, visit the website. Contact risk@uidaho.edu with questions.

U of I to Hold Campus Safety, Suicide Awareness Events

The University of Idaho invites the community to participate in suicide and campus safety awareness events that promote a welcoming and comfortable environment that will carry through the academic year as part of Katy Benoit Campus Safety Awareness Month. Read more.

• IdahoSTARS Professional Development Specialist, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Boise/Caldwell
• Student Services and Program Coordinator, Engineering Outreach
• IT Security Analyst, Information Security Office ITS
• IdahoSTARS Child Care Resource Specialist, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Caldwell
• Office Manager, Women’s Center
• CRM Marketing Coordinator, UG Admissions - Recruitment
• HR Generalist, Human Resource Services
• IdahoSTARS Evaluation Coordinator, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Moscow or Boise
• Director, Development
• Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid
• Associate Civil Rights Investigator and Case Manager, Office of Civil Rights and Investigations
• Lead Teacher, Children’s Center
• SRC Team Cleaning Lead, Campus Recreation
• Payroll Services Technician, Payroll
• Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations

View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.

Faculty Senate Meeting Today

The Faculty Senate will from 3:30-5 p.m. today, Sept. 14, via Zoom. The agenda and supporting documents will be emailed to Faculty Senate members and may be found on the Faculty Senate website. View the Talking Points from last week’s meeting.

GEER Technologies to be Introduced

An introduction to the technologies that were purchased through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund is scheduled 2:30-3:20 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 14 in TLC 029. Fifteen classrooms, upgraded this summer, will benefit instructors who plan to continue in a HyFlex style with class meeting and virtual meeting sections scheduled simultaneously. These classrooms will also benefit instructors who have frequent guest speakers joining from a distance. Other technologies purchased through the GEER fund include equipment to support video instruction and online instruction. Recording studios and eGlass light board studios are available in eight locations on the Moscow campus and nine additional locations across the state. Meeting Owl 360 cameras, portable document cameras, and instructor laptops are available for borrowing as well. Register online.
 

Faculty Success Seminar Slated Wednesday

Join the Research and Faculty Development team 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept 15, in IRIC 305 or via Zoom for the Faculty Success Seminar Series. The Partners in Science Program of the Murdock Charitable Trust makes $19,000 grants for high school science teachers to work alongside college or university scientists on real-world laboratory research. The chance to be part of advanced scientific investigations reignites teachers’ passion for science and reinvigorates their teaching. This experience is passed on to students as teachers transform their classrooms to better engage students in the practice of science. Program Director Kim Newman will provide details about the program. All seminars are open to U of I faculty members, staff, postdocs, and graduate students and are recorded for future viewings. See the website for more information.
 

Board Games Offered at Library

The University of Idaho Library is hosting a new event series this year called Third Thursday Board Games. Games will be played from 2-4 p.m. every third Thursday of the month in the library study room next to the MILL, Team Tech Room 133. The first games are Thursday, Sept. 16. Everyone is welcome, so drop in anytime to roll dice, deal cards and get your game on.
 

Free Constitution Day Seminar Scheduled Sept. 17

“Democracy in the Age of Social Media – Civic Discourse, Ethics and the First Amendment,” a free Constitution Day seminar sponsored by the University of Idaho College of Law, Attorneys for Civic Education and the Idaho Law Foundation, will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mountain time on Friday, Sept. 17, at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise and via Zoom. Moderator will be Debora Kristensen Grasham, partner, Givens Pursley, LLP. Panelists include: Benjamin P. Cover, professor, University of Idaho College of Law; Stelios Panageotou, assistant professor of political economy, College of Idaho; Seth Ashley, associate professor of journalism and media studies, Boise State University; and Betsy Z. Russell, Boise bureau chief, Idaho Press Tribune. More information and registration are online.
 

‘Web Mapping for Every Discipline’ Workshop Coming Up

The “Web Mapping for Every Discipline: How to Use ArcGIS Online” workshop during the Graduate Student Essentials series will be at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21, in the first-floor classroom (Room 120) of the library and live via Zoom. Registration is required. Attendees will be able to select GIS software and navigate the U of I Teaching & Scholarly Research Portal. Participants can access apps for mobile data collection, web mapping, conveying information, and storytelling and choose how to share their content using ArcGIS Online. The series covers topics such as essential library resources and services for graduate students, how to prepare for journal article publishing, using ArcGIS online and how to organize, manage, and store data. The series also includes a session of drop-in citation management help and an associated YouTube Playlist on how to use Zotero (free and open source) to manage citations.
 

Zoom Recordings Deleted After Nine Months

Beginning Thursday, Sept. 30, all Zoom recordings nine months old and older will be deleted. Zoom recordings will continue to be deleted once they have been stored for nine months. This change is being implemented to preserve Zoom storage space which is limited and shared by all U of I users. Visit Zoom to delete any Zoom recordings that you do not need and save those that you want to preserve to another location. Instructions on how to access, download, delete and save recordings and more is available online. 
 

Website Unveiled for Office of Technology Transfer

The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT), which manages intellectual property for research and innovation at the university, announces the launch of its new website. Learn how OTT can help researchers. The Learning Center page lists links to other resources to learn about intellectual property, entrepreneurship and small business development. The OTT service portal and personnel page are also available. The site makes finding information about technology licensing and intellectual property protection easier. The website features its own landing page and navigation for “Business and Industry” that includes technologies available for licensing to industry, including agricultural, biomedical and other technologies, as well as introductory pages about how to fund a project and become a corporate partner.
 

Preparing Future Faculty Series Scheduled

In collaboration with the College of Graduate Studies (COGS), the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) provides instructional and pre-faculty development support for all doctoral students, TAs and post-docs on 4-5 p.m. on Tuesdays until Nov. 30 via Zoom. The Preparing Future Faculty program provides an opportunity for credentialing in higher education pedagogy through participation in the program.
 

Campus Security Offers Free Safe Walk Services

Safe Walk is a free, year-round 24/7 service for students, faculty, staff and campus visitors offered by Campus Security. Use it when you need it. Contact 208-885-7054, 208-874-7550 or campus-security@uidaho.edu. Read about Safe Walk on the I-Safety website. 

St. Luke’s Creates Scholarship Endowment to Aid Idaho WWAMI Students Eyeing Medical Careers in Underserved, Rural Areas

This story by Daniel Mediate was published by St. Luke’s online.

Growing up in Coeur d’Alene, Dan Cooper decided he wanted to be a medical doctor while attending Lake City High School. He set a goal to accumulate a resume full of lived experiences beforehand. After completing the pre-med curriculum and a bachelor’s degree in Spanish at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, Cooper lived in Mexico for two years, serving as a medical assistant at a rural orphanage. He assisted patients with advanced rheumatoid arthritis and served as a caretaker for a group of 30 adolescent boys. Read more. 

• Student Services and Program Coordinator, Engineering Outreach
• IT Security Analyst, Information Security Office ITS
• IdahoSTARS Child Care Resource Specialist, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Caldwell
• Office Manager, Women’s Center
• CRM Marketing Coordinator, UG Admissions - Recruitment
• HR Generalist, Human Resource Services
• IdahoSTARS Evaluation Coordinator, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Moscow or Boise
• Director, Development
• Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid
• Associate Civil Rights Investigator and Case Manager, Office of Civil Rights and Investigations
• Lead Teacher, Children’s Center
• SRC Team Cleaning Lead, Campus Recreation
• Payroll Services Technician, Payroll
• Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations
• IdahoSTARS Lead Quality Child Care Consultant, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Post Falls
• Research Specialist, Aquaculture — Hagerman

View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.

Radiation Safety Orientation Is Today

A Radiation Safety Orientation class is scheduled from 2:30-4:30 p.m. today, Sept. 10, in Ag Sci Room 062. Share this information with your students as needed. The class targets students who are unable to access the online course in GoSignMeUp. Anyone able to take the course in GoSignMeUp should do so to save limited seating for those who need it. Contact Environmental Health and Safety with questions at 208-885-6524.
 

25Live Unavailable During Planned Maintenance on Saturday

25Live will be unavailable during planned maintenance from about 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 11. During this maintenance window, CollegeNET will be performing updates for Series25 tools and help pages.
 

Joe’s Closet to Provide Students Professional Clothes

Consider donating professional clothes to the new Joe’s Closet. It is a resource for students to get professional outfits for interviews, career fairs or head shots. Faculty, staff and community members can donate their professional clothes to students starting Monday, Sept. 13, in TLC 232. Donations will be taken until Friday, Sept. 24. The closet will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, and Tuesday, Sept. 28, in the ASUI Lounge in the ISUB. To read about what type of donations will be accepted and learn more about the closet and the event, visit the website. For questions, contact Joana Espinoza at joanae@uidaho.edu or 208-885-7836.
 

Physics Colloquium Speaker Scheduled for Monday

The Physics Department Colloquium is a series of seminars from scientists about their research. It provides an opportunity for physics graduate students to deliver professional talks. All seminars are open to students, faculty and staff. The Physics Colloquium is held in EP 122 each Monday at 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays and finals week, and on Zoom. The speaker on Monday, Sept. 13, will be David Sivak, of Simon Fraser University, presenting “Maximizing Power and Velocity of an Information Engine.” View the full schedule.
 

Asia on the Palouse Speakers Series Kicks Off

Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua, associate professor of history and African-American studies at the University of Illinois, will use cinema as a guide to understand Afro-Asian relations in the U.S., past and present. This inaugural Asia on the Palouse Speakers Series event is co-sponsored by the Idaho Asia Institute and the School of Journalism and Mass Media. The talk will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in TLC 031. For more information, email amargell@uidaho.edu.
 

PERSI Workshops Scheduled for Tuesday

Maria Quitugua, training specialist with PERSI, will be presenting the Ready, Set and Go series of webinars via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Each series will be available in the morning and repeated in the afternoon. Learn more and get the Zoom links.

 

Social Security 101 Workshop to Help People Prepare for Retirement

Kirk Larson, public affairs representative for the Social Security Administration, will be present at the Social Security 101 workshops from 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, and 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, via Zoom. Topics include eligibility, early retirement, disability, getting the most from your benefits, the future of Social Security and filing for Medicare. Learn more and get the Zoom links.
 

Photographing Snakes of Idaho Lecture Slated

Charles R. Peterson, professor emeritus at Idaho State University and affiliate curator of herpetology at the Idaho Museum of Natural History, will give a lecture about his “Snakes of Idaho” exhibit on display at the University of Idaho Library. The lecture will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15, in Room 211 on the second floor of the library. The slide show and lecture will describe snakes in Idaho, how to identify them, when and where they can be found, ecological research on Idaho snakes, conservation and how the photographs were made.
 

Export Control and Trade Sanctions Training Sessions Scheduled

The Office of Research Assurances will offer export control and trade sanctions training sessions via Zoom. The training is for anyone involved with sensitive technologies, foreign travel, international collaboration and proprietary information/non-disclosure agreements. Sessions will be 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, and 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14. The content of the sessions will be the same. Register in Go Sign Me Up by searching for “export control.”
 

Women in Leadership Scholarships Available

The University of Idaho McClure Center for Public Policy Research is accepting applications for a registration scholarship to Boise State University’s Andrus Center 2021 Women and Leadership Conference. Scholarship forms must be requested by 5 p.m. Mountain time Tuesday, Sept. 14, and returned by 11:59 p.m. Mountain time, Wednesday, Sept. 15. The event will be held virtually Sept. 29-30. The McClure Center has eight attendee seats and eight registration scholarships available. To request a scholarship application or ask questions, email mcclurecenter@uidaho.edu.
 

OTT ‘StartUp Stories’ with Shane Needham Online Sept. 17

The U of I Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) presents the next in the series of “StartUp Stories” at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17 with speaker Shane Needham, Ph.D., Chemistry. Needham is the co-founder and chief scientific officer at Alturas Analytics, Inc., Moscow. Needham is an active contributor in the scientific community and former scientist at Pfizer. He brought a history of liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS) bioanalytical experience to Alturas Analytics, Inc. The combination of business and operational insight along with scientific expertise and pharma industry experience created a foundation that has successfully led Alturas through 20 years of sustained organic growth. “StartUp Stories” is monthly speaker series presented by OTT, featuring conversations with entrepreneurs and researchers with the aim to introduce faculty and student researchers and others to the process of commercializing discoveries and to help them envision real-world applications. Join the meeting.
 

Register for TIAA’s ‘Getting a Head Start on Your Future’ webinar

Smart steps in the beginning of your career can help lead you to a more solid financial future. TIAA’s webinar will show you financial tools and offer practical insight so you can learn the real effect of time on money. Participants will learn how to evaluate and manage debt, how to benefit from contributing to a supplemental retirement plan and show how budgeting can help find money where it is least expected. Registration required.
 

Sign Up for Internship Practicum Insurance

Internship and practicum for-credit courses offer students an invaluable opportunity to put their education to work in a supervised real-world environment. Prior to any internship start, internships and practicums must sign up for university internship insurance. Forms and information can be found at the Risk Management webpage for Insurance, then click Internship Practicum Liability.
 

Academic Coaching Is Available

If you have a student who could benefit from academic coaching, consider referring them to VandalStar. After a referral is made, the coaching team will reach out to the student to set up an appointment. If you’d prefer to make a referral over email, reach out to acadcoaching@uidaho.edu. Consultations will be offered in-person, on Zoom or over the phone. For students who want to meet in-person, but would appreciate a bit more distance, outdoor meetings will be offered, weather permitting. To make an appointment with a coach, log onto vandalstar.uidaho.edu and select “Academic Coaching.” Click “Schedule Appointment” and select the time and date that works best for you. Academic Coaching also provides presentations on college success strategies and student staff and peer mentor training. Submit a presentation request on the website or email acadcoaching@uidaho.edu to learn more. Schedule at least 10 business days in advance so a personalized presentation can be made.
 

Safety Concerns? Think I-Safety

Have a general safety concern? Chemical odor, water leak or a tripping hazard? The I-Safety website features important campus contacts, weekly safety tips and a Safety Concern Report form, which can be submitted anonymously. The goal of I-Safety is to highlight important resources and share updates to keep the Vandal Family safe from hazards and accidents. This program is brought to you by Environmental Health and Safety in partnership with Facilities Management, Parking and Transportation Services and Campus Security.
 

Informing Participants of Risk with an Activity Waiver

An Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability — or an Activity Waiver — is used to inform activity participants of the potential risk involved with U of I activities, lets the participants voluntarily accept the risks and has them agree to hold the university harmless. The Online Waiver request system was created to increase efficiency and have the most current form in use. Activity Waivers should be used for higher risk activities such as ropes course, sports, commercial manufacturing tours, travel to metro areas, etc. Activity Waivers are not needed for events or activities that occur on campus as part of enrolled class. More information on Activity Waivers can be found online, then click Waivers.

Carl Hunt

This obituary appeared in The Lewiston Tribune on Sept. 8.

Carl Hunt, 68, of Moscow, passed away Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, because of heart failure arising from cancer treatment complications. He was a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, Christian, educator and community member. Carl was raised on a farm in southwest Iowa, just outside the town of Atlantic. He told wonderful stories about his childhood on the farm and the Christ-centered, loving family that surrounded him. During this upbringing, the seeds were planted for hard work and a commitment to the noble profession of feeding the world. He became, and would remain for his whole life, an evangelist for agriculture and beef science. Read more.

With a Dancing Robot and Autonomous Submarine, U of I’s Robotics Program is Settling into Its New Space 

This story by Greg Mason was published in The Spokesman-Review on Sept. 7.

The first law of robotics, according to science fiction, is that robots may never harm a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. The first “rule” of robotics in John Shovic’s classes at the University of Idaho, meanwhile, is much less ominous. “Robots are dumb,” said Shovic, a professor in robotics and artificial intelligence. “Robots can’t do anything without software controlling them.” Read more.

• Student Services and Program Coordinator, Engineering Outreach
• IT Security Analyst, Information Security Office ITS
• IdahoSTARS Child Care Resource Specialist, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Caldwell
• Office Manager, Women’s Center
• CRM Marketing Coordinator, UG Admissions - Recruitment
• HR Generalist, Human Resource Services
• IdahoSTARS Evaluation Coordinator, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Moscow or Boise
• Director, Development
• Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid
• Associate Civil Rights Investigator and Case Manager, Office of Civil Rights and Investigations
• Lead Teacher, Children’s Center
• SRC Team Cleaning Lead, Campus Recreation
• Payroll Services Technician, Payroll
• Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations
• IdahoSTARS Lead Quality Child Care Consultant, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Post Falls
• Research Specialist, Aquaculture — Hagerman
• Assistant Director, Prospect Management, Advancement Services
• IdahoSTARS Child Care Health Consultant, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Lewiston or Post Falls
• HPC Systems Administrator, Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences — Idaho Falls
• Administrative Financial Specialist, University Research

View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.

Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Today

A free COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held 3-5 p.m. today, Sept. 9 in the ISUB Vandal Student Lounge. Vaccines can also be accessed by visiting vaccines.gov/search to find a location near you. Visit uidaho.edu/covidvaccine to pre-register, submit vaccination verification for incentives and learn facts about COVID-19 vaccines. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration helps prepare enough supplies and clinics to ensure all who want to vaccinate are able.
 

Open Forums Planned for Recreation Executive Director Finalists

The Division of Student Affairs is hosting Zoom-only open forums for the finalists for the executive director of Recreation and Wellbeing. Candidates have been asked to present on “current trends and future direction in recreation and wellbeing in higher education.” Zoom links for other upcoming sessions will be available the day before. The forum for Aaron “Butch” Fealy will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Sept. 9. The forum for Nathan Smith will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15; and Trevor Fulton, 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16.
 

Kip Moore Concert Live Tonight

Country star Kip Moore will perform at 7:30 p.m. today, Sept. 9 at the Student Activity Field. Students received a promo code in their Vandal email for discounted tickets. All attendees get $5 off the AJR concert on Saturday, Oct. 16, at the ICCU Arena with purchase of a Kip Moore ticket. Tickets are at govandals.com/tickets.
 

Radiation Safety Orientation Online and In Person Friday

A Radiation Safety Orientation class is scheduled for 2:30-4:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 10, in Ag Sci Room 062. Share this information with your students as needed. The class is for students who are unable to access the online course in GoSignMeUp. Anyone able to take the course in GoSignMeUp should do so to save limited seating for those who need it. Contact Environmental Health and Safety with questions at 208-885-6524.
 

Register for the Artificial Intelligence Workshop

Register for the Office of Research and Economic Development-sponsored Artificial Intelligence Workshop for faculty 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, in the Vandal Ballroom of the Pitman Center. The aim is to identify existing concentrations of expertise and use this information to facilitate new collaborations, highlight areas of potential strategic investment and form working groups around emerging funding opportunities and applications. Registration is open until Wednesday, Sept. 15.
 

Don’t Let Vandal History be Lost

The Special Collections and Archives for the University of Idaho is your partner in documenting and preserving your work. Are you clearing out a storage room? Did you inherit a filing cabinet from your predecessor? Any time you are discarding a large amount of material, an assessment should be made about whether there are materials that should go to the archives. Did you just complete an amazing project? Are you retiring? Your own documents should be considered for archiving as well. Paper documents, electronic files and other items are preserved. More information can be found in FSH 1470 and APM 65.02. Contact 208-885-0845 or libspec@uidaho.edu.
 

Report Vehicle Accidents Correctly

Vehicle accidents happen, and it is important to know what to do if you are involved in an accident while driving a U of I-owned vehicle or rented vehicle. Make sure there is always an Auto Accident Kit in the university vehicle. The kit outlines the driver’s responsibilities and procedures and contains a report guide, a certificate of financial responsibility and a citizen’s claim procedure form. Visit the “Vehicle Use and Coverage” section of the U of I Risk website for more information. 
 

‘Communicating to Policymakers and the Public’ Seminar Planned

The “Communicating to Policymakers and the Public” professional development seminar will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mountain time, Wednesday, Sept. 22. It will focus on the scientist-engineer/policymaker communications dynamic. Participants will learn about communications approaches, including communicating your message to policymakers and the public. It is open to faculty and administrators, postdoctoral fellows, graduate and professional students and CAES affiliates. It will be taught by Debbie Stine, founder and chief instructor for the Idaho Science and Technology Policy Academy. Learn more and register.
 

Writing Center Graduate Student Tutoring Moved to IRIC 117

The U of I Grad Tutoring continues to offer graduate students the opportunity to work with its graduate tutor for all writing and professional materials including applications, personal statements, travel grants, thesis and dissertations. The graduate tutor is in IRIC 117 and appointments can be made online.
 

Mental Health First Aid for Faculty, Staff Available

Registration is open for Mental Health First Aid for Faculty and Staff. Learn how to recognize warning signs for mental health concerns and how to respond. The course will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 29, and Friday, Oct. 1 via Zoom. Participants must attend both sessions and complete two hours of pre-work to attend the session. Register online.
 

How Your Department Can Use Volunteer Services

Units can find important links and forms related to the university’s volunteer procedures on the U of I Risk webpage. 4-H volunteers will have their own process. One of the first steps units will take when working with volunteers is filling out the Volunteer Qualification Checklist form online. After the checklist is complete, the requester will be provided any referrals to departments for follow up information and final steps.

• IdahoSTARS Child Care Resource Specialist, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Caldwell
• Office Manager, Women’s Center
• CRM Marketing Coordinator, UG Admissions - Recruitment
• HR Generalist, Human Resource Services
• IdahoSTARS Evaluation Coordinator, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Moscow or Boise
• Director, Development
• Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid
• Associate Civil Rights Investigator and Case Manager, Office of Civil Rights and Investigations
• Lead Teacher, Children’s Center
• SRC Team Cleaning Lead, Campus Recreation
• Payroll Services Technician, Payroll
• Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations
• IdahoSTARS Lead Quality Child Care Consultant, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Post Falls
• Research Specialist, Aquaculture — Hagerman
• Assistant Director, Prospect Management, Advancement Services
• IdahoSTARS Child Care Health Consultant, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Lewiston or Post Falls
• HPC Systems Administrator, Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences — Idaho Falls
• Administrative Financial Specialist, University Research
• Executive Director of Public Safety and Security, Security
• Irrigation System Coordinator, Facilities Management

View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.

Show Your Vandal Spirit Every Friday

Are you proud of being a member of the Vandal Family? Let your enthusiasm show by participating in Vandal Spirit Fridays. Each Friday, all university employees and students statewide are encouraged to wear Vandal gear and show their silver and gold colors.

‘Supervising in the Time of COVID’ Session Scheduled Today

A “Supervising in the Time of COVID” session will be from 11 a.m. to noon today, Wednesday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Brandi Terwilliger, director of Human Resources, and Diane Kelly-Riley, vice provost for faculty, will facilitate the session. It will be recorded and accessible on HR’s Managers page, where there are previous recordings of sessions from the first season of “Supervising in the Time of COVID.”
 

Open Forums Planned for Recreation Executive Director Finalists

The Division of Student Affairs will host Zoom-only open forums for the four finalists for the executive director of Recreation and Wellbeing. Candidates have been asked to present on "current trends and future direction in recreation and wellbeing in higher education." Alexandra Smirnova’s forum will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 8. The forum for Aaron "Butch" Fealy will be at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 9. Zoom links for two other sessions will be available later. The forum for Nathan Smith is at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15; and Trevor Fulton, 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16.
 

Input on Event Planning Software Requested

Events Council seeks feedback from event and meeting planners on Cvent, event management technology that U of I is considering implementing campuswide for organizing events. Cvent will be visiting campus and making presentations today, Sept. 8. The campus community is invited to attend open sessions at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and the Q&A session at 3 p.m. In-person attendance at the Vandal Ballroom is preferred, but all sessions are also available via Zoom. Registration is requested, regardless of attendance method.
 

Moscow Chamber Accepting Leadership Moscow Applications

The Moscow Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2021-22 Leadership Moscow class. Leadership Moscow works to cultivate leaders in Moscow and Latah County by offering a concentrated, hands-on learning experience to enhance and build leadership qualities while advocating for Moscow and its surrounding rural communities. The program will be the second Thursday of each month from October until May from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the exception of the first class, which is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 and Friday, Oct. 15. The program will examine how city, county and state government operates, media relations, business writing, etiquette and economic development. The cost is $925 for chamber members and $1,100 for non-chamber members. The application is due today, Sept. 8.
 

Attend the Sustainability Grants Information Forum

The U of I Sustainability Center is funding year-long, student-led projects of up to $3,000 each that advance campus sustainability. Each project is overseen by a faculty or staff advisor. The Information Forum will be on 3:30-4:30 p.m. today, Sept. 8, in the ISUB Clearwater Room. Attendance is mandatory to apply for a grant. Contact uisc@uidaho.edu for more information.
 

25Live Unavailable During Planned Maintenance Saturday

25Live will be unavailable during planned maintenance from about 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. During this maintenance window, CollegeNET will be performing updates for Series25 tools and help pages.
 

Workshop to Assist Graduate Students

The workshop “Six Questions You Need to Ask Before Publishing a Journal Article” as part of the Graduate Student Essentials series will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 in Room 120 of the library and live via Zoom. Registration is required. Attendees will be able to find relevant journals that reflect their research scope and audience, select a publishing model that meets their needs and budget and track the impact of their published articles. The series covers essential library resources and services for graduate students, how to prepare for journal article publishing, using ArcGIS online, and how to organize, manage and store data. This series also includes a session of drop-in citation management help and an associated YouTube Playlist on how to use Zotero (free and open source) to manage citations.
 

Register for Social Security 101 Workshops

Learn about Social Security from Kirk Larson, public affairs representative for the Social Security Administration, 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, and 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, via Zoom. Topics include eligibility, early retirement, disability, getting the most from your benefits, the future of Social Security and filing for Medicare. Learn more and get the Zoom links.
 

Rent a Car for University Business

Anyone planning to rent a vehicle for official university business must ensure that the driver meets university requirements and that a University Auto Accident Kit is with the driver. Renters should sign the rental agreement in their name, followed by the initials “U of I.” For more information on deductibles, driver qualifications and vehicles rented outside the U.S., visit the Business Operations website.
 

Training Required for Employees

As a reminder, the 2021 University Required Training course must be completed by Sunday, Oct. 31. Training is required for all regular and temporary faculty and staff as well as student employees, including graduate students, with appointments lasting longer than three months. The training is online. Enter your University of Idaho NetID credentials when prompted. Your course dashboard will display and you can view your active courses by selecting "My BbLearn Courses.” For more information, contact Employee Development and Learning at gsmu@uidaho.edu or 208-885-2323.
 

Open Access Publishing Fund is Accepting Applications

The U of I – Open Access Publishing Fund (OAPF) will continue supporting U of I authors. In FY22, the U of I Library, Office of the Provost, Office of Research and Economic Development and David and Julie Levine have partnered and allocated $35,000 over two funding periods to pay or reimburse article processing charges in eligible open access journals. Applications that meet all eligibility criteria are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact OAPF Fund Manager Jylisa Doney, jylisadoney@uidaho.edu, for more information.
 

The Writing Center Offers In-Person and Online Services

The U of I Writing Center offers in-person tutoring and online services. Its hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday in ISUB 323 and 6-8 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday in the Library. Have your students visit ISUB 323 for any walk-in appointments or schedule ahead of time online by visiting the Writing Center online tutor schedule, where the center continues to offer Zoom tutoring and e-tutoring. If you have any questions, contact writingcenter@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6644.

• CRM Marketing Coordinator, UG Admissions – Recruitment
• HR Generalist, Human Resource Services
• IdahoSTARS Evaluation Coordinator, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Moscow or Boise
• Director, Development
• Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid
• Associate Civil Rights Investigator and Case Manager, Office of Civil Rights and Investigations
• Lead Teacher, Children’s Center
• SRC Team Cleaning Lead, Campus Recreation
• Payroll Services Technician, Payroll
• Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations
• IdahoSTARS Lead Quality Child Care Consultant, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Post Falls
• Research Specialist, Aquaculture — Hagerman
• Assistant Director, Prospect Management, Advancement Services
• IdahoSTARS Child Care Health Consultant, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Lewiston or Post Falls
• HPC Systems Administrator, Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences — Idaho Falls
• Administrative Financial Specialist, University Research
• Executive Director of Public Safety and Security, Security
• Irrigation System Coordinator, Facilities Management
• SRC Team Cleaning Lead, Campus Recreation
• Administrative Assistant Senior, University Research

Growing a Statewide State of Mind

We are a Vandal Family — and like most families, we don’t all live in the same town. Beyond the main Moscow campus, the University of Idaho has centers in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls, plus Extension offices in 42 of Idaho’s 44 counties. When planning an event, consider whether Vandal Family at-a-distance can attend via Zoom. The events submission form includes a place to add Zoom info. Keep in mind, all U of I locations south of Riggins are in the Mountain Time Zone. Submit an event.

Athena Welcome Back Kickoff Welcomes All

Everyone is invited to the Athena Welcome Back Kickoff 5-6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 8, at Moscow Brewing Co. to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and hear about Athena’s initiatives for the upcoming year. The goal of Athena is promote an inclusive and equitable climate for women on campus. Appetizers will be provided.
 

University Faculty Meeting Scheduled for Tomorrow

University Faculty Meeting No. 1 will be held at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 8, at the International Ballroom of the Bruce M. Pitman Center and via Zoom. The agenda and supporting documents are on the Faculty Senate website, under the University Faculty Meetings header. A dessert and punch reception will be held after the meeting. No business is conducted at the first meeting of the year. However, this meeting is dedicated to recognizing the new members of the faculty and administration. Additionally, faculty who were promoted and/or tenured will be recognized.
 

Workshops Assist Graduate Students in Degree Process

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) will present two workshops to help graduate students through the degree process, including dates, deadlines, planning documents and explanations of COGS forms and procedures. “Master’s 101” is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, in IRIC 321 or via Zoom.  “Ph.D. 101” is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, in IRIC 321 or via Zoom.
 

Sustainability Center Meeting Open to Campus Community

The Sustainability Center invites students, faculty and staff to a conversation regarding current and future sustainability goals on campus from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the ISUB Crest Room. Feel free to bring your lunch.
 

Actions Taken Pursuant to FSH 6990 Communicable Disease Emergency Response

On Sept. 16, 2020, the University Faculty approved and President Scott Green adopted FSH 6990 Communicable Disease Emergency Response to allow the university to modify its operations in response to communicable disease emergencies such as COVID-19. Actions taken pursuant to the policy during the COVID-19 emergency will be published on the COVID-19 website and notice of the actions will be published in the Daily Register. Read about actions approved under FSH 6990.
 

Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Slated

A free COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, in the ISUB Vandal Student Lounge. Vaccines can also be accessed any time at locations near you. Pre-register, submit vaccination verification for incentives and learn facts about COVID-19 vaccines online.
 

Encourage Students to Attend Education Abroad Week Events

Virtual and in-person events are happening this week for Education Abroad Week. Encourage students to attend information sessions to learn more about study abroad options and be entered to win a $1,000 scholarship. View the full schedule online.
 

Vandal Mentor Network Links Alumni, Students for Success

Online mentoring through the Vandal Mentor Network provides a way for alumni to connect with fellow Vandal graduates and current students as both work to accomplish employment and career goals. Join the network.
 

Learn About Workers’ Compensation Claims

U of I established a designated providers program for workers’ compensation cases that occur in Idaho. The plan applies to claims submitted on or after April 1, 2021. The designated providers will apply only to workers’ compensation injuries. Employees who need emergency care are directed to use the nearest emergency room. After emergency care, injured employees must use a designated provider for follow up care. Designated providers will strengthen workers’ compensation benefits for our employees. Designated providers will help employees make safe, strong recoveries from accidents and provide appropriate referrals as needed. The designated providers will provide an “occupational health” approach to workers’ compensation care, which should help employees make better, fuller recoveries from injuries. For more information, visit the website. Contact risk@uidaho.edu with questions. 
 

Alumni Award for Excellence Nominations Are Open

The Office of Alumni Relations is accepting nominations for the Alumni Award for Excellence. Nominations are open until Friday, Sept. 17. The Alumni Award for Excellence program recognizes U of I’s distinguished scholars. Each year, faculty, staff and administrators from colleges and departments nominate seniors at the undergraduate level, third-year College of Law students and graduate students who have outstanding academic and campus activity records. A committee, composed of faculty, staff and alumni, reviews the nominations and selects the final recipients based on academic achievements and campus citizenship. Contact Sandy Larsen with questions. Submit a nomination.
 

Asia on the Palouse Speaker Series Planned

Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua, associate professor of history and African-American Studies at the University of Illinois, will use cinema as a guide to understand Afro-Asian relations in the U.S., past and present. This inaugural Asia on the Palouse Speakers Series event is co-sponsored by the Idaho Asia Institute and the School of Journalism and Mass Media. The talk will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in TLC 031. For more information, email amargell@uidaho.edu. 

Independent Study in Idaho Adds COMM 101

Do you know a student needing a required general education course? With this fall’s addition of COMM 101, Independent Study in Idaho (ISI) offers the full range of general education courses. ISI is an online, correspondence-based option for students to complete graduation requirements. Visit the ISI website for more information and a listing of available courses. Email indepst@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6641 with questions.
 

Mental Health First Aid for Faculty, Staff Available

Registration is open for Mental Health First Aid for Faculty and Staff. Learn how to recognize warning signs for mental health concerns and how to respond. The course will be on Wednesday, Sept. 29, and Friday, Oct. 1, via Zoom. Participants must attend both sessions and complete two hours of pre-work to attend the sessions. Register at uidaho.edu/mhfa.
 

Preparing Future Faculty Series Scheduled

In collaboration with the College of Graduate Studies, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning provides instructional and pre-faculty development support for all Ph.D. students, TAs and postdoctoral candidates 4-5 p.m. on Tuesdays from today, Sept. 7, to Nov. 30 via Zoom. The Preparing Future Faculty program provides an opportunity for credentialing in higher education pedagogy through participation in the program.
 

Have a Safety Concern? Report It

See something that doesn’t seem safe? Let I-Safety know. Whether it is an unsafe working condition, a tripping hazard on a walkway or anything else that may put the Vandal Family at risk, the department wants to know. The Safety Concern Form was created as an easy way to submit concerns and have them directed to the appropriate department/unit for assistance.
 

Registration Open for the Fall 2021 Supervisory Excellence Program

The U of I Supervisory Excellence Program kicks off its Fall 2021 workshop series on Thursday, Sept. 9. The schedule, registration and workshop information are online. This fall’s program offers three learning tracks (Team Leader, Basic Leadership Development and Advanced Leadership Development), as well as on-demand and live training workshops on topics ranging from Communication and Building Team Relationships to Mentoring and Introduction to Project Management.

CAES Unveils SMR Simulator Laboratory Featuring Nuscale E2 Center

The Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) announces the opening of its newest laboratory, the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Simulator Laboratory, featuring NuScale Power’s Energy Exploration Center at its Idaho Falls headquarters. The new lab features a virtual reactor power plant control room that allows users to assume the role of operator to learn about NuScale’s SMR technology. Read more.

• Director, Development
• Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid
• Associate Civil Rights Investigator and Case Manager, Office of Civil Rights and Investigations
• Lead Teacher, Children’s Center
• SRC Team Cleaning Lead, Campus Recreation
• Payroll Services Technician, Payroll
• Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations
• IdahoSTARS Lead Quality Child Care Consultant, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Post Falls
• Research Specialist, Aquaculture — Hagerman
• Assistant Director, Prospect Management, Advancement Services
• IdahoSTARS Child Care Health Consultant, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Lewiston or Post Falls
• HPC Systems Administrator, Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences — Idaho Falls
• Administrative Financial Specialist, University Research
• Executive Director of Public Safety and Security, Security
• Irrigation System Coordinator, Facilities Management
• SRC Team Cleaning Lead, Campus Recreation 
• Administrative Assistant Senior, University Research 
• Course Materials Coordinator, Engineering Outreach 
• Program Technician, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Lewiston or Pocatello 
• IdahoSTARS Evaluation Coordinator, Center on Disabilities and Human Development — Moscow or Boise 
• E-Resources and Open Strategies Librarian, Library 

Faculty Senate Meeting Scheduled Today

Faculty Senate Meeting No. 4 will be held 3:30-5 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda and supporting documents will be emailed to Faculty Senate members and are on the Faculty Senate website. View Talking Points from Meeting No. 3.