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General Policies Passed by the President
This notice is to communicate presidential actions taken on policies that were passed through a general policy report or university faculty meeting, as required per FSH 1420 A-1 c. 2 and 1540 C.
This notice is for the policies that were passed on General Policy (GP) Report No. 68 dated April 5, 2019. President Chuck Staben approved all items without comment.
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May 24 is the Deadline to Order Laptops and Desktops Through ITS For FY19
Order laptops and desktops through ITS by May 24 to provide sufficient time to receive it by the end of this fiscal year. The deadline for ordering all other hardware through ITS is June 7. Request hardware here. ITS works with approved vendors to ensure equipment purchased meets standards and will meet the specific needs of the user. When equipment is ordered through ITS, ordering, shipping, configuration and setup are handled by ITS support staff. If a non-standard piece of hardware is needed, ITS will research options and provide guidance. This service is available to all university departments for university equipment only. ITS is happy to assist anyone with questions. Request assistance at the ITS tech support portal.
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Arboretum Associates Plant Sale May 18
Arboretum Associates will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at the Palouse Ice Rink, Latah County Fairgrounds. There will be a variety of traditional plants, including the latest in annuals, xeriscape plants, daylilies and an assortment of hostas. Choose from an array of beautiful hanging baskets and freestanding pots. There will also be numerous shrubs, trees, native plants and butterfly garden perennials propagated from the arboretum. For the first time, we will have some 'Idaho Endurance' giant Sequoia, grafted from the 100-plus-year-old tree in the Shattuck Arboretum, available for sale. All proceeds will benefit the Richard J. Naskali Asian Section recognition project at the arboretum. The plant list is available at uidaho.edu/arboretum.
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Apply to the Office of Undergraduate Research Faculty Fellows
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is seeking faculty fellows from STEM-related disciplines and from the humanities and social sciences. Faculty fellows will work collaboratively with the director and other members of the OUR team to support and further expand opportunities for undergraduate research at U of I. To apply, submit a paragraph addressing your experience and interests in engaging undergraduates in research, scholarship and/or creative activities, along with your U of I CV. Send materials and questions to David Pfeiffer, OUR director, at dpfeiffer@uidaho.edu.
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Students Can Apply for the Berry International Jazz Collections Fellowship by Sept. 15
The University of Idaho Library invites students from any discipline to apply for the Berry International Jazz Collections Fellowship. This program funds one student each year to work with the faculty and staff at the library to increase the visibility and use of the International Jazz Collections (IJC) through a project of the student’s own design. Projects may include archival work such as research and description; scholarly research that involves producing a paper for publication; and/or electronic curation of previously or newly digitized materials from the IJC. The fellowship begins in the fall and conclude with an exhibition of the student’s work at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. This award includes a $4,000 student fellowship given as a stipend and up to $500 in research funds to help cover the cost of materials and supplies, project-related travel expenses, etc. Learn more.
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Host a Russian Student this Summer
The International Programs Office (IPO) is pleased to announce an opportunity to host a Russian student in area homes from July 28 to Aug. 18 as a part of the Year of Exchange for Russians Program (YEAR). This program is funded by the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia, and administered by American Councils for International Education in partnership with the University of Idaho. Host families will be compensated $300 to host the student. The purpose of the homestay is to build strong cross-cultural relations with members of the community. After completion of the homestay, students move into dormitories for the start of the academic year but maintain close contact with their family through the remainder of the year. Read more.
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Research Participants Needed for Study on Changing Perceptions on Climate Change
Have you changed your mind about climate change? U of I faculty members Kristin Haltinner and Dilshani Sarathchandra, along with their research team, are interested in understanding the factors that contribute to people changing their mind on climate change. Interview participants will receive a $10 gift card to WinCo Foods in exchange for about an hour of their time. Interviews will be conducted on campus. If you have changed your mind about climate change and are interested in participating, email Kristin Haltinner to schedule an interview.
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Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.
Swing Into Summer: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall
Weekend
Spring Commencement: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center
Get more events at uidaho.edu/events or subscribe to the weekly events newsletter This Week.
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Patient, Enthusiastic and Pragmatic
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Justin Chapman, a finance major at U of I’s College of Business and Economics, carved out a place for himself in the commodities markets during his senior year. With a job as a grain merchandiser following graduation, Chapman will help farmers maximize profits while minimizing risks using the skills and patience he learned in the Barker Trading Program. Watch Justin’s video.
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U of I Professor Wins National Theatre Award for Service in Teaching Acting
Professor Kelly Quinnett, head of performance at the University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts, has received a national award in recognition of her commitment to teaching at the university level. Quinnett is the first and only recipient of the Uta Hagen Award, presented and sponsored by the College of Fellows of the American Theatre in honor of Uta Hagen, the late Broadway star who spent decades training generations of aspiring actors. Read more.
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U of I College of Law Honors Boise Mayor David Bieter
The University of Idaho College of Law will recognize Boise Mayor David H. Bieter ’86 with its 2019 Award of Legal Merit. Bieter will receive the award at a dinner today, May 9, as part of U of I’s Moscow commencement ceremonies. The Award of Legal Merit recognizes the outstanding contribution of an Idaho law graduate whose career exemplifies the best in the legal profession. This annual award is determined by a vote of the law faculty and is based on demonstrated standards of integrity, competence, service and leadership through work as a legal practitioner, service to the legal profession, service to the community or service to business/state/national interests. Read more.
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Grace Goc Karp Retiring This Spring
Grace Goc Karp will be retiring from the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences this spring. Goc Karp joined our faculty in 1993, achieving tenure in 1995. She leaves us as a professor of physical education and program coordinator for exercise, sport and health science. She was no stranger to the Vandal Family as she received two degrees from University of Idaho – a Master of Science in physical education in 1981 and a doctorate in sports pedagogy in 1985. During her distinguished career, Goc Karp has served as assistant chair and taught across the curriculum in exercise, sport and health science. She has consulted with the states of Idaho and Washington on standards, assessments and after-school programs. Goc Karp has been an invaluable mentor and part of our team for more than two decades.
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University of Idaho Research Hits Science Magazine
The cover of Science Magazine currently features an important discovery made by an international research team: deep-sea fish can see more than just one color. When a Switzerland- and Australia-based research team recently needed to validate their findings regarding what colors of light a deep-sea fish species could see at up to 1,500 meters below the surface, they turned to scientists at the University of Idaho. Biological Sciences Research Assistant Professor and CMCI Modeling Fellow Jagdish Patel and Biological Sciences Professors Deborah Stenkamp and Celeste Brown used Patel's newly developed computational molecular simulation based approach to generate a mathematical model to predict color sensitivity. Read more.
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Architecture Students Design and Build Idaho Winery of the Year, Monarch Motel's Outdoor Lounge
The winery that architecture students in the College of Art and Architecture's Design-Build Program conceptualized and constructed last year was recently named Idaho Winery of the Year by Wine Press Northwest. Read more.
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- Financial and Administrative Assistant, Advancement
- Honors Program Coordinator, Academic Initiatives
- Administrative Coordinator, College of Business and Economics
- Systems Analyst/Programmer, University Research
- Animal Technician, Lab Animal Research Facility, University Research
- Honors Program Academic Advisor, Enrollment Management
- Assistant Director of Admissions — Denver, Colorado — Enrollment Management
- Idaho STARS Advisor — Twin Falls, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- Director, Stewardship, University Advancement
- Stewardship Assistant, University Advancement
- Assistant to the Associate Vice President, Development
- Administrative Coordinator, Enrollment Management
- Financial and Administrative Assistant, University Advancement
View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.
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