Faculty and Staff News

Read Updates from the Coordinated Community Response Team

A coordinated community response approach ensures a timely, culturally relevant and respectful response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking committed on or off campus. The Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) coordinates all prevention and intervention efforts, facilitates communication between key campus departments and community partners, ensures messages across efforts are consistent and reinforced, and ensures the system’s response to victims is seamless, consistent and supportive. Read the latest updates from CCRT.

Today is the Deadline to Submit Confidential Administrative Feedback Online

Faculty are encouraged to take the opportunity to provide confidential feedback on their administrators (deans, associate deans, department chairs, program heads, etc.) through an online survey that is available through today. Great care is taken to ensure comments remain confidential and are only viewed by the administrators' supervisor(s). The information will be managed and distributed by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation. Read more and take the survey.

Read the Talking Points from Tuesday’s Meeting of the Faculty Senate

The Faculty Senate meets weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year to discuss and act on policy matters pertaining to the immediate government of the university. Read the talking points of the Jan. 15 meeting.

Submit a Design for the 2019 Game Day T-Shirt

The Student Alumni Relations Board invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans to submit designs for the next Game Day T-Shirt design for 2019. Submissions are due Feb. 27 and the winner will be announced on Moms' Weekend. Learn more and submit.

Sing with the U of I Lab Choir

The U of I Lab Choir welcomes students, faculty/staff and community members to join the choir. The Lab Choir meets 6-7:15 p.m. Tuesday nights in Room 216 of the Lionel Hampton School of Music. The ensemble is a fun, upbeat group with the intention of creating music from different genres. No experience is necessary. Rehearsals start Tuesday, Jan. 22 (no rehearsal Jan. 29). Contact Madeline Smith for more information at smit2379@vandals.uidaho.edu.

Faculty Invited to Apply for NIH Science Education Partnership Award

The Research and Faculty Development team in the Office of Research and Economic Development is requesting notice of intent (NOI) to apply for the National Institutes of Health Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)(R25), a limited submission funding opportunity. The deadline to submit NOIs is Jan. 28, 2019. Read more and apply.

Share Active Learning Strategies at the Fourth Annual U of I Active Learning Symposium

Proposals are being accepted for the fourth annual U of I Active Learning Symposium to be held 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the Idaho Commons. Submissions are being taken for a 50-minute workshop topic related to modeling active learning strategies in large classrooms, online or hybrid environments, and beyond the classroom. Proposals are due Friday, March 1. Free breakfast and light refreshments will be provided. The symposium is sponsored by the Doceo Center and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Submit a proposal.

In Memoriam

Memorial Service for Larry McBride Today

The Vandal Family mourns the loss of Lt. Cmdr. Lawrence ‘Larry’ McBride, who served at U of I from 1983 to 2002 as an assistant to the chair of the Department of Chemistry and later as assistant to the vice president of the Office of Research and Economic Development. Larry also earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from U of I through a special U.S. Navy scholarship program for active duty Navy and Marine Corps enlisted personnel. He earned a master’s degree in business administration from Pepperdine University and was commissioned as a U.S. naval officer and served in various sea and shore assignments from 1967-83. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 18, at Short’s Funeral Chapel, 1225 East Sixth St., Moscow. Read the obituary.

News Releases

Idaho WWAMI Students Encourage Aspiring Physicians at Health Expo

Four Idaho WWAMI medical students from the University of Idaho will help aspiring physicians learn more about the process of applying to, and the experience of, medical school as part of the 2019 Boise School District Health Professions Expo from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Denis Technical Education Center Annex, 3324 S. Pro Tech Drive, Boise. “Everyone knows it takes a lot of work and schooling to become a doctor, but many of these young students need to know exactly what that means,” said Adrian Richey, Idaho WWAMI’s student ambassador. “If we lay it all out over a timeline, it’s much more manageable and easy for young students to understand what it takes to get accepted and be successful.” Read more.

U of I Theatre Stages Coming-of-Age ‘Up Chimacum Creek’ Starting Jan. 30

A coming-of-age story about life, love and loss in the Pacific Northwest gets its world premiere in the University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts’ production of “Up Chimacum Creek.” Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30-31 and Feb. 1-2, and 2 p.m. Feb. 2-3 at the Forge Theater, 404 Sweet Ave., Moscow. Tickets are free for U of I students and $10-15 for the public. All 2 p.m. matinees are “pay what you can” pricing. Tickets are available from the Department of Theatre Arts at 208-885-6465 or in Suite 201 of Shoup Hall on the U of I campus; or at the door 30 minutes before curtain. There will be a discussion with the cast and crew immediately following the performance Thursday, Jan. 31. Read more.

Kudos and Acknowledgments

Congratulations to the Faculty/Staff International Development Award Recipients

The International Programs Office is pleased to announce the U of I faculty and staff who have been selected to receive Faculty/Staff International Development Awards (FIDA). Recipients of FIDAs participate in a three- to five-week summer language and culture program at one of the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) sites around the world. Program and tuition costs are included in the award. In addition, recipients receive an award of $2,750 that can used toward airfare and living expenses. Read about the recipients.

Job Opportunities

• Marketing and Communications Manager, College of Business and Economics
• Accountant, President’s Area, U of I Foundation
• Director/State Geologist, Idaho Geological Survey
• EPSCoR Project Director, University Research
• Copy and Print Center Lead, University Communications and Marketing
• Project and Outreach Support Specialist, Upward Bound, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
• Office Assistant, Boise, Ada County Extension Office, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

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

Faculty and Staff News

Read the Talking Points from Tuesday’s Meeting of the Faculty Senate

The Faculty Senate meets weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year to discuss and act on policy matters pertaining to the immediate government of the university. Read the talking points of the Jan. 15 meeting.

Plan for All Seasons: Retirement and Legacy

In retirement and looking to make an impact on important causes while also securing the financial future? The Office of Estate, Trust and Gift Planning will host a session on investment choices, withdrawal strategies, new tax laws and legacy giving at noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at  Best Western Plus University Inn, Moscow. Presenters include Dan Neuenfeldt and Jeff Feuerstein, financial advisors with Waddell and Reed, with guest Cade Konen, certified public accountant from Hayden Ross. Lunch will be provided and seating is limited.  RSVP to Jess Clark at 208-885-1201 or jessiec@uidaho.edu.

Comedy Night Features Jeff Zenisek

Vandal Entertainment presents Comedy Night featuring Jeff Zenisek at 7:45 p.m. today, Jan. 17, in the International Ballroom of the Bruce M. Pitman Center. At six foot seven inches, this curly haired, Ken-Barbie-doll comic is a former semi-pro athlete who also played tennis in college, and has a few thoughts on life, college and pizza. Get ready to laugh.

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture Will Focus on Urban Regeneration in China

The Landscape Architecture Program will present a special guest lecture event with Professor Emeritus Stephen R. Drown at 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, in TLC 028. Drown will talk about his urban regeneration efforts in China — specifically contemporary planning and design projects of international significance, and how they co-exist with historical gardens and landscapes. Read more.

Tickets On Sale for the Vandal Scholarship Fund Gala

The 29th annual Vandal Scholarship Fund Gala will take place at 6 p.m. Mountain time Thursday, Feb. 7, at Boise Centre East, 850 W. Front St., Boise. The gala is the organization’s biggest annual fundraiser — thanks to generous community members and businesses in the Treasure Valley. The event includes a cocktail and social hour, silent and live auctions, gourmet dinner and a program featuring head football coach Paul Petrino. Get tickets.

Review Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Guidelines

In 2014 the university went to a unit/compactor system for handling municipal solid waste generated on campus. This has been a success, and greatly reduced overall costs as well as allowing the ability to directly measure how much waste is generated yearly. However, it is important that the campus community review these guidelines on unacceptable waste. Read more.

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.

News Releases

Shirley Jackson to Present Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote Address at U of I

Portland State University Professor Shirley Jackson will deliver the keynote address during the University of Idaho’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration events at 6 p.m. today, Jan. 17, in the Vandal Ballroom of the Bruce M. Pitman Center in Moscow. Jackson is a professor and chair of black studies at Portland State University, where she studies race/ethnicity, gender and social movements. She is the editor of "The Handbook of Race, Class and Gender" and co-editor of "Caged Women: Incarceration, Representation and Media." She is also the 2016 recipient of the Society for the Study of Social Problems Doris Wilkinson Faculty Leadership Award. Jackson will speak on learning from Martin Luther King Jr., his vision and the work needed to achieve a more equitable society. Read more.

U of I-Led Study Finds Evidence of Changing Seasons, Rain on Titan’s North Pole

An image from the international Cassini spacecraft provides evidence of rainfall on the north pole of Titan, the largest of Saturn’s moons. The rainfall would be the first indication of the start of a summer season in the moon’s northern hemisphere. A team of scientists led by University of Idaho doctoral student Rajani Dhingra and Department of Physics Associate Professor Jason Barnes published their findings today in the journal Geophysical Research Letters. Read more.

Kudos and Acknowledgments

Brian and Kate Keenan Win Communications Awards

Congratulations to Brian and Kate Keenan for winning 2019 Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District VIII Communications Awards! Brian, who is the executive communications manager for University Communications and Marketing, won a Silver Award for his Northwest Coalition of Professional Staff speech that was delivered by President Chuck Staben. Kate, marketing and communications manager for the College of Art and Architecture, won a Bronze Award for her story, “Reverse Engineering of the Brain.” CASE is a membership association that serves educational institutions and the advancement professionals who work on their behalf in alumni relations, communications, development, marketing and allied areas. The awards will be given Feb. 13-15 at the CASE VIII Communications Awards Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia.
 

Job Opportunities

• Marketing and Communications Manager, College of Business and Economics
• Accountant, President’s Area, U of I Foundation
• Director/State Geologist, Idaho Geological Survey
• EPSCoR Project Director, University Research
• Copy and Print Center Lead, University Communications and Marketing

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

Faculty and Staff News

Shirley Jackson Will Present MLK Keynote Thursday, Jan. 17

Shirley Jackson will deliver the Martin Luther King Jr. keynote address at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, in the Vandal Ballroom of the Bruce M. Pitman Center. Jackson is a professor and chair of Black Studies at Portland State University. Her areas of research specialization are race/ethnicity, gender and social movements. She is the editor of "The Handbook of Race, Class and Gender" and co-editor of "Caged Women: Incarceration, Representation and Media." She will speak on learning from Martin Luther King Jr., his vision and the work needed to achieve a more equitable society.

ORED Announces Portal for Recognizing International Research Activities

The Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) is excited to announce a new electronic portal for faculty researchers to use in recording international presentations of research and creative activities, publications, collaborations and ongoing overseas research projects. The goal is to produce a comprehensive report on the global reach of the University of Idaho's research efforts. All faculty researchers are encouraged to submit an International Research Survey Form. While there is no particular deadline, submit information as soon as possible. Contact Scott Slovic at slovic@uidaho.edu with questions.

Register for a Valentine Cookie Decorating Class

The U of I Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences will host an evening of cookie decorating in the state-of-the art Carmelita Spencer Foods Laboratory at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, and Tuesday, Feb. 12. Participants will learn how to make a delicious sugar cookie that will hold its shape and icing that has perfect consistency. Step by step instructions will be given as the instructor demonstrates icing techniques that will be displayed on two overhead monitors. Learn more and register.

Mindfulness Meditation Zoom-Only Today and Next Week

Drop-in mindfulness meditation is noon to 12:20 p.m. today, Jan. 16. While organizers wait to get a physical meeting space, Jamie Derrick will hold Zoom drop-in meditations this week and next week, Jan. 23. Join via Zoom.

Get VandalStar Zoom Office Hours

Do you have a question about how to use VandalStar? Drop in for VandalStar Zoom office hours: 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 17; 2-3 pm. Tuesday, Jan. 22; 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23; and 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 24. Additional dates and times will be announced through the semester. Orientation materials for how to use VandalStar can be found online. Get more information at vandalstar@uidaho.edu or 208-885-8787.

Learn about the NSF Review Process

Carly Cummings, director of Research and Faculty Development (RFD), will discuss the National Science Foundation's merit review process and differences in review structure across NSF programs at 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 in IRIC 305. The discussion will also cover the characteristics of successful versus unsuccessful proposals. This is Session 4 of RFD's NSF CAREER: All Year series and is open to anyone interested in submitting to NSF. Join via Zoom.

Vandal Ideas Project Request for Proposals Now Open

The Vandal Ideas Project (VIP) proposal submission page has opened. Proposals should be submitted by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, using the VIP: Transform Program Proposal online form. The submission link also includes the cover sheet and budget sheets that must be used for the proposal. For more information about the VIP: Transform project, contact Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives Cher Hendricks at 208-885-7941 or cherhendricks@uidaho.edu or College of Science Dean Ginger Carney at 208-885-6195 or gingercarney@uidaho.edu.

My UI Newsletter Submissions Due at Noon Today

The deadline to submit items to the weekly My UI student newsletter is noon today for next Monday’s newsletter. Learn more about the newsletter and submit items here. Employees can subscribe to the newsletter here.

News Releases

Auditorium Chamber Music Series Features The JACK Quartet Jan. 24 at U of I

Musical America’s Ensemble of the Year, the JACK Quartet, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, in the University of Idaho Administration Building Auditorium as part of the latest performance of the Auditorium Chamber Music Series 2018-19 season. The JACK Quartet, comprised of two violinists, a violist and a cellist, collaborates with upcoming composers and performs contemporary string chamber music worldwide. Read more and get tickets.

Job Opportunities

• Marketing and Communications Manager, College of Business and Economics
• Accountant, President’s Area, U of I Foundation
• Director/State Geologist, Idaho Geological Survey
• EPSCoR Project Director, University Research
• Copy and Print Center Lead, University Communications and Marketing

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

Faculty and Staff News

Biogas Research Presented at Next IRIC Lunch and Learn

U of I senior Kenny Sheffler will present his biogas feasibility study and research on small-scale digestion and how households can become more sustainable through the production and use of biogas at the next IRIC Lunch and Learn at noon Thursday, Jan. 24, in the IRIC Atrium, Moscow. Read more.

Super-Power Research with Library Refresher

The Library's spring workshop series starts 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, with "Library Research Refresher," a session re-introducing resources that will help with research. Sessions will then continue each week with topics ranging from R Code to OER, from digital humanities to data transformation. Each session introduces tools and skills that can impact teaching, research and creative projects at U of I. Check the full listings. Click the event for full details and registration form. All library events are free. Contact coordinator Evan Williamson with questions or feedback.

Learn How to Report a Vehicle Accident

Good driving habits and defensive driving techniques can help reduce the chances of an automobile accident. Unfortunately, accidents still occur. It is important to know what to do in the event of an accident while driving a U of I-owned vehicle or rented vehicle. Read more.

Virtual Conference Open for Registration

The 10^th annual Transforming the Teaching and Learning Environment Virtual Conference is now open for registration. The conference takes place online Feb. 4-15 and is free to all U of I faculty and staff. Participants will have access to 60 one-hour, closed-captioned sessions that are live and interactive via Zoom. All sessions will be recorded and available for at least 30 days after the conference ends. There are no concurrent sessions, which gives participants the option to attend all talks. Session topics include motivating students with cellphones, teaching online lab science courses and writing quality learning objectives. Register for the virtual conference.

2018 Lee Noel and Randi Levitz Retention Excellence Award Winners Share Strategies for Student Success

Learn how four campuses developed innovative student success initiatives that increased student success, completion rates, tuition revenue and reduced loan debts during a talk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in the Crest Room of the Idaho Commons, Moscow. Leave with new ideas to enhance U of I programs that have already been applied and proven to work on diverse campuses. Learn more.

Martin Luther King Jr. Art and Writing Contest Focuses on Economic Justice

To commemorate the life, work and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., U of I undergraduates, graduates and professional students enrolled for the spring semester are invited to write an essay or poem or create an artistic piece in the medium of their choice in response to a prompt about economic justice. Essays, poetry and art are due by 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28. Winners will receive $500 scholarships and honorable mentions will receive $100 scholarships. Learn more and submit.

Feature Stories

Overcoming Change and Uncertainty

When Bishal Thapa first arrived in Idaho he assumed he would encounter tall buildings, large groups of people and cars everywhere. Growing up in Nepal, Thapa harbored the perception that the United States was similar to what he’d seen on the big screen of New York or Los Angeles. Arriving in Moscow to begin his studies in agricultural education from the University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and biological engineering with an agricultural emphasis from the College of Engineering quickly dispelled him of that notion. Read more.

Kudos and Acknowledgments

U of I Law Faculty Present and Take on Leadership Roles at Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting

In early January 2019, College of Law faculty descended on New Orleans to attend the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting. At the meeting, faculty from around the world presented on issues of legal and academic interest. Faculty also engaged in leadership opportunities that further the mission of the organization and its sections. Read about law faculty who made an impact at the meeting.

Job Opportunities

• Dean, University of Idaho Libraries
• Marketing and Communications Manager, College of Business and Economics
• Accountant, President’s Area, U of I Foundation
• Director/State Geologist, Idaho Geological Survey
• EPSCoR Project Director, University Research
• Copy and Print Center Lead, University Communications and Marketing

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

Faculty and Staff News

Policy Pub Will Feature a Panel on Foreign Policy

The James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research will present “Policy Pub: Foreign Policy and Idaho” at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mountain time Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Pengilly's, 513 W. Main St., Boise. Panelists will talk about their international work in democracy, agriculture and trade, and explore how upcoming federal policy conversations might impact Idaho. A Q&A will follow. RSVP to the upcoming Policy Pub.

Design the 2019 Game Day T-Shirt

The Student Alumni Relations Board invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans to submit designs for the next Game Day T-Shirt design for 2019. Submissions are due Feb. 27 and the winner will be announced on Moms' Weekend. Learn more and submit.

Share Active Learning Strategies at the Fourth Annual U of I Active Learning Symposium

Proposals are being accepted for the fourth annual U of I Active Learning Symposium to be held 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the Idaho Commons. Submissions are being taken for a 50-minute workshop topic related to modeling active learning strategies in large classrooms, online or hybrid environments, and beyond the classroom. Proposals are due Friday, March 1. Free breakfast and light refreshments will be provided. The symposium is sponsored by the Doceo Center and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Submit a proposal.

Schedule an Appointment with a VALIC Financial Advisor

A VALIC financial advisor will be available on the Moscow campus 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Thursday, beginning Jan. 31 through the end of the spring semester. If Thursday is not a good day, other days of the week are possible. Employees do not need to be a current VALIC client to meet. To schedule an appointment, contact Johnny Johnston at 509-251-2145 or john.johnston@valic.com.

Easily Report Safety Concerns

The Report a Safety Concern form provides a way to report any campus safety concern or issue anonymously, if desired. Submitted forms receive immediate attention and are directed to the appropriate unit for review and consideration. If the concern involves an immediate threat to people, property and/or the environment, call 208-855-6524 to report it to Environmental Health and Safety, or call 911 as appropriate. Additional information is available on the I-Safety website.

Tickets On Sale for the Vandal Scholarship Fund Gala

The 29th annual Vandal Scholarship Fund Gala will take place at 6 p.m. Mountain time Thursday, Feb. 7, at Boise Centre East, 850 W. Front St., Boise. The gala is the organization’s biggest annual fundraiser — thanks to generous community members and businesses in the Treasure Valley. The event includes a cocktail and social hour, silent and live auctions, gourmet dinner and a program featuring U of I legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Jerry Kramer as well as head football coach Paul Petrino. Get tickets.

Kudos and Acknowledgments

Two U of I Undergraduates Awarded U.S. Department of State's Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad

Congratulations to two U of I undergraduate students selected to receive the U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad during spring 2019. Abigail Euhus, originally from Moscow, is a sophomore majoring in microbiology and a member of the U of I Honors Program. She will spend her semester taking literature courses at Massey University through the Universities Study Abroad Consortium (USAC) program site in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Denessy Rodriguez, originally from St. Anthony, is a senior majoring in sociology. She will spend her semester at the Universities Study Abroad Consortium (USAC) program site in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Read more.

Civil Engineering Senior Brings Water Bottle Refill Station to Janssen through U of I Sustainability Grant

U of I College of Engineering students will use less plastic in 2019. Students can now refill their own water bottles in the Janssen Engineering Building, thanks to civil engineering junior Andrea Boyd. Boyd used funding from the U of I Sustainability Center to install an Elkay EZH20 Bottle Refill Station on the main floor of the Janssen Engineering Building in Moscow in order to promote water conservation and a reduction of single-use plastic water bottles. Read more.

Job Opportunities

• Dean, University of Idaho Libraries
• Marketing and Communications Manager, College of Business and Economics
• Accountant, President’s Area, U of I Foundation
• Director/State Geologist, Idaho Geological Survey
• EPSCoR Project Director, University Research

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

Faculty and Staff News

ORED Announces Opening of RISE Meet Your Sponsor and Jumpstart Programs

The Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) is pleased to announce the opening of two RISE (Research, Infrastructure and Scholarly Excellence) internal funding programs – Meet Your Sponsor (MYS) and Jumpstart (JS). The MYS program provides funding to support travel for faculty to have in-person meetings with prospective sponsors to fund their research, scholarly or creative efforts. To facilitate a spring semester cohort trip to Washington, D.C., the deadline is Thursday, Jan. 31. Other individual travel requests will be accepted on a rolling basis. The JS program provides seed funding for research, scholarly or creative efforts that significantly differ from those currently being pursued. The deadline for this program is March 1. Find out more and get instructions on how to apply.

Faculty Evaluation of Administrators Form 2 Now Available Online

Faculty are given an annual opportunity to provide confidential feedback on their administrators (deans, associate deans, department chairs, program heads, etc.). This is important information for their supervisors as they prepare 2018 evaluations. Great care is taken to ensure comments remain confidential and are only viewed by the administrators' supervisor(s). Feedback for 2018 will be collected through online surveys. The information will be managed and distributed by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation. Read more and take the survey.

Arthur Taylor Excellence in Diversity Award Welcomes Nominations

The deadline to submit a nomination for the Dr. Arthur Taylor Excellence in Diversity Award, faculty and staff category, is Friday, Jan. 25. This award celebrates contributions that promote greater inclusion of all people in our campus community and promotes understanding and recognition of diversity in educational, service and outreach opportunities. Submit award nominations and supporting letters to Norma Valdivia at normav@uidaho.edu.

Understand How to Request Certificates and Waivers

The university may enter into a contract that requires giving another party a certificate or getting a certificate by the other party. Usually, if U of I is performing a function for another party, the party will ask for proof of coverage. If a party is performing a function for the university, proof of coverage will be requested. Review certificate and waiver policies and procedures.

News Releases

Prichard Art Gallery Exhibit Puts Guatemalan Migration in Perspective

An exhibit of provocative photography that explores the factors driving residents of Guatemala from their homes in search of a better life will open Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the University of Idaho’s Prichard Art Gallery in collaboration with the university’s Martin Institute. The photographs that make up “Push Factors: Perspectives on Guatemalan Migration,” organized by Curators Without Borders, invite viewers to consider the complexity of Guatemalan life as well as the stereotyping of migrants that permeates today’s society. Read more.

Kudos and Acknowledgments

M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Awards University of Idaho $60,000 to Develop Machine that Purifies Wastewater

The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has awarded $60,000 to the University of Idaho to support a team of researchers developing a new technology that purifies wastewater and helps stop toxic algae blooms. The award is part of Murdock’s continued investment in helping scientists bring potentially lifesaving and community-changing technology to market through the Commercialization Initiation Program. Read more.

Job Opportunities

• Dean, University of Idaho Libraries
• Marketing and Communications Manager, College of Business and Economics
• Accountant, President’s Area, U of I Foundation

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

Faculty and Staff News

Virtual Conference Open for Registration

The 10^th Annual Transforming the Teaching and Learning Environment Virtual Conference is now open for registration. The conference takes place online Feb. 4-15 and is free to all U of I faculty and staff. Participants will have access to 60 one-hour, closed-captioned sessions that are live and interactive via Zoom. All sessions will be recorded and available for at least 30 days after the conference ends. There are no concurrent sessions, which gives participants the option to attend all talks. Session topics include motivating students with cellphones, teaching online lab science courses and writing quality learning objectives. Register for the virtual conference.

New Prichard Art Gallery Exhibit Explores Guatemalan Migration

"Push Factors: Perspectives on Guatemalan Migration," brought to the university in partnership with the Martin Institute, features work by award-winning photographers and photojournalists Rodrigo Abd, James Rodríguez and William B. Plowman, along with written accounts from migrant youth. The exhibit runs through Feb. 24 at the Prichard Art Gallery in Moscow with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22. The gallery talk, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for noon Thursday, Jan. 24. Rodríguez will be present at both events. Learn more about the art.

Attend Safe Zone Training Jan. 16

The LGBTQA Office will host a Safe Zone Training 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in Room 045, Bruce M. Pitman Center, Moscow. Safe Zone training provides new tools and information on how to provide a safe space and inclusion for LGBTQA-identified people at the University of Idaho. The training features a lecture and interactive panel discussion. It is open to all. Register for Safe Zone Training.

Get the Latest Volume of The Looking Glass

Volume 14 of the University Honors Program's creative and scholarly student magazine, The Looking Glass, can be picked up by program students for free any time and can be purchased for $20 by the public during a special sales event 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Jan. 14-16 at the event table in the Idaho Commons, next to the Rotunda, Moscow. Issues may also be purchased online.

Save the Date for the Women's Leadership Conference April 3

The University of Idaho and Washington State University will co-host the Women's Leadership Conference April 3, 2019, at the Best Western Plus University Inn at Moscow. Registration opens this month. The conference will explore the theme “Finding Your Power: Cultivating Authentic Leadership.” This year's theme speaks to the importance of culture change through empowerment, cultivating leadership through positive and honest relationships, and building a diverse and innovative community to create dynamic, respectful and inclusive work environments. Learn more about the Women's Leadership Conference.

Working with Minors in Your Program? Screen, Select and Train the Supervised Adult and Authorized Adult

APM 05.12, Protection of Minors, requires all programs that serve youth (or are attended by minors) to screen, select and train employees and volunteers based on the type of contact they have with minors. Read more.

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.

Kudos and Acknowledgments

Broadcasting and Digital Media Student Receives Research Grant for Film Project

Junior Bailey O'Bryant was awarded a $1,000 grant from the Office of Undergraduate Research for his film project, "Triggered." The film features an all-female cast and focuses on a young woman in college who experiences an intensely traumatic experience that causes her sanity and morals to break and chip away. Read more.

Job Opportunities

• Dean, University of Idaho Libraries
• Marketing and Communications Manager, College of Business and Economics
• Accountant, President’s Area, U of I Foundation

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

Faculty and Staff News

Important Policy and Emergency Reminders for a New Semester

With a new semester beginning, it is important to review several essential regulations and be aware of emergency contact information. This information can be viewed online.

Mindfulness Meditation Zoom-Only Today

Drop-in mindfulness meditation is starting up again noon to 12:20 p.m. today, Jan. 9. While organizers wait to get a physical meeting space, Jamie Derrick will begin with Zoom drop-in meditations. Join via Zoom.

Find NSF CAREER Proposal Help for Early Career Faculty

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development award (CAREER) offers NSF's most prestigious awards in support of early career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Activities pursued by early career faculty should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. Read about faculty requirements and learn about ORED.

Office of Research and Economic Development Invites Faculty to Subscribe to Listserv for PIs

To receive weekly funding opportunity bulletins, limited submission funding opportunities, training and workshop announcements, proposal writing tips and agency updates, faculty can register for the Office of Sponsored Programs PI Listserv.

Vandal Ideas Project Request for Proposals Deadline Jan. 22

Proposals should be submitted to the Vandal Ideas Project (VIP) by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, using the VIP: Transform Program Proposal online form. The submission link also includes the cover sheet and budget sheets that must be used for the proposal. For more information about the VIP: Transform project, contact Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives Cher Hendricks at 208-885-7941 or cherhendricks@uidaho.edu or College of Science Dean Ginger Carney at 208-885-6195 or gingercarney@uidaho.edu.

My UI Newsletter Submissions Due at Noon Today

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U of I in the News

Idaho Business Review: A Word with Chuck Staben

As the Gem State’s tech industry booms, so does its demand for smart, skilled employees. The University of Idaho is working to fill some of that void. In spring 2018, the Moscow-based school formed a partnership with the Fenway Group, an organization that connects IT-minded students with top-tier corporations like Southwest Airlines and CenturyLink. Read more.

Job Opportunities

• Case Manager, Office of the Dean of Students, Student Affairs
• Dean, University of Idaho Libraries
• Marketing and Communications Manager, College of Business and Economics
• Accountant, President’s Area, U of I Foundation

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

Faculty and Staff News

Discover More Than 50 Research Support Centers through New Web Portal

Did you know U of I is home to more than 50 approved service centers across the state? Now all these centers — along with descriptions of their services — are in one location: the University of Idaho's Shared Resources site. The site serves as a gateway to a wide range of research support services for our faculty and students, as well as cohorts from the private sector, government agencies and other universities. Read more.

Rosa Parks Human Rights Achievement Award Nominations Deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 9

The Latah County Human Rights Task Force is requesting nominations for the 2019 Rosa Parks Human Rights Achievement Award. Two recipients are selected for this award each year and the awards are presented at the Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Community Breakfast. The breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19, at Moscow Middle School. One award is given to a recipient who has a significant history of commitment and achievement in the field of human rights for Latah County. A Junior Award is presented to a high school or university student, or some other young person who shows promise in the field of human rights. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Jan. 9. Learn more and submit a nomination.

Traction Footwear Device Program Expands to Statewide U of I Locations

The traction device program is now expanded to include all U of I centers and sites. Submit a completed Traction Device Program form, including shoe size, to your local safety officer (or designee). Requests without shoe sizes cannot be fulfilled. The safety officer will collect the forms, verify VandalCard information and email the forms to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) at safety@uidaho.edu. This single-batch process will help reduce mailing costs. Devices will be shipped to the safety officer for distribution. For employees on the Moscow campus, these devices are still available at EHS (1108 W. Sixth St.) or U of I Risk (TLC 048 and 049).

Reminder: U of I is a Tobacco-Free Campus

In order to protect the health of all of our students, employees and the community at large, the University of Idaho is proud to be 100 percent tobacco-free. The use of cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes (vaping), smokeless tobacco, hookahs, and any other tobacco-based products, is banned on all U of I property, research facilities and in university vehicles. Vandal Health Education has numerous resources for students who would like to reduce their tobacco use, including free cessation materials and local classes. U of I employees and students can find out more about tobacco cessation resources here.