Looking Back and Looking Ahead is Tomorrow

Reflect on what we’ve learned this semester and how that can inform what we do next, no matter what “next” might look like, during a virtual session 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, May 26. During this session, faculty innovations and evidence-based practices will be presented to offer an inventory of tips, tools and techniques to support successful teaching and learning across all instructional modalities. Look back on what has worked and what hasn’t and think about how we can use what we have learned to prepare, flexibly, for fall. Register online.
 

Learn More About Vandal Kids Camp Tomorrow

Vandal Kids Camp is a full week summer camp that offers a safe environment for kids ages 6-12 at the Student Recreation Center. Activities include rock climbing, outdoor adventure, multi-sports, stunts and swimming. Learn more about the camp during a Zoom meeting 4 p.m. tomorrow, May 26. Email Katie Doman at kdoman@uidaho.edu to register.
 

Learn About Coping During COVID May 27

The Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) is hosting the second installment of its Coping During COVID seminar series 11 a.m. Mountain time Wednesday, May 27, with a presentation by Idaho State University Sports Dietician Natalie Christensen. Christensen’s presentation, “Coping During COVID: Nutrition Wellness Through Mindful Eating,” will address how nutrition is interwoven into every aspect of wellness, and the ways we can be mindful about our food choices and relationships with food. Register online.
 

Vandal Food Pantry Curbside Pickup is Available May 27

The Vandal Food Pantry cabinets are no longer available to community members and students. To keep food available for patrons, a curbside pickup will be available from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, from the Bruce M. Pitman Center alleyway. Bags will be pre-packed, and patrons will be given bags based on their family size. There will be no substitutions on bags. Bags are packed based on recommendations from Feeding America.
 

Green Dot Overview for Faculty and Staff is May 27

A Green Dot Overview for faculty and staff will take place 3-4:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, via Zoom. The session will introduce the basic elements of the Green Dot Bystander Intervention program, focusing on the role university employees play in establishing and reinforcing campus culture. The program will help employees understand the expanded role of “bystander” and equip participants with skills to integrate this role into their job. Register online.
 

‘ASCEND’ in Times of Rapid Change Through Entrepreneurial Webinar is May 28

Join Nigel Sharp with the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for a webinar 1 p.m. Thursday, May 28, to learn about how university faculty, postgraduates and students can benefit from an entrepreneurial mindset in times of rapid change. This presentation is one in a series of webinars from Accelerating Solutions for Commercialization and Entrepreneurial Development (ASCEND), a regional technology transfer accelerator hub that increases the entrepreneurship and commercialization of basic medical science in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming. Funds for the ASCEND hub were made possible by a Small Business Technology Transfer award (UT2GM130175) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health. Contact U of I Site Leader and Office of Technology Transfer Director Jeremy Tamsen for more information. Register online.
 

Think Open Fellowship Applications Due May 29

The 2020-21 Think Open Fellowship is accepting proposals from faculty and graduate students interested in transitioning an upcoming course to an Open or other low-cost textbook solution. Applications are open through Friday, May 29. Think Open Fellowships provide faculty and graduate students who commit to using Open or other low-cost resources a $1,200 award and the opportunity for intensive collaboration with the library. Fellows will work with the Open Education librarian to identify and create open educational resources that support their learning goals. Learn more.
 

‘A League of Their Own’ to be Shown at Moscow Drive-In May 29 and 30

The ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center gravel parking lot is being turned into a drive-in movie theater and will show the film “A League of Their Own” (1992) at 7 p.m. Friday, May 29, and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30. Enter from Stadium Drive. Limited spots are available, so plan to arrive early. Gates open two hours before showtime. Learn more.
 

Upgrade to Zoom Version 5 by May 30

Zoom Version 5 client is available to upgrade for all operating systems including macOS, Windows, Android, iOS and Linux. It is recommended everyone upgrade their client on each OS they are using immediately. Zoom has made the upgrade mandatory on Saturday, May 30. If you have not updated, Zoom will prompt for confirmation before upgrading automatically. To update on macOS and Windows, open Zoom, click on your profile initials in the upper right corner, then click on “Check for Updates.” If the update is available, Zoom will download it and install it automatically.
 

Idaho Matters to Interview Project ECHO June 1

Project ECHO’s Director, Lachelle Smith, will be interviewed alongside ECHO-attendee Dr. Ann Lima (Orofino) on Boise State Public Radio’s news show, Idaho Matters, at 11:15 a.m. Monday, June 1. Project ECHO is part of Idaho’s WWAMI Medical Education Program and uses video conferencing to connect community providers across the state with specialists in regular, real-time collaborative sessions. Expected topics of discussion include health disparities in rural Idaho communities and the success of Project ECHO’s COVID-19 program. Tune in live or, if you’re outside of the listening area, download the podcast.  
 

Vandal Giving Day Ambassadors Needed June 2-3

Vandal Giving Day 2020 starts at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 2. With your help, this 2,020-minute online giving event will raise funds to aid our students with their return this fall, providing scholarships and additional resources as they continue their education at U of I. Sign up to be a Vandal Giving Day ambassador and spread the word to Vandals worldwide. Email marie@uidaho.edu or call 208-739-0477 with questions.
 

Register for a Virtual Cooking Class with Ampersand Oil & Vinegar Taphouse June 3

Attend the third cooking class in the series presented by Keely Garrity, a Vandal alumna and owner of the local Ampersand Oil & Vinegar Taphouse, 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 3. During the session, prepare a gourmet meal as it is livestreamed from the Ampersand kitchen. The menu includes a Mexican chopped salad, street corn salsa, chicken or veggie fajitas and churro cake. Learn more and register online.
 

FY21 Automated Salary Agreements and Letters are Available in VandalWeb

Automated annual contract renewal, salary agreements and letters for all permanent employees continuing into FY21 at U of I are available via VandalWeb and must be acknowledged/accepted in the system no later than Friday, June 5. This process applies to all employees except temporary help employees, temporary faculty, graduate assistants and other student-affiliated employees. Within at least 36 hours of acknowledging/accepting their document, employees will receive a PDF copy by email. Questions about the electronic system can be directed to hr-salary@uidaho.edu for staff and provost@uidaho.edu for faculty. The automated salary agreements and letters are located in VandalWeb > Employees > Employee Information > Salary Agreements.
 

Faculty Asked to RSVP for Aug. 1 Commencement by June 15

Faculty members are invited to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2020 during a special Summer Commencement Ceremony 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center. Due to the timing of the ceremony, as well as logistics surrounding COVID-19, faculty members who plan on attending are asked to RSVP on Eventbrite by Monday, June 15.
 

Remote Summer Boot Camp Registration is Open

Participate in the Remote Summer Boot Camp — Computing, Data and Visualization — June 8-12. Workshops will be offered in software carpentry and introductions to computational modeling and data science tools will include hands-on programming using R, Python, bash and git. There will also be a seminar series and discussion panel. No prior knowledge of the tools to be presented is needed. The boot camp is hosted by the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) and Collaborative Computing Center in collaboration with the CAES universities: Boise State University, Idaho State University, University of Idaho and University of Wyoming. Learn more and register.

Maps for the Military

The U.S. Department of Defense manages more than 500 installations across the continental U.S. — which may be important for certain elusive animals. Secretive marsh birds are the hide-and-seek champions of wetlands. Read more.

CALS Doctoral Student Receives Award to Create Educator and Scientist Toolkit

Natasha Wingerter, a doctoral student in the Water Resources Graduate Program, was awarded a 2020 Fellowship with the Center Advancing Research Impact in Society to create a toolbox for scientists and educators to co-create high-quality non-formal learning experiences. She recently discussed an exercise from the toolbox during an American Fisheries Society virtual conference talk titled “The Science Selfie: How to Reframe Your Elevator Speech to Address Social Stereotypes.”
 

U of I Researchers Chase Balls of Moss Called ‘Glacier Mice’ Across Alaska Glacier

Glacier moss balls — nicknamed “glacier mice” — are globs of dirt and moss found on glaciers and important habitat for invertebrates to colonize. Department of Geological Sciences’s Tim Bartholomaus and Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences’s Sophie Gilbert teamed up with Washington State University to study these rolling stones on Root Glacier in Alaska. They found the mice move an average of 2.5 centimeters a day in a herd-like fashion, but their movement doesn’t coincide with prevailing winds, downslope or sun angle. See the story NPR wrote about the project.

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• Division Operations Officer, Finance
• IdahoSTARS Advisor, Center on Disabilities and Human Development
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• Learning Specialist, Academic Support Programs
• Technical Records Specialist 2, Accounts Receivable
• Administrative and Fiscal Operations Director, College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences

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Join the U of I Faculty and Staff News and Events Facebook Group

Want to engage with audiences and peers online? Visit the U of I Faculty and Staff News and Events Facebook page. This closed group is managed by the University Communications and Marketing Office, with support from members of Staff Council. It is intended to help U of I employees engage with each other and stay informed about activities on campus.

Take the UCM Internal Survey

University Communications and Marketing is always looking for ways to improve communication across the university. We are conducting a regularly-scheduled survey to collect data from U of I faculty and staff about the effectiveness of existing communication methods and to identify ways to improve communication. The survey is confidential and should take about 15 minutes to complete. Take the survey, which closes Monday, May 25.
 

Looking Back and Looking Ahead is May 26

Reflect on what we’ve learned this semester and how that can inform what we do next, no matter what “next” might look like, during a virtual session 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 26. During this session, faculty innovations and evidence-based practices will be presented to offer an inventory of tips, tools and techniques to support successful teaching and learning across all instructional modalities. Look back on what has worked and what hasn’t and think about how we can use what we have learned to prepare, flexibly, for fall. Register online.
 

Learn About Coping During COVID May 27

The Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) is hosting the second installment of its Coping During COVID seminar series 11 a.m. Mountain time Wednesday, May 27, with a presentation by Idaho State University Sports Dietician Natalie Christensen. Christensen’s presentation, “Coping During COVID: Nutrition Wellness Through Mindful Eating,” will address how nutrition is interwoven into every aspect of wellness, and the ways we can be mindful about our food choices and relationships with food. Register online.
 

NSF CAREER Assistance is Available; Deadline to Apply is July 27

The deadline for early career faculty applying to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) most prestigious award, the Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER), is Monday, July 27. The Research and Faculty Development team’s proposal development specialists will work with faculty to develop a competitive proposal, from contacting program officers to crafting a biosketch and reviewing/editing proposal documents — excluding the budget. They have resources to help develop sections such as broader impacts, education plans and evaluation tools. They also have templates, checklists, guides, webinars and more to share. The team’s services are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Complete a Request Service ticket to make a request.
 

Apply for NEH Funding Opportunity by Sept. 23

The Research and Faculty Development team in the Office of Research and Economic Development is requesting notice of intent to apply to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Stipends limited submission funding opportunity with a notice of intent deadline of Wednesday, Sept. 23. For more information and to submit a notice of intent to apply to the funding opportunity, select the program from the table on the U of I InfoReady Review homepage. Contact the Research and Faculty Development Limited Submissions team at ored-rfd-limitedsub@uidaho.edu with questions.
 

Outdoor Rental Center is Accepting Equipment Reservations

The Outdoor Rental Center is accepting reservations for equipment. Advanced reservations are required. Rental pickup and drop-off are curbside only. See the rental equipment. Contact 208-885-6170 or stownsend@uidaho.edu to make a reservation. Payment is due upon pickup.

Student COVID-19 Testimonies

Students in Hal Foster’s media writing class wrote essays about how COVID-19 has impacted their lives.

• Raised in The Big City, I Thought I’d Seen It All, by Leo Tamba: I’m a University of Idaho football linebacker from the Los Angeles area, a place so big, diverse and pulsating that by the time you’re grown, you think you’ve seen it all.
• Tale of Two Airports Leaves Lasting Impression, by Ashlin Couch: I learned in the first few days after Idaho confirmed it had coronavirus what a difference a few days and a different country can make in airport scenes.
• Anxiety, Depression Worsened by Lack of Social Interaction, by Hailee Maxey: The isolation that many countries have imposed to stem the spread of coronavirus has been hard on those like me with mental health issues.
• Virus Requires a Pivot on the Job Front, by Brock Craven: When the coronavirus hammered my delivery-job income by slashing demand for letters and parcels, I switched to deliveries in a category where the virus has ramped up demand — takeout restaurant food.
• Virus Dashes Top-Flight Job Opportunities, by Brian Healy: I was excited to learn early in the spring that I had a shot at two great summer jobs.
• Answering the Call by Covering the Pandemic, by Brianna Finnegan: After only four hours of sleep, my phone buzzes. I wake to another Idaho coronavirus case.
• Grocery Store Workers Feel Customer Tension During Pandemic, by Tristan Schmick: The job that I’m doing to pay for my tuition at the University of Idaho — a grocery store merchandiser — is crucial to keeping people going during the coronavirus pandemic.
• Coping With Change — With A Trial Run, by Tony Murillo: Hunkering down from the coronavirus has been tough for most students.
• Born with Asthma, Scared Every Day About Catching the Virus, by Kian DeBord: I am more concerned about coronavirus than most university students because I was born with asthma, and the virus attacks the lungs.

University of Idaho Announces Dean of College of Art and Architecture

Shauna Corry has been named dean of the University of Idaho’s College of Art and Architecture. Corry has served as term dean of the college since 2016. Corry has been a professor of interior design at U of I since 2001. She came to the university from North Dakota State University, where she taught for 10 years. Corry earned her bachelor’s degree in housing and interiors from Utah State University and a master’s with an interiors emphasis and an interdisciplinary doctorate focusing on environment and behavior from Washington State University. Read more.

Faculty Member Receives Grant to Improve Rural Math Education 

Julie Amador, an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, was awarded a National Science Foundation Discovery Research PreK-12 grant, which seeks to enhance STEM learning in PreK-12 students through research and development of STEM education innovations and approaches. The grant will provide $2.7 million over the next four years. Amador will lead the collaboration between University of Idaho and University of Rochester. The team will study online models to support mathematics coaches in rural school districts across the country.
 

U of I Faculty Publish Potato Production Systems Textbook

Congratulations to the 22 current and emeritus faculty members in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences who contributed to the publication of “Potato Production Systems,” recently published by Springer Publishing. This textbook spans all aspects of potato production, pest and planting management, storage and marketing. This complete guide to potato production is a valuable tool for researchers, Extension specialists, students and farm managers.

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• Administrative and Fiscal Operations Director, College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences

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FY21 Automated Salary Agreements and Letters are Available

Automated annual contract renewal, salary agreements and letters for all permanent employees continuing into FY21 at the University of Idaho are available via VandalWeb and must be acknowledged/accepted in the system no later than Friday, June 5. This process applies to all U of I employees except temporary help employees, temporary faculty, graduate assistants and other student-affiliated employees. Within at least 36 hours of acknowledging/accepting their document, employees will receive a PDF copy by email. Questions about the electronic system can be directed to hr-salary@uidaho.edu for staff and provost@uidaho.edu for faculty. The automated salary agreements and letters are located in VandalWeb > Employees > Employee Information > Salary Agreements.
 

‘Mean Girls’ to be Shown at Moscow Drive-In May 23; Gates Open at 6 p.m.

The ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center gravel parking lot is being turned into a drive-in movie theater and will show the film “Mean Girls” (2004) at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23. Enter from Stadium Drive. Limited spots are available, so plan to arrive early. Gates open at 6 p.m. Learn more.
 

Take a Look Back at the Year in Vandal Country

Our 2019-20 Year in Review video provides a fast-moving look at the University of Idaho’s challenges and triumphs in a Brave and Bold way. It’s among videos highlighting the annual State of the University that are available for viewing at uidaho.edu/sotu. Watch the video.
 

Idaho Vandal Game-Worn Jerseys Available for Purchase

The Idaho Vandals will be sporting new uniforms in 2020 and they need to make room for the new inventory. To make space, actual game-worn jerseys are available to purchase. Proceeds from the sale will go toward athletic scholarships for students at the University of Idaho. The sale ends Friday, June 5. Showcase your Vandal Pride.

Student COVID-19 Testimonies

Students in Hal Foster’s media writing class wrote essays about how COVID-19 has impacted their lives.

• Virus Puts Sports Writing on Hold, Leads to Construction Gig, by Armin Mesinovic: When the coronavirus forced the University of Idaho to go to online classes in late March, I moved back to my parents’ home in Boise, where I’ve been pitching in with my father’s tile-laying business.
• ‘We Couldn’t Relax in Palm Springs’, by Reide Barkus: The hazmat gear that San Francisco International Airport employees had cocooned into was making an unmistakable statement about the danger of the coronavirus.
• Virus Dashed Multiple Career Opportunities, by Stella Davidson: As I sat on my bed in my parents’ home in Boise, I fielded a traumatic WhatsApp call from my best friend, who was studying in Lyon, France, for the school year.
• Phone Calls of Concern Recalled, by Stephanie Lazaro: In early March, as news was surfacing that universities outside Idaho were going to online classes and in some cases shutting down because of the coronavirus, parents of University of Idaho students started becoming concerned.
• Virus Dashed Dreams of Germany, but New Doors Opened, by Anteia McCollum: The coronavirus dashed my hopes of going on an exciting Idaho National Guard adventure to Germany, but I ended up doing something even more worthwhile — helping hungry Idahoans fill their stomachs.
• Three Adults at Home; Two Without Incomes Because of Outbreak, by Julia Moore: Before the coronavirus surfaced, I was covering my University of Idaho living expenses with a job that I loved and obtained creative satisfaction from – eyelash extension artist.
• Remembering My Last Normal Day: The Day of the Play, by Jessica Megis: Burrowed inside my windbreaker, I walked briskly in the chill of a mid-March evening toward the University of Idaho’s Hartung Theater, unaware of how radically my life would change once the curtains closed.
• Life Lessons: Davies Family Faces Scheduling Challenge, by Nataly Davies: The coronavirus has been tough for all university students, but it has posed special problems for my husband, Luke, and me because we are both full-time students and the parents of an 8-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl.

U of I’s Center for Digital Inquiry and Learning Selects Five Fellows

Three University of Idaho students and two faculty members have been selected as fellows for the Center for Digital Inquiry and Learning (CDIL), a collaboration between the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences and the U of I Library that provides digital opportunities that advance research and teaching. Fellows work with CDIL staff on digital projects to improve their development skills. Student fellowships begin now; faculty fellowships in the fall. Read more.

NSF Grant Bringing New Research and Collaboration Opportunities in Education

Julie Amador, Ph.D., associate professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, was recently awarded a four-year DRK12 NSF grant. The total award amount is $2.7 million to study online models to support mathematics coaches in rural school districts across the country. Amador will lead the grant, which is a collaboration between the University of Idaho and University of Rochester.
 

U of I Researchers Estimate Photosynthetic Carbon Uptake Efficiency from Evergreen Forests

Andrew Maguire, Jan Eitel, Ryan Long, Lee Vierling, Jyoti Jennewein, William Weygint and colleagues studied how efficiently evergreen forests use variable light conditions to power photosynthetic carbon uptake. They found that accounting for changes in leaf shading and sun exposure along with fluorescence — light reemitted by chlorophyll — led to 70-80% accurate estimates of sub-canopy partitioning of photosynthetic efficiency. The findings from this field-based study in Idaho and Alaska will help researchers estimate photosynthetic carbon uptake by forests from satellite-based measurements of fluorescence. This leaf-scale information is needed to understand ecosystem responses to changing climate conditions.

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• Administrative and Fiscal Operations Director, College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
• Administrative and Fiscal Operations Director, College of Science

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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.

Take the UCM Internal Survey

University Communications and Marketing is always looking for ways to improve communication across the university. We are conducting a regularly-scheduled survey to collect data from U of I faculty and staff about the effectiveness of existing communication methods and to identify ways to improve communication. The survey is confidential and should take about 15 minutes to complete. Take the survey, which closes Monday, May 25.
 

Workshop: Focusing on Your Well-Being During Uncertainty is May 21

Attend a virtual workshop about focusing on well-being during uncertainty 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21. In this workshop, participants will define well-being, learn tips to enhance their mental, physical and social well-being and brainstorm ways they can stay motivated during challenging times. Register online.
 

Virtual Furlough Town Hall is May 22

A virtual town hall meeting will take place 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, May 22. During the town hall, President Scott Green, Interim Provost Torrey Lawrence, Vice President Brian Foisy and other panelists will answer questions about the proposed mandatory furlough plan described in the memo sent by the president on May 11. It is encouraged that questions be submitted by contacting Faculty Senate members or Staff Council representatives prior to the town hall. Per FSH 3450, Faculty Senate and Staff Council will provide comments and recommendations to the president concerning the proposed plan by June 3. Register for the town hall or watch it live on U of I Live.
 

‘Mean Girls’ to be Shown at Moscow Drive-In May 23

The ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center gravel parking lot is being turned into a drive-in movie theater and will show the film “Mean Girls” (2004) at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23. Enter from Stadium Drive. Limited spots are available, so plan to arrive early. Gates open at 7 p.m. Learn more.
 

‘ASCEND’ in Times of Rapid Change Through Entrepreneurial Webinar is May 28

Join Nigel Sharp with the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for a webinar 1 p.m. Thursday, May 28, to learn about how university faculty, postgraduates and students can benefit from an entrepreneurial mindset in times of rapid change. This presentation is one in a series of webinars from Accelerating Solutions for Commercialization and Entrepreneurial Development (ASCEND), a regional technology transfer accelerator hub that increases the entrepreneurship and commercialization of basic medical science in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming. Funds for the ASCEND hub were made possible by a Small Business Technology Transfer award (UT2GM130175) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health. Contact U of I Site Leader and Office of Technology Transfer Director Jeremy Tamsen for more information. Register online.
 

Deadline for Taking FY20 Voluntary Furlough

Saturday, June 13, is the last day for 12-month employees to take voluntary furlough hours for FY20. The last day for nine-month employees to take voluntary furlough hours was May 16. Learn more. 
 

Faculty Asked to RSVP for Aug. 1 Commencement by June 15

Faculty members are invited to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2020 during a special Summer Commencement ceremony 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center. Due to the timing of the ceremony, as well as logistics surrounding COVID-19, faculty members who plan on attending are asked to RSVP on Eventbrite by Monday, June 15.
 

Outdoor Rental Center is Accepting Equipment Reservations

The Outdoor Rental Center is accepting reservations for equipment. Advanced reservations are required. Rental pickup and drop off are curbside only. See the rental equipment. Call 208-885-6170 or email stownsend@uidaho.edu to make a reservation. Payment is due upon pickup.

A Passion for Policymaking

Complex computer coding is not usually something that political studies majors study. For Madeleine Curtright, a senior from Eagle majoring in political science, adding this technical skill helps prepare her for her dream career in national security. Initially a computer science major, Curtright developed an interest in politics during her sophomore year. Read more.

Chandra Zenner Ford Named CEO of U of I Boise

Chandra Zenner Ford, a longtime University of Idaho administrator with deep Treasure Valley roots, will become CEO of U of I Boise starting July 1. Ford, who is already based in Boise and is the senior associate leading strategic initiatives for U of I President Scott Green, will serve both roles. Prior to rejoining her alma mater U of I last year, Ford served as the City of Boise’s philanthropy director. Read more.

Two U of I Faculty Receive Murdock Charitable Trust Partners in Science Awards

Christine Parent, an associate professor in Biological Sciences, and Ralph Budwig, a professor with the Center for Ecohydraulics Research, received Murdock Charitable Trust Partners in Science Awards. These two-year awards will engage local science teachers in the faculties’ research, with the goal of the teachers using what they learn in their classrooms. Due to COVID-19, the awards will begin summer 2021. Budwig’s work focuses on streambeds in mountain streams, and Parent’s research looks at natural selection of Galápagos endemic land snails.
 

Remote Sensing Tracks Daily Wood Growth of Boreal Trees

College of Natural Resources and Society’s Jan Eitel, Andrew Maguire, Lee Vierling and Jyoti Jennewein and colleagues published a paper in Global Change Biology that looks at tracking tree growth through remote sensing in a boreal forest. Their study suggests that certain types of remote sensing approaches can provide insights into the nuances of the carbon cycle, specifically variation in daily tree growth — and the uptake of carbon by trees — in response to climate change.

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• Temporary Faculty – Business, Marketing, College of Business and Economics
• Assistant Manager, Student Accounts, Accounts Receivable

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UCM Newsletter Summer Schedule

The Daily Register will be published weekly beginning the week of May 25. The Daily Register will resume a normal schedule on Monday, Aug. 17. Items for the newsletter should be submitted via the online form by 2 p.m. the Friday prior to the week you would like announcements to run. There will be no My UI or This Week newsletters during the summer. This Week will resume a normal schedule on Sunday, Aug. 16, and My UI will resume on Aug. 17. 
 

CEHHS Interim Dean Recorded Sessions Available Until Tomorrow

Recorded sessions of the finalists for the interim dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences are available online. The recordings and the feedback form will be available until close of business tomorrow, May 20.
 

Learn More About Vandal Kids Camp May 26

Vandal Kids Camp is a full week summer camp that offers a safe environment for kids ages 6-12 at the Student Recreation Center. Activities include rock climbing, outdoor adventure, multi-sports, stunts and swimming. Learn more about the camp during a Zoom meeting 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 26. Email Katie Doman at kdoman@uidaho.edu to register.
 

Green Dot Overview for Faculty and Staff is May 27

A Green Dot Overview for faculty and staff will take place 3-4:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, via Zoom. The session will introduce the basic elements of the Green Dot Bystander Intervention program, focusing on the role university employees play in establishing and reinforcing campus culture. The program will help employees understand the expanded role of “bystander” and equip participants with skills to integrate this role into their job. Register online.
 

Think Open Fellowship Applications Due May 29

The 2020-21 Think Open Fellowship is accepting proposals from faculty and graduate students who are interested in transitioning an upcoming course to an Open or other low-cost textbook solution. Applications are open through Friday, May 29. Think Open Fellowships provide faculty and graduate students who commit to using Open or other low-cost resources a $1,200 award and the opportunity for intensive collaboration with the library. Fellows will work with the Open Education librarian to identify and create open educational resources that support their learning goals. Learn more.

Sights Set on White House

Lizzy Klinker wants to be the president of the United States. And the Fairfield, Montana, native and basketball star believes the caliber of her degree from the University of Idaho will get her there. Read more.

Community Invited to Participate in Discussion of Indigenous Architecture

Anne Marshall, professor of architecture and American Indian studies at the University of Idaho, will moderate a virtual discussion on Indigenous architecture at 9 a.m. today, May 19. The roundtable is part of the Society of Architectural Historians Virtual Conference. Community members are invited to participate. Read more.

Jamie Derrick Discusses De-Stressing During COVID-19 on The Vandal Theory

The health of loved ones. Food and job security. Childcare. There are lots of sources of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jamie Derrick provides tools for de-stressing on The Vandal Theory podcast. Learn more.
 

CNR Doctoral Student Receives Grant to Study How Prey Chooses Habitat

Rachel Stein, a doctoral student in Fish and Wildlife Sciences, received a Grant-in-Aid-of-Research from the American Society of Mammalogists. She is interested in how animals use visual information to select small habitat spaces, or microhabitats. Stein will be looking at visibility patterns across diverse ecosystems and investigating how snowshoe hares and red squirrels select forest microhabitat for visibility with regard to predation risk. Her findings could lead to more realistic estimates of habitat and resource selection by prey animals.
 

2020 Data Science Competition Results

The Mathematics and Statistical Science Departments have announced the results of the 2020 U of I Data Science Competition. The top three participants in the competition were Ronald Crump, Haotian Wang and Joel Oduro-Afriyie. For this competition, participants developed a machine learning model to automatically grade 20,000 hand-written calculus quizzes. The competition took place March 12 through April 30 and was sponsored by the College of Science. See the results of the competition.

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• Administrative and Fiscal Operations Director, College of Science
• Temporary Faculty – Business, Marketing, College of Business and Economics
• Assistant Manager, Student Accounts, Accounts Receivable

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Vandal Food Pantry Curbside Pickup is Available Today and Wednesday

The Vandal Food Pantry cabinets are no longer available to community members and students. To keep food available for patrons, a curbside pickup will be available 10 a.m. to noon today, May 18, and noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, from the Bruce M. Pitman Center alleyway. Bags will be pre-packed, and patrons will be given bags based on their family size. There will be no substitutions on bags. Bags are packed based on recommendations from Feeding America.
 

VandalStore Starbucks Re-Opens Today

The VandalStore Starbucks will be open for takeout business starting today, May 18. Operating hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
 

Indigenous Architecture Discussion is Tomorrow

Anne Marshall, professor of architecture and American Indian studies, will moderate a virtual discussion on Indigenous architecture 9 a.m. tomorrow, May 19. Panelists will include leading Indigenous practitioners Douglas Cardinal (Blackfoot/Metis), Daniel Glenn (Apsaalooke-Crow), Brian McCormack (Nimiipuu), Eladia Smoke (Anishinaabe) and Patrick Stewart (Nisga’a). This roundtable, “Redevelopment and Reconciliation: Urban Planning and Northwest Indigenous Architecture,” is part of the Society of Architectural Historians Virtual Conference. Registration is required. Learn more and register.
 

Virtual Furlough Town Hall is May 22

A virtual town hall meeting will take place 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, May 22. During the town hall, President Scott Green, Interim Provost Torrey Lawrence, Vice President Brian Foisy and other panelists will answer questions about the proposed mandatory furlough plan described in the memo sent by the president on May 11. It is encouraged that questions be submitted by contacting Faculty Senate members or Staff Council representatives prior to the town hall. Per FSH 3450, Faculty Senate and Staff Council will provide comments and recommendations to the president concerning the proposed plan by June 3. Register for the town hall or watch it live on U of I Live.

Vandal Family Paint Night with Wild @ Art is May 22

Join Joan and Donald from Moscow's local Wild @ Art as they virtually guide participants through a new technique that everyone can do 6 p.m. Friday, May 22. This event is hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations. The Pour Art Project will include a canvas, a paint kit and an instructional video. Kits can be picked up locally at Wild @ Art, or they can be delivered within Moscow or Pullman city limits. Register by Wednesday, May 20. Register online.
 

Upgrade to Zoom Version 5 by May 30

Zoom Version 5 client is now available to upgrade for all operating systems including macOS, Windows, Android, iOS and Linux. It is highly recommended everyone upgrade their client on each OS they are using immediately. Zoom has made the upgrade mandatory on Saturday, May 30. If you have not updated, Zoom will prompt for confirmation before upgrading automatically. To update on macOS and Windows, open Zoom, click on your profile initials in the upper right corner, then click on “Check for Updates.” If the update is available, Zoom will download it and install it automatically.
 

Register for a Virtual Cooking Class with Ampersand Oil & Vinegar Taphouse June 3

Attend the third cooking class in the series presented by Keely Garrity, a Vandal alumna and owner of the local Ampersand Oil & Vinegar Taphouse, 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 3. During the session, prepare a gourmet meal as it is livestreamed from the Ampersand kitchen. The menu includes a Mexican chopped salad, street corn salsa, chicken or veggie fajitas and churro cake. Learn more and register online.
 

Outdoor Rental Center is Accepting Equipment Reservations

The Outdoor Rental Center is accepting reservations for equipment. Advanced reservations are required. Rental pickup and drop off are curbside only. See the rental equipment. Call 208-885-6170 or email stownsend@uidaho.edu to make a reservation. Payment is due upon pickup.
 

Join the NSF CAREER Proposal Conversation Group

The Research and Faculty Development team has announced the U of I National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Proposal Conversation Group for individuals working on — or planning — a NSF CAREER proposal. The group will help keep individuals on track with proposal development; allow participants to ask questions and brainstorm ideas as well as discuss issues and solutions with peers and the team; and access proposal development resources and guides. Learn more.

Sparking a Career

Dillon Alexander spent his childhood exploring the juniper woodlands and ponderosa pine forests near his home in northern New Mexico. Now, he graduates with a degree in fire management from the College of Natural Resources at the University of Idaho, building on a fascination that began in his youth in 2000. Read more.

U of I Graduates 1,650 Vandal Alumni in Spring 2020

A total of 1,650 University of Idaho students statewide applied for 1,795 degrees for the spring semester. The numbers are the largest in the past six years for a spring term. Spring 2020 graduates will be celebrated during a Summer Commencement Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center in Moscow. Read more.

Debate Team Finishes Season Strong

Two members of the University of Idaho Debate Team took second place in the final International Public Debate Association (IPDA) tournament of the year. Mariah Wood, a junior from Idaho Falls majoring in philosophy and sociology with a criminology emphasis, and Daniel Welty, a sophomore from Shelley majoring in mechanical engineering, earned second place in the open division of the Climb-Online IPDA Team Championship Tournament. The pair competed against six other teams from throughout the United States. Wood also placed fifth in overall speaker points. Boise natives George Bowler, a senior majoring in architecture, and Frank Chen, a senior majoring in business economics, also competed for the Vandals.
 

Wildlife Resources Professor Honored by American Ornithological Society

Kerri Vierling was named a 2019 Elective Member of the American Ornithological Society (AOS). Elective Members are selected based on their significant contributions to ornithology and/or service to the AOS. A professor of wildlife resources, Vierling’s research investigates novel ways in which animal habitat can be measured using everything from smartphones to satellites, and her research lab focuses on how environmental changes affect bird populations and communities.

• Administrative and Fiscal Operations Director, College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
• Administrative and Fiscal Operations Director, College of Science
• Temporary Faculty – Business, Marketing, College of Business and Economics
• Assistant Manager, Student Accounts, Accounts Receivable

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VandalStore Staff and Faculty Sale is Today

The VandalStore Spring Staff and Faculty Sale is today, May 15. Enjoy 30% off your VandalGear purchase in Boise, Moscow and online with code: STAFFMAY20
 

‘Yesterday’ to be Shown at Moscow Drive-In Tomorrow

The ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center gravel parking lot is being turned into a drive-in movie theater and will show the film, "Yesterday" (2019) at 8 p.m. tomorrow, May 16. Enter from Stadium Drive. Limited spots are available, so plan to arrive early. Gates open at 7 p.m. Learn more.
 

Learn More About Vandal Kids Camp May 26

Vandal Kids Camp is a full week summer camp that offers a safe environment for kids ages 6-12 at the Student Recreation Center. Activities include rock climbing, outdoor adventure, multi-sports, stunts and swimming. Learn more about the camp during a Zoom meeting 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 26. Email Katie Doman at kdoman@uidaho.edu to register.
 

Green Dot Overview for Faculty and Staff is May 27

A Green Dot Overview for faculty and staff will take place 3-4:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, via Zoom. The session will introduce the basic elements of the Green Dot Bystander Intervention program, focusing on the role university employees play in establishing and reinforcing campus culture. The program will help employees understand the expanded role of “bystander” and equip participants with skills to integrate this role into their job. Register online.
 

Vandal Game Day Shirt Submissions Being Accepted

The Vandal Game Day Shirt Contest is accepting submissions for the 2020-21 seasons. This year’s design should be able to be printed on a gold T-shirt. The competition is open to all faculty, staff, current students and alumni of the university. Email submissions to sarb@uidaho.edu by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 31.
 

Faculty Asked to RSVP for Summer Commencement by June 15

Faculty members are invited to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2020 during a special Summer Commencement ceremony 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center. Due to the timing of the ceremony, as well as logistics surrounding COVID-19, faculty members who plan on attending are asked to RSVP on Eventbrite by Monday, June 15.
 

Take the Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Survey

A study led by Clarissa Richardson, assistant professor in Psychology and Communications Studies, is looking at the psychological impacts of COVID-19 on people. Given the unique nature and wide-reaching effects of the COVID-19 crisis, the research team wants to understand how the pandemic is impacting daily life. For this purpose, members of the university community are invited to complete a short survey. Take the survey.

Charting Her Own Course

In part, it was a friendly threat that inspired Troy High School graduate Hannah Doumit to pursue a four-year degree at the University of Idaho. Read more.

Free Moscow Drive-In Offers Movies at ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center Parking Lot

The ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center gravel parking lot will be transformed into a free drive-in movie theatre for the next four Saturdays for the community to enjoy. The University of Idaho, City of Moscow and Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre have teamed up to provide a fun movie experience during the pandemic. The Moscow Drive-In gate opens at 7 p.m., and movies start at 8 p.m. Enter on Stadium Drive. Read more.

CLASS Awards Four Olsson Early Career Fellowships for FY21

Four faculty members from the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences have been awarded Olsson Early Career Fellowships. This program aims to help recently hired faculty develop scholarly/creative programs that promote research and creative activities in the humanities, arts and social sciences that will attract outside funding and/or that will result in publications, patents or exhibitions/performances. Learn more.
 

Faculty Senate Announces New Leadership, Thanks Members

Congratulations to new Faculty Senate leadership for 2020-21, Barbara Kirchmeier, senate chair, and Russell Meeuf, senate vice chair. New senate members are Amin Ahmadzadeh, Teresa Cohn, Dan Hickman, Deb McIntosh, Kelly Quinnett, Bob Rinker and Elizbeth Wargo. A special thanks to Terry Greib for his leadership over the past year as senate chair and Kirchmeier for her work as vice chair. Thanks to the following senators for their service during the 2019-20 year: Jacey Bacon, Joey Carter, Allan Caplan, Marc Chopin, Barbara Cosens, Joseph De Angelis, James Foster, Jack Hanigan, Connor Hill, Clinton Jeffery, Anne Kern, Jacob Lockhart, Shirley Luckhart, Aaron Schab, Sydney Sears and Alistair Smith.

Kathleen Marie Clayton-Wonderlich

Kathleen Marie Clayton-Wonderlich passed away on Saturday, April 18. Clayton-Wonderlich was a resident of Nampa at the time of passing and was an employee of the University of Idaho for many years before retirement. Learn more.

• Administrative and Fiscal Operations Director, College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
• Administrative and Fiscal Operations Director, College of Science
• Temporary Faculty – Business, Marketing, College of Business and Economics
• Assistant Manager, Student Accounts, Accounts Receivable

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COVID-19 Supplies Being Purchased Centrally

In an effort to streamline purchasing, reduce cost and meet the needs of the entire university, all personal protective equipment, technology and cleaning supplies relating to COVID-19 will be purchased centrally. Units are asked not to order individually. If you have a specific need, please convey that need to your unit administrator. Requests to be added to the first central order of supplies are due by noon today, May 14. Another order will be placed at a later date if other needs are identified after today’s deadline.
 

Vandal Food Pantry Curbside Pickup is Today

The Vandal Food Pantry cabinets are no longer available to community members and students due to building closures. To keep food available for patrons, a curbside pickup will be available from 10 a.m. to noon today, May 14, from the Bruce M. Pitman Center alleyway. Bags will be pre-packed, and patrons will be given bags based on their family size. There will be no substitutions on bags. Bags are packed based on recommendations from Feeding America.
 

CEHHS Interim Dean Open Sessions are Tomorrow

The search advisory committee for the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Interim Dean has announced two finalists who are interviewing for the position. Open sessions with the finalists will take place tomorrow, May 15, via Zoom. An open session with Philip Scruggs will take place 9:30-11 a.m. Register for the session. An open session with Sharon Stoll will take place 12:30-2 p.m. Register for the session. Sessions will be recorded and posted to the search website following the final candidate’s presentation. A form to submit feedback directly to the interim provost and executive vice president will also be available until the close of business on Wednesday, May 20.
 

VandalStore Starbucks Re-Opens May 18

The VandalStore Starbucks will be open for takeout business starting Monday, May 18. Operating hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
 

Vandal Family Paint Night with Wild @ Art is May 22

Join Joan and Donald from Moscow's local Wild @ Art as they virtually guide participants through a new technique that everyone can do 6 p.m. Friday, May 22. This event is hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations. The Pour Art Project will include a canvas, a paint kit and an instructional video that all participants will watch together. Kits can be picked up locally at Wild @ Art, or they can be delivered within Moscow or Pullman city limits. RSVP by Wednesday, May 20. RSVP online.
 

Take the COVID-19 Travel Behavior Survey

A worldwide research team including Kevin Chang, associate professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, is looking into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on personal mobility. The purpose of the study is to better understand how travel behavior has changed in different countries and across the United States. For this purpose, members of the university community are invited to complete a short survey. Take the survey.

A Voice for Others

During a time when many college students are struggling with the realities of the coronavirus pandemic, Mars Cantrell, a senior in the University of Idaho’s College of Art and Architecture, is raising money and awareness for housing insecurity on the Palouse; despite the personal challenges he and his family are also facing. Read more.

Going the Social Distance 5K Raises Funds for Vandal Food Pantry

Participants in the Going the Social Distance 5K helped raise more than $1,400 for the Vandal Food Pantry. Learn more about the event and see the race times. Watch a video of snapshots from the 5K.
 

U of I-Led Study Tops Downloads for American Geophysical Union

A paper by U of I Ph.D. graduate Maria Zubkova and Luigi Boschetti with Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences, and John Abatzoglou with Geography, made the American Geophysical Union top download list in 2019. The study, published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, found the amount of area burned across Africa declined by 18.5% between 2002 and 2016, and this reduction was likely driven by an increase in plant-available moisture and not solely changes in human behavior, as previous studies have found.

• Administrative and Fiscal Operations Director, College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
• Administrative and Fiscal Operations Director, College of Science
• Temporary Faculty – Business, Marketing, College of Business and Economics
• Assistant Manager, Student Accounts, Accounts Receivable

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

Honorary Degree Application Deadline is Tomorrow

The deadline for nominations for honorary degrees has been extended to tomorrow, May 15. Completed nominations must be submitted to provost@uidaho.edu. Learn 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.