The Daily Register Archive

April 20, 2018

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April 19, 2018

Important Dates & Policies

The next University Faculty Meeting is set for 3 p.m. Pacific time April 25 in the Vandal Ballroom, Moscow. See off-site location information.

Faculty and Staff News

ACADA General Membership Meeting and Advisor Appreciation Social

All front-line faculty and staff who work with students are welcome to attend the University of Idaho's Academic Advising Association (ACADA) General Membership Meeting and Advisor Appreciation Social. The meeting is at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in the Centennial Room of the Best Western Plus University Inn, Moscow. The social follows at 4:45 p.m. in the Appaloosa Room at the Best Western.

2018 Innovation Showcase is April 25

The 2018 Innovation Showcase is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, on the fourth floor of the Idaho Commons. Forty-two undergraduate and graduate students will present their research and creative activity in 30-minute increments. The students would love to present to an audience, so please head over to the College of Graduate Studies' website at www.uidaho.edu/cogs/innovation-showcase to download the schedule of presentations and watch those that pique your interest.

Process for Selecting and Appointing Interim Deans in CLASS, CNR and the Library

We have a firm commitment at the University of Idaho to an open and non-discriminatory search process when filling positions. This commitment extends to interim positions as well. In this spirit, the Provost’s Office has worked collaboratively with the Equal Employment Opportunity office to develop an efficient but inclusive process for selection and appointment for the interim dean positions in the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences, College of Natural Resources and the Library. Read more.

Art and Design MFA Student Open House April 26

Come visit graduate art students in their studios during the annual Art and Design MFA student open house, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, in the GAS House, Moscow. This is a great time to see what students have been creating and discuss all sorts of art topics. Snacks will be provided. The GAS House is located behind the Niccolls/FCS building.

Free Health Coaching April 25

Chelsea Munoz, Blue Cross of Idaho health coach, will be in Moscow on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, for one-on-one health coaching sessions. You may register for a session on the Blue Cross of Idaho WellConnected Wellness Portal at https://members.bcidaho.com/.

Arbor Day Celebration and Sale April 27-28

The University of Idaho Pitkin Forest Nursery will celebrate Arbor Day with its annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 27, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Pitkin Forest Nursery at Parker Farm, 1025 Plant Science Road, Moscow. The sale includes a large selection of shrubs, conifers and deciduous trees for sale at discounted prices. Refreshments will be available.

U of I Student Success Conference Coming May 1

Today's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

• Moms' Weekend 2018: Friday through Sunday, Various locations
See the full event schedule.
• Sneak Peek: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pitman Center
• IRIC Seminar Series: 12:30 p.m., IRIC Step Auditorium
• Fish and Wildlife Seminar Series: 1:30 p.m., CNR 10
• Tour the Biodiesel Lab: 2:30 p.m., JW Martin Lab
• Biological Sciences Seminar: 3:30 p.m., EP 122
• Olympian Sam Michener Speaks: 3:30 p.m. Litehouse Center, Kibbie Dome
• Hazardous Waste Management Workshop for Laboratory Operations: 3:30 p.m., REN 125
• artAbility Showcase: 5 p.m., 1912 Center
• Rocky Mountain Printmaking Symposium Keynote Address: 5 p.m., TLC 040
• Men's LaCrosse Game: 7-9:30 p.m., SprinTurf, ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center
• "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman: 7:30 p.m., Hartung Theater

Weekend

• Dairy Club Cow Pie Bingo: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Animal Pavilion and Meats Lab
• "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Hartung Theater
• Senior Research Showcase - Dance: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, PEB 110
• Moms' Weekend Comedy Show: 6 p.m. Saturday, International Ballroom, Pitman Center

Get more events at uidaho.edu/events, or subscribe to the weekly events newsletter, This Week at UI.

News Releases

Prichard Art Gallery Exhibit Features Work From U of I MFA Students

The Prichard Art Gallery will feature work from University of Idaho Master of Fine Arts candidates in the MFA Exhibit “The Damage is Done.” The exhibit opens Friday, April 20, and runs through Saturday, May 12. An opening reception will be held from 5-7:30 p.m., Friday, April 27, at the gallery. Read more.

U of I in the News

University of Idaho Students’ Green Shower Prototype Hopes to Solve Global Water Waste and Energy Issues

One day shortly after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Maria Horta Vorse stepped out of the shower and started to feel uneasy. Her blood pressure rose, she blacked out and she nearly died, she said, because the heat dehydrated her. “It was terrifying,” she said, and after that she “had to settle for short, kind-of-cold showers.” But it sparked an idea. Together with her husband Chad Vorse, the two created a bathing system that allowed her to shower safely while preserving energy and recycling waste water. And they realized it could solve bigger, global issues with unclean water. Read more.

Kudos and Acknowledgements

Retirement Celebration for Sarah Koerber Today

Please join Vice President for Research and Economic Development Janet Nelson and the entire campus community in congratulating Sarah Koerber, senior proposal development specialist, on her retirement and thank her for her service to the university. Please join us for a celebration at 3 p.m. today, April 20, in the IRIC Atrium.

Job Opportunities

Interim Department Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Marketing and Communications Manager, Coeur d'Alene Center
Public Information Officer/Science Writer, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Campus Events and Production Manager, Events and Support Services
Civil Rights Investigator, Office of Civil Rights and Investigations
Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid
IT Manager, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

For a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho, click here.

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April 19, 2018

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April 19, 2018

Important Dates & Policies

The next University Faculty Meeting is set for 3 p.m. Pacific time April 25 in the Vandal Ballroom, Moscow. See off-site location information.

Faculty and Staff News

Master Printer Gives Talk During Printmaking Symposium Friday

Master Printer Judith Baumann will speak on the history and her experiences at Crow's Shadow Press in Pendleton, Oregon, as part of the Rocky Mountain Printmaking Alliance Fourth Annual Symposium. Baumann's presentation is 5-6 p.m. Friday, April 20, in TLC 040, Moscow. The talk is free and open to the public. Print exhibitions this week in the Reflections Gallery, Idaho Commons, and Ridenbaugh galleries are also part of the conference and open to the public. The Ridenbaugh galleries are open from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Covering the Capitol: McClure Center-JAMM Legislative Interns Pundits Forum April 24

The University of Idaho's James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research and the School of Journalism and Mass Media will host a panel discussion featuring current and past legislative interns reflecting on their experiences. The discussion, titled "Covering the Capitol: McClure Center-JAMM Legislative Interns Pundits Forum," is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in Admin 336, Moscow. Read more.

Art and Design MFA Student Open House April 26

ACADA General Membership Meeting and Advisor Appreciation Social

Recycle Your Old Vandal Gear and Save During Earth Week

The VandalStore is celebrating Earth Day all week from April 22-28, 2018. During the event, bring in any piece of old Vandal gear and receive a 40 percent off one item coupon for each item you donate! At the end of the week, we'll be taking all the donated items to a local charity.

Benefit Me! Quarter 2, 2018, Newsletter Now Available

The University of Idaho's Benefit Me! quarterly newsletter is now available. In this issue, you will learn about U of I's new Liberty Mutual representative and have the chance to win prizes when you welcome him to the University of Idaho. Read the newsletter.

Blue Cross of Idaho Offers Free Healthy Lifestyle Presentation April 25

Bring your lunch, and join U of I Benefits for the presentation "Know Your Numbers" by Chelsea Munoz, Blue Cross of Idaho health coach. The presentation is noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Administration Building Room 336, Moscow. Read more.

Research and Faculty Development Team Available to Help with NSF CAREER Proposals

The Office of Research and Economic Development's Research and Faculty Development Team (RFDTeam) offers customized assistance and guidance to faculty interested in writing a proposal to the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program. The CAREER program is NSF's most prestigious award in support of early career faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations. Learn more.

Today's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

• Idaho State Board of Education: 8 a.m., International Ballroom, Pitman Center
• Green Dot Overview for Faculty and Staff: 9:30 a.m., Horizon Room, Commons
• UIRA Spring Brunch: 9:30-11 a.m., Best Western Plus University Inn, Moscow
• Succeeding with Difficult People: Steps 4, 5 and 6: 10 a.m., Room 045, Pitman Center
• Advanced Techniques for Microsoft PowerPoint: 11 a.m., Room 045, Pitman Center
• IBEST/CMCI Seminar Series: 12:30 p.m., JEB 104
• Scholarly Teaching and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: 2 p.m., ED 341, Doceo Center
• Staged Reading - "Natural Shocks": 5 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, Moscow
• Concert Band and Wind Ensemble: 7:30 p.m, Admin Auditorium

Friday

• Moms' Weekend 2018: Friday through Sunday, Various locations
See the full event schedule.
• Sneak Peek: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pitman Center
• IRIC Seminar Series: 12:30 p.m., IRIC Step Auditorium
• Fish and Wildlife Seminar Series: 1:30 p.m., CNR 10
• Tour the Biodiesel Lab: 2:30 p.m., JW Martin Lab
• Biological Sciences Seminar: 3:30 p.m., EP 122
• Men's LaCrosse Game: 7-9:30 p.m., SprinTurf, ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center
• "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman: 7:30 p.m., Hartung Theater

Get more events at uidaho.edu/events, or subscribe to the weekly events newsletter, This Week at UI.

News Releases

U of I Honors Three Faculty with Rank of University Distinguished Professor

The University of Idaho is recognizing three of its most distinguished faculty members for contributions to their fields with the designation of University Distinguished Professor. College of Law Professor Barbara Cosens, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Professor Ronald Hardy and College of Science Professor Ruprecht Machleidt will receive the honorary designation during the University Awards for Excellence banquet on Wednesday, April 25. Read more.

Prichard Art Gallery Exhibit Features Work From U of I MFA Students

Kudos & Acknowledgements

Thank You Celebration for Andrew Kersten May 9

Please join Provost and Executive Vice President John Wiencek and the entire campus community in thanking Andrew Kersten, dean of the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences, for his service to the university. A celebration is 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in the International Ballroom North in the Bruce M. Pitman Center, Moscow. Dessert and refreshments will be provided

Job Opportunities

Interim Department Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Marketing and Communications Manager, Coeur d'Alene Center
Public Information Officer/Science Writer, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Campus Events and Production Manager, Events and Support Services
Civil Rights Investigator, Office of Civil Rights and Investigations
Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid
IT Manager, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Academic and Enrollment Services Specialist, Strategic Enrollment Management
Assistive Technology Specialist, Center for Disability Access and Resources
Vice Provost for Faculty, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President

For a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho, click here.

April 18, 2018

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April 18, 2018

Important Dates & Policies

The next University Faculty Meeting is set for 3 p.m. Pacific time April 25 in the Vandal Ballroom, Moscow.

Faculty and Staff News

Master Printer Gives Talk During Printmaking Symposium April 20

Arbor Day Celebration and Sale April 27-28

Sign up to be a Vandal Giving Day Ambassador

In September 2016, the entire Vandal family came together to raise over $414,000 to benefit students during our first-ever Vandal Giving Day. You can help make Vandal Giving Day 2018 an even bigger success: Just sign up to be a Vandal Giving Day ambassador and promote the programs you're passionate about. A training session is at noon today, April 18, in the IRIC Atrium.

Active Learning Symposium April 30

The University of Idaho Active Learning Discussion Circle is hosting the Active Learning Symposium on Monday, April 30, 2018, in the Idaho Commons, Moscow. Employees and students are invited to attend up to five workshops during the symposium, with three workshops to choose from during each session time. All workshops are 50 minutes. Student-created Pecha Kucha presentations on Active Learning will be featured throughout day. Breakfast/registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Details concerning session topics will be emailed a couple weeks prior to the symposium. Register online.

Vandal Voices Talk Focuses on Cheap and Easy Ways To Make Boise Bike-Friendly

Grab your bike, walk or drive and join us from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Boise Brewing, 521 W. Broad St., Boise. In the first of our University of Idaho Boise Vandal Voices talks, College of Art and Architecture professor Jaap Vos will take attendees on a virtual bike ride through Boise with his Pivothead camera. Read more.

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.

Today's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

• Idaho State Board of Education: 10 a.m. International Ballroom, Pitman Center
• Athena Conversations of Care - Mothering and Working in Higher Ed: Noon, Panorama Room, Commons
• Drop-in Mindfulness Meditation: Noon to 12:20 p.m., TLC 041
• Vandal Giving Day Ambassador Training: Noon, IRIC Atrium
• QPR Suicide Prevention Training: 12:30 p.m., Aurora Room, Commons
• Open Kayak Pool Sessions: 7-10 p.m., Swim Center
• Faculty Recital: 7:30 p.m., Admin Auditorium

Thursday

• Idaho State Board of Education: 8 a.m., International Ballroom, Pitman Center
• Green Dot Overview for Faculty and Staff: 9:30 a.m., Horizon Room, Commons
• UIRA Spring Brunch: 9:30-11 a.m., Best Western Plus University Inn, Moscow
• Succeeding with Difficult People: Steps 4, 5 and 6: 10 a.m., Room 045, Pitman Center
• Advanced Techniques for Microsoft PowerPoint: 11 a.m., Room 045, Pitman Center
• IBEST/CMCI Seminar Series: 12:30 p.m., JEB 104
• Scholarly Teaching and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: 2 p.m., ED 341, Doceo Center
• Staged Reading - "Natural Shocks": 5 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, Moscow
• Concert Band and Wind Ensemble: 7:30 p.m, Admin Auditorium

Get more events at uidaho.edu/events, or subscribe to the weekly events newsletter, This Week at UI.

News Releases

Engineering Design EXPO Celebrating the Next 25 Years in Engineering

More than 60 student-led projects that explore ideas like how to improve communication on suborbital space flights, an innovative technique to improve coffee bean roasting and a robotic arm that can play the card game Crazy 8s will be highlighted during the University of Idaho College of Engineering’s 25th annual Engineering Design EXPO Friday, April 27, on the U of I Moscow campus. Read more.

Kudos & Acknowledgements

Jon Van Gerpen Receives 2018 Moscow Mayor's Earth Day Award

On April 16, 2018, Professor Emeritus Jon Van Gerpen was presented with the 2018 Moscow Mayor's Earth Day Award as an individual who fosters environmental sustainability. Van Gerpen is a leader in the research and development of biodiesel, a renewable fuel made from vegetable oils and animal fats that can run diesel engines. Van Gerpen is part of the Biodiesel Education Program, which also received a Mayor's 2018 Earth Award. The Biodiesel Education Program makes biodiesel right here on campus from waste oil gathered at the Sodexo kitchens.

Job Opportunities

Marketing and Communications Manager, Coeur d'Alene Center
Public Information Officer/Science Writer, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Campus Events and Production Manager, Events and Support Services
Civil Rights Investigator, Office of Civil Rights and Investigations
Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid
IT Manager, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Academic and Enrollment Services Specialist, Strategic Enrollment Management
Assistive Technology Specialist, Center for Disability Access and Resources
Administrative Coordinator, Office of Research and Economic Development
Vice Provost for Faculty, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President

For a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho, click here.

April 17, 2018

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April 17, 2018

Important Dates & Policies

The next University Faculty Meeting is set for 3 p.m. Pacific time April 25 in the Vandal Ballroom, Moscow. More information to come.
Nominations for honorary degrees for the December 2018 commencement ceremony are due April 15. Learn more.

Faculty and Staff News

Moms' Weekend Celebration Starts Friday

Please join the Parent and Family Association, Office of Alumni Relations, and Student Alumni Relations Board (SArb) for a special Alumni Artist Showcase, featuring the work of Robin Lopez '12 in honor of Moms' Weekend! Kick off your Moms' Weekend with members of SArb and Parent and Family Association for a casual social. Find out more about the Parent and Family Association, the activities of SArb, and get to know U of I staff and faculty. Please RSVP on Eventbrite - all family members are welcome!

Athena Conversation of Care: Mothering and Working in Higher Ed

A professional development opportunity for working moms will be led by Mélanie-Angela Neuilly, associate professor in the Washington State University Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. Join the Athena Professional Women's Organization at noon Wednesday, April 18, in the Panorama Room, Idaho Commons, for our last Conversation of Care of the year! Neuilly will share her thoughts on how to successfully navigate the landscape of higher education while also mothering children. Read more.

U of I Student Success Conference Coming May 1

The University of Idaho's first Student Success Conference will bring together faculty and staff who support student success in different ways - to celebrate what's being done, to imagine what's possible, and to connect ideas and approaches to enhance student success at all levels, on and beyond campus. The theme of the conference is "Innovation and Impact." Instead of formal presentations, the conference will feature roundtable discussions on critical issues involving student success. Learn more and register.

Kids' Chinese Craft Night Continues Thursday in Boise

The University of Idaho Confucius Institute in Boise is sponsoring free Chinese Craft Nights every Thursday in April! Kids age 5-12 are welcome to join to learn about Chinese culture and create a fun craft they can take home! The next craft night Thursday, April 19, will focus on Chinese porcelain painting. All craft nights are from 6-7 p.m. Mountain Time at the U of I Boise Center, 322 E. Front St., Room 156. Get more information and RSVP at confuciusboise@uidaho.edu or 208-364-4054.

NSF Career Working Groups Being Formed

The Research and Faculty Development Team (RFDT) in the Office of Research and Economic Development is forming groups of faculty peers who are submitting proposals to the National Science Foundation Career program. RFDT will establish regular weekly hourlong (or bi-monthly 90-minute) meetings at the same place/time, beginning the first week in May. We'll use a Doodle Poll to survey interested individuals to find a time that works for the majority. Off-campus participants may Zoom in. The group will work on one section of the proposal per meeting. Read more and participate.

Reminder About Policies Regarding Animals on Campus

University officials have seen an increase in pets inside buildings, laboratories, classrooms and offices. If you plan to bring an animal to campus, please review APM 95.16 Animals on Campus. A brief synopsis on animals in outdoor spaces: Animal may be brought onto outdoor spaces on campus if the animal is accompanied and appropriately restrained by a competent handler at all times, and the animal and the handler are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Read more.

Today's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

• Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Assault — Training for Faculty and Staff: 9-10:30 a.m., Clearwater Room, Commons
• Landscape Architecture Lecture Series: Noon, IRIC Atrium
• Malcolm Renfrew Interdisciplinary Colloquium: 12:30 p.m., Whitewater Room, Commons
• Lavender Graduation and End of the Year Celebration: 7 p.m., Crest/Horizon rooms, Commons
• Jazz Combos Concert: 7:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall

Wednesday

• Meet the BioBug: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., VandalStore
• Drop-in Mindfulness Meditation: Noon to 12:20 p.m., TLC 041
• QPR Suicide Prevention Training: 12:30 p.m., Aurora Room, Commons
• Open Kayak Pool Sessions: 7-10 p.m., Swim Center
• Faculty Recital: 7:30 p.m., Admin Auditorium

Get more events at uidaho.edu/events, or subscribe to the weekly events newsletter, This Week at UI.

News Releases

Public Lands Topic of May 3 Policy Pub Speaker Series

BOISE — The University of Idaho’s James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research will present Policy Pub: Public Lands, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Pengilly’s, 513 W. Main St., Boise. The discussion panelists are Tim Murphy, former Bureau of Land Management director for Idaho; Dennis Becker, U of I professor and Policy Analysis Group director; and John Freemuth, Boise State University distinguished professor and Andrus Center executive director. McClure Center Director Katherine Himes will moderate the discussion.

Area artAbility Artists Showcase Work April 20 in Moscow

Works that encourage artistic expression that were created by 16 artists with disabilities will be on display from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 20, as part of the fourth annual artAbility Showcase. The University of Idaho student-led project pairs area artists and U of I student volunteers with members of the community for a series of art workshops. Their work will be on display during the showcase Friday at the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. The artAbility project is supported by the Center on Disabilities and Human Development and the Idaho Self-Advocate Leadership Network, Moscow chapter. Read more.

Kudos & Acknowledgements

Retirement Reception for Erik Anderson

The Department of Agricultural and Extension Education would like to invite the campus community to a retirement reception for Erik Anderson, Extension professor. Anderson will be retiring after 33 years of service to the University of Idaho. The reception is scheduled for 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3 in the Ag Biotech Courtyard in the Ag Science Building, Moscow.

Job Opportunities

Campus Events and Production Manager, Events and Support Services
Civil Rights Investigator, Office of Civil Rights and Investigations
Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid
IT Manager, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Academic and Enrollment Services Specialist, Strategic Enrollment Management
Assistive Technology Specialist, Center for Disability Access and Resources
Administrative Coordinator, Office of Research and Economic Development
University Ombuds, President's Office
NNUB Male and Female Summer Residential Mentor, Temporary Position
Vice Provost for Faculty, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President

For a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho, click here.

April 16, 2018

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April 16, 2018

Important Dates & Policies

The next University Faculty Meeting is set for 3 p.m. Pacific time April 25 in the Vandal Ballroom, Moscow. More information to come.
Nominations for honorary degrees for the December 2018 commencement ceremony are due April 15. Learn more.

Faculty and Staff News

STEM Day Today at U of I Boise

The third annual U of I Boise STEM Day will be today, April 16. With the support of the College of Science, this year 140 students from Sage Valley Middle School and Vallivue Middle School in Caldwell will participate in various STEM-related activities - from fossil work to wildfire simulations - presented by the McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS), the Department of Biological Sciences, the College of Science and the Urban Design Center.

CALS Wine and Cheese Gala April 20

Join the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences for its annual Wine and Cheese Gala from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 20. Guests will taste their way across the Palouse as local winery representatives provide tastings at the Best Western Plus University Inn, Moscow. Guests are invited to purchase bottles of wine they enjoyed, participate in a silent auction featuring local artists, and purchase a mystery bottle of wine. A portion of the proceeds will benefit student groups in the college. This event is open to all ages, but only those 21 and older may sample wines. Tickets are available online.

Covering the Capitol: McClure Center-JAMM Legislative Interns Pundits Forum April 26

The University of Idaho's James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research and the School of Journalism and Mass Media will host a panel discussion April 26 in Moscow featuring current and past legislative interns reflecting on their experience. Learn more.

Faculty and Staff Training: How to Respond to Disclosures of Sexual Assault

University of Idaho faculty and staff are invited to a 90-minute training session on handling disclosures of interpersonal violence from students at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in the Clearwater Room, Commons, Moscow. Learn more.

World Landscape Architecture Month Lecture Series This April

April is World Landscape Architecture Month (WLAM), an international celebration of landscape architecture. WLAM introduces the profession to the public by highlighting landscape architect-designed spaces around the world. The University of Idaho Landscape Architecture Program will be hosting a lecture series during the month of April to celebrate WLAM from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday in the Integrated Research and Innovation Center Atrium, Moscow. See the Schedule.

Don't Feed the "Bears" at U of I

We're all familiar with the warnings against feeding animals in our state and national parks. While we don't typically find bears on the Moscow campus, the same constraints apply to the feeding of other animals. Faculty, staff and students are guided by U of I policy (APM 40.22), which notes "Feeding of natural and feral wildlife is prohibited because of ongoing safety and health issues, vermin population increases around campus buildings, and damage to landscape plant materials from increased and non-sustainable animal populations." Read more on the I-Safety webpage.

Today's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

• New Employee Benefits Orientation: 8:30 a.m., Room 040A, Pitman Center
• Biodiesel Awareness Week Kickoff: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Idaho Commons
• Persuasive Communication: Building Trust and Influence: 11 a.m., Room 045, Pitman Center
• Make It Monday at the MILL: 12:30-3:30 p.m., MILL, U of I Library
• Scholarly Teaching and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: 2:30 p.m., ED 341, Doceo Center
• Student Recital: 7:30 p.m., Admin Auditorium

Tuesday

• Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Assault — Training for Faculty and Staff: 9-10:30 a.m., Clearwater Room, Commons
• Landscape Architecture Lecture Series: Noon, IRIC Atrium
• Malcolm Renfrew Interdisciplinary Colloquium: 12:30 p.m., Whitewater Room, Commons
• Faculty Senate: 3:30 p.m., Paul J. Joyce Faculty-Staff Lounge
• Lavender Graduation and End of the Year Celebration: 7 p.m., Crest/Horizon rooms, Commons
• Jazz Combos Concert: 7:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall

Get more events at uidaho.edu/events, or subscribe to the weekly events newsletter, This Week at UI.

News Releases

TEDxUIdaho to Examine the Future April 21 in Administration Auditorium

The University of Idaho’s student-led TEDxUIdaho event will explore ideas ranging from overcoming food addiction to saving the elephant population during the fourth annual event from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21, in the U of I Administration Building Auditorium, Moscow. With a theme of “Beyond the Peak,” the event features 10 speakers, including U of I graduate and undergraduate students and community members. Talks include research on how humans can save elephants, and how traumatic events shape us and how we can overcome them. Read more.

U of I Celebrates Biodiesel Awareness Week April 16-20

As part of Innovation Month, the University of Idaho is celebrating the importance of renewable energies and spreading awareness about biodiesel April 16-20 during its first Idaho Biodiesel Awareness Week. U of I is a leader in biodiesel research and development, and the university incorporates biodiesel fuels into its sustainable goals. “Our applied biodiesel research provides an excellent example of the University of Idaho’s innovative spirt. For over 30 years U of I scientists and engineers have worked to utilize Idaho’s abundant natural resources and create sustainable fuel solutions to benefit us all,” said Chuck Staben, U of I president. Read more.

Kudos & Acknowledgements

University Honors Program Student Achievement Celebration Recognized Over 60 Students

The University Honors Program recognized over 60 honors students for their achievements at a celebration event held April 5. Students were recognized in multiple categories, including University Honors Program Thesis, University Honors Program Undergraduate Research Award, Distinguished Scholarships, University Honors Program Student Leaders and University Honors Program Academic and Experiential Achievements. The University Honors Program would like to congratulate all of the students recognized for their significant achievements throughout the 2017-18 academic year. Read more.

Retirement Celebration for Sarah Koerber is April 20

Job Opportunities

Campus Events and Production Manager, Events and Support Services
Civil Rights Investigator, Office of Civil Rights and Investigations
Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid
IT Manager, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Academic and Enrollment Services Specialist, Strategic Enrollment Management
Assistive Technology Specialist, Center for Disability Access and Resources
Administrative Coordinator, Office of Research and Economic Development
University Ombuds, President's Office
NNUB Male and Female Summer Residential Mentor, Temporary Position
NNUB Summer Literature and Composition Instructor, Temporary Position
Vice Provost for Faculty, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President

For a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho, click here.

April 13, 2018

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April 13, 2018

Important Dates & Policies

The next University Faculty Meeting is set for 3 p.m. Pacific time April 25 in the Vandal Ballroom, Moscow. More information to come.
Nominations for honorary degrees for the December 2018 commencement ceremony are due April 15. Learn more.

Faculty and Staff News

Geography Department Seminar on Nationalism and Gender in Kurdistan April 19

Join the Department of Geography seminar series featuring Jessie Clark at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19, in the Teaching and Learning Center Room 022. Clark's presentation is titled "'The State Kills, We Kill, Everyone Kills': Finding and Framing Humor in the Field." She will present her experiences researching the politics of nationalism among Kurdish women in Southeast Turkey (Northern Kurdistan) with a special emphasis on the role of humor in making sense of geopolitical issues.

Faculty and Staff Training: How to Respond to Disclosures of Sexual Assault

Sign up Today for Active Learning Symposium April 30

The University of Idaho Active Learning Discussion Circle is hosting the Active Learning Symposium on Monday, April 30, 2018, in the Idaho Commons, Moscow. Employees and students are invited to attend up to five workshops during the symposium, with three workshops to choose from during each session time. All workshops are 50 minutes. Student-created Pecha Kucha presentations on Active Learning will be featured throughout the day. Breakfast/registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Details concerning session topics will be emailed a couple weeks prior to the symposium. Register online.

Trade Old Medication for Donuts April 24

Donuts for Drugs is a prescription drug take-back day hosted by Vandal Health Education and the Moscow Police Department. Bring your leftover prescription medications in exchange for a free donut! There will also be a chance to win prizes by answering prescription drug trivia. Come to the Commons Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24. Open to all students, faculty, staff and community members.