ISU prof featured on CNN Oct 30, 2009
POCATELLO -- Idaho State University archaeologist Dr. Richard Hansen is being featured on CNN in a series of reports about his efforts to save 810,000 acres of ancient Mayan ruins in Guatemala as well as rain forest and communities surrounding them. His work on the Mirador Basin was featured Oct. 13, 17, 18 and 27, and will be Oct. 31 at 10:30 p.m. MT as well as Nov. 1 at 5 a.m., 12:30 and 8:30 p.m., all on Mountain Time. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Update on Andrew Benavides Oct 30, 2009
Flagstaff, AZ --- Idaho State University director of athletics Jeff Tingey is currently in Flagstaff, Arizona with injured freshman receiver and his family while Benavides is at Flagstaff Medical Center. The following is an update from Jeff on Andrew's recovery from a spinal cord injury suffered against Northern Arizona 11 seconds into the second half on Saturday, October 28. (Isubengals.com)
Bound for Africa Oct 28, 2009
"I can't wait to meet new people and learn new things." Madden, who has a bachelor's degree in botany from Idaho State University, will serve mainly as a forestry volunteer working on reforestation projects and teaching locals how to conserve forests. She will also work with small farmers to teach them how to increase food production, which is important in a country that has a limited agricultural base. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
CNN to feature ISU prof Oct 28, 2009
Having spent three decades doing archeological research in that part of Central America, Richard Hansen, an anthropology professor at Idaho State University, is no stranger to the Mayan ruins, diverse plant life and many jaguars found beneath the rain forest's green blanket. Hansen, who is involved in a large scale multi-disciplinary project in the Mirador Basin, is slated to be featured on CNN at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 5 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Poll: Faculty wary of change Oct 28, 2009
POCATELLO -- All but 10 of 315 respondents in an Idaho State University straw poll disagreed that undergraduate learning would be enhanced if adjunct faculty were replaced by graduate students. Last month, ISU's Faculty Senate conducted a straw poll to survey 620 faculty members on the school's workload policy, proposals to increase the number of graduate students teaching courses and the university's budget. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Men's Basketball To Host Black/Orange Scrimmage on Thursday at Reed Gym & Host Meet The Team on Nov. 10 Oct 28, 2009
Pocatello, ID --- The Idaho State University men's basketball team will host a Black/Orange scrimmage at 7:00 pm at Reed Gym on Thursday, October 29. The scrimmage, which will see head coach split his squad up, will be played before NCAA referees and is free to the public. (Isubengals.com)
Men's Basketball Oct 28, 2009
Administration Bengal Gear General Releases Graduation Success Rates. The scrimmage, which will see head coach Joe O'Brien split his squad up, will be played before NCAA referees and is free to the public. (Isubengals.com)
SAAC/P.A.W.S. Trunk-or-Treat Scheduled for Thursday, October 29 at Holt Oct 28, 2009
Pocatello, ID --- The Idaho State University Student Athlete Advisory Committee will host a Trunk-or-Treat for area children this Thursday evening in the small parking lot on the South Side of Holt Arena starting at 7:00 pm, and all children as invited to participate in this free event. Various members of ISU athletic teams will be stationed at cars throughout the small parking lot on the south side of Holt Arena and next to Albion Hall (the Education Building). (Isubengals.com)
Parents of Andrew Benavides Release Statement Through ISU Media Relations Oct 28, 2009
We would like to start with how much we appreciate everyone's support rs; from family, friends, teammates, coaches, doctors, nurses, Idaho State University Staff, Northern Arizona University Staff to the caring communities everywhere. We can not thank Coach enough. (Isubengals.com)
American prof to teach Hindi in Mumbai Oct 28, 2009
I am thrilled and excited by my selection, not only for the opportunities it allows for study, but also for the opportunity it offers to be an ambassador for Idaho State University (ISU) and American higher education,' said Alan Johnson, ISU Associate Professor of English, who was raised in India. Johnson's specialty, according to the university is postcolonial literature and theory, with a focus on South Asian literature, primarily Indian. (India Times, India)
Straw poll of faculty Oct 27, 2009
POCATELLO -- Idaho State University Provost Gary Olson said a straw poll surveying faculty members on topics including the school's workload policy was poorly constructed and failed to generate a significant response from its participants. "The questions were constructed as to uplift certain answers, and that's not how a well constructed survey should be done," Olson said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Fulfilling a dream Oct 27, 2009
"But Saudi Arabia has a ( good position in the world)." Alqurashi, who will enroll at Idaho State University in the spring, is pursuing a master's degree in computer information systems. He said he has toyed around with computers since he was 6 years old. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Decision looms for ISU's Sadid Oct 27, 2009
POCATELLO -- The fate of Habib Sadid's employment with Idaho State University will be determined by the end of the week, a university spokesman said Monday. Sadid, an engineering professor who has been one of ISU's most vocal critics in recent years, was placed on administrative leave in August and previously told the Journal his suspension was precipitated by his pending civil suit against ISU and his history of speaking his mind about perceived problems at the university. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Blackfoot Council candidates Oct 26, 2009
Educational background: Graduate Poky High 1986, BS degree in mechanical engineering from Idaho State University in 1999 ... Master's degree in education administration from Idaho State University. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Richway vs Cooper for council (21) Oct 25, 2009
Richway came to Pocatello in 1971 to pursue a master's degree in physics at Idaho State University. After obtaining his degree, he went to work for Partners Steel Co., where he worked as a steel worker and then as a cost estimator in the front office. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Who you gonna call? (13) Oct 25, 2009
"We've done a lot of investigations, a lot of speaking, a lot of answering questions one on one or by e-mail." The brothers, 36, are both Pocatello natives and graduated from Pocatello High School as well as Idaho State University with degrees in anthropology. Scott earned a graduate degree in that field at Brigham Young University. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
ISU faculty poll due Monday Oct 25, 2009
POCATELLO -- Results from a straw poll surveying Idaho State University faculty are slated to be released at a Faculty Senate meeting Monday. The straw poll surveyed faculty about the school's workload policy, proposals to increase the number of graduate students teaching courses and decisions over the university's budget. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Improving solar cells Oct 23, 2009
While that description of chemistry research is elementary, Joshua Pak, a chemistry professor at Idaho State University, says it's a simple way to explain one of his projects. For about five years now, Pak, along with another chemistry professor and the Idaho National Laboratory, have researched ways to produce solar cells using nanoparticles -- Units of matter that are each just one-billionth of a meter in size. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
H1N1 flu vaccination details Oct 23, 2009
Friday, November 13th at Idaho State University Student Union Building in the Wood River Room from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Bear Lake County Vaccination Clinics. Friday, October 23rd at A.J. Winters Elementary School from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for pregnant women and children with underlying health conditions Friday, October 30th at A.J. Winters Elementary School from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. for elementary school children and critical infrastructure personnel. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
ISU computer improvements Oct 23, 2009
POCATELLO -- Students at Idaho State University no longer have to visit separate Web sites to access online courses and check their university e-mail accounts. BengalWeb, which is part of a campuswide database that will facilitate a number of services for students, became accessible to students Wednesday. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
ISU Medical Assisting Club Oct 23, 2009
POCATELLO -- The Idaho State University Medical Assisting Club is celebrating Medical Assistants Recognition Week and the ISU club will host a special luncheon at the Sizzler, 1000 Pocatello Creek Road, for past students and medical assistants at noon. In addition, senior students in the program are helping with H1N1 flu shot vaccination clinics throughout Southeast Idaho. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Journalism event set at ISU Oct 23, 2009
POCATELLO -- The Idaho Student Journalism Association will hold its annual conference today and Saturday at Idaho State University. Featured will be ISU professor David Adler, professor of political science as keynote speaker at 7:30 p.m. today in Frazier Hall. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Ed council leader to give talk Oct 22, 2009
POCATELLO -- Nick Gier, president of the Higher Education Council of the Idaho Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO, will give a speech today at 7:30 p.m. at the Idaho State University Pond Student Union. Gier's talk is sponsored by the ISU Faculty Senate and the ISU Federation of Teachers. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Athlete excels in classroom Oct 21, 2009
He already has several college credits through AP classes and the Idaho State University duel enrollment program, through which he's taking Calculus 2 this semester and Calculus 3 next semester. Furthermore, he volunteers as a coach with a youth basketball camp run by Century head basketball coach Cody Shelley, he's the sports editor at his high school newspaper and he's active in National Honor Society and Student Council. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
An ideal place to study Oct 20, 2009
Alneshmi, who is planning to major in clinical laboratory science, will begin taking courses at Idaho State University in the spring. She said both her sister and her brother-in-law, who are doctors, had encouraged her to study clinical laboratory science because the field provides a great deal of job opportunities. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Verifying virgin olive oil Oct 18, 2009
Joe Kline/Idaho State Journal Josh Ottaway, a chemistry and math major at Idaho State University, went to Greece to measure approximately different 200 olive oil samples for research data, some of which shows up in the graph on the computer screen in the backround ... "The problem is that people can take extra virgin olive oil and dilute it or adulterate it with cheaper seed oils like sunflower oil or corn oil," said Idaho State University chemistry professor John Kalivas. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Halloween makeup workshop Oct 17, 2009
If you are in the mood for a little music, the Idaho State University Symphonic Band will be performing its first concert of the semester Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. The Symphonic Band is directed by Dr. Patrick Brooks, ISU director of bands. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Men's Basketball Opens Up Practice Today with High Expectations Oct 17, 2009
Pocatello, ID --- Idaho State University has continually gotten closer to that elusive Big Sky conference title. In first season, the team lost in the quarterfinals, and in year two, ISU lost at Portland State in the semifinals. (Isubengals.com)
Business Award winners named Oct 17, 2009
The other winner, Smith, helped develop a two-year registered nurse program at Idaho State University ... He also spends time visiting rural hospitals and clinics and mentors students learning audiology at Idaho State University. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Commenting on City Creek plan Oct 17, 2009
"I'm happy to see the city and community tackle this (issue)," said Colden Baxter, associate professor of biological sciences at Idaho State University. "The environmental degradation (that has been documented up there) is quite evident and is a problem we should address." ISU's Stream Ecology Center has studied water quality in the area, which includes the City Creek and Cusick Creek watersheds, and Baxter said the degradation is directly linked to recreational use in the City Creek area. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
ISU coach's contract extended Oct 16, 2009
The contract for John Zamberlin, head football coach at Idaho State University in Pocatello, has been extended for two more years. His record as ISU coach is 4 wins and 25 losses. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
ISU holdbacks Oct 15, 2009
Idaho State University President Vailas Outlines ... POCATELLO - In a letter to students, faculty and staff members sent today, Idaho State University President Arthur C. Vailas outlined the University's 6-percent holdback plan ordered for higher education on Sept. 25 by Gov. C. L. "Butch" Otter ... Vailas said he maintained the principles and strategies he first outlined at an open forum held at Idaho State University on Sept. 28. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
ISU to test emergency system Oct 15, 2009
Idaho State University has scheduled testing of its emergency intercom system at the Pocatello campus and at University Place in Idaho Falls, according to a press release. There will be a five-second test of Idaho State University's new emergency broadcast intercom system. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Band teacher remembered fondly Oct 14, 2009
Heather Christensen, 33, a woodwind instructor at American Fork High School, was killed Saturday night when the bus veered from Interstate 15 and rolled south of Pocatello, where the band had won a competition hosted by Idaho State University. Christensen, of Spanish Fork, Utah, left her seat to grab the steering wheel after seeing the bus driver slump over, students and colleagues said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
ISU awarded oral health grant Oct 13, 2009
POCATELLO -- Idaho State University has received a 329,670 federal grant to help create the ISU Idaho Oral Health Institute ... The Idaho Oral Health Institute is a cooperative venture between the Idaho State University Department of Dental Hygiene and Department of Dental Sciences, both housed in the ISU Kasiska College of Health Professions. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Seeking to make difference Oct 13, 2009
Bill Schaefer/Idaho State Journal Idaho State University senior Maria Lemos, of Aberdeen, is completing work on a degree in social work ... She credits her time with the Associated Students of Idaho State University with preparing her for her career by helping her improve her communication skills. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Bioinfo workshop slated Oct 13, 2009
LAVA HOT SPRINGS The fifth annual Idaho State University Bioinformatics workshop will be Thursday to Sunday on the topic "From Genome to Phenotype" in Lava Hot Springs at the Aura Soma Lava conference center. About 50 participants from 20 institutions in the region will take part. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
A fresh beginning Oct 13, 2009
Fisher attended Idaho State University and then studied at the Arizona Culinary School. Emily is the third member of the Fisher family to open a small business in the Gate City. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Teacher Dies, Students Injured When Band Bus Rolls Over Oct 12, 2009
The students were headed home after winning the Idaho State University Band Invitational Competition at Holt Arena in Pocatello. Latest Comments. (KWTX.com, TX)
Communities joined forces Oct 12, 2009
The high school's band was returning home after winning its division at an Idaho State University invitational band competition when the bus left the road, rolled and flipped onto its right side. "The night for the American Fork band started out with happiness and joy," Idaho State Police Capt. Eric Dayley said during a press conference Sunday. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
1 adult killed, several students hurt in ID crash Oct 11, 2009
Four buses carrying approximately 200 students were leaving Idaho State University and headed back to Utah when the bus crashed ... Four buses carrying approximately 200 students were leaving Idaho State University and headed back to Utah when the bus crashed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
1 dies in bus crash (99) Oct 11, 2009
The students, all members of the school's marching band, were on their way home to Utah after participating in a competition at Idaho State University. By Debbie Bryce. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
2,200 at Brake for Breakfast Oct 9, 2009
"It's a passion." The event was made possible with assistance from the Girl Scouts, the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo, the Idaho State University Bengal Dancers and the United Dairymen's Council. Mrs. Idaho Brandi Townsend, of Inkom, helped distribute breakfast bags to motorists in line for her first community service project as pageant winner. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Men's Tennis Oct 9, 2009
Administration Bengal Gear General Releases Graduation Success Rates. The women's team will head to Logan, Utah for the Utah State Fall Invitational on October 8 while the men's team will head to Boise, Idaho on October 9 for the Bronco Fall Invitational. (Isubengals.com)
Women's Tennis Oct 9, 2009
Administration Bengal Gear General Releases Graduation Success Rates. Logan, UT--Idaho State's Sophie Dang, Rilee Moorhead and Therese Karlsson advance to the final rounds of the consolation bracket in the Utah State Open, the Bengals' first tournament of the season. (Isubengals.com)
Boosting school-zone safety Oct 9, 2009
The money will be used to make traffic safety improvements near Chubbuck Elementary, Indian Hills Elementary, Wilcox Elementary, Hawthorne Middle School and Idaho State University. The project will include signing, striping, sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements In those areas, flashing signs with buttons that children can push to cross the road will be included. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Woman lands dream job Oct 8, 2009
A 2003 Century High School graduate, she earned a degree in political science at Idaho State University last year. "But some time in my senior year, I realized I wanted to be a teacher," she said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
In style with Pilates Oct 7, 2009
Head, 53, had a business in Twin Falls for 17 years, but was enticed to Pocatello to serve as an adjunct instructor at Idaho State University. She has a masters degree in dance and a Ph. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Details on H1N1 Flu Vaccines Oct 7, 2009
Friday, November 6th at Arco Elementary School, 250 Sunset Drive in Arco (Time yet to be determined) Friday, November 13th at Idaho State University Student Union Building in the Wood River Room from 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (ISU's vaccine clinic is for students, faculty, staff, and family members. . (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
ISU debate team ranked 18th Oct 6, 2009
Idaho State University Debate Team ... POCATELLO - The season's first Cross Examine Debate Association/National Debate Tournament coach's poll is out and Idaho State University's James M. and Sharon E. Rupp debate team is ranked 18th in the nation. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Looking for work Oct 6, 2009
POCATELLO -- Prajwal Wagley, a 27-year-old from Kathmandu, Nepal, earned a bachelor's degree in microbiology from Idaho State University. Despite this achievement, Wagley, who is now taking some courses in clinical laboratory science at the Pocatello university, says it is still difficult for him to start a career, much less find a job. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Research funding sets record Oct 6, 2009
Idaho State University photo James Groome, an associate professor in biological sciences at Idaho State University, received a 213,417 grant in May ... 2 million Idaho State University received in research funding in September is a monthly record, said Pam Crowell, the school s vice president of research ... 2 million Idaho State University received in research funding in September is a monthly record, said Pam Crowell, the school's vice president of research. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Health care hero Oct 5, 2009
She graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's degree in microbiology in 1985 and from the University of Minnesota with a master's degree in biochemistry in 1989. She subsequently returned to ISU, earning a bachelor's degree in dietetics in 2004. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Accomplished ISU alumni return Oct 4, 2009
POCATELLO -- Idaho State University students hear it said often that they represent the future of the country ... "I think people think it's a much bigger step than it is. I think it's a very logical step for Idaho State University and the state of Idaho." ... received a bachelor of arts degree from Idaho State University in 1970 and a J.D. from the University of Utah in 1973. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Alumni show may be expanded Oct 4, 2009
Joe Kline/Idaho State Journal The Brothers Sutherland Jazz Combo, made up of current and recent Idaho State University students, plays during the alumni performance at the Stephens Performing Arts Center on Saturday ... POCATELLO -- Bruce Bistline and Pat Brooks believe that Idaho State University's brief informal performance featuring present and past students at the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center on Saturday could be built into a three- to four-day series of shows during... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Inkom plant sets more layoffs Oct 2, 2009
" Idaho Department of Labor Program Supervisor Marsha Wright said the department conducted several on-site workshops right before the last round of layoffs at Ash Grove."We partnered with the (Idaho State University) College of Technology work force training program," she said. "We would love to come back out. " Wright said that four workers facing layoff went through a welding program, another through truck driving school and three attended the new Energy Systems Technology program at ISU.The... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
College Report: Ware turning heads as EWU's quarterback Oct 1, 2009
Former Castle Rock High standout Steve Amrine is now an assistant football coach at Idaho State University. A former longtime assistant at Feather River College in Quincy, Calif. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Shropshire demotion questioned (851) Oct 1, 2009
POCATELLO -- The Ecuador native who had to delay the start of his employment at Idaho State University due to problems with his visa, leaving students in three senior physics classes without an official instructor for about a third of this semester, was given the green light Friday to begin teaching. Though the employment problem with Hector Calderon is resolved, some faculty members continue to question the administration's decision to ask Steve Shropshire to resign as chairman of the physics... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
A passion for music Oct 1, 2009
Idaho State Journal Scott Anderson directs the Idaho State University choir during practice Wednesday in the Fine Arts building ... POCATELLO -- Inspired by his high school choir director, Scott Anderson said he tries to instill that passion in music students at Idaho State University. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
ISU goes to bat for veterans Sep 30, 2009
POCATELLO -- Idaho State University is helping its students who are among the thousands of veterans across the country who have not yet received their checks under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Under the new bill, which went into effect Aug. 1, veterans who qualify receive money for tuition, housing and textbook payments. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Dogs Will Play Idaho State in 2010 Sep 30, 2009
The University of Georgia and Idaho State University have scheduled an interconference football game to be played in Athens, Ga. on November, 6, 2010. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
ISU Football to Face Another Big Dawg in 2010 as Team Will Play the University of Georgia Sep 30, 2009
Pocatello, ID --- Idaho State University has faced the likes of national title contenders in Boise State and Oklahoma in three years at the helm of ISU football, and now his charges will face a really big dog, er, Dawg, as the Bengals have announced in conjunction with the University of Georgia that the team teams will meet on November 6 of 2010 ... 2010 Idaho State University Football Schedule. (Isubengals.com)
Game Notes: Idaho State Takes on Fourth Straight Ranked Team in #17 Eastern Washington Sep 30, 2009
Pocatello, ID --- Idaho State University gets back on the horse this week just in time for Homecoming week as the Bengals will host their fourth consecutive nationally ranked team when ISU hosts the #17 Eastern Washington Eagles on Saturday at 3;35 pm at Holt Arena. The Bengals are 0-4 on the season, but just 0-1 in the conference, and will look to get back at Eastern Washington after the Bengals lost to the ranked Eagles last year in Cheney 45-31 after being tied at 31-31 after three quarters. (Isubengals.com)
ISU campus ranked 5th-safest Sep 30, 2009
A new study ranks the Idaho State University campus as among the safest in the nation ... POCATELLO -- Idaho State University boasts the fifth-safest campus in America, according to The Daily Beast, a news reporting and opinion Web site. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Guitars Unplugged set at ISU Sep 26, 2009
POCATELLO -- Idaho State University Student Activities Board will sponsor Guitars Unplugged on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Pond Student Union ballroom. Come and see the musical talents of ISU students. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
