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May 28, 2018

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May 28, 2018

Faculty and Staff News

Vandal Voices: What to Eat (and Drink) to Live to 100

Discover the secrets of a diet that'll help you live longer. Join us in Boise at Boise Brewing (521 W. Broad St.). In this Vandal Voices talk, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences professor SeAnne Safaii-White will share her research, including her travels around the globe visiting centenarians and unlocking their secrets to a long life. She will share what foods and drinks people 100 years old and above consume and explain how they contribute to our bodies' well-being.

Outage Planned for Vandalweb and Banner Maintenance

On the weekend of June 2-3, ITS will be applying upgrades to the VandalWeb and Banner systems. During this maintenance, both systems and any others that rely upon them, will be inaccessible. Work will begin at 6 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday mornings and is anticipated to last 9-10 hours each day. Thank you for your patience, and if you have any questions or concerns, please request assistance at the new IT tech support portal https://support.uidaho.edu

Vice Provost for Faculty Finalist Open Forums Coming

The search advisory committee and Provost and Executive Vice President John Wiencek are pleased to invite three finalists for Vice Provost for Faculty to campus. The finalists will interview between May 31 and June 6, 2018. The university community is invited to open forums for each finalist. The forums will be recorded and available for review following the final candidate forum.

Open Session 1

Torrey Lawrence
Thursday, May 31, 10 a.m.
Crest Room, Idaho Commons

Open Session 2

Alistair Smith
Monday, June 4, 10:15 a.m.
Crest Room, Idaho Commons

Open Session 3

Patrick Hrdlicka
Wednesday, June 6, 10 a.m.
Horizon Room, Idaho Commons

Join Alumni and Friends for Summer Kick-Off Vandal Happy Hour

Join other Palouse Vandal alumni and friends at Moscow Slice and Biscuit on Thursday, May 31 from 4 - 6 p.m. for some summer fun, good beer, pizza, and most importantly ice cream! Bring your friends and family and enjoy special Vandal discounts if you wear your Idaho Vandal gear!

Slice & Biscuit
125 E 2nd St
Moscow, ID 83843
4 – 6 p.m.

Help us kick off Summer 2018! Everyone is welcome to attend.

For more information, please contact Sam Koester at skoester@uidaho.edu, or by phone at 208-885-5106.

Alumni Association Award Nominations Open

Nominations are now open for the University of Idaho Alumni Association awards. You may know of Vandals that deserve to be recognized who haven't been nominated or received an award yet. Join us in celebrating the contributions and achievements of the Vandals who help make our university and communities so special. Read more.

Palousafest 2018 Table Registration

Registration is now open for the fall 2018 Palousafest. Palousafest is the premier fall event on campus where we welcome new students and welcome back returning students. Expected attendance is between 3,000-5,000 students and community members. The event includes a street fair, inflatables, interactive activities, and local music. Hundreds of student organizations, campus departments and community organizations line Sixth Street and share information about how to get involved with our great Palouse community. The event is hosted by the Department of Student Involvement. Table registration is free for student organizations and U of I affiliates. Register at www.uidaho.edu/palousafest.

See Round Two of ORED's SAS (Short and Sweet) Talks on YouTube

In early May, faculty, staff, and students throughout the University of Idaho joined the Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) for the second engagement of its popular SAS (Short and Sweet) Talks.

Six speakers representing disciplines in the sciences, arts and humanities met to give a sampling of the amazing research, scholarly and creative work being conducted throughout U of I. True to the SAS Talk format, each speaker had exactly 20 slides--and exactly 20 seconds per slide--to discuss their novel and interesting research.

View the whole event, hosted by Janet E. Nelson, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, or watch each presentation separately on YouTube…

"A Model-Centric Framework of Scientific Discovery and Reproducibility" presented by Berna Devezer, Assistant Professor of Marketing in the College of Business and Economics
"The Influence of Political Ideology and Trust on Willingness to Vaccinate" presented by Florian Justwan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy in the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
"What Lurks Among Us: The Chemistry and Biology of the Indoor Environment" presented by Elizabeth Cooper, Associate Professor of Architecture in the College of Art and Architecture and Director of the University of Idaho's Integrated Design Lab in Boise
"Consequences of Simulated Anoxia and Algae Induced Eutrophication on Metal Release in Lake Coeur d'Alene" presented by James Moberly, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering in the College of Engineering
"Exploring Profound Learning" co-presented by Associate Professor Michael Kroth and Assistant Professor Davin Carr-Chellman, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
"Bringing Biological Images to Life: Toward Virtual Life" presented by Kyle Harrington, Assistant Professor in Virtual Technology and Design in the College of Art and Architecture

And make sure to join ORED this coming November for the third round of this popular speaker series!

View the whole event - https://youtu.be/LQXUYvMbD8I

"A Model-Centric Framework of Scientific Discovery and Reproducibility" - https://youtu.be/BXunQ1pisNA

"The Influence of Political Ideology and Trust on Willingness to Vaccinate" - https://youtu.be/2h-wmmT9YnY

"What Lurks Among Us: The Chemistry and Biology of the Indoor Environment" - https://youtu.be/a0w9ygworR0

"Consequences of Simulated Anoxia and Algae Induced Eutrophication on Metal Release in Lake Coeur d'Alene" - https://youtu.be/ABFPhHKyF3s

"Exploring Profound Learning" - https://youtu.be/dI2xlZ8mWD8

"Bringing Biological Images to Life: Toward Virtual Life" - https://youtu.be/APIl9Ls6YDo

Organizing Your Summer Cleanouts

When clearing out an office space or other room for any reason, it may be tempting to place items in corridors while you work. However, objects in corridors narrow the path for exiting the building and can be particularly problematic in the case of an emergency evacuation. If items must be placed in a corridor, consult with EHS by submitting a corridor use exemption request to ensure it is done in a safe manner. Read on at I-Safety (http://www.uidaho.edu/infrastructure/i-safety) for more information on storing and disposing items during a cleanout.

Join Us for Vandal Day at Silverwood Theme Park on July 26

Join the Vandals, on Thursday, July 26 for a fun filled day at our annual Vandal Day at Silverwood Theme Park. Together we will enjoy the wavy waters of Boulder Beach, the heart racing of Panic Plunge, and a quiet family-friendly evening for dinner. Fun for all ages. Purchasing options vary.
Don't forget your sunscreen!

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018
Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park
27843 North Highway 95
Athol, Idaho

$45 per person – includes park pass (water park included), Pepsi drink wristband and dinner
$35 per person – seniors 65+ or kids 3-7 – includes park pass (water park included), Pepsi drink wristband and dinner
$28 per person – adult – park only (water park included)
$20 per person – seniors 65+ or kids 3-7 – park only (water park included)

RSVP online at https://vandalday-silverwood-2018.eventbrite.com or by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at 208-885-6154. Tickets will be available for pick-up by 10 a.m. on July 26, at the Vandal Tent outside the entrance to Silverwood.

Questions? Contact Shelly Robson at Shellyr@uidaho.edu, or call 208-885-6154.

Individual Sessions with TIAA Financial Consultant

Patrick Egan, of TIAA, will be on campus to answer your questions regarding retirement planning. Interested employees can register for an individualized session by visiting www.TIAA.org/schedulenow or calling 800-732-8353 weekdays from 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PT).

No matter where you are in life - just getting started or planning for retirement - a session with Patrick Egan can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it's at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You'll get answers to these questions and more:
*Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
* Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
* How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

Register for one of the sessions at www.TIAA.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353. Session details are as follows:

June 14, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Chief's Room, Bruce Pitman Center
July 17, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Chief's Room, Bruce Pitman Center
August 23, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Chief's Room, Bruce Pitman Center

RSVP today, as space is limited. We look forward to working with you.

Fraternity and Sorority Life Offers Professional Development Opportunity

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is offering several workshops titled, "Inside the Mysterious World of Fraternities and Sororities...For Today's College Professionals." The program seeks to educate members on fraternity and sorority life by helping them to understand current fraternity and sorority best practice, how fraternities and sororities operate, what updated phrasing and information is needed when working with fraternity and sorority students, how to recognize that hazing is occurring and helps individuals understand the different types of fraternities and sororities that exist.
Bring any questions you have, and unlock the mysteries of fraternity and sorority life!

May 22, 3:30-4:50 p.m., Room 141, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
May 31, 3:30-4:50 p.m., Room 141, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
June 20, 10 -11:20 a.m., Room 204, J.A. Albertson Building
July 19, 3:30-4:50 p.m., Room 141, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences

Upcoming Seminar Helps Faculty Optimize Collaborations with Industry

Join Anthony M. Boccanfuso, president of the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership, for his seminar on university-industry collaborations.

The seminar, which takes place in IRIC 305 on Thursday, May 31 from 10:30-11:30 a.m., will explore the many challenges, opportunities, approaches, trends and issues of importance impacting industry-academic engagement today. Specific topics will cover:

The many ways in which universities and industry can collaborate
How to measure returns on investment (ROI) in these collaborations
What universities and companies are currently doing to advance collaborations
The ability to garner other sponsors for university-industry collaborations

Any faculty and staff wishing to partner with industry for the purpose of technology development or joint research are encouraged to attend.

This Week's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

WWAMI Blood Drive: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Gritman Conference Room
Excel: The Basics: Noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Room 045, Pitman Center
Inside the Mysterious World of Fraternities and Sororities…For Today’s College Professional, 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Room 141, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Moscow Vandal Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Slice & Biscuit
Be Confident: Tips for Staying Poised During High-Pressure Situations: 10 a.m., Room 045, Pitman Center
Tasty Science: CALS Summer of Science, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Moscow Farmers Market.
Vandal Boise Bike Bar Tour, 4:45-8 p.m. Saturday, Boise Art Collective Parking Lot, Boise

Get more events at uidaho.edu/events.

Kudos and Acknowledgements

Trumpet Ensemble to Perform at International Conference

Based on a successful audition, the University of Idaho Trumpet Ensemble was invited to perform at the 2018 International Trumpet Guild Conference, held in San Antonio, Texas on May 29 – June 2. Seven students from the Lionel Hampton School of Music, part of the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences, were invited to this premier conference with nearly 3,000 professional and student attendees. The U of I Trumpet Ensemble will open a recital by European trumpet virtuoso Philippe Litzler on May 31 at 10:45 a.m. Watch a portion of the ensemble's audition at https://youtu.be/FZFxD-Q8fx8.

U of I Student Receives Scholarship to Participate in WaterSmart Innovations (WSI) Conference

The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) congratulates Micah Russell, a student of U of I's water resources graduate program, for receiving a scholarship to participate in the 2018 WaterSmart Innovations (WSI) Conference in October in Las Vegas.

Russell's scholarship pays up to $600 for travel, lodging, meals and miscellaneous expenses. The funding will allow Russell to present a research poster about using innovative remote sensing techniques to monitor seasonal water supplies, a topic he has been studying as part of his doctoral candidacy at U of I.

The scholarship's sponsors, Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and the Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR), allotted one of only 20 scholarships to U of I in recognition of its strong academic and research programs in the areas of water demand management, water supply and water conservation.

Job Opportunities

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

May 14, 2018

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May 14, 2018

The Daily Register is moving to its summer publication schedule and will come out on Mondays. The deadline for submissions is noon the Friday prior to publication.

Faculty and Staff News

VandalStore Staff and Faculty Sale Friday

Celebrate the end of the semester! Staff and faculty members get 30 percent off their entire Vandal gear purchase on Friday, May 18. Thank you all for all your hard work this year. Shop online with promo code: SPRING18.

Submit Events for Student Planner

If you would like your campus department's events to be included in the annual U of I student day planner, complete the form here by Friday, June 1. U of I Student Media is managing planner design this year. If you have any questions, contact Student Media general manager Tara Roberts at troberts@uidaho.edu.

Presentations Sought for 15th Annual Advising Symposium

We welcome all proposals related to academic advising and invite submissions from staff, faculty and administrators. Presentations are allotted 50 minutes during concurrent sessions. The symposium is on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in the Bruce M. Pitman Center, Moscow. Learn more.

Save the Date: Benefits Vendor Forum Sept. 18, 2018

Benefits-eligible faculty and non-faculty staff are encouraged to mark their calendars for the upcoming second annual Benefits Vendor Forum, hosted by HR Benefit Services. The forum will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in the Bruce M. Pitman Center's International Ballroom, Moscow. Read more.

Safety Alert: Tree Work Ahead

Maintaining our beautiful campus landscaping is an ongoing, year-round project for Facilities. Tree work done by the arboriculture team is an essential part of keeping these trees in good condition to minimize the chance of limbs or even whole trees coming down unexpectedly. During this work, you need to take sensible precautions to keep yourself injury-free. Read more at I-Safety to see what to watch for and do when you encounter this work as a pedestrian or driver.

Suicide Prevention Training Thursday

QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer. It is an evidence-based, one-hour training program to help faculty, staff and students respond to someone in a mental health crisis and thinking about suicide. The training is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17, in the Panorama Room, Commons, Moscow. Pre-registration is available at www.uidaho.edu/qpr.

Center for Modeling Complex Interactions Request for White Papers

The Center for Modeling Complex Interactions (CMCI) requests white papers outlining ideas for research projects related to our mission. CMCI fosters interdisciplinary biomedical research by bringing together modelers and empirical scientists to address problems across all levels of biological organization, from biophysical to ecological. See www.cmciuidaho.org for more information. First consideration of white papers will begin on May 25, 2018 and white papers will be accepted until June 4, 2018. Learn more about the pap,er requirements here.

Register For Mini Vandal Spirit Squad

We are excited to notify U of I Vandal fans of the open registration for our Mini Vandals Spirit Squad. We are looking for Vandal Fans between the ages of 5 and 12. The Mini Vandals will practice and perform with the current members of the cheer and dance teams. Each participant will have the opportunity to perform at a home football, soccer and volleyball game. Read more.

Employee Benefits Focus Groups May 22-23

Benefits Services is seeking feedback on employee benefits and the manner in which these benefits are communicated. Segal Consulting, the university's independent employee benefits and communications consulting partner, will be conducting employee focus groups to learn employees' understanding and opinions of the University of Idaho's health plans and benefits communications methods. This opportunity is not limited to those working on campus; we strongly encourage employees who work outside of Moscow to participate. Read more.

Register for Degree Completion Workshop

Strategic Enrollment Management will host a presentation from Jenna Dell, Ed.D., from the Enrollment Advisory Board on Tuesday, May 22. The workshop title is "Promoting Timely Degree Completion — Reconciling Student Choice and the Four-Year Graduation Imperative." This interactive three-hour presentation begins at 1:30 p.m. May 22 in the Vandal Ballroom, Moscow. Zoom will be available for our off-campus participants. This presentation is open to all faculty and staff. RSVP at www.uidaho.edu/sem/workshops. For information, call Amber Crowley at 208-885-6224.

This Week's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

• Maintain Positive Working Relationships with Everyone on Your Team: 10 a.m. Monday, Room 045, Pitman Center
• CMCI Brown Bag Lunch: White Paper Brainstorming: 12:30 p.m. Monday, CMCI Collaboratorium, IRIC 352
• Individual Sessions with TIAA Financial Consultant: Tuesday and Wednesday, Commons
• Tips, Tricks and Best Practices to Stop Procrastination: 10 a.m. Tuesday, IRIC 105
• Writing with Diplomacy, Tact and Finesse: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Room 045, Pitman Center
• U of I Boise Commencement: 7:30 p.m. Mountain time, Tuesday, Boise Centre
• Developing a Professional Presence: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Room 045, Pitman Center
• Idaho Healthcare Summit: Thursday and Friday, TLC 022
• Improving the Engagement and Retention of Part-Time Professionals: 10 a.m. Thursday, Room 045, Pitman Center
• QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training: 11:30 am. Thursday, Panorama Room
• Retention Strategies for Millennials in the Workplace: 10 a.m. Friday, Room 045, Pitman Center
• Arboretum Associates Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Palouse Ice Rink, Fairgrounds

Get more events at uidaho.edu/events.

U of I in the News

Moscow Native Makes His Way Back Home

Drew Papineau, 25, is the student manager of the University of Idaho's Steer-a-Year program, president of the U of I Dairy Club, a College of Agricultural and Life Sciences ambassador and a peer leader for students of animal veterinary science at the U of I. It was not so long ago Papineau thought he would never graduate from a four-year institution, much less with a degree in animal veterinary science and an option for dairy. Read more.

Grad Ready to Take on Fisheries

A major stressor for soon-to-be graduates is lining up a job once they've earned a degree. That's not something Josh Moore has to worry about. Moore will receive his degree in natural resources from the University of Idaho on Saturday. At 6 a.m. Sunday, he'll begin a job with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Moore, who graduated from high school in 2002 in New Meadows, Idaho, said back then he didn't see himself as a college prospect. Read more.

Kudos and Acknowledgements

ORED Announces Equipment and Infrastructure Support (EIS) Award Funding

Twelve University of Idaho proposals were selected for funding in 2018 through the Office of Research and Economic Development's (ORED) Equipment and Infrastructure Support (EIS) Award program. The program supports equipment purchases, upgrades and repairs to enhance research, scholarship and creative activity at the university. A total of $159,817 was awarded across five colleges. Recipients were selected from a competitive field that included 23 submissions requesting a total of $324,887. Awards ranged from $4,300 to $27,300. Read more.

Retirement Reception for Library Dean Lynn Baird Today

Please join Provost and Executive Vice President John Wiencek and the entire campus community in congratulating Lynn Baird, dean of University Libraries, on her retirement, and thanking her for her services to the University of Idaho. Please join us for a retirement reception at 3:30 p.m. today, May 14, 2018, on the second floor of the University of Idaho Library. Appetizers and no-host bar will be provided.

Job Opportunities

Associate Director, Center for Advanced Energy Studies
Team Cleaning Specialist II, Events and Support Services
Payroll Accountant, Controller
Archives and Exhibits Assistant, Library
Interim Dean, CLASS
Special Education Statewide Instructional/Behavioral Coordinator, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences

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

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May 11, 2018

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Faculty and Staff News

Banner 9 Rolling Out Soon

Information Technology Services is announcing the upcoming implementation of Banner 9, currently scheduled for release on Oct. 1, 2018. The change is necessitated by the termination of vendor support for our current product at the end of 2019. This major release will be easier for customers to use. This update replaces the administrative application that is available at banner.uidaho.edu Subsequent releases in 2019 will replace the self-service functions currently hosted through VandalWeb. Users accessing Banner only through VandalWeb will not be impacted by this initial release in October. Read more.

Center for Modeling Complex Interactions Request for White Papers

Financial Conflict of Interest Seminar Today

Dan LaHann, a compliance coordinator from the Office of Research Assurances, is presenting a seminar on "Conflicts of Interest, Conflicts of Commitment and Financial Conflicts of Interest" from 3:30-4:30 p.m. today, May 11, 2018, in IRIC Room 305, Moscow.

Deadline for Next Week's Register is Noon Today

The University of Idaho's email newsletters are going to to their academic break schedule. My UI will resume for the 2018-19 academic year on Monday, Aug. 13. The Daily Register will be sent weekly on Mondays beginning Monday, May 14. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday for the next week's newsletter. Daily distribution of The Daily Register will resume on Monday, Aug. 13.

University Honors Program Graduation Celebration Today

Students, families, faculty, staff and friends of the University Honors Program are invited to come and celebrate our graduating students from 2-3:30 p.m. today, May 11, in the Administrative Building Auditorium on the Moscow campus. This year, over 90 students will receive program awards and cords. Refreshments will be served immediately following the program to celebrate academic achievements and 35 years of the University Honors Program.

Register For Mini Vandal Spirit Squad

Employee Benefits Focus Groups May 22-23

Today's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

• Biological Sciences Seminar: 3:30 p.m., EP 122
• CBE Outstanding Students Awards Ceremony: 4:30-6 p.m., Whitewater Room, Commons
• Swing Into Summer: 7:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall

Weekend

• Spring Commencement: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center

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

News Releases

Two U of I Faculty Members Earn National Recognition for Research

Two University of Idaho faculty members have received the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious award for early career scholars. Christine Parent, an assistant professor of biological sciences and member of the Institute for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies, and Eric Mittelstaedt, an assistant professor of geology and geophysics, both in the U of I College of Science, earned Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) awards, along with a combined $1.7 million in research funding. Read more.

Vandals Win $100K in Spring Entrepreneurship Competitions

The IRIC atrium filled with excited chatter as students pitched their business ideas to as many judges as possible on Friday, April 27, at the biannual Idaho Pitch competition. After 65 minutes, the tallied business cards given for successful pitches revealed the winners of startup funding. See the winners.

Center for Digital Inquiry and Learning Selects 2018 Fellows

Faculty members and students at the University of Idaho will explore new ways to use technology as part of their research as fellows of the Center for Digital Inquiry and Learning (CDIL), a partnership between the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) and the University of Idaho Library. Read more.

Job Opportunities

Associate Director, Center for Advanced Energy Studies
Team Cleaning Specialist II, Events and Support Services
Payroll Accountant, Controller
Archives and Exhibits Assistant, Library
Interim Dean, CLASS
Special Education Statewide Instructional/Behavioral Coordinator, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Interim Dean, CNR
Interim Dean, Library

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

May 10, 2018

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May 10, 2018

Faculty and Staff News

Campus-Community Forum: Building Bridges is May 15

The Campus-Community Forum, an annual event for community partners, faculty, students and staff to come together to discuss campus-community partnerships and student civic engagement is Tuesday, May 15, in Moscow. The Campus-Community Forum: Building Bridges is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Vandal Ballroom of the Bruce M. Pitman Center. Registration is available at https://cce.wsu.edu/ccf. Learn more.

Athena Annual Membership Meeting Today

All current and prospective members of Athena Professional Women's Organization are invited to our annual membership meeting from 5-6:30 p.m. today, May 10, at Colter's Creek Tasting Room, 215 S. Main St., Moscow. Join us for a review of the year and a sneak peek at what's coming up for FY19. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a glass of wine, mingle with Athena members, and meet our incoming 2018-20 executive board. For more information email athenaboard@uidaho.edu.

Financial Conflict of Interest Seminar Friday

U of I Hosts Conference for Professional Staff July 18-20

Registration is now open for the 2018 Northwest Coalition of Professional Staff (NCPS) in Higher Education, to be held July 18-20, 2018, at the University of Idaho. Register today for three days of inspiring workshops geared toward helping you have an IMPACT at your university and improve communication and teamwork! (IMPACT – Idaho: Mindful Professionals Advocating for Communication and Teamwork.) See the schedule and learn more.

Today's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

• Create a Healthier Workplace by Empowering Emotional Intelligence: 10 a.m., Room 045, Pitman Center
• Microsoft Outlook: Advanced Features and Functions: 11 a.m., Room 045, Pitman Center
• Freshstart Tobacco Cessation Course: Noon, Room 119, Student Health Center

Friday

• Biological Sciences Seminar: 3:30 p.m., EP 122
• CBE Outstanding Students Awards Ceremony: 4:30-6 p.m., Whitewater Room, Commons
• Swing Into Summer: 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.

U of I in the News

The Numbers Don't Tell the Whole Story

The first graduate of the University of Idaho’s computer science bachelor’s degree partnership with North Idaho College, Adrian Beehner, crossed the stage this week to a bright future in our increasingly tech-focused economy. Without leaving Coeur d’Alene, the newly minted Vandal graduate was able to seamlessly transfer from NIC to earn a four-year degree from U of I. For Adrian, his family, his future employers and the region, his story matters a great deal. Unfortunately, in one key way, Adrian’s success doesn’t count. Read more.

Kudos and Acknowledgements

Retirement Reception for Library Dean Lynn Baird May 14

Please join Provost and Executive Vice President John Wiencek and the entire campus community in congratulating Lynn Baird, dean of University Libraries, on her retirement, and thanking her for her services to the University of Idaho. Please join us for a retirement reception at 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2018, on the second floor of the University of Idaho Library. Appetizers and a no-host bar will be provided.

Job Opportunities

Team Cleaning Specialist II, Events and Support Services
Payroll Accountant, Controller
Archives and Exhibits Assistant, Library
Interim Dean, CLASS
Special Education Statewide Instructional/Behavioral Coordinator, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Interim Dean, CNR
Interim Dean, Library

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

May 9, 2018

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May 9, 2018

Faculty and Staff News

Individual Sessions with TIAA Financial Consultant May 15-16

No matter where you are in life - just getting started or planning for retirement - a session with Patrick Egan can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it's at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan.

Register for Degree Completion Workshop

Summer Group Swim Lessons Begin Soon

Summer group lessons are starting at the University of Idaho! Registration is now open for session one. Swim lessons are held in the U of I Swim Center. Please send all questions and concerns to idahoswimcenter@uidaho.edu. See the schedule.

Financial Conflict of Interest Seminar May 11

Deadline for Next Week's Register is Noon Friday

In May, the University of Idaho's email newsletters will go to their academic break schedule. My UI will resume for the 2018-19 academic year on Monday Aug. 13. The Daily Register will be sent weekly on Mondays beginning Monday, May 14. The deadline for submissions is noon Friday for the next week's newsletter. Daily distribution of The Daily Register will resume on Monday, Aug. 13.

Palousafest 2018 Table Registration

Registration is now open for the fall 2018 Palousafest. Palousafest is the premier fall event on campus where we welcome new students and welcome back returning students. Expected attendance is between 3,000-5,000 students and community members. The event includes a street fair, inflatables, interactive activities and local music. Hundreds of student organizations, campus departments and community organizations line Sixth Street and share information about how to get involved with our great Palouse community. The event is hosted by the Department of Student Involvement. Table registration is free for student organizations and U of I affiliates. Register at www.uidaho.edu/palousafest.

Today's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

• Mental Health First Aid Faculty/Staff Part II: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center
• Staff Council Meeting: 9-11 a.m., Paul Joyce Faculty-Staff Lounge
• Essential Communication Techniques for Administrative Professionals:10-11:30 a.m., Room 045, Pitman Center
• Envisioning the Liberty Theater: Adaptive Reuse Solutions and Visions: 5 p.m., Lewiston City Library

Thursday

• Create a Healthier Workplace by Empowering Emotional Intelligence: 10 a.m., Room 045, Pitman Center
• Microsoft Outlook: Advanced Features and Functions: 11 a.m., Room 045, Pitman Center
• Freshstart Tobacco Cessation Course: Noon, Room 119, Student Health Center

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

News Releases

‘Educated’ Selected as 2018-19 U of I Common Read

The University of Idaho has chosen “Educated: A Memoir” by Tara Westover as its Common Read for 2018-19. “The students and faculty members on our Common Read committee were gripped by Ms. Westover’s memoir and her journey to become self-educated and informed,” said Dean Panttaja, U of I’s director of General Education. “The premise of this book and its lessons about our individual will and strength to achieve against all odds are inspiring.” Read more.

Registration Open for U of I Summer Drama Camp

The University of Idaho Theatre Arts Department is offering a three-week summer drama camp for kids ages 7 to 16, from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 9-27. Early bird registration before June 15 is $200 per person. After June 15, registration is $240 per person. Read more.

Kudos and Acknowledgements

CDIL-Sponsored Palouse Digital Scholarship Symposium Starts This Week

The CDIL's summer workshop series for selected faculty and graduate student fellows starts on Friday and continues throughout the following week. This year the Center for Digital Inquiry and Learning (CDIL) is collaborating with WSU's Center for Digital Scholarship and Curation (CDSC) to jointly host the symposium at U of I and at WSU. Now called the Palouse Digital Scholarship Symposium, the symposium will cover topics such as textual analysis, web publishing and data visualization. Three fellows from U of I were selected to participate: Renae Campbell, doctoral candidate, historical archaeology; Zachary Turpin, assistant professor, English, and Sarah Nelson, associate professor, modern languages and cultures. Each will pair with one of the fellows from WSU to pitch a joint CDSC/CDIL project at the end of the week. Additionally, Denessy Rodriguez ('19) was selected as the undergraduate fellow for the summer and will be attending and supporting the symposium as well.

Nancy Luebbert Receives Academic Support Educators Award

Nancy Luebbert, director of Academic Success for the College of Law in Moscow, received the 2018 Excellence Award from the Association of Academic Support Educators (AASE). AASE is the national association for academic support/success professionals. It provides educators like Luebbert an opportunity to collaborate and work collectively to develop research-based teaching methods and design programs that enhance student learning for law school, the bar exam, and legal practice. Read more.

2018-19 Kurt Olsson Early Career Research Fellowships Awarded

The College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences is proud to announce that Shawn Copeland from the Lionel Hampton School of Music and Clarissa Richardson from the Department of Psychology and Communication Studies were awarded the Kurt O. Olsson Early Career Research Fellowship. 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. Copeland will use the funds for his new recording titled "The Collected Works for Clarinet of Carlos Velez" and Richardson will work on her project titled, "Influence of Social Support Usage During Daily Stress on Psychological and Physiological Functioning of Older Adults."

Thank You Celebration for Andrew Kersten Today

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. today, May 9, 2018, in the International Ballroom North in the Bruce M. Pitman Center, Moscow. Dessert and refreshments will be provided.

Job Opportunities

Team Cleaning Specialist II, Events and Support Services
Payroll Accountant, Controller
Archives and Exhibits Assistant, Library
Interim Dean, CLASS
Special Education Statewide Instructional/Behavioral Coordinator, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Interim Dean, CNR
Interim Dean, Library
Night Shift Residential Mentor, Bridge Idaho Upward Bound
Director of Development, University Advancement

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

May 8, 2018

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May 8, 2018

Faculty and Staff News

Annual Fire Sprinkler Testing for Summer 2018

Western States Fire Protection will be on campus to complete our annual inspection/testing of the wet and dry sprinkler systems Monday through Friday, May 14-18, 2018. They will be here several times throughout the summer. No disruption to normal services is expected. Any questions can be directed to Facilities at 208-885-6246.

Alumni Association Award Nominations Open

University Honors Program Graduation Celebration Friday

Students, families, faculty, staff and friends of the University Honors Program are invited to come and celebrate our graduating students from 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, in the Administrative Building Auditorium on the Moscow campus. This year, over 90 students will receive program awards and cords. Refreshments will be served immediately following the program to celebrate academic achievements and 35 years of the University Honors Program.

Employee Benefits Focus Groups May 22-23

Athena Annual Membership Meeting Thursday

All current and prospective members of Athena Professional Women's Organization are invited to our annual membership meeting from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at Colter's Creek Tasting Room, 215 S. Main St., Moscow. Join us for a review of the year and a sneak peek at what's coming up for FY19. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a glass of wine, mingle with Athena members, and meet our incoming 2018-20 executive board. For more information email athenaboard@uidaho.edu.

Register For Mini Vandal Spirit Squad

Summer Group Swim Lessons Begin Soon

Today's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

• Mental Health First Aid Faculty/Staff Part I: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center
• Data Science Competition Celebration: 3:30-5 p.m., IRIC Atrium

Wednesday

• Mental Health First Aid Faculty/Staff Part II: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center
• Staff Council Meeting: 9-11 a.m., Paul Joyce Faculty-Staff Lounge
• Essential Communication Techniques for Administrative Professionals:10-11:30 a.m., Room 045, Pitman Center

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

U of I in the News

International Competition with $10 Million Prize Hopes to Solve Water Runoff Problem

Nine international teams, including one led by University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Professor Greg Moller, are trying to find a solution to harmful algae blooms caused by agricultural runoff in a competition with big environmental implications. Watch the video.

Kudos and Acknowledgements

Retirement Reception for Vice Provost for Faculty Jeanne Stevenson Today

Please join Provost and Executive Vice President John Wiencek and the entire campus community in congratulating Jeanne Stevenson, vice provost for faculty, on her retirement, and thanking her for her services to the University of Idaho. Please join us for a retirement reception from 3-5 p.m. today, May 8, 2018, in the Paul J. Joyce Faculty-Staff Lounge. Refreshments will be provided.

Kenton Bird and Diane Kelly-Riley Receive FY19 CLASS Research Fellowships

The College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences is proud to announce Kenton Bird, School of Journalism and Mass Media, and Diane Kelly-Riley, Department of English, as the recipients of FY19 CLASS Research Fellowships. Bird will use this funding to continue his biography of Thomas Foley and Kelly-Riley will be working on an edited collection titled "Improving Outcomes: Disciplinary Writing, Local Assessment and the Aim of Fairness."

Inaugural Communications Showcase Winners Announced

Three University of Idaho students battled their way to the top of their class on Tuesday, May 1, at the university's first freshman speech competition. The inaugural Communication Showcase competition, sponsored by the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, featured students nominated by their public speaking course instructors for excellence in public speaking. Read more.

Job Opportunities

Team Cleaning Specialist II, Events and Support Services
Payroll Accountant, Controller
Archives and Exhibits Assistant, Library
Interim Dean, CLASS
Special Education Statewide Instructional/Behavioral Coordinator, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Interim Dean, CNR
Interim Dean, Library
Night Shift Residential Mentor, Bridge Idaho Upward Bound
Director of Development, University Advancement

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

May 7, 2018

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May 7, 2018

Faculty and Staff News

Mental Health First Aid Training Deadline Today

Today, May 7, is the last day to register for the next round of Mental Health First Aid Training! Registration closes at 3 p.m. today for faculty/staff sessions from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 8-9, in the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center. Mental Health First Aid is a certification program to help faculty and staff understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Register at www.uidaho.edu/mentalhealthfirstaid.

University Honors Program Graduation Celebration Friday

Athena Annual Membership Meeting May 10

Funding Opportunity for Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences

The Office of Research and Economic Development's Research and Faculty Development team (RFD team) invites eligible faculty members to submit a notice of intent indicating their interest in submitting a pre-proposal to the 2019 Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences. The University of Idaho may nominate one candidate to submit a pre-proposal to the program. The deadline to submit a notice of intent is Friday, May 11.The program awards grants of $300,000 for a four-year period to selected academic institutions to support the independent research of outstanding individuals who meet the eligibility criteria. Find out the details and apply.

25Live Scheduling Being Implemented University-Wide

The University of Idaho is expanding the use of the 25Live scheduling platform across the institution statewide. 25Live is a platform that allows the university to better manage meeting spaces, both at the department level and across the institution. Many departments are already using this software to schedule their spaces. It is being made available to you at no cost. Read more.

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. Provisions include an 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.

2018 Summer Break Parking and Transportation Information and Fall Parking Permit Reminders

Parking and Transportation Services would like to remind the campus community about parking enforcement regulations during summer break, effective May 14 through Aug. 19. Read more.

Today's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

• New Employee Benefits Orientation: 8:30-10 a.m., Room 045, Pitman Center
• Make it Monday at The MILL: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Library
• U of I Coeur d'Alene Commencement Ceremony: 7:30 p.m., Boswell Hall, Schuler Performing Arts Center, Coeur d'Alene

Tuesday

• Mental Health First Aid Faculty/Staff Part I: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center
• Data Science Competition Celebration: 3:30-5 p.m., IRIC Atrium

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

U of I in the News

Three Vandals Teams Just Won Big Sky Titles. Here's the Secret to Their Success.

The University of Idaho won three Big Sky Conference championships in seven days late last month — and the Vandals filled their trophy case thanks in large part to athletes who left their home countries to pursue their dreams in remote Moscow, Idaho. The top three women's golfers, all six men's tennis singles starters and every women's tennis player are international athletes. Those three championship teams have brought 16 international athletes to U of I; the rest of the athletic department has a combined 18. Read more.

Kudos and Acknowledgements

Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences' Sophie Gilbert Publishes on Social Media and Science

Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences Assistant Professor Sophie Gilbert (@SophieLGilbert) published a PeerJ study in April in collaboration with University of Alberta and University of British Columbia researchers. Focusing on ecology and conservation researchers, the team found scientific research articles that have high citation rates also have more coverage on social media, primarily Twitter. Read more.

Retirement Reception for Bill Cone and Chuck Morrison Today

Please join the Counseling and Testing Center in saying goodbye and celebrating the retirements of Dr. Bill Cone and Dr. Chuck Morrison. Both have had distinguished careers serving our students through the Counseling and Testing Center. After many years of practicing general adult psychiatry in the private sector, Cone was hired as a board-certified psychiatrist at U of I in 2003. Dr. Morrison was hired by the CTC in 1987 and has served as both a faculty member and licensed psychologist for more than 30 years. The reception honoring them is 3:30-5 p.m. today, May 7, in the Commons Clearwater Room.

Job Opportunities

Team Cleaning Specialist II, Events and Support Services
Payroll Accountant, Controller
Archives and Exhibits Assistant, Library
Interim Dean, CLASS
Special Education Statewide Instructional/Behavioral Coordinator, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Interim Dean, CNR
Interim Dean, Library
Night Shift Residential Mentor, Bridge Idaho Upward Bound
Director of Development, University Advancement

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

May 4, 2018

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May 4, 2018

Faculty and Staff News

Registration Open for Mini Vandal Spirit Squad

We are excited to notify U of I Vandal fans of the open registration for our Mini Vandals Spirit Squad. We are looking for Vandal fans between the ages of 5 and 12. The Mini Vandals will practice and perform with the current members of the cheer and dance teams. Each participant will have the opportunity to perform at a home football, soccer and volleyball game. Learn more.

Supervisory Excellence Program Schedule Online

The University of Idaho Employee Development and Learning's Supervisory Excellence Program schedule for summer 2018 has been posted. The University of Idaho Supervisory Excellence Program is a flexible, performance skills-based program of learning designed to provide U of I supervisors and supervisor aspirants with an opportunity to develop supervisory competencies. Read more.

May is Mental Health Month

Mental Health Month has been observed since 1949 and seeks to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and offer education and trainings in mental health topics. This year, Vandal Health Education and the Counseling and Testing Center are observing Mental Health Month with opportunities for faculty and staff to be trained to respond to mental health concerns. Trainings include Mental Health First Aid and Question, Persuade, Refer. Learn more.

Donate Unneeded Household Goods and Food May 11

Join the Sustainability Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 11, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 12, and donate everything you no longer need to Goodwill and the Vandal Food Pantry. There will be drop-off sites at the residence halls behind the Tower and on Greek Row on the corner of Elm Street and University Avenue. For more information email uisc@uidaho.edu.

Campus Cleanup Before Commencement

Facilities staff members have been busily prepping and cleaning campus for weeks for the upcoming commencement activities and events on May 12, 2018. All departments/colleges that have been temporarily storing items outside of their buildings, such as pallets, materials, equipment, etc., are asked to please move these things back inside the building or dispose of them properly. We will be picking up any extraneous items and removing them from the campus landscape over the next two weeks. All temporary signage should be pulled the week prior to commencement. Any signage left out past Tuesday, May 8, will be picked up and disposed of.

Liberty Mutual Insurance On-Campus Meetings Available

Liberty Mutual Insurance is hosting an on-campus consultation day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in the Human Resources Front Conference Room. This is a great opportunity for employees to learn about the company's many special benefits and savings, including 24-hour claims assistance, accident forgiveness and better car replacement. Schedule an appointment with Ryan Scaggs, U of I Liberty Mutual Representative.

Today's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

• Lab Band Concert: 8:30 a.m., Haddock Performance Hall
• UIRA Spring Lunch - Boise: 11 a.m. Mountain time, Louie's Italian Restaurant, 2500 E. Fairview Ave., Meridian
• IRIC Seminar Series: 12:30 p.m., IRIC Step Auditorium
• Fish and Wildlife Seminar Series: 1:30 p.m., CNR 10
• Biological Sciences Seminar: 3:30 p.m., EP 122
• CEHHS Year-End Celebration: 5:30 p.m., Mountain View Park, Moscow
• Jazz Bands and Choirs – Featuring Tom Walsh, Saxophone: 6:30 p.m., Admin Auditorium

Weekend

• Intro to Mountaineering: Saturday and Sunday, SRC
• Wilderness First Aid Course: Saturday and Sunday
• TEDxBoise: Saturday, JUMP, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise

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

Kudos and Acknowledgements

Retirement Celebration for Kurt Pregitzer Today

Please join Provost and Executive Vice President John Wiencek and the entire campus community in congratulating Kurt Pregitzer, dean of the College of Natural Resources, on his retirement and thank him for his service to the university. A celebration is 3:30-5:30 p.m. today, May 4, 2018, at the Best Western Plus University Inn, 1516 W. Pullman Road, Moscow.

Retirement Reception for Bill Cone and Chuck Morrison May 7

Please join the Counseling and Testing Center in saying goodbye and celebrating the retirements of Dr. Bill Cone and Dr. Chuck Morrison. Both have had distinguished careers serving our students through the Counseling and Testing Center. After many years of practicing general adult psychiatry in the private sector, Cone was hired as a board-certified psychiatrist at U of I in 2003. Morrison was hired by the CTC in 1987 and has served as both a faculty member and licensed psychologist for more than 30 years. The reception honoring them is 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, May 7, in the Commons Clearwater Room.

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

Payroll Accountant, Controller
Archives and Exhibits Assistant, Library
Interim Dean, CLASS
Special Education Statewide Instructional/Behavioral Coordinator, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Interim Dean, CNR
Interim Dean, Library
Night Shift Residential Mentor, Bridge Idaho Upward Bound
Director of Development, University Advancement
Campus Registered Dietitian, Student Affairs

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

May 3, 2018

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May 3, 2018

Faculty and Staff News

Support Idaho Nonprofits During Idaho Gives Thursday

Make your impact, Vandals! Visit Idahogives.org on Thursday, May 3, 2018, and send a little love to one of over 500 Idaho nonprofits, including the University of Idaho Foundation.

25Live Scheduling Being Implemented University-Wide

The University of Idaho is expanding the use of the 25Live scheduling platform across the institution statewide. 25Live is a platform that allows the university to better manage meeting spaces, both at the department level and across the institution. If you are currently in charge of scheduling space for your unit, please go to uidaho.edu/provost/25live and complete the intake survey to register your spaces. A member of the 25Live team will be in touch with you to complete your registration and training. Learn more.

Applications Open for Dig'nIT Summer Camps and High School Internships in Coeur d'Alene

Applications for the U of I Coeur d'Alene Dig'nIT Initiative STEM summer camps and high school tech internships are open now! Students ages 11-18 can learn cool skills like how to make their own cosmetic products in Cosmetic Chemistry, how to build a game in Java Coding Workshop and how to code in Apple's Swift language in Coding Swift camp. High school tech internships are a paid opportunity for teens to learn and work directly in a high-tech, high-growth company with university support. Visit the Dig'nIT website to learn more and submit applications.

VandalStore 50 Percent Off Clearance Sale May 3-6

Today, May 3, through Sunday, May 6, take an additional 50 percent off marked prices on clearance items at the VandalStore in Moscow! In-store only. Shopping in Boise? Find the same deal on today through Saturday. Look for our Staff and Faculty Sale coming on May 18.

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.

Liberty Mutual Insurance On-Campus Meetings Available

Liberty Mutual Insurance is hosting an on-campus consultation day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in the Human Resources Front Conference Room. This is a great opportunity for employees to learn about the many special benefits and savings offered by them, including 24-hour claims assistance, accident forgiveness and better car replacement. Schedule an appointment with Ryan Scaggs, U of I Liberty Mutual representative.

Today's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

• Freshstart Tobacco Cessation Course: Noon, Student Health Center Conference Room
• Going Full Tilt: Transparency in Learning and Teaching: 2 p.m., ED 341, Doceo Center
• School of Music Students and Ensembles - Convocation: 2:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall
• Policy Pub - Public Lands: 5:30 p.m. Mountain time, Pengilly's, 513 W. Main St., Boise
• U of I Idaho Falls Commencement: 7:30 p.m. Mountain time, Willard Arts Center Colonial Theatre, Idaho Falls
• Dance Off Hand: 7:30 p.m., PEB 110

Friday

• Lab Band Concert: 8:30 a.m., Haddock Performance Hall
• UIRA Spring Lunch - Boise: 11 a.m. Mountain time, Louie's Italian Restaurant, 2500 E. Fairview Ave., Meridian
• IRIC Seminar Series: 12:30 p.m., IRIC Step Auditorium
• Fish and Wildlife Seminar Series: 1:30 p.m., CNR 10
• Biological Sciences Seminar: 3:30 p.m., EP 122
• CEHHS Year-End Celebration: 5:30 p.m., Mountain View Park, Moscow
• Jazz Bands and Choirs – Featuring Tom Walsh, Saxophone: 6:30 p.m., Admin Auditorium

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

Kudos and Acknowledgements

The Forever Shower Team Wins Entrepreneurial Competition in Massachusetts

Last month, Maria Horta Vorse and her U of I-based team placed second in a major entrepreneurial competition held at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. The group was awarded $15,000 for The Forever Shower, which generates clean, filtered water for showers in any environment, especially those where water is in short supply and where access to clean water is limited. Read more.

Retirement Reception for Erik Anderson Today

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. today, May 3 in the Ag Biotech Courtyard in the Ag Science Building, Moscow.

Retirement Reception for Vice Provost for Faculty Jeanne Stevenson May 8

Please join Provost and Executive Vice President John Wiencek and the entire campus community in congratulating Jeanne Stevenson, vice provost for faculty, on her retirement, and thanking her for her services to the University of Idaho. Please join us for a retirement reception from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in the Paul J. Joyce Faculty-Staff Lounge. Refreshments will be provided.

Congratulations Resident Scholar Award Recipient Winners

Housing and Residence Life would like to congratulate our spring 2018 Resident Scholars award recipients: Gregory Beck, Matthew Covalt, Kathleen Cox, Melissa Dow, Clarissa Gibson, Diamond Koloski, Stafford-Ames Morse, Nicholas Peredo, Matt Waltz and Garrett Wideen! The Resident Scholar award goes to undergraduate students who live in the residence halls and graduate with a bachelor's degree within four years. Housing and Residence Life rewards resident scholars with $1,500 after graduation.

Retirement Reception for Sally Machlis, Diane Armpriest and Ellen McKenzie Today

Please join College of Art and Architecture interim Dean Shauna Corry and the campus community for a retirement reception and celebration honoring outstanding faculty members Sally Machlis, professor of art and design, and Diane Armpriest, associate professor of architecture, and outstanding staff member Ellen McKenzie, college administration. The reception is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, May 3, at the Prichard Art Gallery, 414 S. Main St., Moscow.

Job Opportunities

Payroll Accountant, Controller
Archives and Exhibits Assistant, Library
Interim Dean, CLASS
Special Education Statewide Instructional/Behavioral Coordinator, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Interim Dean, CNR
Interim Dean, Library
Night Shift Residential Mentor, Bridge Idaho Upward Bound
Director of Development, University Advancement
Campus Registered Dietitian, Student Affairs
Interim Department Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering

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

May 2, 2018

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May 1, 2018

Faculty and Staff News

Support Idaho Nonprofits During Idaho Gives Thursday

Make your impact, Vandals! Visit Idahogives.org on Thursday, May 3, 2018, and send a little love to one of over 500 Idaho nonprofits, including the University of Idaho Foundation.

Individual Sessions with TIAA Financial Consultant May 15-16

Content for Last My UI of Year Due Today

In May, the University of Idaho's email newsletters will go to their academic break schedule. The Last My UI for the academic year is Monday, May 7. Submissions are due by noon today, May 2. My UI will resume for the 2018-19 academic year on Monday Aug. 13. Submissions will be due by noon Wednesday, Aug. 8. The last This Week at UI newsletter will be sent out Sunday, May 6. Events should be submitted to the U of I calendar by noon today, May 2. The Daily Register will be sent weekly on Mondays beginning Monday, May 14.

Host a Russian Student This Summer

The International Programs Office is pleased to announce an opportunity to host a Russian student in your home for three weeks (July 28 or Aug. 2-16) as a part of the Year of Exchange for Russians Program (YEAR). This program is funded by the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia, and administered by American Councils for International Education in partnership with the University of Idaho. Host families will be compensated $450 to host the student. Read more.

Volunteers Needed for Big Sky Track and Field Championships May 10-11

The University of Idaho hosting the Big Sky Track and Field Championships Thursday, May 10, and Friday, May 11, in Moscow. All 12 teams and more than 600 athletes in the Big Sky Conference will compete at the Dan O'Brien Track and Field Complex on campus. It is a big meet, a big endeavor, so any volunteer help would be incredible and appreciated. Organizers are in need of volunteers to help with the meet operation and to assist our officials. Events are also happening Tuesday, May 8, and Wednesday, May 9, for anyone interested in watching the events. Find out more and sign up.

Today's Events

Events are held in Moscow unless otherwise noted.

• Search Committee Training: 10 a.m., Room 040A, Pitman Center
• The Essentials of Employee Onboarding: 11 a.m., Room 045, Pitman Center
• Women's Center Candidate Open Forum: 1-2 p.m., Horizon Room, Commons
• Green Dot Overview for Faculty and Staff: 3:30 p.m., Crest Room, Commons
• SAS (Short and Sweet) Talks: 4-7 p.m., IRIC Step Auditorium
• College of Art and Architecture Spring Awards Celebration: 5:30-7:30 p.m., AAN Patio
• Composers Concert: 7:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall

Thursday

• Freshstart Tobacco Cessation Course: Noon, Student Health Center Conference Room
• Going Full Tilt: Transparency in Learning and Teaching: 2 p.m., ED 341, Doceo Center
• School of Music Students and Ensembles - Convocation: 2:30 p.m., Haddock Performance Hall
• Policy Pub - Public Lands: 5:30 p.m. Mountain time, Pengilly's, 513 W. Main St., Boise
• U of I Idaho Falls Commencement: 7:30 p.m. Mountain time, Willard Arts Center Colonial Theatre, Idaho Falls
• Dance Off Hand: 7:30 p.m., PEB 110

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

News Releases

89 Students will Graduate May 15 from U of I Boise

BOISE — A total of 89 University of Idaho students will graduate from the University of Idaho Boise this spring. U of I Boise graduates are eligible for 89 degrees. Boise graduates have applied for six bachelor’s degrees, 43 law degrees, a doctoral degree, five specialist degrees and 34 master’s degrees. Read more.

1,478 Students will Graduate from U of I This Spring

A total of 1,478 University of Idaho students statewide are eligible for graduation this spring, earning a combined 1,564 degrees. U of I students have applied for 1,155 bachelor’s degrees, 93 law degrees, 35 doctoral degrees, nine specialist degrees and 274 master’s degrees. Some students will have earned multiple degrees. This year's commencement brings the university's all-time total to 117,335 graduates and 125,567 degrees. Read more.