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What's going on at the University of Idaho this week.
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Indigenous People's Day Celebration Today
Celebrate Indigenous People's Day 12:30-1:30 p.m. today, in the Idaho Student Union Building Food Court. U of I staff, faculty and students will host a discussion.
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Therapy Dogs on Campus Tomorrow
Relax, unwind and de-stress with therapy dogs from Palouse Paws 1-3:30 p.m. tomorrow, in the ASUI Vandal Lounge. Drop in any time during the session.
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Various #vandalhomecoming Events
- “Vandal-ize” Moscow: 2-5 p.m. Monday, Main Street Moscow: Creative? Lovin’ this year’s theme? Now is the time to collaborate as a team and come up with the best window decorations. Have fun with other teams and get Moscow downtown businesses in the spirit of Homecoming.
- Beat ISU Food Drive Information Distribution: 2-5 p.m. Monday, Downtown Moscow: Join a team at Friendship Square to disperse explanations of the food drive and bags to drop off in the Moscow community. The University of Idaho and Idaho State University will be competing against each other to see which institution can acquire the most food donations. Show Vandal pride and help fight hunger in our community.
- “Vandal-ize” Campus (Office/Department Decorations) Judging: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Various Campus Locations: Faculty and staff have spirit, too. Visit the Dean of Students Office, the Admissions Office or the Student Involvement’s Office — they have all won for decorating their office space in the past.
- Homecoming Committee Blood Drive: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Teaching and Learning Center Room 143: Hosted by the U of I Homecoming Committee and the American Red Cross. Schedule appointments online. The sponsor code is govandals.
- Vandal Jingles: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, International Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center: Calling all actors, singers and directors! Vandal Jingles are skits to promote Vandal Pride and the Homecoming theme and to just have fun.
- Beat ISU Food Drive Drop Off: 5 p.m. Thursday drop-off at the VandalStore: Collect the bags — now filled with donated items — distributed throughout Moscow on Monday.
- “Vandal-ize” Campus Living Group/College Decoration Judging: 1 p.m. Friday, Various Campus Locations: Homecoming and Vandal spirit takes over campus each year. Decorations for Greek Houses, Residence Halls, student spaces, colleges and everywhere in between will be judged today.
- Bonfire: 8:30 p.m. Friday, ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center Parking Lot
- Idaho Central Credit Union Homecoming Firework Extravaganza: 9 p.m. Friday, ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center Parking Lot
- TowerLights Presented by the Association of Computing Machinery: 9:45 p.m. Friday, Tower Lawn, Theophilus Tower: Enjoy the LED light show synchronized with music as produced by students in the Association of Computing Machinery.
- Moscow Firefighters Annual Pancake Feed and Safety Fair: 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Moscow Fire Station, 603 S. Main Street, Moscow
- 111th Annual Best Western Plus University Inn Homecoming Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, Main Street/Downtown Moscow
- The Vandal Tailgate: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center Parking Lot
Health & Wellness
- Drop-in Mindfulness: Noon to 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, Teaching and Learning Center Room 047 and via Zoom: A gently guided mindfulness drop-in for stress reduction. No experience is needed.
- Freshstart Tobacco Cessation: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Student Health Center Room 120: This four-part group is geared toward helping participants increase their motivation to quit smoking, learn effective approaches for quitting and help them quit successfully.
- Spruce the Palouse: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Tower Lawn, Theophilus Tower: Spruce the Palouse by gleaning — harvesting apples — with Backyard Harvest and the Sustainability Center. Meet your service learning or philanthropic requirements. Bring water, sturdy shoes and an appetite for bagels. Sign up.
Arts & Entertainment
- Ballet Victoria Master Class Hosted by Festival Dance: 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dance Lab 110: Attend a free master class with Ballet Victoria, hosted by U of I-Dance in collaboration with the Festival Dance and Performing Arts Association.
- Palouse French Film Festival: “Les Innocentes (The Innocents)”: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main Street, Moscow: Admission is free for students with student ID; admission for all others is $5.
- Michael Millham, Guitar – Guest Recital: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Haddock Performance Hall, Lionel Hampton School of Music: Michael Millham teaches guitar studios at Gonzaga University and Eastern Washington University. Tickets for this event are available at the door and are $6 for adults and $4 for students and senior citizens. This event counts as MusX140 recital attendance "Faculty/Guest."
- A Poetic Architecture: In Conversation with Gordon Walker: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Art and Architecture South, Gallery Crit Space Room 211: Gordon Walker is a 1962 graduate of the University of Idaho. A new book on his work, “Gordon Walker: A Poetic Architecture” by Grant Hildebrand, was just released this summer.
- Sweet Plum Fundraiser: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, ISUB Lobby: This fundraiser helps dance majors and minors enhance their education through regional and national conferences. Dancers will be selling various fashions outside of Einstein Bros.
- School of Music Students and Ensembles – Convocation: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Haddock Performance Hall, Lionel Hampton School of Music: This event features select Lionel Hampton School of Music students and ensembles and is free and open to the public. This event counts as MusX140 recital attendance "Convocation." This convocation will be live streamed on the LHSOM Facebook page.
- Debra Gwartney: A Craft Discussion with CMarie Fuhrman: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Book People of Moscow, 521 S. Main Street, Moscow: Debra Gwartney will be discussing her craft, process and publications with CMarie Fuhrman. A book signing will follow.
- Wilson, Cello and Larti, Piano – Faculty Recital: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Haddock Performance Hall, Lionel Hampton School of Music: This event features Miranda Wilson on cello and Eneida Larti on piano. Tickets are available at the door and are $6 for adults and $4 for students and senior citizens. This event counts as MusX140 recital attendance "Faculty/Guest."
- Dance as Dialogue: Lecture-Demonstration and Class with Michael Schumacher: 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, Physical Education Building Room 110: An open session with dance artist Michael Schumacher, who will discuss and demonstrate the collaborative nature of his work. This class is open to all university students and community members.
- U of I and EWU Crossover Reading – Hosted by Fugue and Willow Springs: 4-5 p.m. Friday, One World Café, 533 S. Main Street, Moscow: Fugue and Willow Springs will present a reading of work by current MFA candidates at both the University of Idaho and Eastern Washington University. Each program's lineup will feature three writers — one each from the genres of fiction, nonfiction and poetry.
- Sam Roxas-Chua: A Poetry Reading and Art Exhibition: 7-8 p.m. Friday, Prichard Art Gallery: Sam Roxas-Chua will read from his poetry and present an exhibition of his visual art. A book signing will follow.
- "This Random World" by Steven Dietz: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, The Forge Theater: Presented by U of I Theatre Arts, directed by David Lee-Painter, "This Random World" asks the serious question of how often we travel parallel paths through the world without noticing. This event is free for U of I students, and general public tickets are available by calling 208-885-6465 or at the door 30 minutes before curtain.
- John Sibley Williams: A Poetry Reading: 4-5 p.m. Saturday, One World Café, 533 S. Main Street, Moscow: John Sibley Williams will read from his poetry. A book signing will follow.
- Leni Zumas: A Fiction Reading: 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Book People of Moscow, 521 S. Main Street, Moscow: Leni Zumas will read from her fiction. A book signing and reception will follow. Wine will be served.
Athletics & Recreation
Academics & Workshops
- Fall Midterm Exams: Monday through Friday
- Inside: Amazon Operations (Informational Tabling): 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, ISUB Lobby: Connect with an Amazon Operations representative to learn about hiring for entry-level roles within U.S. fulfillment centers.
- Inside: Amazon Operations (Presentation): 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Teaching and Learning Center Room 022: Connect with an Amazon Operations representative to learn about hiring for entry-level roles within U.S. fulfillment centers.
- Introduction to Concepts in Coding: 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Library Room 120: Learn the basic concepts of writing code.
- NRS 501: Richard Meganck: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, College of Natural Resources Room 203A: Richard Meganck, international environmental consultant, will present “Governed by Waters: The Life and Time of an International Civil Servant.”
- ASUI Senate Meeting: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, ISUB, Whitewater Room: The Senate of the Associated Students of the University of Idaho (ASUI) meets weekly to discuss legislation and current projects. Students are encouraged to attend and give feedback at the open forum portion to ensure their voices are heard.
- "Water, Water, Everywhere, and Not a Drop to Drink:" Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology Colloquium Series: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Teaching and Learning Center Room 045: Ryanne Pilgeram will present a talk titled "Water, Water, Everywhere, and Not a Drop to Drink: The Relationship between Rural Gentrification and Failing Infrastructure in a Former Timber Town."
- Getting Started with Password Managers: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Library Room 120: This workshop will introduce participants to password managers.
All events are in Moscow unless otherwise noted. See the complete calendar at uidaho.edu/events or subscribe to our weekly events newsletter.
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Join in the Serpentine Through Campus
Led by the Sound of Idaho Marching Band, this event, 8 p.m. Friday, snakes through campus to the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center parking lot for more Homecoming fun.
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Vandal Football Homecoming Game
Cheer on the Vandals to a Homecoming victory over Idaho State during the Battle of the Domes, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, in the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center.
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Beef Taste Panels Begin Today: Beef Taste Panels will take place Oct. 14, 16, 21 and 23. Those interested in participating can sign up for all four taste panels, but only one time slot per panel. Include a first and last name during sign up. All taste panels are held in the Niccolls Building.
Bacteriophages, Bacteria Bacteriophages, Bacteria and Bugs — Research Symposium Tomorrow: The U of I Center of Health and Human Ecosystems is hosting its annual research symposium 9-10 a.m. tomorrow, Oct. 15, in the Administration Building Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. This year’s topic is “Bacteriophages, Bacteria and Bugs: The Making of a Great Pandemic and Global Vector Control Strategy.” Seth Bordenstein, associate professor of biological sciences at Vanderbilt University, will deliver the plenary address. Read more.
Smart Growth Research Initiative is Subject of the Next IRIC Lunch and Learn: In the next IRIC Lunch and Learn presentation, noon Thursday, Oct. 17, in the IRIC Atrium, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture Daniel Cronan will discuss his work on a National Science Foundation funded project in Idaho's Magic Valley, called "Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy and Water Systems.” His work is part of an interdisciplinary research initiative seeking to address issues concerning drought, water demand, water quality and food security by using a stakeholder-driven alternative futures framework. Read more.
Podcasting Part 1 of 2 Thursday: This workshop, taking place 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in the MILL at the U of I Library, aims to provide attendees with an introduction to simple podcast production. An overview of basic audio recording will be the focus of Part 1, including recording techniques, file types and organization and a sampling of various recording hardware and software. Part 1 will also provide time for a brief overview of Audacity audio editing software. This event is open to students, staff, faculty and community members. Learn more and register.
Game Day Recycling Saturday: Tackle waste at home football games by volunteering with the Sustainability Center for Game Day Recycling. Meet on the south side of the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center parking lot Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sign up online.
Register for First Aid Training Oct. 19: Get certified in Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Student Rec Center. The cost for this training is $60 for students and $70 for non-students. Contact the Recreation and Wellbeing Office at 208-885-6381 for more information or to register.
Save the Date for the 2019 Bellwood Memorial Lecture, Oct. 22 and 23: This year’s lecture discusses climate change and the future of energy and features Former Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. See the schedule of events.
Open Call for GIS Day Presenters, Exhibits, Posters Until Nov. 1: The U of I GIS Day Planning Committee is soliciting presenters for short talks, exhibits and posters for the annual event taking place 9 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Crest/Horizon Rooms in the ISUB. Submit GIS Day presentation proposals through the online form by Nov. 1. GIS Day at the U of I is a free event that brings together scholars, students, professionals, businesses and the public to discuss geospatial technologies and demonstrate their many uses. A special daylong workshop, "Machine Learning in ArcGIS Platform," led by keynote speaker Orhun Aydin, follows from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the University of Idaho Library. See GIS Day event information and the schedule. Read more.
Office of Undergraduate Research Call for Student Research Proposals: The Office of Undergraduate Research is soliciting research proposals from students in any disciple for competitive Undergraduate Research Grants. Successful applicants will receive a project budget up to $1,000 to fund research or creative projects. Projects must be conducted under the supervision of a U of I faculty mentor and are to be completed during the spring semester of 2020. The deadline for submitting spring proposals is Friday, Nov. 8. Visit the Office of Undergraduate Research website for more information.
Apply to be a Peer Educator: Interested in helping create a healthier campus? Get involved with Vandal Health Education and become a peer educator, a great leadership opportunity where you'll receive training to help peers learn about health topics and make informed choices about their well-being. Apply online or e-mail vandalhealthed@uidaho.edu for more information.
Planning a Barbecue for Homecoming? Keep it Safe: Whether it's Homecoming or another event, if your unit or affiliated student organization chooses to have a barbecue on campus as part of the festivities, Environmental Health and Safety wants to help you do so safely. Notify Environmental Health and Safety of your plans prior to the event. They can assist in finding a safe location, ensure you have a fire extinguisher handy and answer questions about the requirements for barbecuing on campus. Visit the I-Safety webpage for more information or call Environmental Health and Safety at 208-885-6524.
Municipal Solid Waste Proper Disposal Guidelines for Fall 2019: Municipal solid waste at U of I is defined as any solid waste produced, other than hazardous, infectious or unacceptable waste. Unacceptable waste or waste not allowed in tow units at the university includes any hazardous or infectious materials (i.e., blood, body wastes, paints, spray cans, liquids, toxic substances, pesticides, oils, chemicals, non-alkaline batteries, any items with mercury in them, etc.). Other unacceptable waste includes furniture, metals, electronic waste, wood and construction debris. For items of these natures, contact Environmental Safety and Health or Recycling/Surplus Solid Waste for proper disposal. Any municipal solid waste should be placed in an appropriate plastic waste bag and tied shut; this is especially critical for lightweight materials that can blow out of the toters during transport. Corrugated cardboard boxes should not be placed in trash toters and should be broken down and placed in the recycling containers around campus. Contact the Recycling/Surplus Solid Waste team at 208-885-2091 or email recycle@uidaho.edu with questions or for more information.
U of I Committed to Drug-Free Schools: In compliance with federal guidelines, U of I is responsible for providing notice to remind students of the rules that govern their behavioral expectations, including possible disciplinary action pertaining to alcohol and other drugs. The U of I campus is tobacco-free and prohibits the use of all tobacco and vaping products on campus. Vandal Health Education offers free tobacco cessation resources to assist students who may be looking to quit or cut back on nicotine use.
U of I Recycling Program Changes: All interior recycling in buildings will now be handled on an "on-call" basis. Building Services Custodial staff will monitor the many recycling stops in general education buildings around campus, as well as cardboard stations located outside of those buildings, and report those needing service to the staff for pick up. On-call pickup days are now Tuesdays and Thursdays. Notifications received prior to noon on either of those days will be added to that day's pickup list. Departments may notify the recycling team if a station pickup is needed, or if there is a larger clean-out where additional bins are required. Email the team to schedule the pickup or to provide additional bins for next service day.
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Help Wanted
Looking for work? Check out Career Services, Financial Aid and Human Resources for on- and off-campus postings. For internship opportunities, resume and interview tips and other job opportunities during school and post-graduation, contact Career Services.
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- Late Eight-Week Classes Begin: Oct. 21
- Midterm Grades Due: Oct. 21
- Spring Academic Advising Begins: Oct. 21
- Winter Registration Opens: Oct. 21
- Deadline to Add or Drop Eight-Week Classes: Oct. 25
- Deadline to Withdraw or Audit Semester Classes: Nov. 1
- Spring Registration Opens: Nov. 11
- Deadline to Withdraw from Late Eight-Week Classes: Nov. 22
- Fall Recess: Nov. 25
- Thanksgiving: Nov. 28
- Day After Thanksgiving (Campus Closed): Nov. 29
Have questions about upcoming deadlines? Contact the Registrar's Office.
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