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H.F. Magnuson Alumni House
Welcome to ISU’s Magnuson Alumni House- home of the ISU Office of Alumni Relations and the ISU Alumni Association.
This 5,000 square foot home was built in 1916 for $11,000 by John Hood, a Pocatello merchant whose business operations consisted primarily of the Golden Rule Store chain in Utah and Idaho, and dedicated as the H. F. Magnuson Alumni House October 15, 1977 to recognize ISU alumnus and mining executive, Harry Magnuson, for his financial support and interest in the ISU Alumni Association and Idaho State University.
The Magnuson House, as it is commonly referred to, is listed on the Idaho Historical Register. Over the years, upgrades and improvements have been a constant for this facility. Most recently, the exterior of the home and 2nd floor offices have received a new coat of paint. New carpeting has been installed throughout the home. To readily identify the house for alumni and visitors, a white sandstone rock bearing the name, H. F. Magnuson Alumni House, Idaho State University was placed in May of 2011.
The Magnuson Alumni House serves as a meeting and reception location for current faculty, staff and student events as well as a gathering place for returning alumni. Make sure you stop by the Magnuson Alumni House whenever you’re visiting campus, located at 554 So. 7th. Alumni and friends are always welcome.
Availability for Functions
Use of the Alumni House is provided in order to generate goodwill among alumni, campus groups and donors.
Rental of the House is limited to alumni, campus groups and organizations which generate scholarships or other university donations.
Due to zoning regulations, the H.F. Magnuson Alumni House cannot be rented for personal or commercial use. Student sponsored functions must be attended by at least one advisor.
We typically do not rent the house during Homecoming week. We only book one event a day.
Arrangements
The renting group must make their own food and refreshment arrangements. Because the H.F. Magnuson Alumni House is off-campus, the group has the option of using ISU catering services or other community catering services.
Alcoholic beverages (See "Term of Use" for further details).
Fees
A one-hundred dollar ($100.00) non-refundable rental charge is assessed campus groups, organizations and alumni to help defray maintenance costs and cleaning. Payment must be made upon receipt of invoice or paid in advance. Failure to pay will result in denial of future use of the house.
Terms of Use
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