Fall 2010 Events
Week of Welcome (WOW) White Tent Event and BBQ | August 25
12pm, Quad on Lower Campus
Join us on the Quad as part of ISU's Week of Welcome Celebration to check out our table where you can learn more about the year's Reading Project. Come by and pick-up bookmarks, fliers, and even purchase a copy of the book on the spot.
Film: The Horse Boy | September 12 [TENTATIVE DATE]
7pm, Little Wood River Room of the Student Union
When their son is diagnosed with autism, one Texas couple seeks the best medical treatment. Nothing works - until they discover their son's connection to horses, and take a spiritual journey to Mongolia on an epic quest for healing. Dr. Temple Grandin is among the experts who comment on autism in the film. View trailer
Book Discussion with Dr. Susan Goslee | September 15
12pm, Heritage Room of the Student Union
Dr. Susan Goslee, Assistant Professor in English, will lead a noon-time discussion revolving around the 2010 Reading Project selection, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Dr. Goslee and special guests will facilitate questions and answers with the audience so come and share your thoughts and opinions on the book with faculty and students alike!
Panel: Living and Learning with Autism | October 19
6pm, Salmon River Room of the Student Union
The first of two Reading Panels during the academic year, Dr. Deborah Hedeen, dean of the College of Education, will moderate a panel of parents and teachers who will describe best practice strategies used in home and school environments for individuals with autism. This panel will be equipped with Distance Broadcast capabilities to several satellite campuses across Idaho.
Essay Contest | Due December 1
The Reading Project invites all full-time students enrolled during the Fall 2010 academic semester to submit an essay response to one of the questions posed by the committee for a chance to win one of three $100 ASISU scholarships.
Spring 2010 Events
Film: Temple Grandin | Feb 2 [TENTATIVE DATE]
7pm, Bengal Theater in the Student Union
Based on Grandin's own writings, this HBO film chronicles the life of one of America's most remarkable personalities. Starring Claire Danes as Grandin, the film takes viewers through her life story from autistic child to brilliant inventor and scientist. View Trailer
Panel: Autism: An Applied Clinical Science Perspective | February 15
6pm, Salmon River Room in the Student Union
Clinical Psychologist Mark Roberts, will moderate several brief presentations on the diagnosis, assessment, etiology, and treatment of autism spectrum disorders presented by members of the ISU Interdisciplinary Evaluation Team. This panel will be equipped with Distance Broadcast capabilities to several satellite campuses across Idaho.
- Mark Roberts, Clinical Psychologist, PhD
- Sarah Knudson, Speech Language Pathologist, MS, CCC-SLP
- Brian Gee, Occupational Therapist, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Keynote Speaker Temple Grandin | March 9
Temple Grandin, named one of Time Magazine's Most Influential People in the World in 2010, will be visiting the campus of Idaho State University and sharing her unique life story and fascinating research with the campus and community. Join us for a series of events revolving around her life and work and don't miss the keynote address and book signing at The Jensen Grand Hall in the Performing Arts Center starting at 7pm.