Office of Alumni Relations
Message from our Director, July 2011
K.C. Felt
2011 Homecoming was September 26, 2011 through October 1, 2011. The weather was spectacular and the events were enjoyable for all who attended. The 2011 theme, Bengals- Forever Orange prompted multitudes of alumni and friends to proudly wear their orange throughout the weekend!
To kickoff the celebration, the ISU Alumni Association’s “Homecoming Kickoff” at Pinehurst Nursery was held on Thursday. The ladies basketball team and coaches once again conducted the raffle and silent auction! Five Guys Burgers and Fries provided the food and a good time was had by all!
The President’s Alumni Recognition Dinner, held Friday evening honored special alumni and friends. Jack R. Wheatley was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award, Dr. Scott Anderson, ISU Achievement Award, Ann Howell, ISU Distinguished Service Award, W. James and Dr. Karen Y. Johnston, William J. Bartz Award, Bob and Jude Flandro, Homecoming Parade Marshals, Valorie Watkins and Dave Hill were each awarded the President’s Medallion Award and Roger Williams President’s Medallion award will be presented to him in California.
The Homecoming Parade on Saturday was exceptionally large and very festive with student and community groups, bands and floats. Even with a last minute loss, the ISU vs. Northern Colorado football game was a great game. The evening concluded with a Steve Eaton concert that brought a wonderful few days of activities and events to an enjoyable conclusion.
The Alumni Association Board of Directors held their Homecoming board meeting on Thursday, September 29, 2011. The board heard university reports, welcomed four new members to the board Jim Francfort, Dr. Josh Gehrke, Dr. Blaine Nisson and Steve Kenyon and bid a thankful farewell to outgoing board members Phil Luckey, Mike Nesbitt and Board President Ted Messmore. The new President of the Board is Deb Stone. The board has plans in the works for more student outreach activity, increased alumni awareness and presence in the Treasure and Magic Valleys and continued involvement with Commencement activities. The board has plans to roll out a new Alumni Membership program in 2012 that will be attractive to all alumni, regardless of where they are located. Look for this in the next few months.
Special congratulations are offered to the newest members of ISU’s Sports Hall of Fame- Boyd Hall, Wayne Hill, Willie Humes, Karen Tharp and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Sylvia Papenberg.
Mark your calendar!
January 26, 2012: Alumni Legislative Reception, 5:00 p.m., The Grove Hotel, Boise, Idaho
January 26, 2012: Alumni Board of Directors Winter meeting, 8:30 a.m., The Grove Hotel, Boise, Idaho
As always, remember that the ISU Alumni Association is here for you and we stand ready and willing to assist any and all ISU alumni. Follow our activities and events on our Facebook page, through our Meridian and Pocatello websites or contact us by email at alumni@isu.edu.
Access the main ISU Alumni Association web site here: http://www.isu.edu/alumni/