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Addresses and Events

November 2009

• Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - Meeting of the Battelle Energy Alliance Board of Managers Science and Technology Committee
• Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Meeting of the Idaho Higher Education Presidents' Council in Boise, Idhao
• Monday, November 9, 2009 - Special Meeting of the SBOE in Boise
• Saturday, November 7, 2009 - Induction of Jared Allen to ISU's Sports Hall of Fame at halftime of the Football Game
• November 5-6, 2009 - ISU's Regular Interim Review by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
• Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - Open Forum for Faculty and Staff, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Bengal Theater, Pond Student Union

October 2009

• Wednesday, October 21, 2009 — Big Sky Conference President's Council meeting – The President attended the council meeting in Salt Lake City.
• Saturday, October 17, 2009 — ISU vs. Northern Colorado – President Vailas and Dr. Laura I. Vailas attended the game, Holt Arena, 3:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 17, 2009 — Sports Hall of Fame Induction – President Vailas and Dr. Laura I. Vailas attended the induction.
• Sunday, October 11, 2009 — LDS Fireside – President Vailas and Dr. Laura I. Vailas attended the Fireside, LDS Institute, 6 p.m.
• Friday, October 9, 2009 — International Students – The President addressed the University's International Students, Selway Room, 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 7, 2009 — President's Advisory Council on Higher Education and Economic Excellence – President Vailas met with the Council in Idaho Falls, 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 7, 2009 — Idaho Falls Higher Education Advisory Council – The President attended the meeting in Idaho Falls, 10 a.m. - noon.
• Tuesday October 6, 2009 — Council of Idaho University Presidents Meeting – President Vailas attended a meeting in Boise of the presidents of Idaho's state institutions of higher education
• Monday, October 5, 2009 — Presidents Southwest Idaho Advisory Council Meeting – President Vailas attended the quarterly meeting in Boise.
• Saturday October 3, 2009 — Homecoming Game – The President and Dr. Laura I. Vailas attended the game, 3:30 p.m., Holt Arena.
• Saturday October 3, 2009 — Homecoming Parade – The President and Dr. Laura I. Vailas led the parade, 10 a.m.
• Friday, October 2, 2009 — President's Alumni Recognition Reception and Dinner – The President attended the dinner, 6 p.m., Ballroom
• Friday, October 2, 2009 — Founder's Luncheon – The President and Dr. Laura I. Vailas attended the lunch and participate in honoring the Golden Beangals, 11:30 a.m., Pond Student Union Building.
• Friday, October 2, 2009 — Foundation Board Meeting – President Vailas addressed the Foundation Board, 9 a.m.
• Thursday, October 1, 2009 — Public Art Unveiling – The President attended the unveiling of new Chief Pocatello painting 2:30 p.m., Stephens Performing Arts Center
• Thursday, October 1, 2009 — Alumni Board Meeting – President Vailas addressed the Alumni Board, 9 a.m.

September 2009

• Wednesday, September 30, 2009 — Veteran's Sanctuary Opening – President Vailas spoke at the opening.
• Monday, September 28, 2009 — Open Forum for Faculty & Staff – President Vailas held an Open Forum for Faculty and Staff to update the community on the recent budget announcement received from the Governor and instructions given to state agencies, Pond Student Union Theatre, Noon.
• Thursday, September 24, 2009 — L.S. Skaggs Pharmacy Complex Dedication – The President attended the dedication, 5 p.m., Meridian Health Science Center.
• Thursday, September 24, 2009 — Govenor's Idaho Industry and Innovation Summit – President Vailas participated as a panelist.
• Monday, September 21, 2009 — Nuclear Energy/ISU Workshop – President Vailas gave a welcome at the meeting. 6:30p.m., Stephens Performing Arts Center.
• Thursday, September 17, 2009 — Grand Opening of the ISU/Meridian Health Science Center – President Vailas attended the opening, Meridian, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
• Saturday, September 12, 2009 — Oklahoma vs. Idaho State – President Vailas supported the Bengals, Norman, Oklahoma, 10 a.m. (Mountain Standard)
• Friday, September 11, 2009 — Alumni and Friends of ISU Dinner – The President attended the dinner, Norman, Oklahoma, 6 p.m. (Mountain Standard)
• Wednesday, September 9, 2009 — Student General Assembly – President Vailas welcomed address students, Noon-1 p.m., Pond Student Union Theatre
• Tuesday, September 8, 2009 — I Love ISU Lunchoen – President Vailas attended the luncheon at the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Noon, Red Lion.
• Saturday, September 5, 2009 — ISU Alumni Tailgate Party – The President attended the tailgate at 5 p.m. (Mountain Standard) and the ISU vs. ASU at 8 p.m.(Mountain Standard), Tempe Arizona.
• Friday, September 4, 2009 — Reception for Alumni and Friends – President Vailas attended the reception in Phoenix, Ritz Carlton, 7:30 p.m. (Mountain Standard)
• Thursday, September 3, 2009 — Partners for Prosperity and ESTEC– The President attended a meeting with both groups.
• Wednesday, September 2, 2009 — Fall General Assembly – President Vailas welcomed the assembly and provide an overview of the University, Noon-1:30p.m., Pond Student Union Theatre.
• Tuesday, September 1, 2009 — Council of Idaho University Presidents Meeting – President Vailas attended a meeting in Boise of the presidents of Idaho's state institutions of higher education

August 2009

• August 31-September 1, 2009 — Batelle Energy Alliance Board of Managers – The President attended the meeting in Idaho Falls
• Thursday, August 27, 2009 — Health Faculty Reception – The President spoke at the reception.
• Thursday, August 27, 2009 — Tour of Recreation Center – President Vailas took a tour of the Recreadtion Center expansion project to see the progress that has been made.
• Wednesday, August 26, 2009 — Bengal Foundation Kickoff Barbeque – The President attended the kickoff, Holt Arena, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 26, 2009 — Tour of New Counseling Center – President Vailas took a tour of the new center, 11 a.m.
• Monday, August 24, 2009 — New Student March Through the Arch – The Presdient attended the march, Frazier Hall, 5 p.m.
• Thursday, August 20, 2009 — State Board of Education Meeting – President Vailas attended the meetings hosted by ISU, Rendezvous Conference Rooms A, B and C.
• Wednesday, August 19, 2009 — SBOE Dinner – The President and Laura I. Vailas hosted a dinner for State Board of Education Members and visiting institutional representatives.
• Monday August 17, 2009 — New Faculty Reception – President Vailas welcomed the new faculty, Bennion Promenade, 5 p.m.
• Monday August 17, 2009 — Bannock Development Economic Symposium – The Presdient attended the symposium
• Monday, August 3, 2009 — 2009 INBRE Conference – President Vailas spoke at the INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) Conference.

July 2009

• Wednesday, July 29, 2009 — ISU Night at Melaleuca Field with the Idaho Falls Chukars – The President threw the first pitch.
• Tuesday, July 21, 2009 — Modeling, Experimentation and Validation (MeV) Summer School Reception – President Vailas welcomed participants to the reception hosted by INL, ISU and Argonne.
• July 20-22, 2009 — Batelle Energy Alliance Science and Technology Committee Meeting – The President attended the meeting in Idaho Falls.
• Saturday, July 18, 2009 — Treasure Valley Summer Picnic – Annual ISU Treasure Valley Summer Picnic in Boise
• Monday, July 13, 2009 — Southwest Idaho Advisory Council – President Vailas attended a quarterly meeting of the Southwest Idaho Advisory Council.
• Thursday, July 9, 2009 — Rotary Luncheon – President Vailas addressed Rotary members, Red Lion Hotel, Noon.
• July 12-13, 2009 — PNWER (Pacific Northwest Region Economic Roundtable) Summit and University Presidents – The President attended the summit which includes Canada.

June 2009

• Tuesday, June 30, 2009 — Kiwanis Luncheon – President Vailas spoke to members of Kiwanis, Perkins, noon.
• Wednesday, June 24, 2009 — CORE Luncheon – The President attended a lunch and panel discussion of THE CORE, Meridian, 1 p.m.
• June 18-20, 2009 — Governor's Cup – The President attended the Governor's Cup at Sun Valley Resort.
• Thursday, June 18, 2009 — State Board of Education Meeting – President Vailas attended the meeting.
• Tuesday, June 2, 2009 — Council of Presidents Meeting – President Vailas attended a meeting in Boise of the presidents of Idaho's state institutions of higher education, Boise

May 2009

• Thursday-Friday, May 21-22, 2009 — State Board of Education Retreat – President Vailas attended the retreat.
• Wednesday, May 20, 2009 — Big Sky Conference President's Council meeting – The President attended the council meeting in Salt Lake City.
• Saturday, May 9, 2009 — ISU Commencement – President Vailas attended commencement, Holt Arena, 10 a.m.
• Friday, May 8, 2009 — Senior March Through the Arch – The President attended the March, Swanson Arch, Noon.
• Monday, May 4, 2009 — Bennion Awards Banquet – The President attended the banquet, 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, May 4, 2009 — Spring General Assembly/Employee Recognition Week – The President held the Spring Assembly and kick off Employee Recognition Week, Bengal Theater, Pond Student Union, 3 p.m.
• Friday, May 2, 2009 — ISU Boise Commencement – President Vailas attended the ceremony in Boise, The Grove, 2 p.m.

April 2009

• Thursday, April 30, 2009 — Future Scholars of Idaho – President Vailas gave the welcome at the event.
• Thursday, April 30, 2009 — Bengalized! – The President gave the welcome at this recruiting event.
• Wednesday, April 29, 2009 — Idaho Falls Reception and Medical Education Presentation – President Vailas gave the Medical Education Presentation and participate in a discussion about it. Bennion Student Union Building, Idaho Falls, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 29, 2009 — Mass Communications and KISU Ribbon Cutting – The President participated in the ribbon cutting KISU's new location in the Mass Communications building, 3 p.m.
• Monday, April 27, 2009 — Student Presidential Intern Project Review – The President attended a review in which interns will present projects they have been developing.
• Friday, April 24, 2009 — Outstanding Student Achievement Awards Reception – President Vailas presented awards to achievers in each college. Performing Arts Center, 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday April 23, 2009 — Staff Recognition Reception – The President welcomed staff members to the reception. PAC Rotunda, 3-5 p.m.
• Monday, April 20, 2009 — ISU Honors Program Reception – President Vailas gave the welcome. Performing Arts Center, 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 18, 2009 — Idaho Statesman of the Year Award – The President attended the award ceremony honoring Senator Mike Crapo.
• Thursday, April 16, 2009 — State Board of Education Meeting – President Vailas attended the meeting held at the University of Idaho.
• Wednesday, April 15, 2009 — Batelle Energy Alliance Board of Managers – The President attended the meeting via teleconference.
• Thursday, April 9, 2009 — Faculty Awards Reception – President Vailas attended the reception. PAC Rotunda
• Wednesday, April 8, 2009 — Visit of Congressman Simpson – Congressman Mike Simspson visited the campus.
• Tuesday, April 7, 2009 — Idaho Canada Days Reception – The President attended the reception fostering the relationship between Idaho and Canada.
• Tuesday, April 7, 2009 — Council of Presidents Meeting – President Vailas attended a meeting in Boise of the presidents of Idaho's state institutions of higher education, LBJ Building, Boise, 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 7, 2009 — Presidents Southwest Idaho Advisory Council Meeting – President Vailas attended the quarterly meeting in Boise.
• Monday, April 6, 2009 — State Board of Education Meeting – The President attended the meeting that will discuss fees for Idaho Universities.
• Thursday, April 2, 2009 — New Student Call Center – The President spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new call center. Facilities Building (18), Room B1
• Wednesday, April 1, 2009 — Faculty Awards Reception – President Vailas attended a reception honoring faculty award winners. Rotunda, 6 p.m.

March 2009

• Tuesday, March 31, 2009 — New EITC President – President Vailas attended a welcoming ceremony for Burton I Waite, the new President of EITC
• Thursday, March 12, 2009 — Idaho Business Leader of the Year – The President attended the event honoring Douglas Sayer, President of Premiere Technologies. Held at the Rotunda, 6 p.m.
• Saturday, March 7, 2009 — Oral Health Seminar – President Vailas welcomed participants to the seminar that features Dr. Robert Jankelson, an internationally known lecturer and author.
• Thursday, March 5, 2009 — Medical Education Presentation – The President hosted a reception and give his medical education presentation in the Crystal Ballroom in Boise.
• Tuesday, March 3, 2009 — Council of Presidents Meeting – President Vailas attended a meeting in Boise.
• Tuesday, March 3, 2009 — Higher Education Research Council – President Vailas attended the council's meeting in Boise.

February 2009

• Saturday, February 28, 2009 — National Girls & Women In Sports Day – The President and Dr. Laura Vailas attended an event honoring the role of women and girls in sports.
• Friday, February 27, 2009 — ISU Delta Dental of Idaho Dental Residency Clinic Announcement – President Vailas attended a celebration of the new partnership.
• Thursday, February 26, 2009 — State Board of Education Meeting – The President attended the meeting in Boise.
• Sunday, February 22, 2009 — LDS Fireside – President Vailas and Dr. Laura I. Vailas were featured speakers at the Fireside, LDS Institute, 6 p.m.
• Saturday, February 21, 2009 — Simplot Games Brunch – President and Dr. Laura I. Vailas hosted a brunch prior to the Simplot Games, 9:30 a.m.
• Friday, February 20, 2009 — Simplot Games Sponsor Dinner – President Vailas and Dr. Laura I. Vailas attended a dinner honoring Simplot sponsors, 7 p.m.
• Friday, February 20, 2009 — CAES Open House – The President attended an open house for the Center for Advanced Energy Studies in Idaho Falls.
• Thursday, February 19, 2009 — Idaho Humanities Council Outstanding Achievement in Humanities Award – The President attended the ceremony honoring Dr. Ron Hatzenbuehler, ISU History Professor.
• Wednesday, February 18, 2009 — Idaho Falls Advisory Council on Higher Education and Economic Excellence – President Vailas met with the Council in Idaho Falls, 3-5 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 18, 2009 — Medical Education Presentation – President Vailas gave a Medical Education Presentation to the physicians of Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, 6-8 p.m.
• Saturday, February 14, 2009 — V-12 Alumni Reunion Lunch – The President joined the veterans at their luncheon.
• Saturday, February 14, 2009 — Roger Williams – President Vailas attended a concert given by Roger Williams, Jensen Hall, 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, February 13, 2009 — ISU Foundation Board Meeting – President Vailas spoke at the meeting.
• Thursday, February 12, 2009 — Batelle Energy Alliance Science and Technology Committee Meeting – The President attended the meeting.
• Thursday, February 12, 2009 — President's Donor Recognition Dinner – The President hosted a dinner in honor of donors, Performing Arts Rotunda, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 11, 2009 — Medical Education Presentation – President Vailas gave a Medical Education Presentation to Pharmacy faculty, 4 p.m.

January 2009

• Saturday, January 31, 2009 — 50th Anniversary of the Pond Student Union Building – The President gave the welcome for the anniversary celebration, Pond Student Union Building, 7 p.m.
• Friday, January 30, 2009 — Alumni Board of Directors – President Vailas addressed the Alumni Board of Directors, Grove Hotel, Boise, 8 p.m.
• Friday, January 30, 2009 — Boise Media Lunch – President Vailas attended a lunch with members of the Boise Media, Hillcrest Country Club, Boise, Noon.
• Thursday, January 29, 2009 — Alumni Legislative Reception – The President attended the reception, Grove Hotel Grand Foyer, Boise, 5 p.m.
• Thursday, January 29, 2009 — Presidents Southwest Idaho Advisory Council Meeting – President Vailas attended the quarterly meeting at ISU-Boise, 2 p.m.
• Thursday, January 29, 2009 — Presidents Corporate Breakfast – The President attended the breakfast, Hillcrest Country Club, Boise, 7:30 a.m.
• Tuesday January 27, 2009 — Council of Presidents Meeting – President Vailas attended a meeting in Boise of the presidents of Idaho's state institutions of higher education, LBJ Building, Boise, 1 p.m.
• Tuesday January 27, 2009 — Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee Presentation – The President gave a presentation to the committee, State Capitol Building, 9 a.m.
• Monday, January 26, 2009 — State Board of Education Meeting – President Vailas attended the State Board of Education Meeting at Boise State University.
• Tuesday, January 20, 2009 — Dedication of Ifft Communication Lab – President Vailas attended the dedication of the lab, Frazier Hall, 3 p.m.
• Monday, January 19, 2009 — NAACP Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet – The President spoke on the theme of the banquet "Inspiring Change in My Local Community", Wood River Room, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 14, 2009 — ISU Student Ambassadors – President Vailas joined the Student Ambassadors for their afternoon meeting

 

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