Addresses and Events 2008

December 2008

  • Thursday, December 18, 2008 — Family Medicine Residency of Idaho Board of Directors – The President attended the board meeting in Boise.
  • Friday, December 15, 2008 — Meeting with Legislators of District 31 – President Vailas met with legislators from the Soda Springs area.
  • Friday, December 12, 2008 — Meeting with Legislators of Districts 29 & 30, 32 & 33 – President Vailas met with legislators from the Pocatello area in the morning, and from the Idaho Falls area in the afternoon.
  • Thursday, December 11, 2008 — Faculty and Staff Open House – Presdent and Dr. Laura I. Vailas hosted and open house for Faculty and Staff, Servel House, 3-6 p.m.
  • Tuesday, December 9, 2008 — Batelle Energy Alliance Board of Managers – The President attended the board meeting in Washington D.C.
  • Friday, December 5, 2008 — AP Interview – President Vailas was interviewed by Associated Press reporters.
  • Thursday, December 4, 2008 — State Board of Education Meeting – The President attended the State Board of Education Meeting at The College of Western Idaho in Nampa.
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2008 — Interview with KTVB7 – President Vailas was interviewed by Mark Johnson of KTVB 7 of Boise.
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2008 — Statesman Editorial Board – The President met with the Idaho Statesman Editorial Board.
  • Tuesday, December 2, 2008 — Legislative Tour of Districts 14, 20 & 21 – President Vailas joined Legislators on a tour of the Meridian area.
  • Tuesday, December 2, 2008 — Council of Presidents Meeting – President Vailas attended a meeting in Boise of the presidents of Idaho's state institutions of higher education.
  • Monday, December 1, 2008 — President's Open Forum for Faculty and Staff – The President presented an update on the Governor's budget plan, the financial status of the state and how higher education will be affected. 12-1:30 p.m., Bengal Theatre,Pond Student Union
  • Monday, December 1, 2008 — Festival of Trees – The President attended the community's Festival of Trees event.
  • Monday, December 1, 2008 — President's Open Forum for Faculty and Staff – The President presented an update on the Governor's budget plan, the financial status of the state and how higher education will be affected. 12-1:30 p.m., Bengal Theatre,Pond Student Union
  • Monday, December 1, 2008 — BengalWeb Ribbon Cutting and Information Fair – The Ribbon Cutting with President Vailas and Vice President Fletcher officially launched BengalWeb as the portal for faculty and staff. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ballroom, Pond Student Union.

November 2008

  • Friday, November 21, 2008 — Principal for a Day – Dr. Laura I. Vailas was Prinicpal for a Day at Pocatello High School.
  • Friday, November 21, 2008 — Twin Falls Legislative Luncheon – President Vailas invited legislators from the Twin Falls area to attend the luncheon.
  • Friday, November 21, 2008 — Burley Legislative Breakfast – President Vailas invited legislators from the Burley area to attend the breakfast.
  • Thursday, November 20, 2008 — ASISU Luncheon – President Vailas had lunch with ASISU Student Leadership.
  • Thursday, November 20, 2008 — Reed Gym Expansion Ground-Breaking – The President attended the ground-breaking for the expansion of Reed Gym, 10 a.m.
  • Wednesday, November 19, 2008 — Leadership and Development – President Vailas spoke to Dr. Frantz's Leadership and Development class.
  • Wednesday, November 19, 2008 — Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fundraising Luncheon – President Vailas spoke at the luncheon to raise funds for the Early College Program, Noon.
  • Thursday, November 13, 2008 — Batelle Energy Alliance Board of Managers Science and Technology Committee – The President participated in the committee meeting.
  • Thursday, November 13, 2008 — Alumni Reception for CPA and MBA Graduates – The President attended the reception honoring the graduates, Hillcrest Country Club, Boise, 6:30
  • Thursday, November 13, 2008 — Presidents Southwest Idaho Advisory Council Meeting – President Vailas attended the quarterly meeting in Boise, 3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 12, 2008 — Legislative Medical Education Interim Committee Meeting – President Vailas attended and present information at the meeting, Boise.
  • Friday, November 7, 2008 — Medical Education Presentation – President Vailas gave a presentation on medical education in Idaho to area physicians, 6 p.m.
  • Friday, November 7, 2008 — ESTEC Center Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting – The President attended a ceremony and ribbon cutting for the new ESTEC Center, Performing Arts Rotunda, 9 a.m.
  • Thursday, November 6, 2008 — Idaho State Tax Institute 50th Anniversary Conference – President Vailas gave the welcome at the conference.
  • Thursday, November 6, 2008 — Health Care Administration – Dr. Laura I. Vailas was the guest lecturer for Dr. Carla Wiggins Health Care Administration class, 9 a.m.

October 2008

  • Wednesday,October 29, 2008 — Evening of Opportunity – President Vailas attended the event honoring high school seniors, Jensen Hall, 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday,October 29, 2008 — Qwest Press Conference – President Vailas held a press conference concerning a generous donation from Qwest, Vocation Arts Building, 10 a.m.
  • Wednesday, October 22, 2008 — Big Sky Conference Presidents Council – The President attended the council meeting, Salt Lake City.
  • Saturday, October 18, 2008 — Homecoming Game – The President and Dr. Laura Vailas attended the Homecoming game against North Dakota, kick-off at 6:35 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 18, 2008 — President's Homecoming Lunchoen – President and Dr. Laura Vailas hosted a Homecoming Luncheon, Noon.
  • Saturday, October 18, 2008 — ISU Homecoming Parade – The President and Dr. Laura Vailas attended the Homecoming Parade, 10 a.m.
  • Friday, October 17, 2008 — Golden Bengals Luncheon – President and Dr. Laura Vailas attended the Golden Bengals Luncheon, Wood River Room, 11:30 a.m.
  • Friday, October 17, 2008 — ISU Foundation Board of Directors – President Vailas addressed the ISU Foundation Board of Directors.
  • Thursday, October 16, 2008 — Alumni Board of Directors – President Vailas addressed the Alumni Board of Directors.
  • Thursday-Friday, October 9-10, 2008 — State Board of Education Meeting in Lewiston – President Vailas attended the State Board of Education Meeting in Lewiston.
  • Wednesday, October 8, 2008 — Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee of the Idaho Legislature – President Vailas accompanied legislators on a tour of medical facilities.
  • Monday, October 6, 2008 — National Institute of Health Grant Workshop – The president gave a welcome to those attending the workshop, Office of Research 3 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 4, 2008 — ISU vs. Montana State (Hall of Fame Game) – President Vailas attended the ISU vs. Montana State game, kick-off at 1:30 p.m.
  • Friday, October 3, 2008 — Sports Hall of Fame Reception – President Vailas attended the reception, Sports Medicine Clinc, 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 1, 2008 — Idaho Falls Advisory Council on Higher Education and Economic Excellence– President Vailas met with the Council in Idaho Falls, Bennion SUB 3-5 p.m.

September 2008

  • Tuesday, Septmeber 30, 2008 — President's Fall General Assembly – President Vailas invites faculty and staff to attend the General Assembly in the SUB Theatre, 4-5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 18, 2008 — ISU vs. North Dakota – President Vailas attended the ISU vs. North Dakota game, kick-off at 6:35 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 18, 2008 — I Love ISU Check Presentation – President Vailas recieved a check for money raised during the I Love ISU Campaign, 5 p.m. at the Tailgate Area by the Sports Medicine Center.
  • Wednesday, September 17, 2008 — Rupert Rotary Luncheon – The President was the featured speaker, Rupert Noon
  • Wednesday, September 17, 2008 — Region 4 Superintendent's Breakfast – The superintendents were addressed by President Vailas in Twin Falls.
  • Monday, September 15, 2008 — Interim Legislative Comittee – President Vailas spoke in the committee meeting concerning medical education, Boise.
  • Friday, September 12, 2008 — Council of Idaho Presidents Annual Retreat – The President participated in the retreat.
  • Wednesday, September 10, 2008 — Workforce Development Council Meeting – President Vailas was the featured luncheon speaker, addressing 'Medical Education in Idaho'. Grove Hotel, Boise.
  • Monday, September 8, 2008 — Student Senate Address – Members of the Student Senate heard an address and asked questions, Salmon River Room, 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 6, 2008 — ISU vs. UI – The President and Dr. Laura Vailas attended the ISU vs. UI and the ISU tailgate party.
  • Friday, September 5, 2008 — Governor's Cup – Harry Magnuson hosted an ISU Alumni & Friends reception.
  • Thursday, September 4, 2008 — Governor's Cup – The President and Dr. Laura Vailas attended a welcome ceremony for the Governor's Cup at the Coeur d'Alene resort.
  • Tuesday, September 2, 2008 — Idaho Falls Chamber Luncheon – President Vailas was the featured speaker at the Idaho Falls Chamber Forum. He will discuss I Love ISU at the Red Lion Hotel, 12:00 p.m.

August 2008

  • Tuesday, August 26, 2008 — Presidential Welcome – The President welcomed students on the Idaho Falls Campus at the Bennion Student Union, 12:15 p.m.
  • Monday, August 25, 2008 — Batelle Board Meeting – President Vailas met with the Board in Idaho Falls.
  • Sunday, August 24, 2008 — Freshman March through the Arch – The President and Dr. Laura Vailas gave a welcome to new freshmen on the Quad at 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 21, 2008 — State Board of Education Meeting – The President attended the State Board of Education Meeting at Idaho State University.
  • Tuesday, August 19, 2008 — New Faculty Orientation – President Vailas gave a welcome at the New Faculty Orientation at the Performing Arts Center, 5 p.m.

July 2008

  • Monday, July 21, 2008 — Verification and Validation for Nuclear Systems Analysis Workshop – President Vailas attended the opening reception of the workshop.
  • Friday, July 18, 2008 — ISU Night at Melaleuca Field with the Idaho Falls Chukars – President Vailas threw the first pitch of the Chuckar's game against the Helena Brewers.
  • Wednesday, July 16, 2008 — International Choral Festival – President and Dr. Laura Vailas welcomed participants and audience members at the opening concert of the Idaho International Choral Festival in Jensen Grand Concert Hall, 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 12, 2008 — Treasure Valley Summer Picnic – Annual ISU Treasure Valley Summer Picnic in Boise, from 12-3:30 p.m.
  • Friday, July 11, 2008 — Southwest Idaho Advisory Council – President Vailas attended a quarterly meeting of the Southwest Idaho Advisory Council.
  • Wednesday, July 2, 2008 — Permanent Building Fund – President Vailas attended a meeting of the Permanent Building Fund on the Idaho State University Campus.

June 2008

  • Friday, June 20, 2008 — PreMed Summit – The President gave a welcome at PreMed Summit in Rendezvous Suite.
  • Thursday, June 19, 2008 — State Board of Education Meeting – President Vailas attendeded a State Board of Education Meeting at Eastern Idaho Technical College in Idaho Falls.
  • Tuesday, June 17, 2008 — Gate City Rotary – The President spoke at Gate City Rotary at the Holiday Inn in Pocatello.

May 2008

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2008 — Big Sky Presidents Council Meeting – President Vailas met with other university presidents from the Big Sky Athletic Conference in Spokane, Wash., where Eastern Washington University, hosted the meeting.
  • Tuesday, May 14, 2008 — "Jurassic Park" Artist, Mark Hallett – President Vailas offered the welcoming remarks at "Jurassic Park" in Idaho Museum of Natural History.
  • Tuesday, May 13, 2008 — Farewell Reception for Dr. Robert Wharton and Dr. Carolyn Fassi – President Vailas attended a reception honoring Drs. Wharton and Fassi in the Rotunda of the Stephens Performing Art Center.
  • Monday, May 12, 2008 — Predator-Prey Symposium – President Vailas made the welcoming remarks at the Predator-Prey Symposium in Room 10 of the Life Science Lecture Center.
  • Saturday, May 10, 2008 — May Commencement – President Vailas spoke at May Commencement in the Holt Arena.
  • Friday, May 9, 2008 — Senior Salute – President Vailas honored graduating seniors at the Swanson Arch.

April 2008

  • Friday, April 11, 2008 — Kasiska College of Health Professions Faculty Advisory Committee – President Vailas attended a meeting of the College's advisory committee.
    Graduate Student Council End-of-Semester Celebration – President Vailas attended a semester-end celebration with members of the Graduate Student Council.
  • Thursday, April 10, 2008 — ISU Professional Women Luncheon – President Vailas spoke to members of the ISU Professional Women at a luncheon in the Rendezvous Complex Conference Room.
  • Wednesday, April 9, 2008 — Faculty Awards Reception – President Vailas attended a reception honoring ISU faculty at the Stephens Performing Arts Center.
  • Tuesday, April 8, 2008 — Future Scholars of Idaho Reception – President Vailas offered opening remarks at a reception for the Future Scholars of Idaho, a part of the University Honors Program.
  • Saturday, April 5, 2008 — Idaho Statesman of the Year Banquet – President Vailas attended a celebration, sponsored by political science honor society Pi Sigma Alpha, honoring Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden as Idaho Statesman of the Year.

March 2008

  • Thursday, March 27, 2008 — Idaho Hospital Association Spring Membership Meeting – President Vailas attended a meeting with members of the Idaho Hospital Association at their spring membership meeting in Boise.
  • Wednesday, March 19, 2008 — Region IV Superintendents Luncheon – President Vailas talked with area superintendents at a luncheon meeting in Twin Falls.
  • Wednesday, March 12, 2008 — American Society for Environmental History – President Vailas attended the opening reception of the American Society for Environmental History 2008 annual conference in Boise.
  • Tuesday, March 11, 2008 — Council of Presidents Meeting – President Vailas attended a meeting in Boise of the presidents of Idaho's state institutions of higher education.
  • Saturday, March 8, 2008 — Meeting with U.S. Senator Mike Crapo – President Vailas met with U.S. Senator Mike Crapo when he visited ISU in Pocatello.
  • Tuesday, March 4, 2008 — Meeting with ISU-Boise Faculty and Staff – President Vailas met with faculty and staff of ISU-Boise.

February 2008

  • Friday, February 29, 2008 — Meridian Economic Excellence Breakfast – President Vailas was a featured speaker at this event hosted by the Meridian Chamber of Commerce.
  • Thursday, February 28, and Friday, February 29, 2008 — State Board of Education Meeting – President Vailas participated in a meeting of the State Board of Education hosted at Boise State University in Boise.
  • Wednesday, February 27, 2008 — Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors – President Vailas offered welcome remarks for this group of land surveyors during their annual conference, hosted at the Red Lion Hotel in Pocatello.
  • Tuesday, February 26, 2008 — Idaho Business Leader of the Year – President Vailas attended a banquet at the Stephens Performing Arts Center in honor of ISU alumnus Arlo D. Luke, who was recognized as Idaho Business Leader of the Year by business fraternity Delta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi.
  • Monday, February 25, 2008 — Reception for Past Alumni Presidents – President Vailas attended a reception of past ISU Alumni Association Board presidents at Magnuson House, home to the Office of Alumni Relations.

January 2008

  • Friday, January 18, 2008 — Boise Media Breakfast – President Vailas addressed members of the media at this annual breakfast at the Hillcrest Country Club.
    ISU Alumni Board Meeting – President Vailas addressed members of the Board of Directors of the ISU Alumni Association at their annual meeting in Boise.
  • Thursday, January 17, 2008 — President's Roundtable Breakfast – President Vailas met with business leaders in the Treasure Valley community.
    Meridian Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Government Affairs Committee Luncheon – President Vailas was invited to attend this meeting with leaders in the Meridian community.
    Reception with ISU Alumni – President Vailas met ISU alumni living in the Treasure Valley at a reception at The Grove Hotel from 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Boise.
  • Monday, January 14, 2008 — Presentation to Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee of the Idaho Legislature – President Vailas presented information about Idaho State University's mission, programs and budget request to members of the Idaho Legislature for the coming fiscal year.
    State Board of Education Meeting – President Vailas attended at a meeting of the State Board of Education in Boise.
    Legislative Tour of ISU-Meridian Site – President Vailas accompanied legislators on a tour of the facilty that will become ISU-Meridian, where ISU's programs in the Treasure Valley will be consolidated.
    Idaho Council of Higher Education Faculty (ICHEF) Reception – President Vailas attended this reception hosted by ICHEF, made-up of the chairs or presidents of the faculty organizations at Idaho State University, the University of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College, and Boise State University.
  • Tuesday, January 8, 2008 — Council of Presidents Meeting – President Vailas attended a meeting in Boise of the presidents of Idaho's state institutions of higher education.

 

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