125th Anniversary Events
Join us as we celebrate our 125th anniversary! Throughout the year, Idaho State University will host events bringing together students, alumni, staff, partners, and the community to reflect on our past, highlight our present, and look ahead to the future.
Check back throughout the year for more events and information!
Bengal Giving Day
Tuesday, March 10 (9 a.m.) – Wednesday, March 11 (4:41 p.m.)
1901 minutes, honoring ISU's founding year
Our biggest fundraising day, Bengal Giving Day, returns March 10 – 11 and we invite Bengals everywhere to support the people, programs, and opportunities that make Idaho State University thrive.
Since 2021, Bengal Giving Day has raised nearly $3 million for ISU—supporting scholarships, student organizations, academic programs, and other areas that enhance the student experience. These collective efforts make a meaningful difference for students and campus life.
Founder's Day - Turner Day of Service
March 11
The Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) are pleased to announce the return of Founder’s Day of Service on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Students, employees, alumni and community members are invited to join ASISU in a day of volunteerism in support of several on-campus and off-campus service projects. Below is the day's schedule, and volunteers should meet at the Quad Lounge in the Pond Student Union at 8:45 a.m. with gloves and water.
Further details, tools and a light breakfast will be provided, and the first 125 students to volunteer will be given a commemorative 125th anniversary t-shirt honoring Theodore Turner, considered "the father of ISU."
Itinerary
- 8:45 a.m. - Breakfast, shirts, stickers
- 9:00 a.m. - Welcome and announcements
- 9:30 a.m. - Projects - bring gloves and water, and choose your project that morning
Projects
- Reed Gym Courtyard Restoration - 30 people
- Centennial Cross Country Track Flower Planting - 10 people
- Red Hill Cleanup - 25 people
- Cemetery Cleanup - 25 people
- Historic Downtown Pocatello Cleanup - 10-15 people
- Americorps - Hygiene Kits in the SUB - anyone welcome from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bengal Street Party
September 11, 2026 (4 - 7 p.m.)
We’re turning MLK Drive into a lively street fair filled with interactive booths, activities, food, giveaways, music, and more!
This high-energy event is the grand finale of ISU Celebration Week and we’re going out in style with an unforgettable community-wide celebration from 4-7 p.m. This is your chance to connect with fellow Bengals and community members in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere!
Homecoming
October 9-11
Idaho State University Homecoming is a time for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members to come together and celebrate the university's rich history and tradition. The weeklong event features a variety of activities and events, including a parade, bonfire, football game, and alumni awards ceremony.
Incorporate Anniversary Branding for Your Events
Traveling History Display
Anchored in the theme “Dare to Roar - ISU’s Legacy Lives On”, a six feet tall history display with supplemental pieces will highlight how ISU has grown, adapted, and thrived thanks to the vision of its leaders and the strength of its student community.
The purpose of the traveling display is to celebrate Idaho State University’s enduring legacy, highlight the contributions and perseverance of its leaders, alumni and students, and inspire current and future Bengals. The display will connect ISU’s rich history to its vibrant present, demonstrating how the courage, innovation, and determination of past generations continue to shape the university today.
It will serve both as an educational experience and a source of pride for the ISU community. A schedule of where the display can be viewed throughout the year will be available here.