Outreach Events
Academic Year 2022-2023 |
Biology Events | CoSE & IMNH Events | Community Events | ISU Events |
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August | September | October | November/December | January/February | March/April | May/June/July | Calendar
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| Annual Portneuf River Cleanup |
August 19 Pacific Recycling Trailhead 10 am-noon |
Support the Portneuf River Vision, a community event to help clean up trash and debris from the banks and main channel of the Portneuf River. | Summer 2022: Colden Baxter | |
| Student Involvement Fair |
August 24 Quad 11:30 am – 1 pm |
Involvement Fair Sign-Up Form | College students can interact with student organizations and ISU departments to learn more. The Student Union will host a BBQ featuring a live band. | |
| Part-Time Job and Internship Career Fair |
August 25 SUB Ballroom 9 am – 1 pm |
Register for the fair at Handshake. | College students will discuss job opportunities with on-campus and off-campus employers. | |
| Portneuf River Concrete Channel Clean-up | August 27; Footbridge on the East side of Halliday Street 9 am | Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust and volunteers will use boats to navigate the river and walk along the channel, collecting garbage and loading it into the boats. The event typically concludes around noon or 1 PM. |
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| This is Biology: Speed Networking | September 1; Rendezvous Building noon to 1 pm | Speed Networking Sign-up Form | ||
| Edson Fichter Nature Talks |
In September on Thursdays Edson Fichter Nature Area Thursdays from 6 - 7 pm |
Free lecture series co-sponsored by Friends of the Edson Fichter Nature Area and Idaho Fish and Game! | Fall 2022: David Delehanty, Chuck Peterson | |
| Backyard BBQ | September 22; Cadet Field | College students and their families are invited to join us for BBQ, yard games, and cheering on our Bengal Volleyball Team. This event celebrates the students in our backyard to show students why ISU is for them. | ||
| Bengal Family Weekend |
September 30 - October 1 Across campus, various times |
| Event Name | Date & Location | Sign-up | Audience/Description | Volunteers |
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| Counselor Event | October 13; SUB Wood/Little Wood Rooms | Contact Logan McDougall | High school counselors, college advisors, and career advisors statewide are invited to explore student resources, academic and technical programs, and tour our campus and facilities. | |
| CEI Transfer Fair | October 13; Museum of Idaho (Idaho Falls) 10 am - 2 pm | Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | ||
| STEM for Little Learners |
October 13;
Museum of Idaho One-hour classes at 10 am and 1 pm.
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Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | Parents and kids ages 2-5, explore a new topic each month through crafts, games, songs, and snacks. | |
| High School Lunch Visits | October 14 - 15; Century High School 11:45 am - 12:20 pm | Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | Showcase the CoSE programs and resources available for all high school students. | |
| MMACHS Senior Trip | October 14 - 15; Anatomy Lessons (Gale Life Science) | Contact Susan Marion | Meridian Medical Arts Charter High School | Fall 2022: Susan Marion |
| Homecoming | October 14 - 15; (Friday - Saturday) | |||
| High School Lunch Visits | October 17; Highland High School noon - 12:35 pm | Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | Showcase the CoSE programs and resources available for all high school students. | |
| High School Lunch Visits | October 19, 2022, Pocatello High School 12:30 - 1:00 pm | Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | ||
| STEMx | October 19; CoT; Two Career Exploration sessions; 10 to 11 am & 11 am to 12 noon | Contact Donald Allen | 8th-grade students learn from Idaho State University instructors, participate in hands-on activities, and examine educational pathways that lead to great careers. | |
| Fossil Fest | October 22; IMNH 10 am – 3 pm | Contact Brandon Peecock | ||
| STEM Career Fair | October 26; SUB Ballroom 9 am – 1 pm | The Career Center is hosting the annual STEM Career Fair. | ||
| Experience ISU |
October 28; Two, fifty-minute, academic interest sessions, one at 11:00 am and one at 1:00 pm. |
Academic Interest Session at Experience ISU Sign-up Form | High school students interact with faculty across the ISU campus. |
| Event Name | Date & Location | Sign-up | Audience/Description | Volunteers |
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| Health Science Experience Night |
November 9; A&P suites 4:40 pm to 6:10 pm. |
Contact Susan Marion | High school students engage with ISU academic programs, advanced learning technologies, and experts. | |
| Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School Stem Night |
November 16; Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School |
Contact Lenora Begay <lbegay@sbd537.org> | Middle and high school students engage with academic programs and businesses. | Fall 2022: Devaleena S. Pradhan |
| High School Lunch Visits |
November 14 Highland High School noon - 12:35 pm |
Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | Showcase the CoSE programs and resources available for all high school students. | |
| High School Lunch Visits |
November 16 Pocatello High School 12:30 - 1:00 pm |
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| Idaho Scholars | December 5;
L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center 5:00 p.m. Table set up 6 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Department and Resource Fair & Mingling |
Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | High-achieving prospective students from Idaho and surrounding states are invited to attend this event and be celebrated for their academic achievements. We invite all departments to have a table at the event to show students why ISU is for them. | Fall 2022: Devaleena S. Pradhan, Ken Aho, Brandon Peecook |
| TRIO Educational Talent Search Program |
December 9; Table Time from 1:00 PM-2:15 PM |
Storm Jansson <stormjansson@isu.edu> | 50 senior high school students from Southern Idaho arrive at Idaho State University and attend workshops regarding college life/culture, safety on campus, and outside programs our students would benefit from after starting college. There will also be Table Time with different ISU academic programs. | Fall 2022: Julia E. Martin |
| Bingham County Career Fair |
December 13; Snake River High School, 922 West Hwy 39 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | High school students engage with academic programs and businesses and apply for scholarships. | Fall 2022: Dan Giltz |
| Event Name | Date & Location | Sign-up | Audience/Description | Volunteers |
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CSI Spring Transfer Fair |
January 25; 11 am - 2 pm CSI Fine Arts Building |
Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu>
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College students will visit regional four-year colleges/universities to learn about the transfer process, academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, internships, and housing.
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Spring 2023: Anna Grinath |
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CEI Transfer Fair |
January 26; 11 am - 2 pm Building 5, rm 150/152 |
Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu>
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College students will visit regional four-year colleges/universities to learn about the transfer process, academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, internships, and housing.
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Spring 2023: Anna Grinath |
| BYU-I Virtual STEM Career Fair | February 7 Virtual, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Register for the fair at Handshake and
Contact Logan McDougall
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Create a virtual booth in Handshake. Within the booth, you can provide company and employment information, display majors you are recruiting, and create group information sessions (30 minutes each) or one-on-one “get to know you” interview slots (10 minutes each).
All STEM majors at BYU-Idaho will be invited to attend the fair.
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| Rugir con ISU |
February 3; 6-9 pm, Idaho Falls campus |
Rugir Con ISU is an event designed to motivate and inspire more of our community to discover their opportunities at Idaho State University. Learn about the application process, financial resources, and scholarships, and be empowered by connecting with our Faculty and Staff. | ||
| Snake River High School Tour |
February 13; 9 am to 3 pm |
High school students in AP classes tour ISU. | Spring 2023: Curt Anderson, Susan Marion, Heather Ray, Sunshine Denney | |
| Bengal STEM Day | February 23; Across campus 8:30 am – 12:30 pm | Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> | Middle school students will visit our campus to participate in competitions and interactive learning activities focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. | Spring 2023: Jessica Fultz, Devaleena S. Pradhan, Curt Anderson, Jack Shurley, Michael Swenson, Dan Giltz, Ken Aho |
| CSI STEM Club Visit | February 24; noon to 4 pm | April Robinson <aprilrobinson@isu.edu> | College students from CSI STEM Club tour CoSE departments | Spring 2023: Devaleena S. Pradhan, Dan Giltz, Anna Grinath |
| Biology Career Mixer |
March 7; REND ABC noon to 2 pm |
Biology undergraduate committee |
ISU students interact with professionals and local organizations in a casual setting to learn about; 1) career opportunities for biologists, 2) how to prepare yourself for different paths, and 3) a day in the life of a professional. For all current students and those considering a biology major |
Spring 2023: Devaleena S. Pradhan, Dan Giltz, Anna Grinath |
| Event Name | Date & Location | Sign-up | Audience/Description | Volunteers |
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| American Falls High School Career Fair | March 1; American Falls High School 12:40 pm - 1:20 pm |
Sign up before February 24 |
The fair will be held during lunch for all students but will be heavily advertised to all Seniors and Juniors. | Spring 2023: Dan Giltz |
| HOSA College and Career Fair |
March 10; SUB 9 am-noon
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Jessica Kerns <kerns.jessica@westada.org> | Spring 2023: Janet Loxterman, Ernest Keeley, Jessica Fultz | |
| HOSA Competitions |
March 8-10; ISU SUB
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Judges are needed for 50 different skill competitions. | |
| STEM Up! |
March 15; Holt Arena 5 - 7 pm
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Chris Guthrie <chrisguthrie@isu.edu> | Elementary school students engage with advanced learning technologies and experts in academia and businesses. | Spring 2023: Jessica Fultz, Devaleena S. Pradhan, Sarah Brockway |
| Tech Expo |
March 16, 2023
Holt Arena 9 am - 2 pm
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Chris Guthrie <chrisguthrie@isu.edu> | High school students engage with advanced learning technologies and experts in academia and businesses. | Spring 2023: Jessica Fultz, Ken Aho, Dan Giltz, Susan Marion, Austin Young |
| Shoshone- Bannock Workforce/ College Prep Workshops | March 23 Shoshone- Bannock Hotel and Events Center; 1 to 5 p.m. | Jessica James <jjames@sbtribes.com> |
Host a table for the department of biology. |
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| Bengal Visit Day | April 22; PSC Atrium 8:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Logan McDougall <loganmcdougall@isu.edu> |
Students and their families are invited to come on campus to tour facilities, meet Faculty and staff, explore their academic interests, and see what it's like to be a Bengal. |
Spring 2023: Jim Groome, Sherry Adams, Susan Marion, Jessica Fultz, Sarah Brockway, Colleen Murray, Erika Stewart. Whitney Evans, Mio Lemmon |
| Portneuf Environmental Fair | April 22; 11 am - 3 pm |
Volunteer at: https://envirofair.org/volunteers/ | Community event to teach about the small steps everyone can take at home, work, school, and on the road to improve our local environment. | Spring 2023: Colden Baxter |
| Event Name | Date & Location | Sign-up | Audience/Description | Volunteers |
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| STEM & Resources Fair |
May 11; Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School |
Lenora Begay <lbegay@sbd537.org> |
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| Science Trek |
May 19; Across campus |
Robert Gay <robertgay@isu.edu> |
3rd - 5th Graders see how Bengal scientists work in their worlds and demystify science. |
Spring 2023: Jack Shurley |
| Science Summer Camps |
June & July; Across campus |
Josh Pak <joshpak@isu.edu> |
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Summer 2023; Jack Shurley, Erika Stewart, Dan Giltz, Henry Thomas, Jeff Meldrum, Anirban Chakraborty, Chuck Peterson |
| Poky Paddle |
June 16; Rainey–Centennial Park 4 - 8 pm |
Community event for floaters and observers alike to celebrate the Portneuf River. |
Summer 2022: Ken Aho | |
| Recruitment Videos |
Fall 2023 for Biology classrooms, labs, and other areas of interest |
Filming of Biology faculty interviews and b-roll footage of classrooms, labs, and other areas of interest will be completed in Fall 2023. |
Effectiveness of campus tours and on-campus events
A connection with faculty leads more students to enroll. If you interact with a potential student, do your best to show prospective students you are excited that they are researching ISU for their future educational pursuits and, most importantly, you want them to enroll.
- 83% of prospective students who go on a campus tour will enroll
- 38 - 56% of prospective students who attend an on-campus event will enroll