Proposals for Undergraduate Travel Funds
The College of Arts and Letters is accepting proposals for travel funds from full-time undergraduate students in the college. Proposals will be accepted until funds are expended, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Proposals must be submitted prior to the dates of travel. Funds for travel MUST be expended by May 2, 2025, and all paperwork completed by June 2, 2025.
Request for Proposals – 2024-2025 Undergraduate Student Travel
Strata Unveiled: Live Concert and Album Release with the Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet
This project highlights the hands-on involvement of ISU’s academic community in a significant cultural collaboration, and students can attend the November 9 concert for free with their Bengal ID to experience the live performance.
Art Meets Ecology: Unlawning America Exhibition and Seed Bomb Workshop at ISU
Idaho State University’s Department of Art is excited to host visiting artist Brian Collier for his upcoming exhibition, "Unlawning America: History & Future," running through the month of October at the CompARTment Gallery, located on the fourth floor of the Fine Arts Building.
ROAR Together: Building Idaho’s Future with INCLUDE Communities, Rockland
Discover how the small town of Rockland, Idaho, led by Superintendent Greg Larson, connects its community, expands educational opportunities, and preserves its strong traditions while preparing students for a brighter future.
Spanish Poet Paula Melchor makes virtual visit to ISU
Students in Idaho State University's master's program in Spanish had a virtual visit from acclaimed Spanish poet Paula Melchor, who discussed her award-winning collection Amor y Pan with the Gastronomy in Hispanic Literature and Film graduate class led by Dr. José Graillet.
Study on Chilean Plays Examines How Humor and Play Illuminate Dictatorship Trauma
Dr. Marin Laufenberg’s article, “Accessing Traumatic Pasts through Play: Children’s Perspectives in Two Chilean Theatre Pieces,” explores how play and humor in Chilean theatre reveal trauma from dictatorship. Published in Kamchatka, Universitat de Valencia's open-access journal.
Idaho State Welcomes Community to LGBT History Month Events
Join us for Idaho State's second annual celebration of LGBT History Month, where we highlight the often-overlooked history of LGBT history in the U.S. and around the world—an important part of our shared story that we hope will inspire and educate!
From Idaho to Panama: Music Across Borders
Idaho State University's Director of Orchestral Activities, Nell Flanders, expands global music education through regular collaborations in Panama, where she recently conducted the National Symphony Orchestra and seeks to build international partnerships.
Roar Together: Building Idaho’s Future with INCLUDE Communities Grace and Soda Springs
Featuring Grace and Soda Springs
Stepping into Lead Roles: An ISU Alumnus Takes on "Cats" and More
From the demanding choreography of Cats to stepping into lead roles at a moment’s notice, ISU alumnus, Nathan Templeton, shares his behind-the-scenes experiences and preparation for the productions Cats, Guys and Dolls, and Little Shop of Horrors at the Utah Festival Opera.
New Club Promotes Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
Idaho State University (ISU) is excited to announce the launch of the Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG). Founded by graduate student J.D. Wardell, the club aims to create a collaborative and innovative research environment that bridges traditional academic boundaries.
ISU Alumna Kendra Westerhaus Honored with Prestigious American Psychological Association Award for Advocacy
At the recent American Psychological Association (APA) Convention in Seattle, Idaho State University (ISU) alumna Dr. Kendra Westerhaus was recognized with the esteemed Karl F. Heiser APA Presidential Award for Advocacy.
Art, Ecology, and Resilience: ISU's Ahola-Young Receives Visual Arts Fellowship
Three Idaho artists have been awarded 2025 Fellowships in Visual Arts: Laura Ahola-Young (Drawing and Painting, Idaho State), Stacy Isenbarger (Sculpture, University of Idaho), and Astri Snodgrass (Painting, Boise State).
Coming Full Circle: Meet Jeffrey Francom, ISU’s New Choral Director
Jeffrey Francom, DMA, the new Director of Choral Activities at Idaho State, is excited to come back to his family roots.
Announcing the Mike and Luci B. Willits Leadership Scholarship
Idaho State University is proud to announce the establishment of the Mike and Luci B. Willits Leadership Scholarship.