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Dave Pearson posing in the mountains.

Petroleum Experts donate MOVE software worth nearly $1 million to Idaho State University geosciences department

November 8, 2018

POCATELLO – Petroleum Experts Limited has donated the equivalent of $980,000 in oil and gas software for use by the Idaho State University Department of Geosciences. The software will be used by ISU researchers working on a National Science Foundation Grant and for teaching of advanced graduate-level geosciences courses.
Photo of new murals.

Idaho State University art students design mural as part of Pocatello Terry First Project

November 7, 2018

POCATELLO ­– Pocatello’s First Avenue is now home to larger-than-life hummingbirds and honeybees thanks to the work of Idaho State University Department of Art painting students.

ISU Student Activities Board to host All Around the World Night on Nov. 9

November 6, 2018

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Student Activities Board will host All Around the World Night on Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Wood River Room.

ISU Law Club hosts nonpartisan #VoteTogether celebration 1-10 p.m. Nov. 6 in Rendezvous ABC Suites

November 5, 2018

The event is part of a national campaign to change the culture of voting and increase participation in the 2018 elections.

Free flu shots and basic physical exams offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening Nov. 15

November 2, 2018

BOISE—Free flu shots while supplies last,  basic physical and dental exams, and onsite testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a free community health screening Thursday, Nov. 15, 4-7 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 607 N. 13th St., in Boise.

ISU and community volunteers pitch in Nov. 3 to “Rake a Difference” for the Pocatello Free Medical Clinic

November 2, 2018

POCATELLO – This Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon more than 60 volunteers from the Idaho State University Honors Program, Grace Lutheran Church, Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Wells Fargo Bank, the National Honor Societies of Highland and Century High Schools, and a myriad of other individuals and organizations will be raking lawns throughout Pocatello in exchange for donations to the Pocatello Free Medical Clinic.

Local businesses partner with Idaho Museum of Natural History for a treasure hunt

November 2, 2018

POCATELLO – Using clues like “Bid Online & Live,” “Big or Small, We Tow Them All” and “Where ISU Starts its Day,” everyone is invited to join in a community Treasure Hunt to locate 10 natural history exhibits displayed in local businesses throughout Pocatello and Chubbuck.  
Sierra Hart photo

ISU sophomore Sierra Hart named CPI of the Month for work with Idaho Department of Fish and Game

November 2, 2018

POCATELLO – Sierra Hart, a sophomore Idaho State University biology and ecology major, has been named the November ISU Career Path Intern of Month by the ISU Career Center for her work with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Kids at a017 Muggle Magic display.

Muggle Magic back at the Idaho Museum of Natural History

November 1, 2018

POCATELLO – The public is invited to the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University annual Muggle Magic Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Idaho State announces interim vice president for research

November 1, 2018

POCATELLO—Idaho State University announced today that Scott Snyder, dean of the College of Science and Engineering, will serve as the interim vice president for research after Neels Van der Schyf retires at the end of the year. Snyder will continue in his capacity as dean during and after this interim appointment.