In December of 1968, fifty years ago this month, Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders became the first humans to arrive at the Moon. Apollo 8 was the first manned mission to the Moon. On the evening the Command Module entered lunar orbit, the three astronauts conducted the first-ever live television broadcast from lunar orbit.
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And with this picture, they read to the Earth a message. It began with Jim Lovell saying: "The vast loneliness is awe-inspiring and it makes you realize just what you have back there on Earth."
The message the crew of Apollo 8 sent to us during that holiday season is universal. They viewed our home from the Moon for the first time in history and saw our world from a new perspective, a hopeful perspective. They saw that what we have here on Earth is awe-inspiring, impressive, precious...and good.
During this holiday season, I ask us all to be thankful for what we have here in our lives, to be hopeful for our future, and for all of us to strive to do good.
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In closing, I would like to leave you with a few Idaho State University highlights that have recently warmed my heart.
- At a news conference last week, the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation announced a $2 million gift to the College of Technology’s capital campaign. The Albertson Family Foundation’s decision to invest in the future of our students is not only exciting, but it shows their faith and confidence in our University.
- I am pleased to recognize our colleague Dr. Colden Baxter, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, for being selected as the recipient of the 2018 Jean’ne M. Shreeve National Science Foundation EPSCoR Research Excellence Award. Dr. Baxter joins a small, exclusive group of Idaho scientists who have received the Shreeve award.
- We were recently notified that ISU researchers led by Dr. Alba Perez Gracia, a professor of Mechanical Engineering, were the recipient of a $162K IGEM grant to work with an Idaho-based robotic systems integration company, House of Design. The grant is focused on designing and developing an augmented reality platform for robotic systems design and interaction.
- Two of our TRIO Access and Opportunity Program employees were recently awarded distinguished awards during the 2018 Northwest Association of Educational Opportunity Programs Conference. Join me in extending congratulations to Dr. Sari Byerly, ISU TRIO director, who was awarded the Dr. Arnold Mitchem Leadership and Advocacy Award, and Luis Carrillo, ISU TRIO Upward Bound advisor and coordinator, who was awarded the Pearl Hill Professional Award.
- And, during this special time of year when we focus on helping others, I am pleased to include news about the Bengal Meal Share Program. This program supports students who are experiencing food insecurity, and its launch was made possible through an initial donation by the ISU Credit Union.
Please enjoy the holidays with your friends, family, and loved ones. Know that you are appreciated for all that you do to support Idaho State University.
Happy Holidays and Roar, Bengals, Roar!
––Kevin
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New Year's Eve Gala
December 31
8 p.m.
Stephens Performing Arts Center
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Men's Basketball vs. Southern Utah University
January 3
7 p.m.
Holt Arena
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ISU Day at the Capitol
January 15
8 a.m.
Idaho State Capitol
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Kevin Satterlee
became Idaho State University’s 13th president in June 2018. Kevin is a native Idahoan from Priest River. He has served Idaho’s higher education system for more than 20 years. Kevin has a passion for watching students transform their lives through their educational experiences. His favorite day of work for the last 20 years has always been the first day of school. Watching students begin a new year, with fresh hopes and the excitement of new opportunities, has never ceased to move and motivate Kevin.
Idaho State University
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a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, and was founded 1901. ISU attracts more than 12,500 students to its main campus in Pocatello, and at locations in Meridian, Idaho Falls and Twin Falls. ISU is the state's designated lead institution in health professions, and offers more than 250 programs ranging from career and technical education to professional degrees.
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