NOVEMBER 2018
Dear Friend,
It has been a fall to remember. The excitement on campus and the hope for the future are palpable. And, as we draw near to the end of the semester, a piece of leadership advice feels particularly poignant. It is this: “You can’t fake passion.” As educators and those who support the mission of education, you can either show up out of obligation, or you can show up to change lives. You cannot fake the passion it takes to do these jobs.

In public higher education, we do what we do because it matters. And you either do or do not have a passion for that mission. As friends and supporters of the University, I encourage you to spend some time this holiday season reflecting on the lives of our students and how we are making the world a better place one educated mind at a time. Please let me thank you for your efforts toward that result.
 
I would like to provide you an update on a number of exciting happenings at Idaho State University.
  • Earlier this fall, ISU hired A&E Engineering to help us move forward with plans to permanently reinstall the “I” on Red Hill. A geotechnical evaluation of Red Hill has now been completed, and A&E was asked to provide a preliminary design and construction estimate. The results of the evaluation and project estimates were received last week, and our team is now going through the study to develop a timeline to once again add the icon on Red Hill. I want to thank those in our campus community, including many alumni, who have come together to help this project become a reality.

  • I was very proud of our outstanding Political Science faculty, Kellee Kirkpatrick and James Stoutenborough, for their election night coverage on KPVI News 6. They provided excellent data breakdowns and information to the viewers on the impact of the local and national elections. This type of outreach demonstrates our connection to the continued education and well-being of our community.

  • And finally, my congratulations go out to Mark Neiwirth, our own Distinguished Steinway Artist and Instructor of Music, who last week received his silver medallion in the Capitol Rotunda as the recipient of the 2018 Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. This is a prestigious and well-deserved recognition of Mark’s talents and contributions to our community.

  • Pocatello’s First Avenue is now permanently home to larger-than-life hummingbirds and honeybees thanks to the work of students, faculty, and alumni from our Department of Art. The large murals add vibrant color to a part of town that is being revitalized through a collaborative partnership.

Please know that you are appreciated for all that you do to support Idaho State University.

Roar, Bengals, Roar!

Kevin
Football vs. Weber State
November 17
2: 35 p.m.
Holt Arena

Tree Lighting Festival
November 26
7 p.m.
Pond Student Union

President's Holiday Open House
December 11
3 - 7 p.m.
Pond Student Union Ballroom

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   is 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.
Send comments, feedback and questions to president@isu.edu .