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Did you know that 93% of
student respondents
marked "good" or
"excellent" when asked
how they would rate their
entire educational
experience at CSI?
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(Source: 2018 CCSSE Survey
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Chris Bragg
Associate Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
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The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) today launched a comprehensive review of its Standards of Accreditation, Policies, and Eligibility Requirements. This review is part of the NWCCU's ongoing self-reflection, and in support of the requirements of the United States Department of Education's recognition of the Agency.
The process of review will conclude in Fall 2019 after opportunities for input from key stakeholders, including institutional leadership, faculty, staff, and students, as well as the public. This exercise provides stakeholders the opportunity to assess the current processes around NWCCU's accreditation activities (including the cycle of evaluation and the methods of evaluation).
A complete timeline for the process of the revision of the
Standards of Accreditation, Policies, and Eligibility Requirements is available on the NWCCU website (
www.nwccu.org
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Beginning
today until December 1, 2018, NWCCU is soliciting input from its stakeholders and the public via the Standards Review Survey tool created to collect information and is available for viewing and submission by clicking:
Additionally, stakeholders and the public are invited to submit comments via email to
[email protected]
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The review process is overseen by the NWCCU Bylaws, Standards, and Policies Committee, which is chaired by Board of Commissioners' Secretary, Deneece Huftalin, President, Salt Lake Community College. The Committee and the Board of Commissioners will work to consider all input and comments.
Results of the Committee's work
will be shared with NWCCU membership and the public prior to an additional opportunity for public comment in Summer 2019 before adopting the revised
Standards of Accreditation, Policies, and Eligibility Requirements.
Chris Bragg
Associate Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
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A local radio station called La Perrona from Lee Family Broadcasting in Jerome will be on campus from
Monday, September 17, through Friday, September 21. The station will be broadcasting their show live from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day on the North side of the SUB, outside on the sidewalk. Currently, they are looking for people on campus who would like to interview for the show. You do not have to speak Spanish to interview. The types of things you could share may include information about a class you are teaching, a committee you are on, a fun event that you attended, or even what you like best about CSI.
Click here to sign up for an interview time if you are interested in sharing something about CSI with La Perrona's listeners. We encourage all students, faculty, staff, and community members to participate.
Kimberlee LaPray
Public Information Officer
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Each session is limited to 20 participants. Kelli Ebersole is the point of contact and will be interoffice mailing the boos to participants.
Kelli Ebersole
Administrative Assistant
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ONE VOLUNTEER NEEDED
One CSI certified driver is needed to help drive a van for the MotherStubber Trail Run from 6:30 a.m. - noon on Saturday, September 29, 2018. The driver will shuttle run participants down into the canyon before the race and back out after the race.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Shelley McEuen.
Shelley McEuen
Professor of English
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Patty McFarling
CSI Toddler Lab Facilitator
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We are combining our April health screenings with the November Men's Health Fair to create an Employee October Health and Wellness Fair for all! Please add this event to your calendar of things you most want to do this fall. There's enough time for everyone to take a break and come see us. All screening services are being offered by trained CSI medical/wellness staff and students. Results will be available immediately and explained as needed.
Your Doctor's Verification of current health exam/lab work is also welcome to enter the drawing for the most amazing prices we have ever offered. Watch for more news of those to follow. Download and get your doctor's signature on the verification form and plan to turn it in during the week of the fair. Watch for instructions on that submission.
Judy Heatwole, MTD
Wellbeing & Development Coordinator
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Jacob Howell
Athletic Marketing and Special Events Director
[email protected] | 208.732.6482
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Herrett Center for Arts and Science
College of Southern Idaho
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Museum, Planetarium, Observatory
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Year round hours.
*Closed Sundays, Mondays, and federal holidays.
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Tuesdays
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9:30 am to 9:00 pm
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Wednesdays
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9:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Thursdays
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9:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Fridays
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9:30 am to 9:00 pm
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Saturdays
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1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Sept. 11
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7:00 pm
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Dinosaurs at Dusk: The Origins of Flight
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7:30 pm
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Herrett Forum Lecture:
The Effects of Light Pollution and How We Can Protect Our Night Sky
by Betsy Mizzell.
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Sept. 14
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7:00 pm
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Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity*
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8:00 pm
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Rock On Demand
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Sept. 15
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1:30 pm
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The Little Star That Could
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2:30 pm
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Cosmic Colors*
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3:30 pm
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National Parks Adventure
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4:30 pm
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Violent Universe: Catastrophes of the Cosmos*
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7:00 pm
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Astronaut, Wall of China*
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8:00 pm
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National Parks Adventure.
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Sept. 18
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6:00 pm
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Reptile Revue
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7:00 pm
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Old School
by The Wests & Youngmans
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7:00 pm
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Dinosaurs at Dusk: The Origins of Flight
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Sept. 20
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11:00 am
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Raising a Hero
by Laura Joffe Numeroff
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Sept. 21
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7:00 pm
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Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity*
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8:00 pm
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Rock On Demand
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Sept. 22
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1:30 pm
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The Little Star That Could
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2:30 pm
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Cosmic Colors*
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3:30 pm
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National Parks Adventure
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4:30 pm
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Violent Universe: Catastrophes of the Cosmos*
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7:00 pm
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Astronaut, Wall of China*
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8:00 pm
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National Parks Adventure
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*Live Sky Tour
**Weather Permitting
For Now Showing Options at the Faulkner Planetarium
click here.
For special events happening at the Herrett Center
click here.
For astronomy events in the Centennial Observatory
click here.
Rick Greenawald
Manager, Faulkner Planetarium
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Naysa Shepherd
Student Service Specialist
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Monday Brown Bags - Students & Employees
Description:
The student faculty brown bag provides a safe space for collaboration and creates an o
pportunity to build relationships between students and employees.
Date:
M
onday, September 10
Location: Outside of the TAB on the lawn
Facilitators: Justin Vipperman, Matt Reynolds, Samra Culum, & Carolina Zamudio
Topic:
A get-to-know-you social
Recommended Audience: All students (CSI employees are welcome)
Monday Brown Bags
- Employees
Description: Conversations About Teaching: A Study Group We will be reading and reflecting together on "Discussion in the College Classroom: Getting Your Students Engaged and Participating in Person and Online" by Jay R. Howard. By learning together and exchanging perspectives, we hope to be motivated by discussions to test drive new practices! Come join us!
Date: Monday, September 10
Facilitators:
Jan Carpenter, Jacqlyn King, Tiffany Seeley-Case
Recommended Audience:
CSI Employees
Friday Brown Bags
Description:
Come share ideas, commiserate and brainstorm answers to teaching quandaries, and establish connections with instructors of varying disciplines and experience levels.
Date:
Friday, Septem
ber 14, 2018
Time: 8:00 am
Location: TAB 210
Facilitators:Shane Brown & Mike LaPray
Topic:
"Open Forum"
Recommended Audience: CSI Employees
Friday Brown Bags
Description:
Each Friday afternoon we will gather together and share lunch/treats while we discuss the daunting task of putting theory into practice, putting context into all the content we
Date: F
riday, September 14, 2018
Time: 12:45 p.m.
Location: HSHS 139
Facilitators: Clay Wilkie & Evin Fox
Topic:
Open Forum - Getting the lay of the land.
Recommended Audience: CSI Employees
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PAST LIFE RESEARCH
Dates: October 3-10
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Sandy March
Fee: $49
Location: Shields 108
COUNTRY SWING
Dates: October 4 - November 1
Days: Thursdays
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Leroy Hayes and Deborah Silver
Fee: $90 for a couple
Location: Gym 304
LADIES 60 years and BEYOND....THIS ONE'S JUST FOR YOU...
Dates: October 6
Days: Saturday
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fee: $60
Location: 590 Addison Ave
Instructor: Morgan Jeno
GLASS BLOWING - OPEN STUDIO
Dates: October 15 - November 5
Days: Mondays
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $50 + $10/hour for supplies (paid to instructor)
Location: 496 Madrona
Instructor: Wes Overlin
Click here
to sign up for this class or any other CSI Community Ed class.
Camille Barigar
Community Enrichment Director
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Teri Fattig
Herrett Center Director
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BEGINNING FLINTKNAPPING
Dates and Times:
Sept. 11 and Sept. 14 (
6 - 9 p.m.) and
Sept. 15 (
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Cost:
$50
Includes:
All materials and pizza on Saturday
Learn the ins and outs of breaking rock in this exciting workshop! Assemble your own tool kit, learn some flintknapping lingo, and create a number of simple flaked obsidian tools. Through hands-on instruction and live demonstrations, this workshop will focus on the creation and recognition of expedient stone tools by the beginning flintknapper. Knapping safety will be emphasized for all students. Includes all class materials and lunch on Saturday.
Register early! Class sizes are limited and are be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visit our website at herrett.csi.edu for more information, or call (208) 732-6655 to register.
Joey Heck
Exhibits/Collections Manager
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Sunset Paddle on the Snake
Dates: Sept. 13, and Sept. 27
Cost:
CSI Students $5 (7+ Credits), CSI Employees $16, Community Members $26
Come explore the Snake River via kayak with the CSI ORC! Experience the river and Pillar Falls like you haven't before! All gear plus a guide will be provided.
Call 208.732.6697 to register. Space is limited and there are no refunds!
Christa Gessaman
Outdoor Recreation Center Coordinator
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GENTRI
September 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium
GENTRI: The Gentlemen Trio is comprised of three highly trained tenors: Brad Robins, Casey Elliott and Bradley Quinn Lever. Pioneering a signature sound that can only be described as "Cinematic Pop," the music of GENTRI is transfused with lush, epic orchestrations and rich, dynamic three-part harmonies. On the heels of their first album release, the Gents debuted their first music video to their original hit single, "Dare," which made international headlines on news outlets around the world, including ABC World News, NBC Nightly News and Inside Edition. GENTRI has performed with world-renowned talent, including international tenor sensation Alfie Boe, Tony Award-winning vocalist Idina Menzel, and legendary rock band Journey at the Stadium of Fire, the nation's largest Fourth of July firework celebration. Tickets are $34/adults or $14/children HS and under and are available at tickets.csi.edu, by calling 732-6288, or at the CSI Fine Arts Center Box Office.
Camille Barigar
Community Enrichment Director
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Scott Rogers
CSI Challenge Course
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THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY
September 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium
With more than 100 million album sales since 1965, Simon & Garfunkel's perfect harmonies and songs that poignantly captured the times made them one of the most successful folk-rock duos of all time. The Simon & Garfunkel Story is an immersive concert-style theater show chronicling their amazing journey from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry, through their successes, and to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous "The Concert in Central Park" reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the show also features a full live band performing all of their hits, including Mrs. Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound, and many more. Tickets are $38/adults or $14/children HS and under and are available at tickets.csi.edu, by calling 732-6288, or at the CSI Fine Arts Center Box Office.
MAGIC VALLEY SYMPHONY CONCERT
October 7 at 4:00 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium
Featuring the Youth Soloist Competition winners and a new Caleb Collins work. Tickets are $10/adults, $8/seniors, and $5/students and are available at Kurt's Pharmacy, Dunkley Music, Sav-More Drug, the CSI Fine Arts Box Office, Desert Book, or at the door.
Piano Celebration Series presents
DR. DEL PARKINSON: "MY FAVORITE CHOPIN"
October 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Center
Frédéric Chopin is known as the poet of the piano. His special affinity for this instrument yielded music that is beloved by audiences around the globe. This program will focus on Chopin's life and works, beginning with his formative years in Warsaw and ending with his mature years in Paris. The recital will blend narration, visual images, and piano performance to explore Chopin's fascinating journey which contributed to the creation of music that is universally enjoyed and admired. Dr. Parkinson will perform some of Chopin's best-known works, including "Fantaisie-Impromptu," "Minute Waltz," and "Heroic Polonaise." Tickets are $10/adults, $8/seniors, or $6/students and are available at the CSI Box Office.
Camille Barigar
Director of Community Enrichment
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Jessica Scott
Magic Valley Cross
208.404.2116
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For Immediate Release
September 4, 2018
Contact: Mike Keckler
208-332-1591 (office)
208-866-5734 (cell)
DIRECT ADMISSIONS POSTCARDS MAILED OUT THIS WEEK
High school seniors across Idaho will receive a Direct Admissions postcard in the coming days alerting them that their college admissions letter will soon be on the way.
The postcard and the letter are part of the Idaho State Board of Education's Direct Admissions program whereby all high school seniors are automatically admitted either to six or all eight of Idaho's public colleges and universities, depending on their academic performance in high school.
The State Board is sending the postcard to raise awareness about the Direct Admissions letter, which will be mailed out to approximately 22,000 high school seniors later this month letting them know there are options for every student after graduation. The postcard is also intended to remind students to start planning ahead because students will still need to apply before they are accepted either at a technical college or a university.
"Starting October 1st, high school seniors will be able to apply to any Idaho college or university using the Apply Idaho website at nextsteps.idaho.gov," State Board College and Career Advising Program Manager Byron Yankey said. "The site is a great source of information for students and families to learn more about education opportunities. Using Apply Idaho is free of charge and connects student to college and university staff to assist them as they plan for the future."
Last year, 9,000 high school seniors used Apply Idaho to submit their applications to an average of 2.5 institutions each.
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 Racial Justice Workshop and Presentations |
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There are 10 seats reserved for the workshop on the 13th at the Community Library in Ketchum, but there can be more if anyone is interested. Please share. The evening lectures are free and open to the public. The workshop requires pre-registration, so if you would like to attend, email Hallie Star.
Hallie Star
Blaine County Center Director
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When: Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 (Teacher Workshop)
Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 (Conference & HS Dance Festival)
Where: College of Southern Idaho, 315 Falls Ave, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
Why: Professional Development & Networking for educators, Professional Development Credit for K-12 educators, and the HS Dance Festival prepares serious dance students to be college dance majors. Networking with college dance programs, performance opportunity, and master classes in several genres. International Keynote Presenter, Cassie Meador.
The 4th Annual IDEO Conference: "Deepening through Dialogue: Effective Methods of Feedback in Dance Education and Beyond". The conference offers us a chance to share great practices and move forward the field of dance education in Idaho. IDEO welcomes dance educators from across the state of Idaho and surrounding region. We will strategize and share ways to advocate for, analyze, and advance dance education in our schools, communities, and state. We invite you to join us in Twin Falls, Idaho at the College of Southern Idaho Dance Program and share your dance talents, and your vision for the future of dance education. The conference also offers opportunities for dance educators, dance studio owners, PreK-12 educators, high school dance students, and dance science researchers with movement sessions, panel discussions, paper presentations, mock audition for high school students and networking opportunities. Conference registration includes continental breakfast (7-8am), lunch, awards ceremony, member meeting, and admittance to the conference closing concert (6-8pm)
Ashley Sandau
Visual and Performaing Arts - Dance
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September 21, from 4 - 8:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium
Open Auditions! The Eugene Ballet- Toni Pimble, artistic director will be coming to Twin Falls to perform the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, on December 11, and 12, 2018. We need your help to fill the roles of Baby Mice, Angels, Bon Bons, Party Guests, and Flowers. Don't miss your chance to dance on stage with a professional ballet company! The Eugene Ballet requests that all participants arrive at the audition at least 15 minutes prior to the audition time and be ready to dance (dressed and stretched). Because of how the auditions are ran, late-comers will not be allowed to audition. Rehearsals will fall on Saturdays in October, November, and December with Rayni Capps. There will be a $5 audition fee. Nutcracker audition times are as follows:
* 4:00 - Baby Mice / Ages 5-7 / no height requirement / 1 yr ballet pref.
* 4:30 - Angels / Ages 7-9 / must be under 4'6" / 1 yr. ballet min.
* 5:00 - Bon Bons / Ages 9-11 / must be under 5' / 2 yr. ballet min.
* 6:15 - Party Children / Ages 11-15 / must be under 5'2" / 3 yr. ballet min.
* 8:00 - Waltz of the Flowers / Ages 12-18 / 5'2" and over / 3 yr. pointe min.
Camille Barigar
Community Enrichment Director
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Join the fight for Alzheimer's First Survivor at CSI!
-10 AM: Registration
-11 AM: Ceremony
-11:30 AM: Walk
For more information, please contact Danielle Lyda at 208-631-0391 or
[email protected]
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Join the Idaho SBDC at CSI, the United Way of South Central Idaho, and First Federal for exclusive lunch and learns. Our Nourishing Greatness Luncheons offer you the opportunity to watch exclusive Leadercast materials, network with colleagues, and enjoy a delicious lunch, all while growing your leadership skills.
Jordan Gentry
Small Business Development Center
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Note:
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Nondiscrimination Statement:
It is the policy of the College of Southern Idaho to comply with all federal, state and local authorities requiring nondiscrimination, including but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Executive Orders 12898 (Environmental Justice) and 13166 (Limited English Proficiency). College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer. The college does not exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject any individual to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, income, protected veteran status, limited English proficiency, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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