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The official student newsletter since 2016.
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College of Southern Idaho Edition: 21 October 26 - November 8
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Spring Registration is Coming Up, Get Advised
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With registration for the spring semester opening on November 13, now is the time to meet with your assigned advisor. Students who started at CSI in the Fall of 2016 and from that point forward need to meet with their advisor before they can register for classes. That is why the Advising Center and the Office of Instruction and Academic Affairs is sponsoring Advising Weeks. During the weeks of October 30 - November 6, students are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with their assigned advisor. Students can contact the Advising Center to make an appointment with a Focus Area Advisor or to find out who their assigned advisor is.
Advising Weeks Information
Dates: Mon., Oct. 30 - Thurs., Nov. 9 (campus closed on the 10, for Veterans Day)
Extended Hours: The Advising Center will be open until 7 p.m. on the following nights:
- Wed., Nov. 1
- Thurs., Nov. 2
- Tues., Nov. 7
- Wed., Nov. 8
Advising Table Description: The Advising Center will set up an information table at different locations on campus. Students will be able to make an appointment with their Focus Area Advisor and get contact information for their major advisor. The table will be staffed by an advisor and a student worker. Departments have the option to coordinate with the Advising Center to have major advisors available during these times to advise students.
Advising Table Schedule:
- Mon., Oct. 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Shields Building (Room 110 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
- English Department
- Biology Department
- Tues., Oct. 31, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hepworth Building (Room 180 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
- Education Department
- Business Department
- Wed., Nov. 1, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Evergreen Building
- Thurs., Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Canyon Building
- Thurs., Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fine Art Building
ADVISING FAIR -
Fri., Nov. 3, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Student Union Building
- HSHS
- Education Department
- T&I Department
- Communication
- English Department
- Biology Department
- Financial Aid
- Business Office
- Career Center
- Fine Arts
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National College Health Assessment
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Be sure to check your email and submit your answers October 15 - 28!
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The Ooky Spooky Light Show
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After a four-year hiatus, Halloween programming returns to the theater with this program produced by Flint, Michigan's Longway Planetarium. The Ooky Spooky Light Show offers up family fun for all ages. The playlist of songs include: This is Halloween, I Put a Spell On You, Somebody's Watching Me, Night on Bald Mountain, Ghostbusters, Superstition, Bad Moon Rising, Spirit i
n the Sky, Monster Mash and Thriller. While your ears feast on these tunes, your eyes will feast on the choreographed visuals filling the planetarium's 50-foot dome. Wrapped in sound and light you will catch the spirit of the season in no time.
Tickets on Halloween (10/31/17) will only be $3 per person!
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Intersections - New Art, New Music
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The CSI Stage Door Series will present "Intersections: New Art, New Music" on October 27. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults or $5 for students and will be available at the CSI Box Office, by calling 732-6288, at the door, or by going online to
http://tickets.csi.edu/
Season tickets are also available, which includes admittance to all eight Stage Door productions for $70 adults or $35 for students.
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5K RUN/WALK: Participants will run/walk a flat, paved course and trail route through the scenic College of Southern Idaho campus. Prizes will be awarded in each age group for runners and walkers with separate divisions for men and women. Long sleeve dry-fit shirts will also be provided for all 5K participants.
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
1 MILE YOUTH CHALLENGE:
Youth will participate in a one mile race around the college. All participants will receive a t-shirt.
Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
CHILI FEED: After the race all participants are encouraged to enjoy some warm chili and corn bread sponsored by the Culinary Arts Program.
Date:
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Location:
CSI Campus Outside the Desert Building
Registration Begins:
9:00 a.m.
Jaime Tigue
Professor, Health, Recreation, and Fitness
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Gilbert's Pantry Is In Need of Donations
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CSI Student Services has opened Gilbert's Pantry to assist CSI students who are food deficient. If you are a current CSI student who could use some help, please know that your request will be handled privately and confidentially. You will need to fill out the
Gilbert's Pantry Request Form
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For more information about Gilbert's Pantry click here.
Rosa Lopez
Administrative Assistant, Student Affairs
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COHORTS Carnival in the Corn
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COHORTS Carnival in the Corn will be held every Saturday in October
from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. The carnival will be located behind the community gardens on the Breckenridge Endowment Farm just across from the Eldon Evans Expo Center on North College Road. Admission is $5 for everyone (3 years and under are free). Admission includes:
- Hay rides
- Take-home herb plantings
- Sling shot and archery range
- Petting zoo
- Face painting
- Plinko
- Fishing for seeds
- Bounce house
- Amphitheater
- Food vendors and dining area
- Straw fort with obstacle course
- Checkers
- Tic-tac-toe
- Jenga
- Ring toss
- 1-hole mini golf
- Srborist disk golf
- Scavenger hunt (chance to win a chainsaw or other prizes)
This is an excellent chance for you and your family or friends to enjoy a perfect Saturday! There's only three weekends left so don't miss out!
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Take a Quick Survey About Campus Dining
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Annual CSI Welding Organization Fundraiser
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Annual CSI Welding Organization Fundraiser
*Benefits Welding Student Organization's Club & Community Activities*
Would you like to stock your freezer this winter with $700 combination of Beef, Pork & Chicken?
Here's your chance!
BEEF:
* Rib Eye, Petit, Cube, Top Sirloin & New York Steak
* Ground Beef
* XL Stew Meat
* Chuck Roast
* Ground Chuck 1#
PORK:
* Bone-in & Boneless Pork Chops
* Pork Steak
* Baby Back & Spare Ribs
* Ham, Sausage Links & Bacon
* Wieners
CHICKEN:
* Twin Bag
* Jumbo Drums & Thighs
* Boneless, Skinless Breasts
* Chicken Tenderloins
Tickets: $10 each or 3 for $20
Drawing Date: Friday, November 3rd
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CSI Outdoor Recreation Activities
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Climb at City of Rocks * 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. * October 28 (Weather Permitting) * ORC
Practice proper climbing and rigging techniques safely on world-class crags in Southern Idaho. All gear, transportation, and instruction is provided. The cost for CSI students taking seven or more credits is $15. If you are a CSI employee the cost is $44. And, community members are $58 (-$15 if you bring your own gear). Please call 208-732-6475 to register. Space is limited!
MYSTERY VAN * November 4 * Every tour is a hidden adventure!
We'll reveal each adventure destination once we arrive. Until then, just hop in the van! We'll tell you what time to meet, what clothes to wear, and what to bring. Leave the rest up to us! All gear and transportation will be provided! There is limited space and no refunds for this trip. CSI students are $5, CSI employees are $18, and community members are $26. Please call 208-732-6475 to register.
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Have you ever wanted to try out a CSI activity class before committing to it? Well, here's your chance! CSI students and CSI Recreation Center members will be able to drop-in to any class listed below for FREE from November 6 - 11, 2017. Check out multiple classes to see what might work best for you. Please contact Jaime Tigue at
[email protected] for more information about this opportunity.
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Time
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Day
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Class
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Room
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Teacher
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| 6:00-6:50 am |
M/W |
Spinning |
246 |
Joe Lemoine |
| 8:00-8:50 am |
M/W |
*Cardio & Weight Training |
236 |
Christa Gessaman |
| 9:00-9:50 am |
Tu/Th |
Zumba |
236 |
Carmen Gerrard |
| 10:00-10:50 am |
Tu/Th |
Restorati ve Yoga |
231A |
Kim DePew |
| 10:00-10:50 am |
Tu/Th |
Power Pump |
236 |
Melissa Whitchurch |
| 11:00-11:50 |
Tu/Th |
*Spin HIIT |
246 |
Tiffany Eckles |
| 12:00-12:50 pm |
Tu/Th |
Zumba |
236 |
Teresa Christensen |
| 2:00-3:40 pm |
Tu |
Yoga & Pilates |
231A |
Tasha Bradshaw |
| 2:00-2:50 pm |
Tu |
Stretch & Strength |
236 |
Kat Powell |
| 4:00-4:50 pm |
Tu/Th |
*Barre |
304 |
Kay Parker |
| 5:10-6:00 pm |
Tu/Th |
*Refit |
236 |
Kay Parker |
| 5:10-6:00 pm |
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Cross Training |
236 |
Kat Powell |
| 5:10-6:00 pm |
M/W |
Yoga & Pilates |
231A |
Morgan Jeno |
| 5:10-6:00 pm |
Tu/Th |
Judo |
231A |
Bryan Matsuoka |
| 5:10-6:30 pm |
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Women's Self Defense |
236 |
Jesse Clark |
| 7:00 -7:50 pm |
Tu or Th |
Karate |
236 |
Jesse Clark |
Cardio and Weight Training:
This class is for students with beginning to intermediate fitness levels. Students participate in weight training and cardiovascular activities to improve strength and cardiovascular endurance.
Barre:
This fitness based class uses a combination of postures inspired by ballet as well as other disciplines such as Yoga and Pilates. Students use the barre as a prop to assist with balance while doing exercises that focus on isometric strength training combined with high repetitions of small range of motion movements. The use of light weights and mat/core work will be incorporated into the course.
ReFit:
ReFit combines several elements of fitness into one power-packed hour. While the focus is structured around cardiodance movements, toning and flexibility, strength training and stretching are also incorporated into the Refit workout.
Spin HIIT:
This course is intermediate Spinning class, also known as Spinning H.I.I.T (High Intensity Interval Training. This class is made up of a short period of high intensity activity bursts followed by a short period of low intensity recovery movement. All done on the Spinning bike with in thirty-five minutes followed by stretching. Spinning is a full-body, low impact, aerobic exercise that can help strengthen the heart, lower blood pressure, boost energy, burn off excess fat, tone legs and stomach, reduce stress and tension, and boost peak performance.
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Herrett Center Activities
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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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Oct. 27
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7:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
The Ooky Spooky Light Show.
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8:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
The Ooky Spooky Light Show.
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9:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
The Ooky Spooky Light Show.
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Oct. 28
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1-5 pm
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Creepy Crawly Day:
Reptiles, insects & other exotic creatures.
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1:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
The Ooky Spooky Light Show.
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2:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
The Ooky Spooky Light Show.
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3:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
The Ooky Spooky Light Show.
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4:30 pm
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Planetarium Show:
The Ooky Spooky Light Show.
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7-9 pm
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Observatory:
International Observe the Moon Night observing session.
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7:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
The Ooky Spooky Light Show.
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8:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
The Ooky Spooky Light Show.
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9:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
The Ooky Spooky Light Show.
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Oct. 31
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7:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
The Ooky Spooky Light Show.
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8:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
The Ooky Spooky Light Show.
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9:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
The Ooky Spooky Light Show.
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10:00 pm
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Planetarium Show:
The Ooky Spooky Light Show.
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VOLLEYBALL
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Date
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Opponent |
Location |
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| Oct. 27 |
USU Eastern |
Twin Falls, ID |
7 pm |
| Oct. 28 |
Blue Mountain CC |
Twin Falls, ID |
5 pm |
| Nov. 3 & 4 |
Region 18 Tournament |
Winner of SWAC |
TBA |
BASEBALL
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Date
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Opponent |
Location |
Time |
| Oct. 28 |
Treasure Valley CC |
Twin Falls, ID |
1 pm |
BASKETBALL
| Date |
Opponent |
Location |
Time |
Team |
| Oct. 28 |
Northwest Nazarene University |
Twin Falls, ID |
7 pm |
Women |
| Nov. 1 |
Miles City CC |
Miles City, MT |
5 pm |
Women |
| Nov. 1 |
Miles CC |
Miles City, MT |
1 pm |
Men |
| Nov. 3 |
Williston State College |
Williston, ND |
5 pm |
Women |
| Nov. 3 |
Williston State College |
Williston, ND |
7 pm |
Men |
| Nov. 4 |
Western Nebraska CC |
Williston, ND |
11 am |
Women |
| Nov. 4 |
Western Nebraska CC |
Williston, ND |
1 pm |
Men |
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Creepy Crawly Day returns to the Herrett Center for Arts and Science Saturday, October 28
The ever-popular Creepy Crawly Day offers guests a chance to get up close with all sorts of unique critters like snakes, lizards, spiders, scorpions and possibly even an alligator! The event is designed to help all ages understand that even though reptiles and insects may give us the creeps, they are essential and beneficial in many ways. The public is invited to come out and get up close with all of the creepy crawly guests that will be on display.
Creepy Crawly Day will take place in the center's Rick Allen Room from 1 - 5 p.m.; admission is free.
In addition, the Faulkner Planetarium will be showing the new Halloween program all day at all of its show times. The Ooky Spooky Light Show is a family friendly show offering up Halloween themed music with entertaining visuals choreographed to the music. The show will run at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 p.m. Admission prices are $6.00 adults, $5.00 seniors, $4.00 student, including CSI students with a valid student ID; children under age 2 admitted free. On this day only, receive $1.00 off your ticket price if you come to the show in costume.
The Herrett Center is located on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls, ID near the Expo Center, on North College Road.
For more information, visit the Herrett Center's web page at http://herrett.csi.edu or call (208) 732-6655.
Dan Taylor
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Students in the College of Southern Idaho's Diversity Council invite the community to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, in the CSI Student Union.
Typically celebrated in Mexico and Central American regions, Day of the Dead is marked by family gatherings, meals, and prayers for friends and family members who have died as they take their spiritual journeys.
The CSI event will feature posole - hominy soup, pan de muertos - sweet bread, champurrado - a thick hot chocolate, and other treats. There will be a DJ and activities like decorating sugar skulls and face-painting. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend at no charge.
Perri Gardner
Instructor, Political Science
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| Simon Sinek Speaks to CSI Students |
For more information about this broadcast click here.
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T
he Barry Goldwater Scholarship
covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually, for students entering their junior or senior year. These students need to have outstanding potential and intend to pursue research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
Many college majors are eligible for this scholarship. Eligibility specifications and application information can be found at the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program webpage.
The application deadline is
December 8, 2017.
If you are a student interested in applying, now is the time to get started. The application process is somewhat extensive.
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There is a pre-application form to fill out.
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There is an application form to fill out after your pre-application has been approved.
c.
Past and current college transcripts need to be collected.
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Proof of US citizenship, or a Letter of Intent to become a US citizen, needs to be provided.
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A two page essay needs to be written.
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Three online recommendation letters need to be written; at least two of which need to come from faculty members.
If you are interested in applying, please feel free to contact me. My office is Shields 206F on the Twin Falls campus.
Nolan Rice
Professor of Merit, Mathematics
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