The official student newsletter since 2016.



Scott Rogers
Challenge Course Coordinator
[email protected] | 208.732.6488




The College of Southern Idaho (CSI) is offering an Expanded Technical Dual Credit program to incoming high school seniors. If you are interested in a career in Food Processing , Auto Body ,  Welding , and/or Drafting  and you will be a high school senior this fall semester, then consider   CSI's Expanded Technical Dual Credit program  . This cost-saving opportunity is a great way to explore a career, gain hands-on experience in a field of interest, and get a head-start on a Career-Technical Degree at the College of Southern Idaho. Each program has limited students accepted, so don't wait to enroll in this program.

Students who participate in CSI's Expanded Technical Dual Credit program will spend half of their day at the CSI campus pursuing a career that interests and excites them. Students interested in the CSI Food Processing program will take their courses online. Also, high school students will be able to use their Federal Fast Forward funding and a CSI scholarship to help cover the cost of tuition and tools. For more information about this opportunity, call Melissa Chantry, CTE Transition Coordinator at [email protected] or 208-732-6235.
 
Melissa Chantry
CTE Early College Coordinator
[email protected] | 208.732.6235

 

SUMMER REC. CENTER HOURS

Monday - Friday from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
Saturday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
Sunday 7 am to 7 pm 



OUTDOOR REC. ACTIVITIES

EARLY MORNING MOUNTAIN BIKING: 
Join us Thursday mornings for a new CSI "Chain Gang" of early morning riders! We'll meet at the Outdoor Rec Center (the old Student Health Center) at 6 a.m. and we'll ride on the bike path to the Canyon Rim! For a more intense workout, climb the grade with us! We have road bikes and mountain bikes available, no experience necessary! We have limited gear, so you need to sign up early! YOU MUST EMAIL [email protected] BY 3 P.M. EACH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! Must be 16 and older. CSI students can participate for free, CSI Staff/Faculty are $2 each, and community memebers are $15 each. (Note: this event is free for anyone who brings their own bike.)

HIKE & YOGA: 
 We're finishing up our WOMEN:WHO series with a hike and a mountain view yoga session at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 19! Join an incredible group of ladies as we wander through the hills and seek a place to get our zen on. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in (jeans not suggested) and layers as the weather will fluctuate! Pack a sack lunch and bring lots of water! Transportation, guided hike, and gear provided! You must be 16 or older and preregister for this event. Call 208-732-6697 to register and pay over the phone with a credit card. CSI students taking 7+ credits are $5 each, CSI Faculty/Staff and SRC Members are $26 each, and community members are $36 each.

John Twiss
Recreation Director
[email protected] | 208.732.6470
 


Mountain Bike Mondays
Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. 
(June 16th and 25th will be at Indian Springs) 
Meet at the ORC 

Mountain Bike Mondays (MBM) are back! We recommend having mountain bike experience for Indian Springs. Join us on Monday nights for a group ride. All gear provided plus limited transportation.  Email [email protected] by 12 p.m. on Monday to register.  Limited space. CSI students taking 7+ credits may participate for free. CSI faculty and staff members are $5 and community members are $15 ($5 if you bring your own bike).
 
Early Morning Rides  
Every Thursday at 6 a.m. 
Meet at the ORC 

Join the ORC gang for a sunrise ride each Thursday on the Canyon Rim Trail. All levels of riders are welcome! All gear is provided.  Email [email protected] by 12 p.m. on Wednesday to register. Limited space. CSI students taking 7+ credits may participate for free. CSI faculty and staff members are $2 and community members are $15 ($5 if you bring your own bike). 

Sunset Paddle on the Snake 
July 11 
5:30-7:30 p.m. 

Come explore the Snake River via kayak with the CSI ORC! Experience the river and Pillar Falls like you have never before! All gear plus guide is provided. Limited space and no refunds.   CSI students taking 7+ credits are $5. CSI faculty and staff members are $16 and community members are $26.

Christa Gessaman 
Outdoor Recreation Coordinator
[email protected] | 208.732.6697 



NEW REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 15.

Polly Hulsey
Transition Coordinator 
[email protected] | 208.732.6888
 

HerrerttSchedule
Herrett Center for Arts and Science        
College of Southern Idaho
Museum, Planetarium, Observatory

Year round hours. *
 
*Closed Sundays, Mondays, and federal holidays.
Tuesdays
9:30 am to 9:00 pm
Wednesdays
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thursdays
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fridays
9:30 am to 9:00 pm
Saturdays
1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day
Time
Event
June 6   

1:30-3:30 pm
Observatory:  Solar Observing**
1:30 pm
Perfect Little Planet & Sunny Bunnies on the Moon
2:30 pm
Titans of the Ice Age
3:30 pm
Astronaut*
June 7
11:00 am
Story Time at the Herrett Center
1:30 pm
We Are Stars, Wall of Chiba*
2:30 pm
Dinosaurs at Dusk
3:30 pm
Phantom of the Universe*
June 8
1:30 pm
Perfect Little Planet & Sunny Bunnies on the Moon
2:30 pm
Titans of the Ice Age
3:30 pm
Astronaut*
7:00 pm
We Are Stars, Wall of China*
8:00 pm
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
June 9
1:30 pm
We Are Stars, Wall of China*
2:30 pm
Dinosaurs at Dusk
3:30 pm
Phantom of the Universe*
4:30 pm
Perfect Little Planet & Sunny Bunnies on the Moon
7:00 pm
Phantom of the Universe*
8:00 pm
Rock On Demand
10:00 pm - midnight
Free monthly star party**
*Live sky tour included with show.

Rick Greenawald
Manager, Faulkner Planetarium
[email protected] | 208.732.6659


Explore Herrett: Summer Workshops for Kids

The Herrett Center for Arts and Science is hosting fun workshops for kids this summer. The workshops are from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. most Wednesdays from June 6 to Aug. 8 at the Herrett Center on the College of Southern Idaho campus. The cost ranges from $5 to $10 each depending upon the activity. Since space is limited parents are urged to sign up in advance. Registrations will be taken as long as there are spaces available. To register, call the Herrett Center at 208-732-6655 or stop by the Herrett Center. 

June 13: Nature Sun Catcher Chimes 
For ages 7 and up 
Cost: $5 

Take the beauty of nature and turn it into a beautiful wind chime! Participants in this class will be able to use leaves and flowers to make several small sun catchers, and then use those sun catchers to make a wind chime. 

June 20: Ooey, Gooey Slime! 
For ages: 6 and up 
Cost: $10 

Kids everywhere love to play with slime! In this workshop, participants will be able to learn about some creatures that make their own slime and then try their hands at mixing up a few different kinds of slime for themselves. 

June 27: Rattle Drums 
For ages: 6 and up 
Cost: $5 

Bolanggu. Nodo. Pellet Drum. Rattle Drum. Whatever name it may go by, there is no doubt that this drum is a popular toy for kids of all ages around the globe. In this class, participants will learn about rattle drums and get to make one of their own to take home. 

July 11: Coastal Construction 
For ages 6 and up 
Cost: $5 

Explore Northwest Coast art and architecture in this hands-on diorama-building workshop! Participants in this class will first investigate how environment influences material culture and home design, then they will cut, color, and construct a paper diorama of a Northwest Coast Native American village, complete with totem pole and villagers. 

July 18: Hoops & Darts 
For Ages 8 and up 
Cost: $10 

Try your hand at this classic Native American game using traditional materials to construct a set of prehistoric lawn darts. Participants will build a set of corncob darts and a willow hoop, then learn the rules of this fun pastime on the Herrett Center front lawn. 

July 25: Keith Haring Art Project 
For Ages 8 and up 
Cost: $5 

Iconic pop artist Keith Haring took the world by storm in the 80's with his simple, yet fun drawings using bold outlines and bright colors. Participants in this class will study some of his famous art and create their own Haring- inspired art pieces. 

August 1: Paper Beads 
For Ages 8 and up 
Cost: $5 

People have been making beads out of all kinds of materials for thousands of years. In this class, participants will learn how to make beads out of material that is readily available to most everybody- paper! Experiment on making different styles of beads based on the types of paper used, various types of cuts, and how tightly the beads are made. 

August 8: Searching for Treasure! 
For Ages 4-7 
Cost: $10 

Treasure hunts are always fun but it is important to have a treasure chest to stash all your treasures! Participants in this class will be able to decorate their own treasure box and once everyone is done, go on a treasure hunt on the Kinney Court of the Herrett Center. 

Teri Fattig 
Herrett Center Director 
[email protected] | 208.732.6501





Travis Bunker
Health, Recreation, and Fitness Assistant Professor
[email protected] | 208.732.6478



The College of Southern Idaho is now taking registrations for 
CSI Theatre Camp (ages 10 -18), which takes place  June 25 - 29 , and CSI Junior Theatre Camp (ages 6 - 9), which runs  June 18 - 20 . Both camps will take place in the CSI Fine Arts Center. Students can obtain registration forms and more information at the CSI Fine Arts Center, by going online to www.csi.edu/theatrecamp, by calling 732-6288, or by emailing [email protected].
    
THEATRE CAMP
Hey, kids! Want to go to the one summer camp where you'll learn how to use stage makeup to give yourself (or somebody else) bruises, gashes, and old man wrinkles? Do you want to learn how to swing a sword, take a fake punch, and fall without getting hurt? What about learning how to act and take stage directions? All of this and more is available in the week-long adventure that is CSI Theatre Camp. The camp will consist of age-appropriate breakaway classes such as makeup, set design, stage lighting, stage combat, acting, audition prep, puppets, improv, mime, costuming, musical theatre and more! There are more advanced classes for experienced and older students, and a river rafting trip for students who have already gone to camp one year. 

Early Bird Registration (  postmarked by June 8 ) is $185. Registration after June 8 is $205. Registration deadline is June 18. The camp will run from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the CSI Fine Arts Center. Students will need to bring a sack lunch. 

JUNIOR THEATRE CAMP
 This three-day afternoon camp, a companion to the regular CSI Theatre Camp, is designed to introduce younger students to the world of theatre. Junior campers will get a behind the scenes tour of the CSI Fine Arts Center and learn the basics of what goes into a play -who does what, stage direction, how to express your emotions through performing, face painting, stage voice and movement, fun with costumes, as well as preparing a short showcase for moms and dads. Cost of the camp is $60. The camp will run from 1 - 5 p.m. 

Camille Barigar
Community Enrichment Director 
[email protected]  | 208.732.6288 



The College of Southern Idaho is now taking registrations for the CSI Summer Band Experience, which  takes place June 25 - 29 in the CSI Fine Arts Center and  costs $275.Scholarships are available. Students can obtain registration forms and more information at the CSI Fine Arts Center, by going online to  www.csi.edu/jazzcamp

The CSI Summer Band Experience is for students age 12 and up who love music, whether they are a hobbyist, a middle or high school student, or have just always wanted to learn to play. In this week-long summer camp, jazz and classical music tracks are available. Students will get the chance to have direct contact with renowned performance faculty six hours each day, learning all about their instrument during daily sectionals, working with their peers in small chamber groups and full band settings, learning about the building blocks of music, improvising in music theory, and experiencing the greatest musical recordings and historical performances of all time in the listening lab. A culminating performance as part of the Jazz on the Canyon Festival is always a highlight of the summer.

Camille Barigar 
Community Enrichment Director 
[email protected] | 208.732-6288 



 

Registration is open for "CSI High School Art Intensive", which  runs from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. July 9 - 13. The class will  meet in Art Complex 112 and 102The registration fee is $225. 

The CSI High School Art Intensive is a weeklong introduction to the 2D arts offered at CSI. This Camp is designed for students entering grades 9-12 who are interested in art and in what CSI has to offer. Over the course of a week, students will be introduced to a sampling of drawing, painting, design, and printmaking medias that will then be complied into a handmade book. If you are looking for a creative outlet over the summer, this Intensive is for you! Limited to 12 students. 

Camp Director  Angela Batchelor holds a Master's Degree in Fine Arts From Boise State University. She taught for Portland Community College before coming to CSI to teach in the Art Department where she instructs Art History, Painting, Drawing and Printmaking. Angela also maintains an active studio practice focusing on Book Arts and Printmaking. 

Students can register or learn more about this and other classes at  csi.edu/communityed, by going to the CSI Community Education Center, or by calling (208) 732-6442. Class size is limited so early registration is suggested. 


Camille Barigar
Community Enrichment Director
[email protected] | 208.732.6288



Mike Young
Program Manager for Outdoor Rec. Leadership
[email protected] | 208.732.6340



Ben Lustig
Associate Professor, Photography 
[email protected] | 208.732.6756
 


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