 |
|
The official student newsletter since 2016.
|
|
College of Southern Idaho Edition: 22 November 8 - November 22
|
|
|
Scheduled Maintenance - Jenzabar/MyCSI, All CSI Locations
|
|
WHEN:
Thursday, November 9, 2017 - 6:00 PM - November 12, 2017 - 10:00 PM
IMPACT: Students, faculty, and staff will be unable to access MyCSI.
SUMMARY: MyCSI will be updated to the latest software version.
RISKS: There is some risk of data loss but testing was successful and the upgrade is expected to complete without incident.
USER REQUIREMENTS:
For technical support, contact IT Service Desk by phone or email at 208-732-6311 or
[email protected]
.
AUTHORIZATION: This maintenance event is approved by CSI's ERP Governance Council.
|
|
Help CSI Communicate Better With You
By Taking the CSI Media Preferences Survey
|
|
Last Day to Withdraw and Spring Registration Information
|
The last day to withdraw from a regular Fall course is
Thursday, November 09 at 5:00 PM.
Withdraw dates can also be found on your MyCSI schedule
Withdraws are requested by completing a paper Add/Drop/Withdraw form and submitting it to the Office of the Registrar in-person (Taylor Bldg. Matrix) or through email ([email protected]); a withdraw CANNOT be requested through MyCSI or by fax. If you are planning to withdraw from ALL courses, you must fill out a Complete Withdraw Form and meet with a Financial Aid Advisor before processing.
Registration for the Spring 2018 semester begins
Monday, November 13, at 8:00 AM!
|
|
Class Schedules are now available on MyCSI. See your advisor now!
|
|
|
Does CSI Need a Drop In Daycare Service?
|
Are you interested in having drop in daycare on campus? Take this survey to help CSI see if there is a need for this type of service to students.
|
|
|
Gilbert's Pantry Is In Need of Donations
|
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
.
For more information about Gilbert's Pantry click here.
Rosa Lopez
Administrative Assistant, Student Affairs
|
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.
|
Time
|
Day
|
Class
|
Room
|
Teacher
|
| 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 |
M |
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 |
W |
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.
|
|
Herrett Center Activities
|
|
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
|
|
Nov. 7
|
6:00 pm
|
Reptile Revue:
Snakes, lizards and other guests.
|
|
7:00 pm
|
Planetarium Show:
Titans of the Ice Age.
|
|
|
|
Nov. 8
|
7:00 pm
|
Movie:
Legacy In Stone: Discovering Ancient Flintknapping in Idaho.
|
|
|
|
Nov. 10
|
CLOSED
|
CSI is closed for Veterans Day.
|
|
|
|
Nov. 11
|
1:30 pm
|
Planetarium Show:
Perfect Little Planet.
|
|
2:30 pm
|
Planetarium Show:
Dream To Fly.
|
|
3:30 pm
|
Planetarium Show:
Titans of the Ice Age.
|
|
4:30 pm
|
Planetarium Show:
Violent Universe
and a live sky tour.
|
|
6:30 pm - midnight
|
Observatory:
Monthly FREE star party, (weather permitting).
|
|
7:00 pm
|
Planetarium Show:
Moons: Worlds of Mystery
and a live sky tour.
|
|
8:00 pm
|
Planetarium Show:
Led Zeppelin.
|
|
Nov. 14
|
6:45 - 9:00 pm
|
Observatory:
Telescope Tuesday
observing session, (weather permitting).
|
|
7:00 pm
|
Planetarium Show:
Titans of the Ice Age.
|
|
7:30 pm
|
Herrett Forum Lecture:
The Idaho Guide History Project: Stories, Myths and Legends from Idaho's Wildlands and Waters.
|
|
|
Rick Greenawald
Manager, Faulkner Planetarium
|
|
CSI Honors Programs presents Tom Nichols
|
|
39th Annual CSI Harvest Time Festival
|
|
5th Annual Fisher's Tech Invitational
|
Fisher's Technology is hosting the 5th annual Fisher's Tech Invitational on Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th at CSI! We have lots of fun activities and cool prizes lined up like custom tournament shirts, signed player basketballs, and more!
|
Upcoming Campus Testing Center Closures:
- Friday, November 10 - Saturday, November 11 (Veteran's Day)
- 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22 -Saturday, November 25 (Thanksgiving)
Upcoming Burley Testing Center Closures:
- Friday, November 10 (Veteran's Day)
- 1:00 pm on November 22 - Saturday, November 25 (Thanksgiving)
Valerie Ward
Testing Center Coordinator
|
CONGRATULATIONS to CSI Volleyball, they are on their way to Nationals Nov. 16-18.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CROSS COUNTRY AND DISTANCE TRACK
|
Date
|
Opponent |
Location |
Time |
|
Nov. 11
|
NJCAA Division I National Championships |
Fort Dodge, IA |
TBA |
BASKETBALL
| Date |
Opponent |
Location |
Time |
Team |
| Nov. 10 |
Mesa CC |
Mesa, AZ |
6 pm |
Women |
| Nov. 10 |
Casper College VS Salt Lake CC |
Twin Falls, ID |
5:30 pm |
Men |
| Nov. 10 |
Western Nebraska CC |
Twin Falls, ID |
7:30 pm |
Men |
| Nov. 11 |
Cochise College |
Mesa, AZ |
12 pm |
Women |
| Nov. 11 |
Western Nebraska VS Salt Lake CC |
Twin Falls, ID |
5:30 pm |
Men |
| Nov. 11 |
Casper College |
Twin Falls, ID |
7:30 pm |
Men |
| Nov. 14 |
Western Wyoming CC |
Rock Springs, WY |
1:30 pm |
Women |
Sports Information Director
|
|
University of Idaho Campus Visit
|
Meet with an advisor from the College of Business and Economics at the University of Idaho! Whether you're unsure of your future track or already plan to complete your degree at UI, come get your questions answered and pick up current degree information. The College of Business and Economics at UI offers bachelor's programs in: Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, Management and Human Resources, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, PGM Golf Management, Management Information Systems, Operations Management, and more. Stop by the table in the Taylor Building/Eagle's Nest Monday, November 13
th
from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and see if the UI College of Business and Economics is right for you.
|
Learning Assistance Coordinator
|
Library & Museum Director
Information Science Department Chair
|
|
Are you looking for possible transfer options? Come learn more about Lewis-Clark State College's on-campus, online and scholarship opportunities. Staff will be here throughout the fall semester.
November 16th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the SUB.
December 7th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SUB.
For more information contact Brock Astle at [email protected] or 208.859.3778 and learn about what great opportunities LCSC can provide you.
|
To assist students in addressing legal problems and issues, the College of Southern Idaho provides a free legal clinic. Once per month, local attorneys are available to assist students in obtaining proper resources, preparing pro se documents, and explaining legal rights and processes.
The fall 2017 schedule has one final legal clinic which will be held from
3 - 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2017. To schedule an appointment students should call the Student Affairs Office at 208.732.6224.
Students are also encouraged to use the Physicians Immediate Care Center on Falls Ave which is across the street from the Main CSI campus.
Rosa Lopez
Student Affairs Administrative Assistant
|
Volunteer Coordinator, CSI Refugee Center
|
Sarah Moeller
CSI Communication Student
|
The College of Southern Idaho's long-running Ski Swap is scheduled for its 48th annual event under the CSI Outdoor Recreation Center. The sale will be held Nov. 17 and 18, 2017, in the CSI Recreation Center gym.
Anyone interested in selling used skis, snowboards, or other winter gear is encouraged to check their equipment in from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Rec. Center or from 12 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. The CSI sponsors will oversee all sales and take a 20-percent commission plus a $1 tag fee for the ORC Student Programming on each item that sells during the swap. Longtime ski swap business partners Claude's Sports and Idaho Water Sports will be at the event selling new equipment at specially reduced prices, as well.
The traditional early-bird admission price of $5 per person will be in effect from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday Nov. 17. Attendants to the early-bird special will receive a 10% discount on all merchandise and the best selection of pre-owned equipment!
The swap will continue with the regular admission price of $2 per person from 6 until 10 p.m. that evening and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. Unsold gear submitted by community members must be picked up by 7 p.m. at the CSI Rec Center. All unclaimed used gear will be donated to the CSI ORC for future ski swaps.
For more information, please contact Christa Gessaman at 732-6697 or at
[email protected] or visit our events page on Facebook.
Christa Gessaman
Outdoor Recreation Coordinator
|
Please join the CSI Book Club
Date: November 30, 2017
Location: Hepworth 150
Time: 1:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Tracey Meyerhoeffer at 6874 or [email protected].
Our book for Fall 2017 is the following:
Oct 11, 2016
|
|
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.
a.
There is a pre-application form to fill out.
b.
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.
d.
Proof of US citizenship, or a Letter of Intent to become a US citizen, needs to be provided.
e.
A two page essay needs to be written.
f.
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
|
|
|
If you'd like to submit an article or information to The Eagle Informs click the "Submit your Article" button above to e-mail us your information. Please include the 5 W's (Who, What, Where, When, and Why). Adding cost or any other special information is important as well.
|
|
|
Copyright © 2016. All Rights Reserved.
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.
Gainful Employment data for specific programs may be found on our GE website:
www.csi.edu/ge
© 1997 - 2016 College of Southern Idaho. All rights reserved.
|
|
|
|
|
