My Administrative Assistant once touched my heart by giving me a beautiful flowering orchid for Boss Appreciation Day. Its enormous leaves were a deep, vibrant green. Two lighter green flower stems arced obligingly over the tops of the leaves, sprouting delicate, variegated blossoms. Its little flower “feet” were nestled into bits of what looked like wood chips tucked into a soothing taupe pot. I thought the whole thing was stunning, and I proudly carried it to my office, where I was sure it would thrive under my dedicated care.
Well, as it turns out, orchids are...a bit finicky...and deceptive. Yes, an orchid comes to live with you, looking robust and dangling showy blossoms for weeks and weeks as though its relationship with you will always be like this. “Just give me a little water once a week, and we’ll get along fine,” it says.
But then, the relationship starts to change. READ MORE
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Plan Ahead for Spring Semester Registration! |
The Spring 2022 schedule of classes is now viewable online. At Idaho State, students register by class level (see schedule below).
Registering for classes as soon as registration is open is an important success strategy. First huge tip? Tell your student to reach out to a professional advisor. Getting into the right classes at the right time can help your student reach academic and professional goals in a timely manner, which also helps your student save money. Our Idaho State Advisors are ready to offer their expertise. Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. for each population.
- MON NOV 8 90+ credits (senior, graduate, pharmacy, and post- baccalaureate)
- WED NOV 10 58-89 credits (junior)
- FRI NOV 12 26-57 credits (sophomore)
- MON NOV 15 0-25 credits (first-year and non-degree seeking)
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Has Your Student Thought about a Career Path Internship? |
Our Idaho State Career Path Program (CPI) has received national attention for the opportunities it offers to our ISU students. In October, our university newsletter, Idaho State Today, ran a story about the October Career Path Intern of the Month - Bailey Vahshotz. Bailey’s success is just one more example of how CPIs can maximize a student’s educational experience and have a positive impact on our academic and professional communities. Way to go, Bailey! Way to go CPI program!
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Change in Pond Student Union Vaccine Site Hours |
Based on staffing availability and the average daily volume, the Pond Student Union Covid-19 vaccination site hours will be changing.
Starting in November, the PSUB site will operate Monday-Thursday only, though the site will still be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Starting in December, the site will operate Monday-Wednesday only, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bengal Pharmacy will continue to provide vaccinations by appointment as indicated on the website. The Screening site will continue to provide vaccinations on Tuesdays and Thursdays as indicated on the website.
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Investing in Healthy Selves and a Healthy Community |
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Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium |
Human trafficking spans the United States, occurring in every state, including Idaho. A network of people target individuals and can reach victims through a variety of means. The industry is growing in profitability, making human trafficking appealing to many and increasing the number of young people falling victim to traffickers. The symposium will provide information about this growing problem and ways that individuals can help to put a stop to it.
Events will be held in the Wood and Little Wood River rooms in the Pond Student Union located on the Pocatello campus. This event is free and open to everyone, including service providers and community members. Free parking for attendees will be available in Lot #1 next to the Pond Student Union. RSVP and join the GRC for this important event.
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Online Mindfulness Meditation |
There is no better time to start a meditation practice than now. Meditation is an evidence-based practice for stress management, improving focus, and improving overall health. The demanding times in which we are living provide yet another reason to begin this wellness practice. No experience is necessary, it’s free, and all are welcome! Join us on Zoom every Friday through December 10, 2021, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Our Online Mindfulness Meditation is open to all Idaho State students, faculty, and staff. Once you register, we’ll email your Zoom link.
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On Wednesday, November 10, from 3:00-4:30 p.m. on Zoom, the ISU Counseling & Testing Center will host a “Talk Saves Lives” event. Talk Saves Lives is the American Foundation for Suicide Preventions' standardized, 90-minute program that provides participants with a clear understanding of this leading cause of death, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention and what people can do in their communities to help save lives. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide and how to keep themselves and others safe.
Topics covered include
- Scope of the Problem: The latest data on suicide in the U.S., worldwide, and at ISU.
- Research: Information from research on what causes people to consider suicide, as well as health, historical, and environmental factors that put individuals at risk.
- Prevention: An understanding of the protective factors that lower suicide risk, and strategies for managing mental health and being proactive about self-care.
- What You Can Do: Guidance on warning signs and behaviors to look for, and how to get help for someone in a suicidal crisis.
Registration is required. For questions or to schedule a Talk Saves Lives for your department or group, please contact Susan MaComb at macosusa@isu.edu or call CATS at (208) 282-2130.
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Want to Be Prepared to Help? December RESPOND Training Offered |
Counseling and Testing Services (CATS) will be offering “RESPOND: Partnering for Campus Mental Health” training on Thursday and Friday, December 2-3, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. (Participation in both training days is required for a certificate of completion.) About 1 in 5 of us will experience a diagnosable mental illness this year, and all of us experience emotional pain or distress at times in our lives. Most of us want to help yet often feel uncertain about what to do or say. RESPOND empowers participants to offer effective support and useful referrals to a student or colleague. The training is open to any Idaho State University faculty, staff, or administrators who wish to learn more about how to RESPOND to students or colleagues who are in distress. Graduate and undergraduate students who work in student-assistance roles are also welcome to attend this training, which will provide a basic overview of symptoms often associated with mental health problems and offer an action plan for RESPONDing effectively. Register by November 30, 2021, on the CATS training webpage.
For more information or questions, please contact Counseling and Testing at 203-282-2130 or visit our website.
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