Tobacco panel discussion
Proponents and opponents of the proposed tobacco ban will hold a panel discussion at 5 p.m. Wednesday, in the College of Law Menard Building courtroom.
The panel discussion comes at a time when the University of Idaho Tobacco Task Force is seeking feedback from UI students, faculty and staff on its proposed change to the current smoking policy.
The UI Economics and Veterans Clubs also seek to gauge the campus community opinion on the proposed policy.
The panel discussion will feature both sides of the debate and each side will be given an equal amount of time to present their thoughts on the issue.
Audience members are encouraged to give input.
Presidential house update
The University of Idaho will move forward with plans for a new presidential house.
The State Board of Education approved UI’s request to begin demolition on the old Presidential House and, shortly afterword, begin construction of a new house, said Ron Smith, vice president of Finance and Administration.
The design and development phase would continue through February and demolition on the structure would start spring 2015. The project is expected to cost $1.9 million and is scheduled to be completed April 2016.
He said $1.3 million would come from the UI Foundation and $600,000 would come from institutional funds.
Smith said he hopes the new house will house many future UI presidents.
Collegiate Smokeout
Vandal Health Education is teaming up with Public Health Idaho North Central District to celebrate Collegiate Smokeout, a college version of the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout held annually the third Thursday of November.
The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Idaho Commons Plaza.
Vandal Health Education Coordinator Emily Tuschhoff said the event will have “quit kits” for tobacco users, lung capacity competitions and hot chocolate. She said Public Health and Gritman Medical Center will promote free cessation resources.
Tuschhoff said the day is meant for people to take a public stand against tobacco.
President’s Thanksgiving
The University of Idaho will host a Thanksgiving dinner for students and families staying in Moscow over fall break. The dinner will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 26, at Bob’s Place located in the Wallace Residence Center.
Multiple departments on campus are sponsoring the event, including University Housing, the Office of the President and Student Affairs and the Dean of Students office.
Those interested should RSVP by Friday, Nov. 27.