Faculty Senate approved changes regarding teaching and research assistants in Tuesday’s meeting. This dealt with requirements for those working an assistantship to be full-time students. The senate also heard updates on-campus vaccinations rate and the introduction of a supercomputer to the university. […]
The Brave. Bold. fundraising campaign was announced to the public in the ICCU Arena as part of the homecoming week events. Idaho Gov. Brad Little was in attendance as a part of the ribbon-cutting and campaign launch. The goal is […]
Faculty Senate members raised issues with what additional measures could be done for COVID-19 on campus when it comes to students being sick. Faculty Senator Deborah Throne was the first to ask this question, citing that many of her students are out sick. “The student […]
Moscow City Council reversed a decision Monday made by the City Board of Adjustment on the construction of an 80 feet cell tower, approving a proposed design. The proposed Wireless Communication Facility was planned to be built on 1400 E. Seventh St. next […]
Members of Faculty Senate disagreed on required feedback for promotions this past Tuesday. Difficulties in staff retention and preserving university archives were also highlighted. Feedback on faculty Feedback from faculty, staff and students is required for professors seeking promotion and tenure. Torrey Lawrence, provost and […]
Deputy City Supervisor Tyler Palmer and Environmental Education & Sustainability Specialist Kelli Cooper presented to Moscow City Council about current carbon emission rates and possible recommendations to consider. Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing CO2. Trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants sequester emissions. In 2020, 438 metric […]
Take back the night event draws huge crowds during the Katy Benoit campus safety month. Take back the night is an event to bring awareness to interpersonal violence on campus […]
The Climate Justice League and the University of Idaho Sustainability Center hosted a walkout to spread awareness of climate issues, with a focus on the Ready For 100 campaign. RF100 is asking the Moscow City Council to commit to a 100% community-wide clean energy goal by 2045 with […]
Faculty Senate reviewed University of Idaho’s progress to a higher research classification and a review of accreditation coming up in Spring 2022. R1 Research Status Christopher T. Nomura, the vice president for research and economic development, presented on about UI’s […]
Moscow City Council approved the Woodbury annexation, comp plan, rezone, planned unit development and plat. This will be north of Slonaker Drive, east of Arborcrest Road and south of Trail […]