UI at bottom of rankings for staff and faculty parental leave
Athena fights for parental leave policy to be competitive with other state institutions

COVID-19 has caused many people to re-evaluate how they think about their careers and their families. As such, the Athena working group, alongside a Faculty Senate sub-committee, has pushed towards changing the University of Idaho’s parental leave […]

“The tool to reclaiming our college experience is the vaccine”
ASUI passes resolution encouraging students to get vaccinated

ASUI passed a resolution encouraging students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and addressed hesitations surrounding the vaccine.  Following the prior week’s rejection of a resolution calling Gov. Brad Little to rescind an executive order banning vaccine passports, […]

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UI honors Katy Benoit by fighting gender-based violence
University of Idaho teamed with a Call to Men in order to honor Katy Benoit’s legacy

Mental health on college campuses around the country has just recently become more of an accepted topic of discussion, as it’s no longer scrutinized socially. The University of Idaho and […]

ASUI rejects resolution calling for Gov. Brad Little to rescind executive order
The rejection came after multiple students voiced issues with the resolution’s perceived implications on vaccine mandates

ASUI rejected a resolution Wednesday calling for Idaho Gov. Brad Little to rescind his executive order.  Following its introduction last week, ASUI voted to reject the resolution calling for Gov. Little to rescind his executive order banning vaccine passports as […]

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ASUI calls for Gov. Brad Little to rescind executive order
The executive order bars public universities and state institutions from implementing vaccine mandates

ASUI introduced a resolution Wednesday calling for Idaho Gov. Brad Little to rescind his executive order banning vaccine passports.  The order, which contains provisions barring certain vaccine action taken on by state institutions, limits the University of Idaho’s autonomy […]

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ASUI’s message to students: get vaccinated and get involved
Incentive programs begin this week and vaccine clinics to be hosted through Oct. 7

ASUI met Wednesday, discussing the importance of vaccination and encouraging student engagement.  ASUI Vice President Katie Hettinga highlighted the ongoing programs to get students vaccinated, including University of Idaho’s incentives with proof of full vaccinations.   $50 credits to Idaho […]

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The transition between Carlsen and Mai
How ASUI President Carlsen handled the COVID-19 curveball and what Mai plans to do next

The transition to Associated Students University of Idaho’s new elected leaders is underway. ASUI President and Vice President-elect Kallyn Mai and Katie Hettinga will replace current President Lauren Carlsen and […]