Tash Mahnokaren
Staff Writer
Idaho State University’s CommUniversity will hold its fourth annual Celebrate Idaho State event on March 18 at the Pond Student Union building.
Celebrate Idaho State is the other side of Welcome Back Orange and Black which is held in the fall.
having the same host marks the difference between the two events.
Welcome Back Orange and Black represents the partnership that exists between ISU and the community, allowing the community to showcase what it can offer the university.
Local businesses have the opportunity to set up booths and invite the ISU population to take part in their events.
Celebrate Idaho State is different in that campus organizations and departments set up booths catering to the enrichment of the community.
“Our goal is to put on two main events,” said CommUniversity board member and ISU student, Megan Moore. “In doing these two events, we are strengthening the bond between the university and the community.”
The primary purpose of this event is to showcase everything that ISU has to offer, free food and activities are offered as well.
“It brings the community onto the ISU campus to get to see first hand the various things that ISU has to offer,” said Valerie Davids, Student Activities Coordinator at ISU.
Celebrate Idaho State will feature a wide range of activities including free food, tours of the museum, and performances by members of the school of performing arts to name a few.
“Each year it is bigger and better,” said Moore. “Annually we get more booths and more people.”
The week of March 17 has been dubbed “Idaho State University Week” through the combined efforts of Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England.
A variety of events will be hosted by the university’s organizations and departments in order to showcase the many opportunities pursuing an education at ISU can open up to those who are interested.
Julie Paschkis, author, painter and illustrator for more than 30 children’s books will appear March 18 at the college of education at 6:15 p.m.
Following the presentation, Paschkis will be available for signings.
The ISU College of Technology’s Tech Expo 2014 will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 20 at the Holt Arena and will show off what opportunities are available to students.
On March 20 the Stephens Performing Arts Center will host the Idaho Business Leader of the Year award dinner. This event will honor Scott McClure, president and managing officer of McClure Engineering, Inc. in Twin Falls.
The event is set to begin at 6 p.m. with social hour followed by a dinner beginning at 7 p.m.
The Pond Student Union Building will house the 33rd annual Health Fair, scheduled to run from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 21 and 22. This event will feature more than 60 affiliated learning centers that will address an assortment of health concerns. The learning centers will also provide a wide range of health related tests and screenings.
On the aesthetic side, The Idaho State Civic Symphony will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Stephens Performing Arts Center’s Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
Additional information regarding the event and ticketing can be obtained by visiting www.thesymphony.us.
Idaho State University Week will conclude with Chrome in the Dome, Southeast Idaho’s leading car and bike show.
This event will take place in the Holt Arena on March 21 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on March 22 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Additional information regarding the event and ticketing can be obtained through visiting chromeinthedome.com.
The events of Idaho State University Week are sure to cater to everyone so bring your family and friends along while you help to improve the community.
