POCATELLO – Joshua Swift, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø assistant professor of psychology, was recently a lead researcher on a study regarding patients’ likelihood to refuse drug therapy more than psychotherapy for mental health.
In this Issue
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø study links nitrate contamination in lower Portneuf Valley watershed to septic tanks
POCATELLO – ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø researchers have established a clear link to septic sources of nitrate contamination in about one-third of the 100 private wells in the Lower Portneuf Valley Watershed sampled for a study.
News Bites
Idaho Museum of Natural History announces extended hours
Pocatello – Just in time for spring break the Idaho Museum of Natural History at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø announces spring and summer hours that begin March 21.
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Academic Advising continues “Be Advised,” “Declare Your Major” campaigns
POCATELLO – ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Central Academic Advising continues its “Be Advised” campaign with the additional recommendation for students to “Declare Your Major.”
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø audiology program has strong showing at national conference
ATLANTA – Students and a professor from ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s Doctor of Audiology program presented their research at the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) conference in Atlanta, Georgia in February.
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s March Career Path Intern of the Month is John Mulvaney
POCATELLO – ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s John Mulvaney was named the Career Path Intern (CPI) for the month of March by the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Career Center.
POCATELLO – Five ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø alumna were among the 50 women recognized at the 2017 Idaho Business Review Women of the Year award gala and reception held this March at the Boise Centre.
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø physics to host Science Olympiad April 1
POCATELLO – The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Department of Physics will host a regional Science Olympiad on Saturday, April 1, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Physical Science Building on the corner of Eighth Avenue and Carter Street on the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø campus.
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø College of Pharmacy students train Public Safety on use of emergency overdose medication
POCATELLO- Public Safety officers at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø now have the proper training to deliver emergency overdose medication thanks to Generation Rx, a group led by College of Pharmacy students whose goal is to prevent the misuse of prescription medications.
Faculty/Staff Updates
POCATELLO – To raise awareness and help end the stigma of depression, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Professor Shawn Bearden plans to run seven marathons in seven consecutive days on all of the Earth’s seven continents.
Events
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Graduate Research Symposium set March 31-April 1 at Pond Student Union
POCATELLO – The 2017 ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Graduate Research Symposium “Showcasing Scholarly and Creative Works” will be held March 31 and April 1 at the Pond Student Union.
Native Americans United to host 46th ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Powwow March 31-April 1
POCATELLO – The student group Native Americans United will host the 46th annual ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Powwow March 31-April 1 at the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Reed Gymnasium.
Basic physical and dental exams offered at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø/Ada County Health Screening April 13
BOISE – Basic physical and dental exams and onsite testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, April 13, 4-7 p.m., at Whittier Elementary School, 301 N. 29th St., in Boise.