[Vision2020] The UI Friday Letter

[Tom Hansen]

The Friday Letter

A Newsletter for University of Idaho Alumni and Friends November 5, 2004

 

Dear Friends,

 

It has been wonderful meeting so many alumni and friends returning to campus
for Homecoming this weekend. Many have told me of the strength of the Vandal
connection, but it is terrific to see firsthand. The students have outdone
themselves decorating. Karen and I are looking forward to tonight's pep
rally and bonfire, as well as tomorrow's parade and especially the game
against Arkansas State. Kick-off is at 2 p.m. at WSU's Martin Stadium;
pre-game festivities begin there at noon. A complete schedule of activities
is available on the University Web site. Go Vandals!

 

Last night we enjoyed an equally wonderful opportunity to honor another very
special group of alumni and friends - the members of the University of Idaho
Foundation and our donors - at the annual Leadership Celebration. Foundation
President Jim Hawkins and I recognized alumni and friends for their lifetime
contributions to the University - especially those new members of the Gem
Society, Syringa Society, Idaho Society and Leadership Circle. In fiscal
2004, 14,448 donors contributed more than $16.2 million to scholarships,
facilities, faculty, research and academic programs. It is truly an honor to
thank those who make such a difference.

 

Tim White

President

 

Here's the latest news from the University of Idaho:

~ A College of Agricultural and Life Sciences team recently took first in a
regional soils contest at Utah State University. UI students also swept the
top four individual places. 

Jennifer Latimer, a junior from Boise majoring in soil and land resources,
took first. 

Stephanie Kuespert, a junior from Wilder majoring in agricultural business,
took second. 

Jennifer Crupper, a senior from Rathdrum majoring in agricultural education,
took third. 

Meagan Rose, a sophomore from Malad majoring in soil and land resources,
took fourth. 

Pauline Wanjugi, a junior from Kenya majoring in soil and land resources,
took seventh.

 

~ The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers
chose University of Idaho's John R. Sturgul for its prestigious 2005 Mineral
Industry Education Award. The professor of mining engineering is recognized
for his "life-long dedication to research, innovative approaches to teaching
and technology transition, and significant original contributions to
knowledge in mine design using computer simulation tools." Sturgul's models
allow mining engineers to view the mine in cartoon motion on the computer,
manipulate with varying data to pose the "What if?" questions, and see the
results on the screen before costly decisions are made.

 

~ A treasure-trove of never-released recordings by legendary jazz
vibraphonist Lionel Hampton is being preserved. The University's
International Jazz Collections has received a $20,000 preservation and
access grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to transfer the
40-year-old tape recordings to modern digital technology. The IJC holdings,
which were part of the Lionel Hampton estate, are the only Glad-Hamp master
tapes in existence. By June 2005, the digital recordings will be available
for listening at the IJC and selectively at www.ijc.uidaho.edu.

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