[Vision2020] Vandals and Moscow Collide

[Paul Rumelhart]

So, how did it go?  I was out of town, so I couldn't attend.

Paul

On Sat, Sep 27, 2014 at 6:57 PM, Tom Hansen <thansen at moscow.com> wrote:

> Courtesy of the September 26, 2014 edition of the UI Argonaut at:
>
>
> http://www.uiargonaut.com/2014/09/25/vandals-and-moscow-collide-ui-students-should-explore-moscow-community/
>
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> Vandals and Moscow collide
> UI students should explore Moscow community
>
> Moscow and the University of Idaho are nearly synonymous with one another.
> Unlike across the boarder, UI doesn’t overwhelm Moscow, and allows the city
> to take on a culture of its own.
>
> Moscow’s culture extends past Main Street, though Main Street is always a
> good place to start. From the people to the countless events, local
> businesses and restaurants, there’s always someone new to meet or something
> different to try.
>
> UI students often have the opportunity to become part of the Moscow
> community and be more than just a Vandal during their short time here.
> Unfortunately, it’s an opportunity many students willingly ignore, and
> historically the university and city have done little to remedy this.
>
> With the exception of UI Homecoming, the city and school rarely cosponsor
> events. From cultural presentations to community guests, these occasions
> tend to be a “community event” or a “university function,” but never
> one-in-the-same. Fortunately, it seems new leadership in the city and at UI
> are working to change this.
>
> Moscow Mayor Bill Lambert and UI President Chuck Staben have said they
> intend to help enhance community involvement in the university even
> further. An effort made to increase involvement — specifically by Lambert —
> is the Vandal Town Block Party tonight as part of Dads’ Weekend.
>
> The event is intended to welcome students back to Moscow, and is a perfect
> opportunity for students to get in touch with the parts of Moscow they
> don’t normally see.
>
> But even if students can’t make the block party, there are plenty of
> events throughout the academic year that UI students can, and should try to
> attend as much as possible.
>
> The fact that the community of Moscow and the university are so closely
> intertwined is a reason the famous Vandal spirit shines so brightly, even
> after students graduate. Alumni have pinpointed the rich Moscow community
> as one of their favorite parts about UI, yet the interaction between
> current students and the community remains minimal.
>
> The size and the relationship the town has with the university creates a
> personal connection students can carry with them long after they physically
> leave the area. There is no reason students can’t be a part of this
> community, when nearly every part of it is within walkable distance.The
> culture and community inside of Moscow is rich, and there is much more to
> the town beyond the university campus.
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>
> And then there was . . .
>
> *The Vandal Town Block Party*
> http://www.MoscowCares.com/VandalTownBlockParty
>
> Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .
>
> "Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)
> http://www.MoscowCares.com <http://www.moscowcares.com/>
>
> Tom Hansen
> Moscow, Idaho
>
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