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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The Friday Letter<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>A Newsletter for <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Idaho</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> Alumni and
Friends November 5, 2004<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Dear Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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 <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Arkansas</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. 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!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Last night we enjoyed an equally wonderful opportunity to
honor another very special group of alumni and friends - the members of the <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Idaho Foundation</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> 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 <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Leadership
Circle</st1:address></st1:Street>. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Tim White<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>President<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Here's the latest news from the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Idaho</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>~ A <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">College</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Agricultural</st1:PlaceName> and Life Sciences team recently took
first in a regional soils contest at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Utah</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
UI students also swept the top four individual places. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Jennifer Latimer, a junior from <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Boise</st1:place></st1:City> majoring in soil and land resources,
took first. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Stephanie Kuespert, a junior from Wilder majoring in
agricultural business, took second. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Jennifer Crupper, a senior from Rathdrum majoring in
agricultural education, took third. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Meagan Rose, a sophomore from Malad majoring in soil and
land resources, took fourth. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Pauline Wanjugi, a junior from <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Kenya</st1:place></st1:country-region> majoring in soil and land
resources, took seventh.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>~ The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and
Petroleum Engineers chose <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Idaho</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>'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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>~ 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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