On May 7, the School of Public Service will honor two individuals who have had significant impacts on the local and statewide communities at their 2024 Commitment to Idaho Awards ceremony. The awards will be presented to Tracy Andrus, chair of the Andrus Center for Public Policy, who will be honored posthumously, and Kevin Richert, senior reporter for Idaho Education News. For more information and to register to attend the event, visit the School of Public Service website ..read more

Nick Hudyma The Idaho Academy of Science and Engineering recently recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of engineering and scientific research at its annual closing banquet. Among the honorees was Nick Hudyma, a professor of civil engineering. The organization recognized him as a trailblazing researcher in the realm of geotechnical engineering. “The Idaho Academy of Science and Engineering recognizes Hudyma’s commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering collaboration and championing inclusive practices,” the organization said. “His legacy reverberates through generations of engine ..read more

Arthur Scarritt Arthur Scarritt, professor in the Department of Sociology and director of the Intermountain Social Research Lab, recently published his paper “Extractive Labor: A Lethal Legacy of Racialized Colonial Rule” in the journal Critical Sociology. Scarritt explores the lethal relationship between colonial systems and the laborers that dominate. He offers a new concept of extractive labor regimes with race and colonial elites at its heart. “This analysis therein provides new insights into the elitist nature of colonialism and the logics of elimination and racialization through whi ..read more

Brittney Gehrig, Department of World Languages This article was written by Claire Hindrup, a senior studying Integrated Media and Strategic Communications and a member of the student-run Blue House Agency. Boise State offers several community outreach opportunities, but in Brittney Gehrig’s French 400: Careers and Community class, they are taking it a step further. Focused on conversational French outside of the classroom, this two-credit course includes a collaborative project with film and humanities classes and interviewing French speakers in the Boise area. The project’s goal is to highlig ..read more

Students and faculty work with two manikins in a mock hospital setting. Boise State’s College of Health Sciences’ students, faculty and graduates are jumping in this summer to provide answers to that age-old question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Patterned after Kansas State University’s summer camp and supported by Boise State Provost John Buckwalter and College of Health Sciences Dean Tim Dunnagan, as many as 20 high school juniors and seniors will become temporary Broncos July 15-17. High schoolers will sample health sciences programs and the careers the programs lead to. They ..read more

The Training and Development Governance Board is requesting input to better understand training opportunities and needs at Boise State. The information will guide decisions for future training and development platforms. This survey is intended for training and development participants and those who design these opportunities for campus. The survey is anonymous and should take approximately five minutes to complete. Complete the Training and Development Survey The Training and Development Governance Board was recently formed to improve the training and development experience for Boise State fac ..read more

Two members of the Boise State University community were honored by Boise State University President Dr. Marlene Tromp with the 2024 President’s Community Service Award. The award provides the campus community an opportunity to celebrate and honor individuals, or groups of faculty, staff or students, who serve the community in extraordinary ways. Nere Lete Nere Lete, professor in the Department of World Languages, is helping to preserve Basque language, culture and history. Over the course of nearly three decades, Lete has been exceedingly generous in dedicating time for service to the departm ..read more

The Association of Classified Employees has named Saul Meza, a materials handler and mover in Facilities Operations and Maintenance, its Outstanding Classified Employee of the Year. This award honors an employee who displays a deep and sincere commitment to the quality of their work. Meza’s nominator had this to say of him: “Saul ensures the safety of Bronco fans as a security officer at Albertsons Stadium. He also makes sure that campus gets their important packages fast and reliably so they can continue doing their important work. His attention to detail makes him exceptional in both these r ..read more

Boise State encourages and celebrates a culture of innovation. The Presidential Innovation Awards recognize contributions of students, faculty and staff across campus who have demonstrated outstanding innovative thinking and problem-solving skills. The 2024 winners are assistant director of Academic Initiatives Kristin Olson, public policy and administration lecturer Ashley Nichols, associate dean and professor in the School of Public Service Andy Giacomazzi, assistant professor Jared Talley and College of Health Science student Makena Chase. Staff winner – Kristin Olson, Ashley Nichols, Andy ..read more

Wendy Wong, business operations manager in the School of Public Service, was named Professional Staff of the Year by the Professional Staff Association. The award honors an employee who has demonstrated: a significant contribution to their department; involvement in campus-wide activities supporting students, faculty or staff; participation in community service and/or professional organization involvement; and contributed to the university mission and the Blueprint for Success. Of Wong, her nominators said: “She is someone who ‘knows everything’ – in a positive way, a true professional, flexib ..read more