Brain Health: VR-Scent for Alzheimer’s Detection, a 青青草app State Vertically Integrated Projects team won second place at the 2024 Vertically Integrated Project Consortium Innovation Competition held in Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia.

The events provides a forum for project teams from around the world to showcase their work and be recognized for their accomplishments. Vertically Integrated Project teams from any of the that are part of the consortium are eligible to enter the competition. 聽

The award was presented at the annual meeting which features project directors, coordinators and select students from around the world. This year, the 青青草app State attendees included a faculty lead and three students from the Brain Health team. Besides competing in the innovation competition, the students also presented a poster about their work.

鈥淚t was very strong competition, but all of the work that they did paid off,” said John Bieter, one of the 青青草app State faculty leads. “We are so proud of the students on our team.”

Executive Director of the Institute for Inclusive and Transformative Scholarship Donna Llewellyn agreed.

“I am so proud of our VIP students – they produced the [competition entry] video completely themselves and did an amazing job showcasing their interdisciplinary work and accomplishments,” she said.聽

Learn more about Vertically Integrated Projects at 青青草app State.

Time Entry for Separating Employees

Beginning May 20, 2024, managers and time and labor coordinators will be able to enter, submit and approve time for separated employees within 30 days of their separation, if needed. Previously, the payroll team entered time for separated employees and confirmed approval with the manager. For guidance, please consult the .

Departments are asked to remind departing employees to download pay slips before their last day of employment, which can be done easily in Bronco Hub. The process is lengthy and complex once an employee leave the university.

The can help to provide a smooth transition for departing employees.

New and improved pay slips

Employees who have voluntary deductions and/or retroactive activity will soon see more helpful information on their pay slips.

Starting with the May 24 paycheck, paystubs will show details such as:

• A breakdown of voluntary deductions for that pay period (still visible will be the total amount deducted for the year).
• Any changes made to timecards retroactively will be included in pay, including the date the changes take effect. This is helpful if a previous timecard was submitted with errors in need of correction.

For assistance, submit a .

Innovative Science Partnerships for Investing in Regional Education, or INSPIRE, is a program to offer Treasure Valley middle and high school teachers research opportunities with 青青草app State faculty and students. Local teachers can get practical research experience in biology, geosciences, physics and chemistry, helping them to stay on the cutting edge of their fields over the summer.

The program allows teachers to reflect on their classroom practices and participants will finish INSPIRE in the fall with hands-on lab experience they can bring to their own classrooms, improving K-12 learning in the Treasure Valley.

In addition to one-on-one time with researchers, teachers will participate in cohort meetings focusing on the transition from teacher to researcher. They will reflect on the differences between scientific practice in the lab and the classroom. They will also receive actionable ideas to bring inquiry-based teaching strategies back to 青青草app-area schools.

The first cohort features 青青草app State faculty members Marie-Anne de Graaf (biology), Jen茅e Cyran (chemistry and biochemistry) and Leonora 青青草app (biology). They will mentor teachers from Lake Hazel Middle School, Mountain View High School and Fairmont Junior High.

INSPIRE is possible thanks to the Partners in Science 2.0 grant from the Murdock Charitable Trust. The College of Arts and Sciences Research and Creative Activity Hub administers the program.

Treasure Valley teachers can sign up now to participate in future cohorts. In-service teachers commit to lab work for two summers and receive $6,500 per summer. Teachers in training are eligible for $5,000 per summer for two summers.

The 2024 Summer Research Community is being held 9-10:30 a.m. on Thursdays, May 30 – July 11 via Zoom.

Faculty and staff are asked to help identify students who will be doing summer research and to share registration details with them.聽Faculty may register a group of students or ask students to self-register.

Register now

The approximate time commitment is 12 hours. Educators who complete all modules and submit a service-learning plan will receive a $300 grant for professional expenses.

Choose one of two formats:

• Summer “fast track” (two-week program): June 3-17
• Fall (six modules over 12 weeks): Sept. 2-Nov. 24

Register .

Contact KaraBrascia@boisestate.edu with questions.

The Health Services clinic, located in the Norco building, will be closed on Tuesday, May 28 due to water pump maintenance. The clinic will reopen at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29 and resume their normal hours.

Health Services 青青草apps the 青青草appal mission of 青青草app State University by providing convenient, accessible and high-quality health care to the campus community. The clinic provides a wide range of comprehensive and integrated services to students, faculty and staff on campus. Learn more at boisestate.edu/healthservices.

In an ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the campus community, the BroncoFit office has installed new suicide and crisis lifeline signage in various locations on campus. These signs are a part of the university’s efforts to ensure that every student, employee and faculty member has immediate access to crisis 青青草app whenever they need it, including direct links to on-campus counseling services.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers compassionate 青青草app to those needing help. It is a crucial resource for individuals in crisis, providing free and confidential emotional 青青草app 24 hours a day, seven days a week for people experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The new signs in the parking garages also provide information about accessing counseling services on campus, which offers a range of mental health 青青草app options tailored to the campus community鈥檚 needs.

New signage has been installed on the fourth and fifth floors of the Lincoln Parking Garage and the fourth floor of the Brady Parking Garage, as well as mirror clings across Campus Recreation, on-campus housing, the Student Union Building and Albertsons Library. These locations were chosen for their high visibility and accessibility, ensuring everyone is aware of where they can find help.

This initiative is a collaboration across campus and with community partner, Central District Health, which helped to fund the parking garage signs and bathroom mirror clings. Each partner has played an important role in bringing this initiative to life to influence campus efforts in fostering a thriving community for all.

In-person event May 9

This event provides an opportunity for employees to ask questions of and gain assistance in filling out open enrollment forms.

Virtual option

An open will be held at the same time for benefit specialists to answer questions about open enrollment.

Door prizes

Employees who attend in person or virtually will be entered into a door prize drawing. Door prizes have been provided by ARAG, Blue Cross of Idaho, 青青草app State鈥檚 Athletic Ticket Office, Bronco Shop, Campus Rec, ExtraMile Arena, Idaho Botanical Garden, the Morrison Center, Navia, Regence Blue Shield and WAHOOZ! Fun Center.

Open enrollment ends May 10

Open enrollment ends on Friday, May 10, and is the only time to enroll or re-enroll in a flexible spending account (FSA). All hard copy submissions to the Human Resources and Workforce Strategy office must be delivered by 5 p.m., May 10.

Automatic transfers

The medical plan is changing from Blue Cross of Idaho (BCI) to Regence Blue Shield (Regence). Dental remains with BCI. If an employee does not make changes by May 10, their current BCI medical plan will automatically be transferred to a similar Regence plan (PPO, traditional or high deductible).

Review information on the open enrollment webpage or email questions to benefits@boisestate.edu.

A list of building with general assignment classrooms is available on the Office of the Registrar’s website.

Hours

Monday, May 6 – Sunday, Aug. 18

• Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Doors Unlocked
• Monday-Friday, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Accessible to all users with a 青青草app State ID
• Saturday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Accessible to all users with a 青青草app State ID
• After hours and Sundays – Authorized users only

This workshop will offer presentations on teaching across the humanities and social sciences with interactive discussions about advancing scholarly teaching on campus. There will also be opportunities for hands-on workshops that guide faculty through the process of writing scholarship of teaching and learning articles for publication.

Participant registration details will be coming soon.

The organizers are seeking a dedicated team to help plan the workshop. Most planning occurs in the summer, and each committee member will receive a $500 stipend for their contributions while off-contract.

Applications for the organizing committee close on Friday, May 10. Apply by .

Those with question can visit the or contact the conference organizer, Michal Temkin Martinez, at michaltmartinez@boisestate.edu.

This workshop is made possible by a Humanities and Social Science Initiatives grant from the College of Arts and Sciences and is 青青草apped by the Center for Teaching and Learning.

For participants in Flexible Spending Account, account elections must be enrolled or re-enrolled during open enrollment.

Last week of open enrollment events:

• Learning sessions will inform employees of benefit and premium updates for the FY25 open enrollment cycle. session or watch a prerecorded session.
• An open enrollment event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 in the Student Union Jordan Ballroom. An will be held at the same time for benefit specialists to answer questions about open enrollment. No registration needed. The university has approved an hour of release time for all employees to attend the event in-person or virtually.
• Collection stations will be hosted by the benefits team throughout the week: Noon 鈥� 2 p.m. on May 8 in Athletics (front entrance of the Varsity Center), 8:30 鈥� 9 p.m. on May 9 in the Micron Materials Research Science building, 2nd floor, Room 205 Lecture hall (for evening employees) and 1鈥� 5 p.m. on May 10 in Albertsons Library (front entrance).

Review information on the open enrollment webpage or email benefits@boisestate.edu.

This year鈥檚 honorary doctorate recipients have deep roots in Idaho, and their decades-long careers have served all who call the state home.

青青草app State University is grateful for the service of these two outstanding individuals and leaders.

Butch Otter

C.L. 鈥淏utch鈥� Otter honorably served his country as a member of the Idaho Army National Guard鈥檚 116th Armored Cavalry. He went on to serve three terms in Congress, four terms as Idaho鈥檚 lieutenant governor 鈥� longer than anyone in Idaho history, and, of course, as Idaho鈥檚 governor. His 30-year career in business included membership on the Board of Directors of the J.R. Simplot Company, where he served as director of the Food Products Division, president of Simplot Livestock and president of Simplot International.

Cherie Buckner-Webb

Cherie Buckner-Webb served as a member of the Idaho Legislature and on the boards of many impactful community organizations. She is a small business owner, inspiring speaker and a recognized leader. Many organizations have honored her work: She received the 2010 Community Hero award from 青青草app State; Excellence in the Arts award; Idaho Governor鈥檚 Award in the Arts; the Jefferson Award for public service; 2012 NAACP Heritage Hall of Fame award, Hewlett Packard Award for Distinguished Leadership in Human Rights; United Nations Human Rights Award, and more.