2008 Woodie Awards
Global warming is responsible for the rise in asthma, West Nile virus and infectious disease, according to Harvard's Paul Epstein, M.D., M.P.H., who will deliver the keynote speech "Global Warming and Health" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at ISU. His free, public presentation in the Salmon River Suite of the Pond Student Union Building is part of the twentieth annual Idaho Conference on Health Care at ISU Oct.
As Laura Vailas, Ph.D., travels through Idaho speaking on hunger in the state, she has noticed that many lack knowledge of this fundamental problem. "When I go out and speak to people about hunger in southeast Idaho, they are usually shocked to hear how much hunger exists in their own backyard," said Vailas.
"A Global Journey of Culture" is the theme of the Idaho State University 2007 International Night Celebration scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Pond Student Union Building Ballroom. "This event will definitely offer the community an excellent opportunity to experience the various flavors of the world and enjoy the variety of performances from different student associations here at ISU," said Udipta Wagley, president of International Student Association.
ISU is still a relatively safe place to live and participate in higher education, according to the recently release 2007 Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics. The report showed a 40 percent drop in forcible sex offenses, a 72 percent rise in alcohol citations, and a 53 percent drop in traffic accidents in 2006 as compared to 2005 statistics.
Shortly after many college students headed back to class for a new school year, Congress passed and the President signed the largest increase in federal student aid since the GI bill in a crucial move to make college more affordable for many students and their families.
WINDSOR, Ontario - A sudden influx of illegal immigrants into Windsor is straining the city's social safety net, costing taxpayers an estimated $200,000 so far, and forcing the mayor to ask for help from the Canadian government. Over the past three weeks, 220 undocumented immigrants - mostly from Mexico - have driven from their homes in the United States to Detroit and crossed the border into Windsor to seek refugee status.
The Hispanic Awareness Leadership Organization is having a tamale fundraiser sale. Preorder your desired amount with any of the following HALO members: Juan Hernandez (589-6087); Georgina Gallegos (680-2238); Elysia Lora (680-5011). The cost is $10 per dozen or $1 per tamale.