Conf. & Workshops
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Course Catalog
Mental Health Awareness Week
Join us for this event and hear professionals speak on mental health issues in our community. Get informed about local mental health resources. Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 5 - October 10, 2025. ISU Continuing Education and Workforce Training Zoom classes (October 5-8) are free to attend. This year’s courses feature a selection of professional guest speakers from our area. Mental Health Awareness Zoom Courses (Free to Attend) Location: Zoom - Lunch and Learn Fee: Free to the Public Monday, Oct. 5, 12pm - 1pm TBD - Mental Health Topic Tuesday, Oct. 6, 12pm - 1pm Burnout & Compassion Fatigue w/ Amber Greening Wednesday, Oct 7, 12pm - 1pm Falling for Myself: Valuing Ourselves by Living our Values w/ Chris Cole Thursday, Oct 7, 12pm - 1pm Recognizing Distress, Creating Connection, and Knowing How to Respond w/ RaeAnne Buerstatte- The Person Behind ‘I’m Fine’
ISU Ginny Thomas Healthy Aging Symposium
Join us for an afternoon of meaningful conversation with healthcare students from Idaho State University. Together, we'll talk about what matters most to you in your health and your senior years, and how to share that with the people who care for you. This event is sponsored by the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences. For additional information please visit the official site: www.isu.edu/healthconf/ ISU is offering a no-cost, interdisciplinary geriatric health symposium is held annually for students and clinicians in the rehabilitation sciences. The first symposium was held in December 2008 and focused on mental health. The second symposium took place on October 30, 2009 and the topic was "Balance and Fall Prevention." The 2010 symposium, held on October 29 focused on "Collaborative Care for Chronic Disease." The 2011 symposium centered on "Transitions of Care. The 2012 symposium centered on “Barriers to Community Participation.” The 2013 symposium centered on “The Resilient Journey for Provider and Patients.” The 2014 symposium centered on “The Cutting Edge: Interprofessional Practice in Geriatrics. The 2015 symposium centered on “Keeping Your Brain Healthy” The 2016 symposium centered on “Sleep and Staying Healthy.” The 2017 symposium centered on Healthy Aging and Nutrition “What’s on Your Plate.” The 2018 symposium centered on “Promoting the Health of Seniors.” The 2019 symposium centered on "Staying Health, Staying Sharp. 2023 "Forget Me Not"--Dementia Care for Older Adults. The 2024 symposium centered on "Building Age-Friendly Communities for Older Adults". The 2025 symposium centered on “Combating the Loneliness Epidemic with Connection and Care” The 2026 symposium is centered "What Matters to Me: Shared Decision in Health & Healing"
CHW Instructor Sandbox
This course is for Community Health Worker (CHW) instruction and learning. This is a Restricted Course. A Course Code is Required to Enter.
Introduction to Industrial Assessments
This is a private course. A Course Access Code is required to enroll.
Conducting for Ensemble Directors
In this weeklong course, ensemble directors will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment with ISU ensemble directors Nell Flanders and Luke Strother to gain greater specificity in conducting gesture vocabulary, deepen score study and score interpretation abilities, refine audiation of a score, and practice effective rehearsal techniques. Enrollment, Delivery, and Completion Information ● EDUC 5598P: Conducting for Ensemble Directors ● Credits: 0.50 college semester credit ● Cost: $55 ● Enrollment Type: Open enrollment with self-registration. Preference will be given to current or future directors of instrumental ensembles (An Access Code is Required through 7/10/2026). Other musicians interested in developing their conducting skills are eligible to participate if the maximum number of students has not been reached. ● Course Dates: July 27 - 31, 2026 ● Course Hours: 9:00a - Noon; plus July 31 lunchtime discussion (Noon - 1:00p), Thursday, July 30th 7:30-9p Pocatello Municipal Band (PMB) rehearsal at Goranson Hall August 2nd, 7-8:30p PMB concert at the Ross Park Band Shell ● Delivery Format: In-person, ISU Fine Arts Building, room 110, 921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello ● Purpose: K-12 educator professional development ● Instructors: Dr. Nell Flanders (nellflanders@isu.edu) and Dr. Luke Strother (lukestrother@isu.edu)
Customized Training
This course is for customized training only. To schedule training, please contact us at (208) 282-3372.
Emergency Medicine Conference
OBSTETRICS WHEN SECONDS COUNT Pre-conference (Optional) Feb. 26th Advanced Burn Life Support Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) Main Event: February 27-28, 2026 2026 Conference Information February 26, 28, 29, 2026 Idaho State University - Pond Student Union Pre-Conference -Advanced Burn Life Support $250-Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) - $130 (Flyer)Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 - 8 hours (7:30 - 5:00) Main Conference - $50 Friday, Feb. 27th and Saturday Feb. 28th, 2026 - 16 hours Registration is Open 24 Training/Contact Hours Available View the full schedule for session descriptions. KEYNOTE SPEAKER DAVE WEBEROwner, Mountain Rescue Collective See the Full Schedule for additional details and Speaker Bios. (More Coming soon) Parking: Adjacent to the event location (Bldg. 14, 1080 S 5th Ave), lot G01. Park in the unmarked spots for Friday and Saturday. Parking Map (PDF) Visitor Information: Visit Pocatello Website For Hotel Accommodations Home2 Suites by Hilton Pocatello (208) 417-2100 (Booking Link) Hampton Inn & Suites Pocatello (208) 233-8200 (Booking Link)
Idaho Rural Success Summit
The Idaho Rural Success Summit, held annually across Idaho's rural landscapes, is a dedicated day-and-a-half event designed by and for the thriving rural communities of Idaho. JOIN US ON MAY 13 - 14, 2026 IDAHO CENTRAL CREDIT UNION BENGAL ALUMNI CENTERPOCATELLO, IDAHO For more information or questions visit the Summit website https://ruralsummit.idaho.gov/ or contact jerry.miller@commerce.idaho.gov
Ignite Their Future - STEM Summer Workshops
General Information Are you looking for a fun in-person STEM-related workshop for your teen or child? This is the perfect way to ignite a students passion for STEM with exciting hands-on activities. Come have them learn, build, and play! Students have the opportunity to choose from different tracks, compete for prizes, and show their families what they did at camp. These camps are designed for students who are interested in exploring STEM topics through hands-on learning. Students are expected to actively participate in all activities and follow established camp behavior expectations. This camp is an educational program that requires both engagement and appropriate conduct. If a student repeatedly refuses to participate or disrupts the learning environment, they may be removed from the camp. Students are expected to participate respectfully, follow all safety rules, avoid disrupting others, and make a genuine effort to try activities before deciding they do not enjoy them. Session 1: June 15-18 (M-Th) 8:00a - 1:00p, lunch each day between 12:30-1:00p Camp pickup between 12:30-1:00p (During Lunch). $25 early Drop-off (7:30-8:00a) and $25 Late Pickup (1:00-1:30p) are available options each week. Session 2 : July 13-17 (M-F) - OPEN 8:00a - 12:00p, lunch each day between 12:00-12:30p Camp pickup between 12:15-12:30p (During Lunch) $25 early Drop-off (7:30-8:00a) and $25 Late Pickup (12:30-1:00p) are available options each week. Location: ESTEC (Map - Bldg. 49), ISU Campus, Pocatello. Online registration will remain open until a week before the start date to allow for supplies to be on site. Please call our office at (208) 282-3372 after that time for available options. Students entering the noted grade level in the fall are eligible to register for the workshops. How to Register: Parent/Guardian, begin enrollment from this page by pressing the registration tab above, then press enroll. Please create a new profile for yourself or login, enter "9999" if you do not want to share your last 4 of the SSN. On the payment selection screen, please use the “Change Attendee” option to provide the name of your child who will attend, you must press "Confirm" to complete the enrollment at checkout. Call (208) 282-3372 to register by phone. Parents/Guardians will be will be emailed about 10 days before the workshop date to collect permission, allergies, and any other camp specific information. This form can be mailed out upon request, but must be completed before the scheduled class start date.