Spirit of Ricks

The Spirit of Ricks Training Packet 
The Spirit of Ricks Training Manual

About BYU-Idaho 
BYU-Idaho Mission Statement 
BYU-Idaho Honor Code Statement for Employees 
BYU-Idaho Learning Model 
7 Guiding Principles for BYU-Idaho 
Three Great Imperatives for BYU-Idaho 
Student Focused by Design 
Principles of Personal Honor for BYU-Idaho 
BYU-Idaho Magazine 
Every Employee a Teacher

• President Henry J. Eyring (Inaugral Response - September 2017)
• President Clark G. Gilbert (Inaugural Response - September 2015) 
  
• President Kim B. Clark (Building Zion Together - September 2009) 
  
• Elder Henry B. Eyring (The Temple and the College on the Hill - June 2009)
  
• President Kim B. Clark (The Spirit of Ricks - September 2007) 
  
• President Kim B. Clark (Realizing the Mission of BYU-Idaho: Developing Disciple Leaders - May 2007) 
  
• Elder David A. Bednar (The Spirit and Purposes of Gathering - October 2006) 
  
• President Kim B. Clark (Inaugural Response - October 2005) 
  
• Elder David A. Bednar (Thomas E. Ricks Building Dedication - February 2005) 
  
• Elder David A. Bednar (BYU-Idaho: A Disciple Preparation Center - August 2004) 
  
• Michael Orme (Vision, Faith, and Work: From Wagonbox to University - January 2004) 
  
• Elder Henry B. Eyring (A Steady, Upward Course - September 2001)
  
• President Gordon B. Hinckley (Announcement: Ricks College to Become BYUI-Idaho - June 2000)
  
• President David A. Bednar (Inaugural Response - February 1998) 
  

The Spirit of Ricks 
BYU-Idaho: An Inspired Place    
Seeking Learning by Study and Faith 
The Wagonbox Prophecy 
BYU-Idaho YouTube page 
A Steady Upward Course 
Fulfilling the Mission

Historical Pictures of BYU-Idaho 
Photos from BYU-Idaho Special Collections 
     (See also: http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/Photographs/photographs.htm) 
The Spirit of Ricks: A History of Ricks College 1888-1997 (Full Text) 
Teton Dam Flood of 1976 
Article about "Ricks College" from May 1971 Ensign
Foundational Addresses

"The seeds we are planting today will grow and become mighty oaks, and their branches will run all over the earth." (Principal Jacob Spori)

"[BYU-Idaho] was founded upon the firm belief there are extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people." (President John L. Clarke)

"This is a special college—there's not another one like it. The people you meet and the spirit you feel here will be one of your greatest treasures." (President Steven D. Bennion)

"Having begun my service as president of [BYU-Idaho] in July 1997, I quickly recognized the uniqueness of this great institution. I have a strong desire to preserve and enhance the 'spirit of Ricks.' " (President David A. Bednar)

"This is a school full of people united in their commitment to the Lord, striving to do His will, humble and teachable, willing to consecrate of their time and their talents in His work." (President Kim B. Clark)