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By CES News Release, March 12, 2020 02:51 AM

The Church Educational System (CES) has students around the world and higher education campuses in three states. CES is deeply interested in the health, education and spiritual growth of each of these students and those who serve them. Concerns related to COVID-19 have impacted every part of society, including education. After careful consideration of the present circumstances, the leadership of CES has adopted temporary guidelines which will be effective March 16, 2020.

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The Cherry Orchard

By Sol Spannaus Baird, March 09, 2020 09:50 AM

BYU-Idaho will be putting on the production of “The Cherry Orchard” by Anton Chekhov. This play is still recognized today because it was the last play Chekhov wrote. The characters are very human which can make the audience understand more about what they are going through and feel a connection to them.

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BYU-Idaho dancers celebrate life in color

By Kaitlyn Sims, March 06, 2020 04:53 AM

Brigham Young University Idaho’s Department of Dance will showcase the power of color through their dance showcase titled, “Celebrate in Color” on March 17 through March 21 in the Snow Drama Theater. The show will express ideas through dance by using a variety of different colors, lack of color, cultures, and experiences.

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Sacred Events from The Book of Mormon:Jorge Cocco Santángelo

By Sol Spannaus Baird, March 04, 2020 09:23 AM

Jorge Cocco Sanángelo has returned to BYU-Idaho with a new art exhibit called “Sacred Events from The Book of Mormon.” Last year, his last exhibit was also in the style of “Sacrocubism,” which is his style of cubism presenting sacred themes in his paintings.

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Theatre students play in a cherry orchard

By Edgar Dionicio, March 04, 2020 06:51 AM

Brigham Young University-Idaho’s theatre students will present the renowned Russian play, The Cherry Orchard. The public is invited to take a step back in time and across the world as students portray relatable and entertaining characters in the production directed by theatre faculty member Richard Clifford. Performances will take place March 18 to 28.

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Dr Seuss Day

By J.D. Packer, March 03, 2020 08:35 AM

Theodor Seuss Geisel didn’t receive his famous name “Dr. Seuss” from getting a degree in medicine. He was however given an honorary doctorate from his alma mater back in 1956 from Dartmouth. Ted chose the name “Dr.” because of his father’s desire to become a doctor. He started using the name Seuss in college, thus, the penname Dr. Seuss was born.

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Grammy winner Derrick Gardner to headline BYU-Idaho Jazz Festival

By Kaitlyn Sims, March 02, 2020 05:45 AM

American jazz trumpeter Derrick Gardner will be featured at the Winter Jazz Festival concert on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Auditorium at Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg.

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An Insight into the Nursing Program

By J.D. Packer, February 28, 2020 07:44 AM

The spilt-second decisions a nurse makes in a hospital room can be the difference between life and death. The occupation itself has always been essential in the medical world. Nursing is a profession where the focus is on an individual who is in need of help whether it be physically or mentally. Nursing students at BYU-Idaho train in simulated real-life situations to prepare them for the medical field and what they’ll need.

Alumni Inspire Students at P2B Conference

Five former BYU-Idaho and Ricks College students shared their life experiences with the next generation of students at the Power to Become Conference (P2B) earlier this month. Their stories inspired students with the possibilities awaiting them as they leave BYU-Idaho as disciples of Jesus Christ.

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All Employee Conference review

A BYU-Idaho education blesses students world-wide

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Strategic priorities position university for the future

BYU-Idaho is taking a focused approach to achieving its mission through the use of 11 strategic priorities to keep the university’s aim on target.

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New assessment tool to help evaluate student learning

One of BYU-Idaho’s four core themes is to provide a high-quality education that prepares students of diverse interests and abilities for lifelong learning and employment. How does the university measure if students have achieved the desired learning outcomes of their program and of a general BYU-Idaho education?

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Barbershop Music Festival: Interview with Sound Check

By Sol Spannaus Baird, February 25, 2020 02:25 AM

This past weekend BYU-Idaho held the Barbershop Music Festival on campus and Sound Check Quartet from Salt Lake City came to perform for the festival.

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Extravadance: "Celebration in Color"

By Sol Spannaus Baird, February 21, 2020 08:25 AM

BYU-Idaho dancers are nearly ready for Extravadance, a dance performance by BYU-Idaho dance students who share their talents with the community. This semester’s show is called “Celebration in Color,” which celebrates dance. Brenna Olsen is a performer and representative for the show, she said one emotion she feels before she dances is adrenaline.

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New Book of Mormon art exhibit comes to BYU-Idaho

By Edgar Dionicio, February 20, 2020 06:54 AM

From modern to religious art, from Argentina to Japan, Jorge Cocco has impressed the world with his unique perspective of the life displayed through his paintbrush. Now, March 5 through April 9, his newest art exhibit, “Sacred events from the Book of Mormon,” will open in Brigham Young University-Idaho’s Spori Art Gallery. An artist reception with Jorge Cocco will also be held on March 4.

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Learning From Science; Learning From Faith

By Sol Spannaus Baird, February 20, 2020 06:14 AM

“How do we figure out what’s true?” That’s the question the BYU-Idaho Forum speaker tried to answer in his presentation called, “Learning from Science; Learning from Faith.”

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BYU-Idaho Hymn Festival to debut new sacred music and texts

By Elisa Walker, February 19, 2020 05:11 AM

Brigham Young University-Idaho will be hosting its 15th Annual Hymn Festival on Friday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Barrus Concert Hall at BYU-Idaho in Rexburg.

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A Journey Through the Sports Program

By J.D. Packer, February 19, 2020 04:29 AM

The mighty Viking mascot vanished from BYU-Idaho back in the year 2001 when the athletics program was phased out of the school. The change came with going from a junior college to a 4-year university. Intercollegiate athletic teams were gone but what about the experiences of having sports and being part of a team? The school then had the task of making use of the intramural program.

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BYU-Idaho Announces Updated Honor Code

By BYU-Idaho, February 19, 2020 01:13 AM

With the recently released general handbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Church Educational System has updated the CES Honor Code to be in alignment with the doctrine and policies of the Church.

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BYU-Idaho's Wind in the Willows

By Sol Spannaus Baird, February 18, 2020 04:50 AM

BYU-Idaho is putting the classic tale of “Wind in the Willows” on the stage of the Snow Drama Theatre starting Wednesday, Feb. 19. There are many things that will make this play a unique performance in the school, but one big aspect is that it’s a kid show.

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Actor Bryan Terrell Clark Coming to BYU-Idaho

By Sol Spannaus Baird, February 13, 2020 10:59 PM

Broadway actor Bryan Terrell Clark will perform at BYU-Idaho on Valentine’s Day. He’ll talk to the audience about the how passion leads to purpose and he will share his story from being in Baltimore to Broadway through song.

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Students Working Hard to Stay in School

By J.D. Packer, February 13, 2020 02:59 AM

Tuition, books, housing, food, the cost to go to college is expensive. To pay for it all, many students find a job, or two, maybe even three. With 20,000 or so students at BYU-Idaho, it may be a struggle to find a job in Rexburg especially for international students.

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Mt Denali Challenge

By J.D. Packer, February 12, 2020 05:46 AM

With a new year comes new year resolutions, but now we are in February, and a lot of people might not be where they want to be. We’re in the second month in the new year and many of us are working hard to accomplish some of our goals. 

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Devotional Luncheon

By J.D. Packer, February 12, 2020 04:12 AM

BYU-Idaho has created another great deal for students on campus. Students over the years have been going to the weekly devotional to hear a speaker share counsel and wisdom and to feed them spiritually.