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Catapult Shadow Dance using shadows during a performance to visualize bullying.

Catapult Shadow Dance comes to Jewett stage

March 13, 2018

The members of Catapult Shadow Dance has captivated American audiences with their unique style of shadow artistry for years — and on March 27, the company will perform in Caldwell on the College of Idaho's campus as part of Caldwell Fine Arts' 2018 season. 

Lucas Underkoffler skis down a mountain as part of the C of I men's skiing team.

In the News

March 09, 2018

In the News — 3/9/18

In the News is part of C of I's biweekly newsletter, released every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Subscribe to our newsletter by following the link at the bottom of this page!

The C of I Math Club and Pi Day participants pose in front of Boone Hall on Pi Day 2017.

C of I Math Club to attempt world record human Pi representation on March 14

March 07, 2018

Most people can remember the first few digits of the mathematical constant Pi: 3.14. A select few can remember the digits of the irrational number to hundreds of places. And on March 14 this year, as part of The College of Idaho’s 15th annual celebration of what is commonly called Pi Day, the C of I Math Club is aiming to enter the Guinness Book of World Records by creating the longest human representation of Pi digits — 600 people, all in one, unbroken Pi chain.

Crowds enjoy the view at the Whittenberger Planetarium.

Whittenberger Planetarium to host show explaining vernal equinox

March 06, 2018

Have you ever wondered what it means for the March sky when the vernal (spring) equinox happens? What exactly does it mean when a day is an equinox or a solstice? What are the circumstances that bring them about?

These questions and more will be covered at the Whittenberger Planetarium’s public show at 7 p.m. on March 9, which will explore the meaning of the vernal equinox and acquaint the public with an overview of the constVernellations, planets and moon that are visible in the March night sky.

The 2018 Scholarship Gala raised $357,000.

C of I 2018 Scholarship Gala raises $357,000 in record-breaking night

March 02, 2018

On Feb. 23, 2018, the College of Idaho took a trip to the past with a Roaring 20’s themed Scholarship Gala at the Boise Centre in downtown Boise — and in doing so, the College’s supporters helped create a bright future for its students.

Thanks to the generous support of the Gala’s attendees, the College raised $357,000 to directly benefit the College of Idaho Scholarship Fund — shattering the record set at last year’s Gala by 28 percent. On a night of glitz and glamour, the sharply dressed guests proved their generosity was just as fine as their senses of style.

The C of I CFA Challenge team poses on the stairs of KAIC.

C of I CFA Challenge team eyes new heights following strong year

March 01, 2018

Maddy Kelly worked together with fellow business students Nosipho Dube, Clayton Kreps, Emily Hamilton and Michael Hazen since November 2017 to prepare a thorough stock valuation on Idaho-based potato company Lamb Weston. The C of I group competed against four other Idaho schools for the opportunity to move forward from the local level to the regional and national levels.

College of Idaho students speak with representatives at the Career & Internship Expo.

C of I students explore professional growth at Career & Internship Expo

February 28, 2018

Mali Sawyer was one of 130 C of I students who visited the expo on Feb. 27, which hosted 26 local businesses and organizations covering a gamut of professions appealing to majors across each PEAK, from software engineering to local theatre. It was the second such expo at the C of I this school year organized by the C of I PEAK Center, which is becoming increasingly popular with both students and employers alike — this spring’s expo saw a 52 percent increase in student attendance, and enough companies showed interest that some needed to be placed on a waiting list for next fall’s expo.

The C of I men's basketball team celebrates on the sidelines.

C of I men's basketball CCC Championship game regionally televised this Tuesday

February 26, 2018

What’s next on the list for our nationally ranked No. 4 Yotes? Capturing the Cascade Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship. The Yotes will tip off against the No. 13 Warner Pacific University Knights at 8:05 p.m. this Tuesday, Feb. 27 in the J.A. Albertsons Activities Center for a shot at their third CCC Championship in five years — a home game that will be aired on the regional broadcast stage for the first time in the program’s history.

Jim Everett (left) and Doug Brigham (right) stand together at a presentation on Feb. 16.

C of I appoints Doug Brigham and Jim Everett to the office of President

February 24, 2018

The College of Idaho has appointed two highly successful business and non-profit leaders to the office of President to lead the state’s oldest private college into the future. Former President of TitleOne Corporation Doug Brigham and the former CEO of the Treasure Valley YMCA Jim Everett have been selected as the Presidents of The College of Idaho. The appointment was finalized by a unanimous Board of Trustees vote of approval on Friday, Feb. 23.

Interim President Dr. Bob Hoover addresses the guests at the Cruzen-Murray Library dedication.

Debbie Cruzen-Murray honored at official library dedication event

February 23, 2018

In October of 2010, former College of Idaho Board of Trustees member Debbie Cruzen-Murray affixed C of I President Marv Henberg with a hard stare following a dinner in her native California. Then, just as her father Edward Cruzen had done business decades prior, she gave Henberg a nod of her head, holding out her hand for him to shake.

“Marv, let’s do this,” Henberg recalled Cruzen-Murray saying that night.