Veterans at the University of Idaho

03/28/2020

https://www.uidaho.edu/current-students/veterans-assistance

Any new information pertaining to veteran education will be posted on this page by our veterans assistance team.

03/13/2020

VA Update for Schools going online
For Uidaho our VA office has already checked into this. We are approved for online delivery, so the the first two bullet points for the second part will apply to us.

11/25/2019

Another study has popped up for those that are interested. Below are the details:

Lindsay Buckner, M.A., is a Doctoral Candidate and Military Spouse attending college at the University of Albany, State University of New York (SUNY) and is working on her dissertation. She is examining the adjustment and alcohol use of student veterans. She is would like the participation of those who are interested and meet the following eligibility requirements:

✅at least 18 years old
✅are a veteran of the U.S. Military (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard), and
✅are currently enrolled full or part time as an undergraduate at a college or university.

The responses to her survey are anonymous and should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. If you decide to participate, you will be entered into a random drawing for one of ten $25 Amazon gift cards. Additionally, $1 will be donated to the Warrior Scholar Project for every person that fully completes the study.

The link to participate is here:

Thank you for your interest in this study, which explores the experiences of military veterans attending college. The principal investigator for this study is Lindsay C. Buckner, Doctoral Candidate in the Division of Counseling Psychology at the University at Albany - State University of New York. ...

11/22/2019

Student Veterans: Kate Bartley, a Clinical Psychology Program student at the Florida Institute of Technology, is working on her doctoral dissertation and would like your input. She is collecting information on student veterans' perceptions of risk associated with smoking and va**ng.

To participate you will click on the link below and complete the online survey. It is expected that the survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Those who complete the survey will be entered to win a $100 gift card.

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11/19/2019

Attention Moscow Student Veterans: Housing and Residence Life is currently recruiting for our Resident Assistant and Academic Peer Mentor positions for the 2020-2021 academic year. They are looking for strong, driven student leaders and will provide a room and meal plan for those hired!

There are many benefits that students will earn as a student staff member. Some of these include increased communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, increased time management and of course, building strong relationships with other students. Aside from strong leadership skills, the Resident Assistant and Academic Peer Mentor positions provide students with a single residence hall room and a meal plan for their compensation.

How to Apply: Applications will open on Monday, November 25th and can be found at: https://www.uidaho.edu/student-life/housing/employment.

The deadline for applications is Monday, December 16th at midnight.

Information Session: Information sessions are the first step in the application process, and provide more information about the individual positions. When students attend an information session, they will learn additional information about the expectations and job responsibilities.

Information Sessions will be held:

✅Nov 13th in C26 of the Wallace Basement at 8:00 pm
✅Nov 19th in C26 of the Wallace Basement at 7:00 pm
✅Dec 2nd in the LLC Trout Room at 7:00 pm
✅Dec 5th in the Tower 1st floor lounge at 8:30 pm

What’s Required for Application:

⭐️An online application
⭐️Resume and Cover Letter
⭐️Individual Interviews will be January 26th – 28th
⭐️Group Interview will be January 30th – 31st
⭐️Spring Staff Seminar beginning on February 13th

*After the application deadline has passed, candidates will receive an email from Renee Skau with additional information about interviews. If you have any questions about either position or the application process, feel free to talk to a current staff member or Renee Skau at [email protected]

Physical Address: Bruce M. Pitman Center 875 Perimeter Drive MS 4264 Moscow, ID 83844-4264 [email protected] www.uidaho.edu

11/18/2019

*** Call for Attendance (Philadelphia, PA) ***

There is an unclaimed veteran, Margaret A. McCann, that recently passed away. She served in the Air Force during the Korean war. Unfortunately, no friends or family could be located to attend her funeral service in Philadelphia, PA.

Viewing, and mass will be held:
At 9:00 am on Monday, November 18th, 2019 at St. Timothy RC Church, 3001 Levick Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149

Burial will be after mass:
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 3301 W Cheltenham Ave Philadelphia, PA 19150

If you have the opportunity, please come out and attend. So our sister does not go alone.

11/15/2019

CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Researchers at Arizona State University want to know about your college experience, career decision-making, and experiences in the military! They invite you to participate in a 20-minute anonymous online survey. Responses will be used to better understand the higher education experiences of student veterans and provide valuable information that may ultimately help to improve the quality of student services for service members. They are seeking 200 participants for this survey.

As appreciation for your participation, they are offering an opportunity for you to enter to win one of 40 Amazon.com $25 gift cards - a 1-in-5 chance of winning!

If interested in participating in the survey, please click the link below to access the informed consent and begin the survey: https://asu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3lwVpWHIhPu7gVL

Please contact Kim Borenstein-Mauss ([email protected]) or Sharon Robinson Kurpius, Ph.D., ([email protected]) with questions or concerns about the survey. This study has been approved by the Arizona State University Institutional Review Board ( ).

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11/12/2019

This year's Veterans Appreciation Dinner, co-hosted by the University of Idaho and Moscow Chamber of Commerce, is one of the largest to date.

A huge thank you to the local community and businesses for all your support and an even bigger thank you to all our Veterans who have served our country. We hope to see you tonight at tonight's dinner.

11/11/2019

🇺🇸🇺🇸Happy Veterans Day🇺🇸🇺🇸

Less than 0.5% of the US population has volunteered for military service. Today is the day that we remember all our veterans and the scarifies they have made in service to our country.

A HUGE thank you goes to all those who have served in the military and to those families who have supported service members.

11/10/2019

Looking for something fun to do on Veteran's Day? Check out this family-friendly event! FREE entry for Veterans AND they're giving double time for every ticket purchased!!