[Vision2020] The UI Friday Letter for November 17, 2006

[Tom Hansen]

Copied and pasted below is the UI Friday Letter for November 17, 2006 from
UI President White.

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University of Idaho
Office of the President
Moscow, Idaho 83844-3151
Phone: 208-885-6365
Fax: 208-885-6558

The Friday Letter
A Newsletter for University of Idaho Alumni and Friends Nov. 17, 2006

Dear Friends,

College of Engineering Dean Aicha Elshabini has received international
recognition for her academic and research efforts in microelectronic
engineering. She recently received the prestigious Daniel C. Hughes Jr. 
Memorial Award for lifetime achievement in microelectronics from the
International Microelectronics Packaging Society. As the first woman to
receive this award, Elshabini joins the ranks of national leaders who have
made enormous contributions to the industry, including the inventor of LCD
technology and one of the principal investigators in the creation of the
motherboard. 

According to Dean Elshabini, her research work doesn't make products, it
makes them work better and more efficiently. She has conducted research with
Motorola, Hewlett-Packard, Texas Instruments, Intel, Xerox, NASA and various
military groups. Her groundbreaking research includes work in the creation
of cellular technology, microwave radios and extensive battery research. But
Dean Elshabini still considers academics her greatest achievement, and says,
"Creating meaningful curriculum and watching students grow into professional
engineers is an amazing and satisfying experience."

Dean Elshabini joined the University of Idaho College of Engineering in June
of this year with an ambitious agenda, and we are proud of the recognition
she brings to the University as a renowned scholar whose work improves lives
everywhere.
	
Next week of course is Thanksgiving, a time for each of us to reflect on the
privileges and opportunities that we are fortunate to have, and to make an
effort to assist those in our communities who will benefit by a helping
hand. Many of our students will be returning home to spend Thanksgiving
recess with their families, and others will stay close to campus to gather
with friends. Karen and Logan join me in wishing you a wonderful
Thanksgiving.
 
Tim White
President

Here's the latest news from the University of Idaho:

The question, "So You Think You Can Dance, Idaho?" will be answered at the
Fall Dance Theater Concert held Dec. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hartung
Theater. The Center for Dance event will showcase a semester of work by 15
choreographers, including professors, students, the "Lineage" Dance Company
from Los Angeles and the winner from the community "So You Think You Can
Dance, Idaho?" competition. Tickets to the concert are available for
purchase at the UI Ticket Office. 

The Vandal Scholarship Fund is proud to report that Vandal football has been
drawing crowds like never before. The eight home games over the past two
seasons all rank among Idaho's top 30 all-time crowds. VSF look forward to
seeing you at the post-Thanksgiving Vandal football game against San Jose
State on Nov. 25. VSF also thanks the following families for their
contributions totaling $157,500 to the facility master plan study to explore
future facility needs, such as renovation of the Kibbie Dome and the
addition of a Performing Arts and Events Center: 

John and Cyndee Church; Jack and Helen Yuditsky; Bob and Barbara Magonigle;
Bob and Mary Kay Yuditsky; Hugh and Barbara Diener; Elmer and Nancy
Hingston; Doug and Lile Olson; Karl and Kristen Johnson; Bruce and Sue
Brown; Darrell and Rosemary Daubert; and Rich and Sharon Allen. To learn
more about the Vandal Scholarship Fund, contact Rick Darnell at (208)
885-0258 or visit www.vandalscholarshipfund.com.

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Seeya round town, Moscow.

Take care, Vandals.

Tom Hansen
Vandalville, Idaho
UI '96


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