ISU College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences

09/04/2026

Next week on September 9th, we welcome professor and acclaimed writer Kimberly Johnson as the annual Dolsen Visiting Writer! Johnson will read from her latest collection, "Fatal", followed by a Q&A. The public reading is free and open to all and light appetizers will be served.

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 9
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Salmon River Room, Pond Student Union

A creative writing craft class will also be hosted by Johnson for all ISU students at 11:00 AM on this day. No previous experience is required!

09/01/2026

We're looking for a social media and events intern!

Create engaging social media content and help out with college events! You must be an undergraduate student in your Junior or Senior year. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and samples of work.

Learn more and apply to the position on Handshake. Job # 11238581

08/25/2026

Welcome back, Bengals! 🐯🧡🖤

We’re starting the semester off strong with our ROAR and Score Bengal Co****le Bash! Stop by this Friday from 11am-4pm for an afternoon of friendly competition, food, and lawn games. We’ll see you there!

Pre-register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt_hvI-n9hmNtlgcrm7Ao67WwuLbXwy749qwbnZS7HAxBMjA/viewform

08/24/2026

Never studied Chinese before? That’s exactly who this class is for.

Learn how to order Chinese food, introduce yourself, shop, travel, and have simple conversations in Mandarin.

Along the way, explore Chinese cities, food, festivals, social media, everyday life, and cultural differences between China and the United States.

Complete beginners are welcome.
Online and in-person options available.

CHNS 1101 – Elementary Chinese I
In-Person CRN: 15701
Online CRN: 15794

Try something new this semester!

07/27/2026

Don't miss this new course!!

New course for Fall 2026. Please email us at [email protected] for more information.

07/02/2026

Don’t miss this information!

In recognition of America250 🇺🇸, and as a result of extended leave for state employees surrounding the Fourth of July holiday, we will be closed from Thursday, July 2 through Monday, July 6, 2026.

Limited on-campus services will be available during this time. The following services will remain open on July 2 and July 6:

🎇 Some academic offices that support students, faculty, and staff associated with summer session courses. Please contact your department prior to July 2 to determine office hours.
🎇 IT service desk and classroom technology support
🎇 Student dining services
🎇 Library digital services and physical library in Pocatello
🎇The Bengal Beats Summer Concert on the Quad July 2 will continue as planned
🎇All clinics

Thank you all and we hope you have a wonderful holiday!

05/26/2026

A day of remembrance. A day of thanks.

Since 1868, Memorial Day has been a time to honor all of the fallen individuals who fought in the armed forces. We will never be able to thank them enough for their service and commitment to our country, but we are eternally grateful to them 🇺🇸

Campus is closed, and classes are canceled in recognition of the holiday.

05/09/2026

Dear Graduates,

We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished—not just today, but every step it took to get here and every step you’ll take next. You earned this moment.

Through late nights, moments of frustration, and the joy of a job well done—we saw your hard work, and now you’ve made it.

Caps off to you and onto what’s next. Congratulations, graduates. We couldn’t be prouder.

05/07/2026

Each fall, new students pass through Swanson Arch, starting their ISU journey. Tomrorrow, graduates march back through, leaving as Bengal alumni. Cap and gown is encouraged but not required! Families and friends are welcome!

05/05/2026

🌎 Looking for a Gen Ed?

Explore the science behind climate change and sustainability in GEOL 1140: Environmental Sustainability and the Earth’s Climate.

📚 Fulfills Gen. Ed. Objective 5
🗓 Fall 2026 | MWF 11–11:50 AM
📍 Rendezvous 111

From causes and impacts to future projections and solutions, this course takes a broad, interdisciplinary look at one of the most important issues of our time.

Group taught by geology, physics, and philosophy.

Secure your spot this fall.