Study Abroad Fair
The International Programs Office is hosting the Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, at the Commons Plaza.
The fair serves as a platform for interaction between UI students, faculty and staff and the Study Abroad Office, among other study abroad program providers.
UI Study Abroad Advisor Colton Oli- phant said those who attend the fair have an opportunity to learn about the foreign sites available through the office and how to utilize the resources available to those who participate.
The fair is welcoming to students, staff and faculty of all disciplines who are interested in learning about the study abroad process.
Illia dunes closure
The popular swimming destination, Illia Dunes, is closed again until further notice due to health and safety con- cerns stemming from visitors’ trash.
Over the weekend, the Dunes saw about 1,800 visitors, and the area was left with a substantial amount of trash. Broken bits of glass, beer cans and human waste were strewn about the beach and surrounding areas.
“We had to shut down the Dunes — It’s a visitor-safety issue,” said Chris Lorz, park ranger at Lower Granite Lock and Dam, in a statement. “Our first objective is to clear the area of dangerous broken glass and debris and clean up the health risk caused by visitors not using the restrooms. Most visitors were being pretty good about keeping the Dunes nice. Saturday’s crowd actions are really disappointing.”
Illia Dunes is closed until the public health and safety concerns are resolved.
The Empowerment Project
The University of Idaho Women’s Center will host two screenings of the documentary, “The Empowerment Project: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things,” at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Borah Theater.
The film celebrates women who embark on the ultimate journey of going after their career ambitions. The plot follows five female filmmakers who travel across the country and meet many more like-minded individuals along the way.
Director of the Women’s Center Lysa Salsbury said the film was brought to her attention by former Vandal Entertainment chair, Jacqueline Lombardo, who had a personal connection to the film crew.
The screenings are made possible by a collaborative effort between the Women’s Center and the UI Department of Student Involvement.
Admission is free for UI students, $3 for non UI-students and $5 for general admission.