New communication director
Jodi Walker will begin as University of Idaho director of communications starting Nov. 9. In the position, Walker will serve as the principal spokesperson for the university and will manage UI”s media operations as well as its message development.
Since 2013, Walker has worked as the marketing and communications manager in the College of Natural Resources. Walker has also worked as the public relations and marketing generalist at Gritman Medical Center and as a reporter for The Lewiston Tribune.
“Representing the University of Idaho in this position brings together my professional experience and a lifelong tie to the University of Idaho through my many family members who are Vandal alums,” Walker said in a statement announcing the appointment. “It is a fabulous privilege.”
F-Word Live! Poetry Slam
The University of Idaho Women”s Center will host “F-Word” Live! Poetry Slam at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Vandal Ballroom, located in the Bruce Pitman Center. The poetry slam will feature spoken word performances related to feminism. Tickets are $5 for non-students and free for students.
Iron Chef Student Cooking Competition
Student will compete in the culinary arena during UI”s semi-annual Iron Chef Student Cooking Competition from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday at Bob”s Place.
The event will include a student competition and a chef competition. The event is put on through Vandal Nutrition, University Housing and Vandal Dining.
Comedy night
The Best Western University Inn will be holding their quarterly event, Comedy Night, at 6 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $15 and seats can be reserved. The event, featuring headliner Steve “Mudflap” Megrew and UI alum Ryan Wingfield, is open to everyone over the age of 18. An open bar is also available for audience members over the age of 21.