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Idaho State Vol. 1: Issue 1
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his time of year is full of events and feelings of change. First snowfall, holidays, ends and beginnings of competition season, major projects and papers and right around the corner...the dreaded finals week. It’s our hope in Student-Athlete Services that our Bengal student-athletes are utilizing their time and energies to manage this busy period with ease and effectiveness. This month’s newsletter gives valuable information about preparing academically around the Thanksgiving holiday. Also included is an overview of the great community service projects SAAC promoted and you as Bengal student-athletes participated in. Finally, their is also and overview of the standings in the Bengal Challenge (up to Nov. 1) and information about the overall winner’s prizes. GO BENGALS! To suggest article topics or report on academic and community service achievements of your team in upcoming issues, contact Liz Johnson at [email protected]
Promotional Activities: Bylaw 12.5 In order to use a student-athlete’s name, picture or appearance at a charitable, educational or nonprofit agency’s event the following conditions must be met. - Student-athletes must receive written approval from AD - A participation/approval form must be initiated with Compliance to initiate the process - A student-athlete’s name, picture or appearance cannot be used with a for profit organization As student-athletes you sign an agreement at the beginning of each year to allow the NCAA to use your image in promoting championships, events, activities or programs Be on the lookout!! With new technology and media capabilities, sites may be taking advantage of your talent and status as a Bengal studentathlete. If you feel this has occurred please contact Compliance immediately. For more on this bylaw and what is considered acceptable promotional activities refer to the NCAA manual Bylaw 12.5. The online manual is available at
ncaapublications.com or speak with our Compliance Director: Joel Vickery
November 2011 Bengal Athletics Awards Bengal Athlete of the Week October 4 Katharina Marsela Women’s Tennis October 10 Bradi Hutchison Women’s Cross Country October 17 Breanne Van Every Women’s Volleyball October 26 Amanda Ellsworth Women’s Soccer October 31 Bradi Hutchison Women’s Cross Country Big Sky Player of the Week October 11 Bradi Hutchison Women’s Cross Country Bryce Jenkins Men’s Cross Country October 17 Breanne Van Every Women’s Volleyball Women’s Soccer All-Conference Amanda Ellsworth Co-Newcomer of the Year, Honorable Mention Ashley Jones 2nd Team Makaela Carrillo Honorable Mention Rachel Strawn Honorable Mention
Make it... Don’t Break it How to prepare for before and after Thanksgiving Break
With the holiday season quickly approaching, so is the race to final papers, exams and class projects. The following are tips to best prepare academically for the upcoming thanksgiving break, and how you can maximize that time at home for family, food and relaxation. 1. Complete as many assignments due the Monday or Tuesday following Turkey day before going home. No one wants to take a pile of books home and nine times out of ten those books remain closed and cause a mad rush Sunday night to complete them. Have a paper due on the 28th? Get it started now and set a goal to finish it during break. Have an exam the Friday before dead week? Start making flashcards and retyping notes before leaving so you have a head start on studying! 2. This should be obvious but, complete all assignments due prior to break ON TIME. You do not want to be cramming in extra work over the holiday because you did not manage your time in the first place. Utilize the October newsletter’s article “Time Management 101” to get some tips that are never to late to start! 3. Know what the 3 weeks following break look like. The holiday does not just make you laxidasical on the day you eat turkey! Some students fall into full on vacation mode and never bounce back upon returning to campus. This feeling can make or break the whole semester so do not let yourself fall prey to this mentality! Make a list or calendar of all the assignments, papers, and tests you have upon return to campus, including finals and their dates and times. Include on that list or calendar a plan of attack for dead week. Having this plan in place before leaving for Thanksgiving can set your mind at ease and keep you from stressing over how you are going to get everything done. 4. Decide on materials for only one or two classes to bring home. The hardest thing about breaks is finding the time to get everything done. It is inevitable that you will need to do SOME work over the holiday week, however do not be unrealistic and bring 5 books home and expect to get it all done. Again look at what your have upcoming and make a decision about what you can honestly foresee yourself completing over break. Even if it is only a chapter of your Biology text that is better than doing nothing at all!
Academic Calendar: Upcoming Events Through November 30 November 7: Student-Athlete Registration Begins November 18: Last day to WITHDRAW from late 8-week courses (W on transcript) November 21-25: Fall Recess (no classes for Thanksgiving holiday)
Community Commitment
Contributed by: Alishia Cairl: SAAC President October was a very exciting month for SAAC and all the student-athletes. We kicked off the month with a conference wide community service event. As a conference the Big Sky decided to work with local youth programs and ISU was fortunate to have the chance to team up with Brooklyn’s Playground. There was a great turn out at this event. We had participation from almost all the Bengal student-athletes and were able to accomplish a lot of work on the site. The event was an excellent way to get our student-athletes out in the community, and allowed us to support a great cause that helps make a playground accommodating to every child. The idea of doing a conference wide community service event is new, but the Big Sky SAAC, as well as ISU’s SAAC is looking forward to future opportunities and all the different people we can touch.
Last week ISU SAAC also held our annual Trunk or Treat. This event is a family and studentathlete favorite here in Pocatello. We had great participation from all the teams, with many of the athletes dressing up in their own costumes. The event only took about an hour; lots of little princesses and cowboys came and snatched up all the candy. It was great to see the community out there interacting with the different teams even in the cold weather. After such a great fall we are looking forward to the rest of the year. Right now SAAC is working on starting our canned food drive that will last the rest of the school year, and gearing up for a great winter and spring!
Bengal Challenge Update
The beginning of the fall has brought out a new side of the Bengal Student-Athletes competitive nature. Three teams have attained perfect attendance for the Bengal Games portion and two are perfect in the programming portion! November provides 3 additional programs to attend in order to obtain points, The first being , “How to Identify & Apply for Scholarships.” The second “Competitive Summer Jobs & Internship Prep” and the final program of the semester will be “Healthy Holidays”. We hope that these programs give you useful information as students and continue to aid you in your path toward graduation and beyond. Now for some updates on the Bengal Challenge!
Following October the Games portion for the Fall semester is complete. The top three Fall teams according to percentage for game attendance are: 1. Women’s Basketball (100%) 2. Women’s Softball (96%) T-3. Men’s Basketball (90%), Women’s Soccer (90%)
Upcoming Challenge Dates Nov. 1 or 2
How to Identify & Apply for
The Programming piece will be Scholarships (HYP) complete following November, 12:10 - 12:45 pm so percentages are based on ocRendezvous A&B curred events. The top three teams to date are: T-1. Women’s Softball, Women’s Nov.14 or 15 Soccer (33%) Competitive Summer Jobs & 2. Women Basketball (24%) Internship Prep (HYP) 3. Women’s Volleyball (5%) 12:10 - 12:45 pm Please remember that the final piece of the Bengal Challenge is Term GPA. So work hard and finish the fall semester strong for yourself and your team! Also the prizes for Winning the Bengal Challenge have been decided! The winning team will earn a Dri-Fit Nike T-shirt with a design to be determined, the Bengal Challenge Traveling trophy (pictured above) and their team inscribed on the Bengal Challenge Placard to be hung in the Student-Athlete Services area!
ISU Student-Athlete Support Services Staff Nancy Graziano
Associate Athletic Director/ Senior Woman Administrator [email protected] (208) 282-4503
Matt Steuart
AT HOME! NOV 5: WBB vs. Montana Western 2:05 PM
Quinton Freeman
Dirsctor of Football Academics [email protected] (208) 282- 3562
MBB vs. Rocky Mt. Coll 7:05 PM NOV 17: WBB vs. Boise State 7:00 PM
Liz Johnson
NOV 18: MBB vs. Colo. Christian 7:00 PM
Academic Advisor [email protected] (208) 282-3312
NOV 19: MFB vs. Eastern Wash. 4:00 PM NOV 23: MBB vs. Loyola Marymount 7:00 PM NOV 26: MBB vs. Utah State 7:00 PM
Nov.16
Healthy Holidays 7pm LC 10
Assistant Athletic Director for Academics [email protected] (208) 282- 2575
SUPPORT YOUR BENGALS
Rendezvous A & B
Joel Vickery
ISUBENGALS.Com
Compliance Director [email protected] (208) 282-3332
Idaho State Vol. 1: Issue 1
University
T
his time of year is full of events and feelings of change. First snowfall, holidays, ends and beginnings of competition season, major projects and papers and right around the corner...the dreaded finals week. It’s our hope in Student-Athlete Services that our Bengal student-athletes are utilizing their time and energies to manage this busy period with ease and effectiveness. This month’s newsletter gives valuable information about preparing academically around the Thanksgiving holiday. Also included is an overview of the great community service projects SAAC promoted and you as Bengal student-athletes participated in. Finally, their is also and overview of the standings in the Bengal Challenge (up to Nov. 1) and information about the overall winner’s prizes. GO BENGALS! To suggest article topics or report on academic and community service achievements of your team in upcoming issues, contact Liz Johnson at [email protected]
Promotional Activities: Bylaw 12.5 In order to use a student-athlete’s name, picture or appearance at a charitable, educational or nonprofit agency’s event the following conditions must be met. - Student-athletes must receive written approval from AD - A participation/approval form must be initiated with Compliance to initiate the process - A student-athlete’s name, picture or appearance cannot be used with a for profit organization As student-athletes you sign an agreement at the beginning of each year to allow the NCAA to use your image in promoting championships, events, activities or programs Be on the lookout!! With new technology and media capabilities, sites may be taking advantage of your talent and status as a Bengal studentathlete. If you feel this has occurred please contact Compliance immediately. For more on this bylaw and what is considered acceptable promotional activities refer to the NCAA manual Bylaw 12.5. The online manual is available at
ncaapublications.com or speak with our Compliance Director: Joel Vickery
November 2011 Bengal Athletics Awards Bengal Athlete of the Week October 4 Katharina Marsela Women’s Tennis October 10 Bradi Hutchison Women’s Cross Country October 17 Breanne Van Every Women’s Volleyball October 26 Amanda Ellsworth Women’s Soccer October 31 Bradi Hutchison Women’s Cross Country Big Sky Player of the Week October 11 Bradi Hutchison Women’s Cross Country Bryce Jenkins Men’s Cross Country October 17 Breanne Van Every Women’s Volleyball Women’s Soccer All-Conference Amanda Ellsworth Co-Newcomer of the Year, Honorable Mention Ashley Jones 2nd Team Makaela Carrillo Honorable Mention Rachel Strawn Honorable Mention
Make it... Don’t Break it How to prepare for before and after Thanksgiving Break
With the holiday season quickly approaching, so is the race to final papers, exams and class projects. The following are tips to best prepare academically for the upcoming thanksgiving break, and how you can maximize that time at home for family, food and relaxation. 1. Complete as many assignments due the Monday or Tuesday following Turkey day before going home. No one wants to take a pile of books home and nine times out of ten those books remain closed and cause a mad rush Sunday night to complete them. Have a paper due on the 28th? Get it started now and set a goal to finish it during break. Have an exam the Friday before dead week? Start making flashcards and retyping notes before leaving so you have a head start on studying! 2. This should be obvious but, complete all assignments due prior to break ON TIME. You do not want to be cramming in extra work over the holiday because you did not manage your time in the first place. Utilize the October newsletter’s article “Time Management 101” to get some tips that are never to late to start! 3. Know what the 3 weeks following break look like. The holiday does not just make you laxidasical on the day you eat turkey! Some students fall into full on vacation mode and never bounce back upon returning to campus. This feeling can make or break the whole semester so do not let yourself fall prey to this mentality! Make a list or calendar of all the assignments, papers, and tests you have upon return to campus, including finals and their dates and times. Include on that list or calendar a plan of attack for dead week. Having this plan in place before leaving for Thanksgiving can set your mind at ease and keep you from stressing over how you are going to get everything done. 4. Decide on materials for only one or two classes to bring home. The hardest thing about breaks is finding the time to get everything done. It is inevitable that you will need to do SOME work over the holiday week, however do not be unrealistic and bring 5 books home and expect to get it all done. Again look at what your have upcoming and make a decision about what you can honestly foresee yourself completing over break. Even if it is only a chapter of your Biology text that is better than doing nothing at all!
Academic Calendar: Upcoming Events Through November 30 November 7: Student-Athlete Registration Begins November 18: Last day to WITHDRAW from late 8-week courses (W on transcript) November 21-25: Fall Recess (no classes for Thanksgiving holiday)
Community Commitment
Contributed by: Alishia Cairl: SAAC President October was a very exciting month for SAAC and all the student-athletes. We kicked off the month with a conference wide community service event. As a conference the Big Sky decided to work with local youth programs and ISU was fortunate to have the chance to team up with Brooklyn’s Playground. There was a great turn out at this event. We had participation from almost all the Bengal student-athletes and were able to accomplish a lot of work on the site. The event was an excellent way to get our student-athletes out in the community, and allowed us to support a great cause that helps make a playground accommodating to every child. The idea of doing a conference wide community service event is new, but the Big Sky SAAC, as well as ISU’s SAAC is looking forward to future opportunities and all the different people we can touch.
Last week ISU SAAC also held our annual Trunk or Treat. This event is a family and studentathlete favorite here in Pocatello. We had great participation from all the teams, with many of the athletes dressing up in their own costumes. The event only took about an hour; lots of little princesses and cowboys came and snatched up all the candy. It was great to see the community out there interacting with the different teams even in the cold weather. After such a great fall we are looking forward to the rest of the year. Right now SAAC is working on starting our canned food drive that will last the rest of the school year, and gearing up for a great winter and spring!
Bengal Challenge Update
The beginning of the fall has brought out a new side of the Bengal Student-Athletes competitive nature. Three teams have attained perfect attendance for the Bengal Games portion and two are perfect in the programming portion! November provides 3 additional programs to attend in order to obtain points, The first being , “How to Identify & Apply for Scholarships.” The second “Competitive Summer Jobs & Internship Prep” and the final program of the semester will be “Healthy Holidays”. We hope that these programs give you useful information as students and continue to aid you in your path toward graduation and beyond. Now for some updates on the Bengal Challenge!
Following October the Games portion for the Fall semester is complete. The top three Fall teams according to percentage for game attendance are: 1. Women’s Basketball (100%) 2. Women’s Softball (96%) T-3. Men’s Basketball (90%), Women’s Soccer (90%)
Upcoming Challenge Dates Nov. 1 or 2
How to Identify & Apply for
The Programming piece will be Scholarships (HYP) complete following November, 12:10 - 12:45 pm so percentages are based on ocRendezvous A&B curred events. The top three teams to date are: T-1. Women’s Softball, Women’s Nov.14 or 15 Soccer (33%) Competitive Summer Jobs & 2. Women Basketball (24%) Internship Prep (HYP) 3. Women’s Volleyball (5%) 12:10 - 12:45 pm Please remember that the final piece of the Bengal Challenge is Term GPA. So work hard and finish the fall semester strong for yourself and your team! Also the prizes for Winning the Bengal Challenge have been decided! The winning team will earn a Dri-Fit Nike T-shirt with a design to be determined, the Bengal Challenge Traveling trophy (pictured above) and their team inscribed on the Bengal Challenge Placard to be hung in the Student-Athlete Services area!
ISU Student-Athlete Support Services Staff Nancy Graziano
Associate Athletic Director/ Senior Woman Administrator [email protected] (208) 282-4503
Matt Steuart
AT HOME! NOV 5: WBB vs. Montana Western 2:05 PM
Quinton Freeman
Dirsctor of Football Academics [email protected] (208) 282- 3562
MBB vs. Rocky Mt. Coll 7:05 PM NOV 17: WBB vs. Boise State 7:00 PM
Liz Johnson
NOV 18: MBB vs. Colo. Christian 7:00 PM
Academic Advisor [email protected] (208) 282-3312
NOV 19: MFB vs. Eastern Wash. 4:00 PM NOV 23: MBB vs. Loyola Marymount 7:00 PM NOV 26: MBB vs. Utah State 7:00 PM
Nov.16
Healthy Holidays 7pm LC 10
Assistant Athletic Director for Academics [email protected] (208) 282- 2575
SUPPORT YOUR BENGALS
Rendezvous A & B
Joel Vickery
ISUBENGALS.Com
Compliance Director [email protected] (208) 282-3332
