Jim Hodges’ Unearthed exhibition is a monumental bronze cast of an uprooted tree stump. The truncated form resonates with majesty while also serving as a mournful reminder of humankind’s impact upon the natural world. The sculpture is suspended in stillness, suggesting what might have been above, stretching branches that…

Each year, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art presents selections from its growing permanent collection in an exhibition, offering fresh perspectives through thematic exhibitions, recent acquisitions, and curated installations.

Open August 25, 2026 through March 13, 2027,  “JSMA Collects” explores the many ways artists, curators, and visitors connect with…

“The Mirror that Nature Holds” brings together a vast array of contemporary artists whose practices reflect the natural world as a site of wonder, memory, unease, and potential. In dialogue with the philosophical legacy of the sublime, such as the transcendental aspirations of Caspar David Friedrich and the atmospheric…

Ellen Picken – A Gift for Our Stone Kin On View October 16 – December 11 Artist Talk and Opening Reception: Thursday, October 15th, 4:30PM Fine Arts Center Auditorium

About the Exhibition: Ellen Picken creates paintings that simultaneously arise from the environment and her dreams. She transforms…

First-Gen Celebration Week

November 2-6, 2026

Carry the Flame Forward

Monday, November 2

How to Get Into the C-Suite with Academic Success and Career Center

Noon-1:30 PM | ASCC, Lighty 180 (Lounge)

How to Use Journalism in Any Career, with Murrow College of Communication

3-4 PM…

Strong communication skills are valuable in every profession. Join the Murrow College of Communication and First-Gen Student Center to explore how journalism skills such as storytelling, interviewing, research, and audience engagement can help you stand out in any career. Learn how to communicate effectively, build credibility, and connect with diverse…

SPEAKER: Dr. Nathan Schiele, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, University of Idaho

BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. Nathan Schiele is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of Idaho (UI). He graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton.…

Andrew Thompson is a British scientist with over 30 years’ experience spanning academic research, drug discovery, global health and life science innovation. After completing his PhD in Neuropharmacology in 1998, he spent 15 years at the University of Cambridge, leading research into drug screening and target engagement. His work resulted in 75 peer-reviewed publications and was supported by organisations including the Wellcome Trust and British Heart Foundation.

Andrew subsequently managed national and international research programmes at Cambridge’s Department of Medicine, helping secure £12 million in funding and supporting rare disease research and international collaborations. Later, at PetMedix, he led monoclonal antibody development programmes to advance therapeutic candidate towards clinical studies.

In 2018, Andrew co-founded SMi Systems, where he is CEO. He has since led the company in securing over £10 million in funding, establishing UK and US facilities, and help develop a patented single-molecule imaging technology. His career has focuses on transforming drug discovery and diagnostics through highly sensitive, high-throughput molecular analysis.