Her experiences with the Victory Institute, Senator Baldwin, and the White House have changed her mindset – from international politics to perhaps one day returning to Idaho to help lead her home state.
The Smiths, along with the co-presidents, Vice President of Finance & Administration Richard Erne, and trustee Mike Elliott, collaborated with ZGA Architects and Andersen Construction (both of Boise) to bring the vision to life.
She was one of four students from the College, joining Yaxeny Lopez, Jessica Martinez, and Jasmine Stanciu, to live at CHA (commonly known as Farmway Village) this academic year as part of a research project.
Two campus members were recognized for their exceptional service to the community with a pair of awards this April from the Student Affairs Division, one student and one staff member.
Megan Brandel, the artistic director for Open Arms, is a Caldwell native who attended the College for two years before finishing her dance degree in Colorado. Now, she’s bringing her group to The College of Idaho for two shows titled “Cultivate”: a sensory-friendly kids’ show on Thursday and a full show for the public on Friday.