The Eagle Informs: 2025-26 (Spring) Student Newsletter

Get involved at CSI this week with several fun and engaging events. Start on Tuesday, March 31st during Eagle Hour from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the Upper SUB with Happy Little Accidents, where you can paint your own canvas, enjoy cookies, and take home a succulent. Also, on Tuesday at 12:00 PM in Shields 118, attend Eagles Give Back with Habitat for Humanity to learn about local service opportunities, upcoming student projects, and how you can get involved while enjoying pizza. On Wednesday, April 1st, stop by the CSI Library Lounge from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a Local Author Discussion featuring G.S. Wright. Then on Thursday, April 2nd during Eagle Hour from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the Upper SUB, check out Grow Your Career to explore helpful resources like resume and cover letter support, mock interviews, and career assessments, with free plants available.

Join in on the fun at CSI with a lineup of exciting events this week. Start with the Improv Comedy Show on Monday, March 16th, with doors opening at 6:30 PM and the show beginning at 7:00 PM in the CSI Fine Arts Theatre, featuring CSI and Yale’s Just Add Water improv group with admission by donation. On Tuesday, March 17th, don’t miss Craft Break during Eagle Hour from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the Upper SUB, where you can relax between classes while making your own fidget pen and other quick crafts. Then celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Lucky Minute Games from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Upper SUB, where you can compete in fun challenges like coin tossing and cup stacking to win prizes. On Wednesday, March 18th, head to the CSI Library from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for Trivia in the Library to test your knowledge, challenge your friends, and enjoy some friendly competition.

Celebrate Spirit Week from March 9th through March 13th by participating in the daily dress up themes. On Monday, March 9th, rep your team by wearing your favorite jersey, on Tuesday, March 10th, match with a friend for Twin Day, on Wednesday, March 11th, wear red, white, and blue, on Thursday, March 12th, show your Eagle pride with your favorite CSI gear, and on Friday, March 13th, dress rodeo ready in your best Western outfit. Join the Boot Scootin’ Bash on Monday, March 9th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the Upper SUB to learn line dancing while enjoying specialty sodas and Red Bulls. Stop by the Wild West Hat Bar on Wednesday, March 11th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the Upper SUB to design your own CSI embroidered hat with a variety of patches, and finish the week at the Cowboy Kickback on Friday, March 13th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the Upper SUB with cowboy themed minigames, crafts, and a Western photo booth. 

Join Art Club during Eagle Hour on Tuesday, March 3rd, from 12:00–2:00 PM in the Upper SUB to create your own 6-inch floral wall hanging, choosing your flowers, greenery, and background. On Thursday, March 5th, return to the Upper SUB for Build Your Own Charcuterie Board from 12:00–2:00 PM, then stay for CTRL + ALT De-Stress from 4:00–7:00 PM to enjoy massages, an energy and soda bar, and relaxing essential oils. Get Creative at the Library on Wednesday, March 11th, between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM to design your own bookmark with paint, diamond art, or dried flowers, and later in the month, stop by the CSI Library Book Club on Thursday, March 26th, at 12:00 PM to discuss Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson.

Start your week at Wellness Pitstop during Eagle Hour on Tuesday, February 24th, from 12:00–2:00 PM in the Upper SUB, where you can connect with Physicians Immediate Care Center, your campus health resource, and recharge with snacks and crafts. Later that evening, roll into Rollin’ Through the 80’s from 7:00–9:00 PM at Skateland, dress in your best 1980s outfit for a chance to win the Best Dressed contest, and enjoy snacks and drinks. Then on Thursday, February 26th, head back to the Upper SUB for the Cyber Ranch Round-Up during Eagle Hour from 12:00–2:00 PM, featuring line dancing, western-themed snacks, cybersecurity tips, games, prizes, and raffles. Wrap up your week at the Non-Traditional Resource Fair from 4:00–6:00 PM at the CSI Mini Cassia Center where you can connect with campus and community resources designed to support and enhance your college experience.

Start this week with Craft and Relax during Eagle Hour on Tuesday, February 17th, from 12:00–2:00 PM in the Upper SUB, where you can level up your creativity with Mario Brothers diamond art, coaster painting, mini painting, and clay sculpting alongside CSI Student Government. On Wednesday, February 18th, take a break at Study Break Trivia Bash from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Upper SUB, where you can connect, compete, and put your knowledge to the test for a chance to win prizes (student event pass required). Then on Thursday, February 19th, stop by the Free Legal Clinic from 3:00–5:00 PM in the Student Affairs Office (Taylor 235), offering free legal assistance to students, faculty, and staff—call 208-732-6224 to schedule an appointment.

This week CSI is full of fun and connection with a few can’t-miss events. Celebrate friendship during Eagle Hour on Tuesday, February 10th, from 12:00–2:00 PM in the Upper SUB at Pal-Entine’s, where you can create Valentines for your favorite pals using provided supplies. That afternoon, continue the festivities at Mindful Momentos from 3:00–5:00 PM in the Upper SUB with heart-filled crafts like painting a heart-shaped box, building a Lego flower, and picking up a small teddy bear while supplies last (student event pass required). On Thursday, February 12th, stop by Dip into Love during Eagle Hour from 12:00–2:00 PM in the Upper SUB for dipped snacks, flower bouquets, photo booth fun, and Shirley Temples (student event pass required). Wrap up the week with Time Out on Thursday, February 19th, from 12:00–2:00 PM in the Upper SUB, hosted by Enrollment Specialists and Financial Aid Advisors, offering helpful information, snacks, prizes, or a chance to relax and unwind.

February brings creativity, treats, and campus connections to CSI. Stop by Art Club during Eagle Hour on Tuesday, February 3rd from 12:00 to 2:00 PM in the Upper SUB to decorate a 5x5 shadow box with photos, flowers, and paints while supplies last. Later that day, chill out at Freeze Out from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Upper SUB with smoothies, freeze-dried candy, cold-weather essentials, and make your own snow globe. Then plan your future at the CSI Transfer Fair on Wednesday, February 4th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Upper SUB, where regional colleges, universities, and the military will share info on programs, financial aid, and housing, plus free pizza, swag, and a $500 scholarship raffle.

January brings a mix of cozy fun and helpful resources to campus as the semester gets underway. Stay warm at Sweata Weatha during Eagle Hour on Tuesday, January 27th from 11:00 to 1:00 PM in the Upper SUB, where you can pick up something cozy while supplies last. On Thursday, January 29th from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the Upper SUB, stop by Baby, It’s Still Cold Outside to enjoy hot chocolate and connect with Advising Services. Wrap up the week with Boots and Beats on Saturday, January 31st from 8:00 to 10:00 PM at the Fifth Avenue Point Event Center for an open dance benefiting CSI Coed Cheer. Multiple Work Study positions are also open at the CSI Early Learning Center for eligible students interested in working with children.