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The 29th annual "I Love ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½" campaign for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ academic scholarships is featuring events across southern Idaho in Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and the Treasure Valley with fundraising calling starting on Sept. 1 in Blackfoot.

"'I Love ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½' is a tremendous opportunity to help students and be part of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½," said Tony Dickey, director of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ annual giving. "With our help, the scholarships provided to students can make a giant difference in their lives and in our communities."

This year's campaign calling schedule is as follows:

• Sept. 1, Blackfoot calling session;

• Sept. 6-7, first Pocatello calling session;

• Sept. 7, Twin Falls calling session;

• Sept. 8-9, Treasure Valley calling session;

• Sept. 12-13, Idaho Falls calling session; and

• Sept. 19-20, second Pocatello calling session.

This year's drive is being led by chair Michele Pond-Bell, who is overseeing an enthusiastic group of volunteers comprised of community members, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ faculty and staff, alumni and friends of the University. Pond-Bell is an ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ alumna and nursing administrator at Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley.

"We believe we can raise even more funds for scholarships for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students this year," Pond-Bell said. "Please show your support by saying yes when you receive a call from one of our volunteers."

Before and after the calling campaign a number of "I Love ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½" events will be held. Remaining "I Love ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½" events include:

• Aug. 17 – Treasure Valley "I Love ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½" Kickoff, 5:30-7:30 p.m., ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Meridian Health Science Center;

• Aug. 18 – Business After Hours with Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, 5-7 p.m., Bennion Student Union Building, University Place in Idaho Falls;

• Sept.1 – Pocatello Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Idaho Museum of Natural History on the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ main campus.

• Aug. 30 – Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, noon – 1 p.m., Idaho Falls Red Lion Hotel;

• Aug. 31 – Twin Falls Kickoff Event, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Elevation 486 Restaurant, Twin Falls;

• Sept. 15 – McLove Night, 5 to 7 p.m., Pocatello McDonald’s at 1011 S. Fifth Ave. and 831 Yellowstone Ave., a portion of all sales will go directly to scholarships for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students.

• Sept. 19 – I Love ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Night at Sonic, 5-8 p.m., Pocatello Sonic Drive-In, 710 Yellowstone Ave., a portion of all sales will go directly to scholarships for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students.

• Sept. 22 – Finale of I Love ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, 5-7 p.m., Pocatello Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, Rosewood Reception Center in Pocatello, 1499 Bannock Highway, sponsored by Watkins Distributing,

The money donated to "I Love ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½" goes directly to scholarships. Donors can specify their pledges to any program, department or college within the university.

For additional information on "I Love ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½" contact Tony Dickey at 208-282-2994 or tdickey@isu.edu, or visit www.isu.edu/foundation/iloveisu/.

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