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Vandal Voyagers — Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords

Across the mist-shrouded peaks, verdant glens and velvet moors of Scotland, and through the unsurpassed natural beauty of Norway’s mighty fjords, experience the enduring legacies of Viking and Celtic clans. On this unforgettable sea journey, step inside sacred ancient abbeys, Viking cathedrals and legendary castles; and traverse majestic fjords aboard the breathtaking Flåm Railway. Fall under the spell of the emerald teardrop Isle of Iona; the archipelago of the sandstone-rimmed Orkney Islands; and the spectacular bird life, blue lochs and famous ponies of the Shetland Islands. This exclusive travel program takes you to destinations of wild beauty you’ll never forget. Along the way, traditional dishes and wines indulge your palate and expert lectures shed light on the region’s history. This program features an extensive meal plan. Join us and let Scotland and Norway steal your heart! Time Zone: Pacific. Wednesday, June 4, 2025 – Thursday, June 12, 2025. Scotland and Norway. For more info visit www.gohagantravel.com.

University of Idaho Dinner at Lachini Vineyards

Join us on Thursday, June 5, as Vandals gather at Lachini Vineyards for an evening filled with great food and even better company. University of Idaho alumni are invited to spend quality time with Alumni Relations director Amy Lientz, foundation and university leaders for an evening of delicious dinner, wine and exciting updates from U of I. This is the perfect chance to reconnect with the Vandal community in a relaxed, social setting. Early bird pricing is $125 per person, which includes a tasty pasta dinner and wine pairings if registered before May 1, $150 per person after May 1. Be sure to RSVP by Thursday, May 28, as space is limited! RSVP at https://vandalslachini2025.eventbrite.com/?aff=Trumba, Event Snapshot When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025 Where: Lachini Vineyards, 18225 NE Calkins Lane, Newberg, OR Cost: $125/person, includes dinner and wine pairings if RSVP before May 1, $150/person after May 1. Questions? Contact Sandy Larsen at 208-364-4030 or sandyl@uidaho.edu. Time: 6 p.m. PT. Time Zone: Pacific. Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Lachini Vineyards 18225 NE Calkins Lane Newberg, OR. For more info visit vandalslachini2025.eventbrite.com.

unWind Wine Tour with Beamer's Hells Canyon Tours

Calling all alumni! You’re invited to unwind with us on a wine-tasting dinner adventure with Beamers Hells Canyon Tours! Join us June 7 as we travel up the Snake River on a jet boat built for comfort while enjoying a wine tasting from two local wineries. Prepare to have your taste buds dazzled! Our cruise will arrive at Heller Bar Lodge for dinner, paired with more wine and unmatched views of Hells Canyon. After dinner, we’ll make a leisurely trip back down the Snake River and end up where we started, on the docks behind the Holiday Inn Clarkston. Space is limited — purchase your tickets soon! Call Beamers Hells Canyon Tours at (509) 758-4800 and ask for the University of Idaho alumni cruise. Be at the dock 30 minutes before boarding. Time: 2 p.m. PT. Time Zone: Pacific. Saturday, June 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Docks behind the Holiday Inn Clarkston 700 Port Dr. Clarkston, WA 99403.

Happy Hour and Taco Night at Red Card Pub

Hey Palouse Vandals!   Come join us on Tuesday, June 17 at Red Card Pub and Tex-Mex Taco Bar for a night of fun, food and drinks! The happy hour specials will have you smiling from ear to ear, and their tacos are sure to hit the spot. Grab your friends and head on over for a night of fun with your fellow alums!  Click on the Link to RSVP Event Snapshot   What: Palouse Alumni Chapter Happy Hour and Taco Night Where: Red Card Pub and Tex-Mex Taco Bar (588 SE. Bishop Blvd. Suite G, Pullman, WA)  When: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Cost: FREE with no-host food and beverages!  Cheers and go Vandals! Time: 4:30 p.m. Time Zone: Pacific. Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Red Card Pub 588 SE. Bishop Blvd. Suite G, Pullman, WA. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Alumni Night with the Tacoma Rainiers

Calling all alumni! Mark your calendar and join us Saturday, June 21 at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma for Vandal Night with the Tacoma Rainers. Help cheer for the home team from our reserved Vandal alumni section. Our alumni ticket packages include a variety of meal options and Rainers gear. Find us in the parking lot before the game to get your swag! Ticket packages The Single $15.50 — reserved seat and Ballpark Meal (hot dog and water) , The Double $25.50 — reserved seat, Ballpark Meal, Tacoma Rainiers hat , The Homerun $35.50 — reserved seat, entrée of choice, Tacoma Rainiers hat, Event Snapshot What: Vandal Night with the Tacoma Rainiers When: Gates open at 4:30 p.m. first pitch at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 Where: Cheney Stadium (2502 S. Tyler St. Tacoma, WA 98405). Time: 6:05 p.m. Time Zone: Pacific. Saturday, June 21, 2025, 6:05 PM – 9:00 PM. Cheney Stadium 2502 S. Tyler St. Tacoma, WA 98405. For more info visit www.gofevo.com.

Alumni Night at Winescape Winery

Vandal alumni and friends, We’re excited to invite you to a special joint alumni gathering with fellow graduates from the University of Idaho (U of I) and Washington State University (WSU)! Enjoy an evening of great wine, meaningful connections and Vandal-Cougar camaraderie in a beautiful winery setting. Your $34 ticket includes two glasses of wine, a raffle ticket for a door prize and plenty of opportunities to connect with alumni from both schools in a laid-back, festive atmosphere. Optional Add-On: Pre-order a charcuterie box from Boards by Brit to enjoy at the event. Order by June 18. Support a Great Cause: Bring cereal to donate to Family Promise of Spokane and help feed local families. Raffle: Everyone gets a raffle ticket just for attending. Bring cereal and earn more entries to win WSU and U of I alumni swag baskets! Event Snapshot What: Vandal and Cougar Alumni Night at Winescape Winery Who: Vandal and Cougar alumni and friends When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Where: Winescape… Time: 5:30 p.m. Time Zone: Pacific. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Winescape Winery 6011 E. 32nd Ave. Spokane, WA 99223. For more info visit alumni.wsu.edu.

Palouse Thirsty Thursday in Boise

Save the Date: Palouse Thirsty Thursday is Back! Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 26 to join fellow Vandals and Cougars for a summer evening of fun, friends and fantastic brews! University of Idaho and Washington State University alumni are teaming up once again for an unforgettable happy hour at Payette Brewing in Boise. Reconnect, reminisce and raise a glass while enjoying live music from Vandal favorite Spencer Batt ’07, ’14. Bring your appetite! Queens food truck will be on-site serving up delicious Hawaiian fare to keep the island vibes flowing! RSVP today and you’ll be entered into a drawing for exclusive Vandal and Cougar gear. RSVP at uiwsuthirstythursday25.eventbrite.com, Event Snapshot What: Vandal and Cougar Thirsty Thursday When: 5:30–7:30 p.m. MT | Thursday, June 26 Where: Payette Brewing, 733 S. Pioneer Street, Boise, Idaho Cost: FREE! (No-host food and drinks available). Time: 5:30 p.m. MT. Time Zone: Mountain. Thursday, June 26, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Payette Brewing 733 S. Pioneer Street Boise, Idaho. For more info visit uiwsuthirstythursday25.eventbrite.com.

39th Annual Silver and Gold Alumni Gathering in American Falls

You’re invited to our Southeast Idaho Chapter’s 39th Annual Silver and Gold Alumni Gathering: Friday, June 27 in American Falls! This celebrated tradition includes a golf scramble, barbecue social and scholarship auction. Event proceeds benefit U of I scholarships supporting local high school seniors. Join us for summertime fun with alumni, current students and the opportunity to meet this year's scholarship recipients and their families. Vandal Family fun Golf scramble begins at 1 p.m. at the American Falls Golf Course. Green fees to be paid at course. , Barbecue social begins at 6 p.m. at American Falls City Park. Menu includes "steak and chicken with all the fixin's" and beverages. Cost is $25 per plate. , Scholarship auction for Vandal sportswear and paraphernalia begins around 7:30 p.m. with a welcome, awards presentations and special updates on the University of Idaho. Questions? For more information please contact: Tom Kress, 208-221-0796 , Jeff Schutte, 208-705-5836 , Bob Schreiber, 208-226-5082. Time: Golf at 1 p.m. and BBQ at 6 p.m. MT. Time Zone: Mountain. Friday, June 27, 2025. American Falls City Park 380 Roosevelt Street American Falls, Idaho.

Vandal Voyagers — Amalfi Coast

Experience the best of the Italian Riviera on this remarkable seven-night cruise, round-trip Rome, aboard a deluxe small ship. Customize your Tuscany experience with included options to visit Florence or Lucca. Enjoy excursions to the cliffside villages of Cinque Terre, Corsica’s fortified town of Bonifacio and the UNESCO-inscribed ruins of Pompeii. Savor the splendor of Amalfi and the Isle of Capri on an incomparable journey that concludes with a visit to the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial — led by Guest Speaker Dwight David Eisenhower II. Along the way, traditional dishes and wines indulge your palate and expert lectures shed light on the region’s history. This program features an extensive meal plan. Join us and let Italy steal your heart! Time Zone: Pacific. Friday, June 27, 2025 – Saturday, July 5, 2025. Italy. For more info visit www.gohagantravel.com.

Alumni Night with the Spokane Indians

Calling all alumni!   Mark your calendar and join us Friday, July 11 at Avista Stadium in Spokane for Vandal Night with the Spokane Indians. Help cheer for the home team from our reserved Vandal alumni section. Stay after the game to enjoy the fireworks!    Event Snapshot  What: Vandal Night with the Spokane Indians When: Gates open at 6 p.m. first pitch at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, July 11.  Where: Avista Stadium (602 N. Havana Street Spokane Valley, Washington 99202). Cheers, and GO Vandals! Time: 6 p.m. Time Zone: Pacific. Friday, July 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Avista Stadium 602 N. Havana Street Spokane Valley, Washington 99202. For more info visit www.gofevo.com.

Vandal Raft Trip

It’s that time again! Summer's on its way, and you know what that means – it's time for our annual Vandal Raft Trip! We're super excited to team up with the awesome folks at Mountain River Outfitters again to bring you a day packed with fun on July 12. Please meet at 8 a.m. MST at the MRO headquarters, located next to the S&S Outfitters Store. From there, we will shuttle bus to the starting spot. Registration guidance: Scroll down to the end of the page and Select July 12 on the book online calendar, and select the “Full Day Trip” option that will pop up. Make sure you list Vandal Raft Trip as your party name, and enter promo code “UofI” for our special Vandal Price! Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT. Time Zone: Mountain. Saturday, July 12, 2025, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Riggins, ID. For more info visit idahoriver.com.

Kappa Alpha Theta

Feeling nostalgic for those days as a Beta Theta at University of Idaho? Well, dust off your kite and mark your calendar for July 18-20, 2025. Join your sisters in Moscow for a memorable weekend! We’re celebrating 100 years (+5) since Kappa Alpha Theta was established at U of I in 1920. (Unfortunately, it wasn’t possible in 2020.) We will be having a silent auction at Saturday's banquet, items being donated for the auction will be dropped off at the Friday reception. Proceeds from the auction will go to the Beta Theta Scholarship Fund. Time: 5 p.m. Time Zone: Pacific. Friday, July 18, 2025 – Sunday, July 20, 2025. Best Western Plus University Inn. For more info visit kappaalphatheta105.eventbrite.com.

University of Idaho and MOSS Party in the Park

The University of Idaho and MOSS Party in the Park is a family-friendly event designed to engage the community, showcase our programs and celebrate the construction of our new dining lodge! Families and friends will enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, interactive displays, campus tours and a casual, welcoming atmosphere. Drop by anytime — free burgers and hotdogs at 11:30 a.m. — live music. Time: 10 a.m. MT. Time Zone: Mountain. Saturday, July 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. McCall Field Campus — Ponderosa State Park 1800 University Lane McCall, Idaho.

Vandal Day at Silverwood

Join the Vandal alumni and friends on Thursday, July 31, for a fun-filled day at the annual Vandal Day at Silverwood Theme Park. You’ll get an hour of early access to Roller Coaster Alley with a Vandal Day Gold or Silver Package. Then enjoy the wavy waters of Boulder Beach, the heart-racing Panic Plunge and a quiet, family-friendly dinner. There’s something for everyone, so please see the ticket options below. Don’t forget your sunscreen! 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025, Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park 27843 North Highway 95 Athol, Idaho, Vandal Day Gold Package: Includes one hour of early access to Roller Coaster Alley, access to Silverwood and Boulder Beach, an unlimited Pepsi drink wristband and a Vandal Family BBQ Dinner from 4- 6 p.m. Adults — $65 , Kids (3-7) — $50 , Seniors (65+) — $50, Vandal Day Silver Package: Includes one hour of early access to Roller Coaster Alley, an unlimited Pepsi drink wristband and a Vandal Family BBQ Dinner from 4-6 p.m. A separate ticket… Time Zone: Pacific. Thursday, July 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Silverwood Theme Park 27843 US-95 Athol, ID 83801. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

Vandal Day with the Seattle Mariners

Take yourself out to the ballpark on August 3 with alumni and friends for Vandal Day with the Seattle Mariners! We have an entire afternoon of fun and festivities planned exclusively for Vandals! This is a fantastic opportunity to see a great game, support your alma mater and reconnect with Puget Sound alumni. Vandal Day at T-Mobile Park Vandal Head Football Coach, Thomas Ford Jr. to throw out first pitch , Pre-game happy hour: alumni are invited to a private gathering on the Rooftop Boardwalk from gates open to first pitch. Gates open 1 ½ hours prior to the first pitch. , Vandals/Mariners jersey: snag a limited-edition Vandals/M’s jersey to wear at the game and all season long! , Giving back: $5 of every ticket sold supports the University of Idaho Alumni Legacy Scholarship. Tickets will go fast so order yours today at https://mariners.com/uidaho, Event Snapshot Who: Vandal alumni, friends and families What: Vandal Day with the Seattle Mariners When: Sunday, August 3, 2025. First Pitch at 1:10 p.m. PT… Time: 1:10 p.m. PT. Time Zone: Pacific. Sunday, August 3, 2025, 11:40 AM – 4:10 PM. T-Mobile Park 1250 1st Ave. S. Seattle Washington 98134. For more info visit mariners.com.

Vandal Day with the Idaho Falls Chukars

Grab your mitt, hat and Vandal gear and meet us at the ballpark! You're invited to join alumni August 3 for an afternoon of baseball as the Idaho Falls Chukars take on the Boise Hawks. Our Vandal-discounted tickets are just $12 each in section R3 off the first baseline! PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS AT: https://vandalschukars2025.eventbrite.com/?aff=trumba Please Note — tickets will be sent to you digitally prior to the game. Big thanks to our hosts, Bailey Storms '19 and Jess Marboe Jenkins '17 from your Idaho Falls Alumni Chapter! See you there and Go Vandals! Event Snapshot What: Vandal Day with the Idaho Falls Chukars When: Sunday, August 3, first pitch at 2 p.m. Where: Melaleuca Field, 900 Jim Garchow Way, Idaho Falls 83402. Time: 2 p.m. MT. Time Zone: Mountain. Sunday, August 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Melaleuca Field 900 Jim Garchow Way Idaho Falls, Idaho. For more info visit vandalschukars2025.eventbrite.com.

Vandal Football at Washington State

The Battle of the Palouse is back! Get ready for an unforgettable game day experience in Pullman, Washington. We're bringing the Vandal spirit across the border, and you won't want to miss it! Check back for information. Game tickets go on sale this summer! Time Zone: Pacific. Saturday, August 30, 2025. Pullman, WA. For more info visit uidaho.edu.