so what did “flagship” mean in their statement?
someone explain it i want to laugh too!

Now that’s class! * BLING *

Best day ever! Lol, so can we apply for the use of that term now? That’d be a double zing!

I know a bunch of vandals and I would really like to rub this in their faces…

is great too. unless the UI grad abstained from the vote?

how did the removal of the word Flagship ever even get on the agenda??? Cheers. In dUI’s honor, I’ll drink to that.

Next thing you know, dUI will demand Horizon Airlines make them a University of Idaho themed airplane. Oh, wait….

I’m guessing, because I couldn’t find BSU’s mission statement on the school web site anywhere. It also specifically mentions health professions. So maybe, just maybe, there is a chance? I mean, why would we need a law school when this is the capital…but I can certainly see why we need a med school based on population and availability in the northwest. Go figure. I want them both, and I want them now.I am not finding the word “leadership” in the mission statement. Maybe my reading comprehension needs polishing. Never did like reading these bw mission statements, anyway. Make me thirsty.

"Boise State University is a comprehensive, urban university serving a diverse population through undergraduate and graduate programs, research, and state and regional public service.
As provided by the State Board of Education, Boise State University will formulate its academic plan and generate programs with primary emphasis on business and economics, engineering, the social sciences, public affairs, the performing arts, and teacher preparation. Boise State University will give continuing emphasis in the areas of the health professions, the physical and biological sciences, and education and will maintain basic strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, which provide the core curriculum or general education portion of the curriculum."

Drew’s photo has it correct except the Hood was sunk by the Bismark. U of I’s was sunk by a horse.

No, seriously…they do not learn…‘cause you know, they’re nasty and inebriated…instead of learning…you know, the way people are supposed to learn things in college?…besides, I’m pretty sure ships, flag variety or not, can’t sail through the wheat fields of the Palouse…oh when will they learn?

LINK

And this is exactly the attitude the SBOE wanted to curb:

Start a freakin Facebook campaign to petition the governor. This is ridiculous. The SBOE way overstepped their boundaries on this and public outrage will restore it. BSU will never achieve what U of I has achieved. Even their Football program is about to go downhill since their star players are gone. BSU people know this and are taking their last shots at the UofI while they still have the ear of the SBOE, and this is what comes from that. Its pathetic………

February 17, 2012

Dear Friends,

As the state’s flagship research university, THE University of Idaho continues to keep alive the dream of President Abraham Lincoln, who envisioned land-grant universities in each state or territory as "people’s universities." Land-grant universities not only provide every citizen access to a high-quality education, they also apply new knowledge and discoveries to real-world issues fueling our economies and our collective quality of life. Land-grant universities like ours partner with their states to address the most pressing issues of our time.

Here in Idaho, our University has trained generations of leaders: lawmakers, judiciary members, physicians, artists and entrepreneurs who have shaped and advanced our state.

In addition, each year — through our statewide extension network — we touch the lives of roughly 400,000 Idahoans, from infants to senior citizens.

Our 4-H programs offer a great example of how lives are touched and transformed. This year marks the centennial of Idaho 4-H, founded in 1912 with a focus on agriculture and gardening. Over the past century, thousands of Idaho’s young people have benefited from 4-H’s community clubs, afterschool programs, day camps, summer camps, statewide and national conferences, and international exchange programs. The four "H’s" in 4-H stand for: hearts, heads, hands and health. I would also add "hope."

Through the years, 4-H has recognized and adapted to the changing needs of our state and global community. Today, its programs have broadened to include an emphasis on science, healthy living, and citizenship and leadership.

Tim Ewers, who co-leads Idaho 4-H science programs, is passionate about finding ways to make science "as fun as sports." His energies are devoted to using robotics as a way to connect kids with math and science. 4-H is part of the equation to addressing our nation’s ailing competitiveness in the STEM disciplines – science, technology, engineering and math; this is a way to help nurture learning in these critical areas so that the young people of today, will be our university sciences majors and global leaders of tomorrow.

With an eye towards building citizens and leaders, eighth- and ninth-graders from around Idaho walk the halls of our state Capitol Building during 4-H’s annual Know Your Government weekend. Tomorrow through Monday in Boise, more than 180 youngsters will adopt roles as legislators, judges and reporters, conduct mock committee meetings and mock trials. They’ll also hear from state and local officials and have breakfast with legislators and judges, including Idaho Supreme Court Justice Daniel Eismann. This is a great way for Idaho’s youth to learn in a hands-on, experiential way about how our state government works. Without a doubt, future leaders are "born" during this weekend.

One-hundred and fifty years ago, the Morrill Act – signed by President Lincoln – created the national land-grant university system and made possible our University of Idaho. As the state’s flagship research university we serve the people of the state of Idaho. Our hope for the future success and vitality of our state resides in our young people and how we teach, encourage and nurture them for success through programs such as 4-H and through study at our University.

Although I was very disappointed in the decision yesterday by the Idaho State Board of Education to remove the word "flagship" from our mission statement, I can assure you that we will continue to operate as we always have – as the state’s land-grant, research leader with a statewide presence and impact. Idaho’s future leaders get their start with us, and I am proud of the leading role we play to make possible and ensure the future of Idaho, our nation and our world.

M. Duane Nellis
President

Guest opinion in today’s Statesman:
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/02/21/2002870/flagship-removal-hurts-all-idahoans.html

But methinks the leaders of the dUI Foundation and the dUI Alumni Association are being a little disingenuous when they make this statement:

We ought to be encouraging, not discouraging, the Broncos’ achievements on the gridiron.

The day that dUI encourages the Boise State “Donkeys” (Akey’s word) on the gridiron will be the day the Vandals win the national championship. Or even 8 games. Or stop falling out of windows. Or quit drinking. Or (fill in the blank).

By negatively impacting BSU’s dUI’s ability to recruit players and reducing their national generally pathetic athletic recognition, the whole state dUI would suffer.

That’s the problem, you stupid vandulls. You can’t recruit and BSU can. Ever wonder why?