TO: University of Idaho Students, Faculty and Staff
FROM: Scott Green, President
DATE: Nov. 15, 2021
SUBJECT: Loss in the Vandal Family
It is a sad day in the Vandal Family. Daniel Noble, an employment services specialist in Human Resources, passed away Nov. 11 in Colorado with his family by his side.
Dan was a proud Vandal and graduate of the University of Idaho, receiving his bachelor’s degree in business finance in 2002 and bachelor’s degree in business/HR management in 2007. He was an active participant in the Vandal Marching Band and was Joe Vandal as a student.
Dan started his career at U of I in 1998 as a student employee and continued in various student and temporary help positions until 2003, when he accepted a position as a financial specialist working with gifts to the U of I Foundation and other university departments. In 2011, Dan moved to Human Resources as a senior financial specialist, and in 2019, he transitioned to an HR specialist where he remained until his passing. He served on numerous committees, including Staff Affairs.
A lifelong Vandal, Dan often attended sporting events and supported the Vandals in countless other ways. You could often find him on Hello Walk at lunchtime, or any time he could find a reason to venture there.
He had a passion for making others feel included. Dan participated in the Leadership Moscow program and volunteered in the community in many ways, most proudly as a member of the Alternative Giving Market on the Palouse. He was known by all who loved him as grill master and fun-loving prankster.
The passing of a Vandal Family member can understandably have significant impacts on those left behind. Faculty and staff needing assistance should use the free and confidential EAP resources available through your benefits.
Our condolences go to Dan’s family and friends and to all those who knew Dan. A celebration of his life will be held in Moscow in the spring and details will be shared at a later date.
Scott Green
President
president@uidaho.edu
uidaho.edu/president