IN THE COMMUNITY /
Forensic Science Club to Take DNA Swabs, Fingerprints, Photos of Children for
Parents Saturday
The Boise State Forensic Science Club will be taking DNA swabs and making
fingerprint cards and photographs of children for their parents from 8 a.m.-5
p.m. on Saturday at the Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, Nampa.
The daylong event provides parents with an opportunity to obtain permanent
DNA, fingerprint and photographic records of their children. These records may
be used by law enforcement or medical personnel in case of child abduction or
other situations involving a child’s safety and security, said Chuck Cato, a
senior biology major and the club’s president.
A $5 donation is suggested for each child’s records. The BSU Forensic Science
Club will use the funds to send some of its members to an upcoming forensic
conference in Boise presented by the Pacific Northwest Division of the
International Association of Identification.
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Wenyi Dai shows Health Sciences
Dean Jim Girvan her research |
RESEARCH
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Students Work Showcased at Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Conference
Wenyi Dai, an applied mathematics major from Beijing, shows College of Health
Sciences Dean James Girvan a math department display on Applications of Game
Theory in Calculus and Information Security on Monday at the Undergraduate
Research and Scholarship Conference in the Student Union Jordan Ballroom. More
than 165 Boise State undergraduates displayed their research, artistic and
scholarly projects on a variety of topics. Undergraduate research is integral
to the university and its mission and provides students with invaluable
experience. These experiences are uncommon at the undergraduate level at most
universities.
INTERNATIONAL
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First Nations Politics Featured in Final International Connections Brown Bag
Join Albertsons Library and International Programs for the final
International Connections Brown Bag Luncheon Seminar of the academic year at
12:30 p.m. April 24 in the Student Union Lookout Room.
Professor John Ziker, anthropology, will discuss: First Nations, the Treaty
Process, and Environmental Rights in British Columbia, Canada. Light
refreshments will be served and feel free to bring your lunch. Due to
the great attendance at the seminars this year, Albertsons Library and
International Programs will continue to coordinate International Connections
next year. Look for the new schedule of seminars at the beginning of
fall semester by
clicking
here.
BOOKSTORE /
Save Big with Spring Fling Discounts at the Bookstore
During the Boise State Bookstore’s Spring Fling Sale today through Saturday,
receive 25 percent off regular-priced apparel and an additional 75 percent off
the lowest marked clearance price on all clearance merchandise. Spring Fling
sales also include terrific tunes, including iPods and AM/FM arm band radios,
fun flip flops, awesome new spring apparel, and stylin’ sunglasses. Visit
www.boisestatebooks.com for more
new spring merchandise.
SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES /
Focus on Lewis and Clark, Desert Studies, Culture, Cinema and Health Topics
Boise State’s summer workshop series will focus on Lewis and Clark and the
West, desert studies, a variety of cultures, cinema and health. Several of the
workshop topics were designed around “A Circle of Cultures: The Boise Lewis &
Clark Experience,” a series of free events from May 20-29 in Julia
Davis Park. The events will allow visitors to experience the Lewis and Clark
journey. The summer workshop series will enhance that experience by focusing
on topics such as art in the age of Lewis and Clark, Western history
through film, political thought of the American West, owls of the West and
more.
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FETTUCINE
FORUM /
Fettuccine Forum Looks at the Good and Bad in Boise's Architecture
The final installment of this season’s Fettuccine Forum, a lecture series on
the future and past of Boise and the Treasure Valley, will be held First
Thursday, May 4, in the Rose Room in the historic Union Block, 718 W. Idaho
Street. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. Admission and
appetizers are free; a cash bar will be available. Fettuccine will also be
available to purchase for $5. Call ext. 6-3701 for more information.
This month’s speaker is architect Charles Hummel, who will speak about “Boise’s Buildings: Good, Bad and Ugly.” Hummel is the third generation in a
family of prominent local architects. Until his retirement in 2002, he was the
senior partner in the firm of Hummel Architects and its predecessors.
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SERVICE OPPORTUNITY /
Student Organization Seeks New Adviser
The
National Society of Collegiate Scholars' adviser is retiring from the
university this year and the group needs a new adviser. NSCS is an
honors organization that recognizes outstanding academic achievement among
first- and second-year college students and encourages members to develop
leadership skills through community service. The group's Web site offers information
about many NSCS programs and services,
nscs@nscs.org.
The adviser would provide continuity from year to year as the chapter
transitions, attend chapter meetings and activities where possible, remind the
students to register annually with the Student Activities Office, assist with
and participate in the induction convocation, help manage chapter funds and
where possible, attend the NSCS Leadership summit. For more information
contact Mike Esposito at
mesposit@boisestate.edu.
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ALUMNI /
Alum and Winemaker Presents 'Wine Chemistry 101' Seminar on Friday
Boise State alumnus Bob Bertheau, the head winemaker at Chateau Ste. Michelle
Winery in Washington, will discuss “Wine Chemistry 101” from 1-1:30 p.m. Friday
in Room 118 of the Multipurpose Building as part of the BSU Chemistry Seminar
Series.
Bertheau received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Boise State in 1984.
He
leads the white-wine making team at Chateau Ste Michelle’s Woodinville winery
located 15 miles northeast of Seattle and the red-wine making team at the
company’s Canoe Ridge Estate winery on the Columbia river in eastern
Washington.
Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington with some of the most
mature vineyards in the Columbia Valley. Known for its chardonnay, riesling,
merlot and cabernet, Chateau Ste. Michelle has received some of the highest
accolades in the industry, including “American Winery of the Year 2004” from
Wine Enthusiast Magazine and “2005 Winery of the Year” by Restaurant Wine
Magazine.
Hedges, Hoidal
Receive Alumni Service Award
Two graduates and longtime supporters of Boise State were named the
winners of the fourth annual Alumni Service Award. Boise residents Ed Hedges
and Carol Hoidal were named to the honor by the BSU Alumni Association and
will be recognized at the organization’s annual meeting next month.
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COMPUTER HELP /
Student Group Offers Free Computer Repair April 29
Having
Problems with your PC? Is your computer slowing down with viruses, spyware,
unneeded programs, and popups? Are you having trouble connecting to the
Internet? Not sure how to install that new hardware or software? Short of
giving you a new computer, the Boise State AITP student organization can fix
your PC or laptop for free.
The third annual Boise State AITP PC Repair Fair will be held April 29.
While repairs are free, participants will need to register online, as AITP can
only accept the first 101 people to sign up. Visit AITP's Web site at
www.aitpbsu.org to sign up for a
time, or get more information.
You will need to drop your PC off between 9 a.m. and noon, depending on the time
slot selected. Computers will be worked on in the order received. The event will
take place in the Business Building, Room 215.
Registrants need to bring their computer, all pertinent software, and any
hardware that may need to be installed. Do not bring your monitor, keyboard,
or mice. These will be provided for each computer.
FILM /
'Napoleon Dynamite' Memoirs, Photos Find Home on Idaho Film Collection Web
Site
The Idaho Film Collection, housed at Boise State, has begun a
collection of memoirs from high school students who were present for the
making of the hit movie Napoleon Dynamite. The first batch of the memoirs,
along with a related photo montage, can be viewed by
clicking here.
In 2005, Idaho Film Collection director and Boise State professor Tom Trusky
decided to ask Preston High School students for their memories about the
making of the movie. Trusky said that his approach is novel because “film
memoirs are usually written by actors or directors decades after a film has
been released and gone classic. I thought it would be terrific to have
teenagers — although perhaps only extras or bystanders — tell their stories
right now, while events were still fresh in their minds.”
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BSU IN THE COMMUNITY /
Alternative Spring Break Students Help Katrina Victims
Boise State students recently spent their spring break vacations helping
others recover from one of the nation's worst natural disasters. Students on
the Alternative Spring Break, organized by the Volunteer Services Board and
accompanied by Mahi Takazawa, traveled to Houston. There, they helped
Hurricane Katrina evacuees and participated in projects at the Houston Zoo,
the Ronald McDonald House, the Houston Food Bank and at a program run by the
St. Vincent de Paul charity.
The
Boise State Campus Crusade for Christ's group of volunteers went to New
Orleans, where they gutted houses and dealt with the mold, rats and rubbish
left behind by the flooding after the storm. Their trip was part of a
nationwide Campus Crusade for Christ clean-up effort.
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| Pierre Munchas performs a warrior
dance during the annual Hui-O-Aloha Luau on April 15. The Luau's theme
this year was Polynesian Voyage and featured music, dance and food
from places such as Hawaii, New Zealand, Tahiti and Samoa. A portion
of the ticket sales benefited the non-profit Allies Linked for the
Prevention of HIV and AIDS, or ALPHA.
Photo by Melissa Harris
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Greg Raymond, Frank Church
Professor of International Relations and director of the
Honors College, presented a paper titled "Justice and
Expediency in International Ethics" at the annual meeting of
the International Studies Association on March 25 in San
Diego.
Lynda Ransdell, athletics,
just returned from the Women's Final Four tournament in Boston
where she participated in the Wade Trophy festivities. In
addition to her formal duties, Ransdell got a ball signed by
all members of the All-American team that she will auction off
at the upcoming American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance convention in Salt Lake City
later this month. The photo at right shows Ransdell (far
right) with Pam
Noakes, executive director of the National Association for
Girls and Women in Sport, and LSU’s Pokey Chatman.
Uwe Reischl, Center for Health Policy, was quoted in an
April 19 Boise Weekly article on the possibility of a
bird flu pandemic in Idaho.
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