 GENE
HARRIS JAZZ FESTIVAL
Festival Celebrates 10th Year
with Tribute to the Piano Great
The 10th Gene Harris Jazz Festival will honor the legacy of the late
piano great with an all-star concert and new acts during the festival,
April 4-7. Highlights of this year’s festival include:
• April 4: Club Night, 5:30-10:30 p.m. at various locations in downtown
Boise. Acts include Paul Tillotson, winning high school bands, the Boise
State Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Billy Mitchell and Cherie Buckner, the 6th
Street Collective, Justin Neilson, Jeff Baker, the Gene Harris All-Stars,
Pete Peterson and the Frim Fram Fellas and Nima and Merge.
Special performances include a concert by New Orleans musician Henry
Butler, part of a full-access program co-sponsored by Idaho Parents Unlimited.
This program is designed to be accessible and will feature methods to
make the music more enjoyable to people with hearing or visual impairments.
An artist will “paint” music on a large canvas as it is being played and
American Sign Language interpreters will participate. In addition “Forever
Fabulous: A Musical Conversation” will feature Jo Thompson, who will recall
her memories of such jazz greats as Billie Holiday. For a complete Club
Night schedule, visit www.geneharris.org.
• April 5: The Roger Kellaway Trio and Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band,
7:30 p.m. at Qwest Arena. Kellaway is a noted pianist who has played with
greats such as Elvis, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie and Joni Mitchell.
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band is an 18-piece jazz ensemble that was recently
nominated for two Grammy awards: Best Instrumental Arrangement and Best
Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
• April 6: Jon Faddis with the Boise State Big Band and A Tribute to
Gene Harris, 7:30 p.m. at Qwest Arena. Faddis has been called “the world’s
greatest trumpeter.” The Tribute to Gene Harris features musicians who
knew and played with Harris, including Luther Hughes, Ron Eschete, Paul
Kreibeck, Frank Potenza, Tillotson, The Cannonball/Coltrane Project and
Niki Haris, his daughter.
• April 5-6: Student clinics and competitions, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the
Boise State Student Union Jordan Ballroom. Free and open to the public.
• April 7: Gospel Concert, 2 p.m. at the Student Union Jordan Ballroom.
Free.
Tickets to the Gene Harris Jazz Festival are available through the Qwest
Arena Box Office at (208) 331-8497 or toll-free
at (888) 330-8497; www.qwestarenaidaho.com
or in person at the box office. All-Festival
passes are on sale until Feb. 28. New this year are subscriber packages,
which include discounts for tickets as well as Gene Harris Jazz Festival
gear. For more information, visit
http://www.boisestatebooks.com
SAMPLE
CULTURES BEYOND THE TREASURE VALLEY
Enjoy the ‘Treasures Of The World’ at the International Food,
Song and Dance Festival
Boise State University invites the community to discover the “Treasures
of the World” at the International Food, Song and Dance Festival at 6
p.m. Saturday in the Jordan Ballroom. Tickets are $18 general, $12 Boise
State students and children through Select-a-Seat outlets, or by calling
ext. 6-1494. Children under the age of 6 will be admitted for free. Tables
for eight for $125 may be purchased by calling the International Programs
Office at ext. 6-3652.
The International Food, Song and Dance Festival celebrates the diversity
of Boise State. The university’s international students organize this
event, which features cultures, customs and cuisine from around the world.
This year’s festival will feature a menu with a Brazilian dessert and
a Bulgarian potato dish called “patatnik au gratin.” Entertainment includes
belly dancing and a bagpipe band, among many others.
The festival is presented by the International Student Association and
the International Programs Office. For more
information, call ext. 6-3652.
COMMON
READING PROGRAM
Tracy Kidder, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, will speak
at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Special Events Center. The event is free and
open to the public and tickets are not required. Limited seating is available
on a first-come, first-served basis. Free parking will be available in
the Liberal Arts lot adjacent to the Special Events Center.
Freshmen have been reading Kidder’s book “Mountains Beyond
Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World”
as part of the Common Reading Program. The students received their books
before the start of the academic year, and the university has developed
events around the book and is using it as a teaching tool. read
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ART
AT THE UNIVERSITY INN - ONE NIGHT ONLY
Boise State Art Department's 'The Room Show' Transforms University
Inn for One-Night Art Exhibition
“The Room Show,” a one-night art exhibition presented by the Boise State
University Department of Art, will take over
part of the former University Inn from 7-9
p.m. tomorrow. Admission is free.
Artists were asked to create site-specific installations for the Inn,
which was sold to the university to make way for a new College of Business
and Economics Building. Installations include Kirsten Furlong’s “Housekeeping,”
during which viewers will be able to look through a window to watch a
housecleaner, provoking considerations of the working poor; Kathleen Keys’
Art 322 class’ “These Walls Are Paper Thin,” featuring drawings and a
sound collage as well as an interactive component; and Kelly Siemon and
James Hacking’s maze constructed out of found objects. In addition to
other installations, the experimental music ensemble Breccia will play
“Composition 1960 #7” by native Idahoan composer La Monte Young.
For more information, call Jennifer Wood at (208) 426-3269.
REMINDER
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CAREERS IN AGING
The Center for the Study of
Aging will host
a Careers in Aging panel discussion and mix
n’ mingle from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Student Union Lookout Room.
The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
At a similar event last year, at least one student was able to land
a job thanks to connections made with an assisted living facility in Boise.
Mary Hall-Smith, community relations director for Willow Park Assisted
Living, said she hired a young man majoring in communication, with an
interest in working in an aging-related field.
“One of the reasons we really like having Boise State students working
here is that they have the interpersonal skills
and life skills necessary to interact with
seniors,” Hall-Smith said. “Having a heart
for seniors, that’s the bottom line. Even
if they have a degree in some other area,
we can train them. We know that people coming
from Boise State have an education and know
how to think on their feet.” read more
CAMPUS
RECREATION
Center Presents 'Buck Off' Climbing Competition
Challenge your friends to see who can climb the
hardest during the 2007 Buck Off competition from 9
a.m.-5 p.m. March 17 at the Boise State
Campus Recreation Center climbing gym. Registration is $20 in advance
or $25 for on-site registration.
Climbers will have to demonstrate their technique on boulder, tope rope,
and lead climbing routes. Categories range from beginning to advanced.
Upon registration, each participant will receive a free T-shirt and will
be entered into a raffle for prizes.
For more information, call (208) 426-2628 or gharriso@boisestate.edu.
HUNGRY?
WANT LESS FAT, TOO?
When you're in the mood for healthy food and
Don't have time to wait, 
Fresh Express grab n' go choices are ready for you.
Sandwiches - whole or half sandwiches to fit your appetite
Salads - garden fresh selections, entrées
and sides
Snacks - veggies and dip, fresh fruit, and
savory salad toppers
Desserts - pudding parfaits to jello, snack
bars to brownies
…fast, fun and fresh for you.
ARAMARK IS TRIMMING THE FAT WITH NEW TRANS FAT-FREE
OIL
Boise State has converted to a zero grams trans fat fryer oil (defined
by the FDA as 0.5 grams per serving or less) in all of its dining locations
on campus. This announcement is in response to research, conducted by
ARAMARK, the campus dining provider, that shows consumers are more concerned
than ever with their intake of trans fats.
ARAMARK worked with suppliers, dietitians and chefs to identify a product
that provides the same great taste consumers
enjoy in a non-hydrogenated corn and sunflower
oil containing zero grams of trans fats. The
new trans fat-free oil is now being used at
many ARAMARK-managed locations across the
United States. read more
MANAGEMENT
TRAINING
Boise State Offers Intensive, Week-Long Management Training
Course in Sun Valley
The Center for Professional Development at Boise State University will
offer the Program for Management Development, a one-week residential leadership
development program for high potential managers, executives and leaders,
May 14-19 at the Sun Valley Lodge in Sun Valley.
The course is offered once each year in May and is designed for managers
who need to develop a broader-based understanding
of the different business functions and how
they work together. Past participants have
held a variety of positions, including functional
department manager, engineering or technical
manager, production and operations manager,
top administrator and leader in government
or non-profits. read more
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
WEEK
Idaho Small Business Development Center, USDA Plan Workshop for Entrepreneurs
Throughout Idaho
The Idaho Small Business Development Center and the USDA Rural Development
IDAHO office will present 11 workshops around the state from Feb. 23-March
5 that focus on the needs of Idaho’s entrepreneurs. The majority of the
workshops will be offered in rural communities.
“I am proud to provide these educational opportunities in our rural
towns,” said Mike Fields, state director for
the USDA Rural Development IDAHO office. “Business
growth will most likely come from entrepreneurs
who already live there.” read more
HEALTH
& WELLNESS
Yogassage Workshop
Participants of Yogassage will learn basic
breathing, meditation and yoga poses,
infused with self massage techniques, designed
to leave participants feeling healthy, balanced,
centered and stress-free.
Instructor: Heidi Puckett, LMT, YogaFit Level
1
When: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, March 7
Where: Farnsworth Room, SUB
Fee: $15, including instructional materials
Registration:
Contact Wellness Services at ext. 6-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu
to register. Payment in advance is required
to save your space. Class size is limited.
*Please wear loose, comfortable
clothing and bring a pillow for additional
comfort.
CULTURAL
CENTER
Boise State Cultural Center Presents Documentary 'Freedom to Fascism'
The Boise State Cultural Center will screen “Freedom to Fascism” at
6 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Student Union Special Events Center. The event is
free and open to the public.
This documentary follows Aaron Russo as he sets out to find the law
the requires Americans to pay income tax. Neither left- nor right-wing,
this film deals with the state of civil liberties in America. Through
interviews with congressmen, a former IRS commissioner, former IRS and
FBI agents, tax attorneys and authors, Russo connects the dots between
money creation, federal income tax, voter fraud, the new national identity
card and the implementation of radio frequency identification technology
to track citizens.
For more information, call the Cultural Center at
ext. 6-5950.
REMINDER
- HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
Training Sessions Offered to Faculty and Staff
Human Resource Services is offering the following free training sessions
to all faculty and staff.
Faculty and Professional Staff Search Process — 11
a.m.-noon Feb. 27, Simplot/Micron Building, Room 210. The presenter is
Andrea Buss, employment recruiting administrator for Human Resource Services.
The quality of Boise State’s faculty and staff shape the reputation of
the university and no activity is more critical than the selection of
these individuals. Success in attracting and hiring top candidates is
dependent upon a carefully planned and conducted search process. Every
participant in the search process must demonstrate skill and competency
in university selection processes and procedures and in the application
of effective selection tools. This workshop will give you the tools to
conduct a successful search process. For more information on the search
process, visit http://hrs.boisestate.edu/eeoaa/recruiting.shtml.
Writing Job Descriptions — 2-4 p.m. March 6, Simplot/Micron
Building, Room 210. The presenter is Joan Thies, Human Resource Services.
Effective job descriptions are communication tools that are significant
to a department’s and employee’s success. Poorly written job descriptions
can add to workplace confusion, hurt communication, and make people feel
as if they don't know what is expected from them. Learn methods and tips
to organize a job description in this session.
Fundamentals of GroupWise — 1:30-4:45 p.m. March 13
and 15. Simplot/Micron Building, Room 209. The presenter is CJ Griffin
of Computing Services. This two‑day class features an in‑depth look at
GroupWise 7 for Windows (though GroupWise for Macintosh users can apply
many of the same concepts). Learn how to organize and manage e‑mail, delve
deeply into the sophisticated calendaring system, configure junk mail
filtering, and set up proxy and security access. Participants will also
learn how to share e‑mail items, address books and folders with colleagues,
set up rules for filtering and automatic replying, and customize items
with color‑coded categories. Each class is four hours in length; attendance
at both sessions is strongly encouraged. For general questions about GroupWise,
visit http://helpdesk.boisestate.edu/facstaff/faq/groupwise.
Employees interested in registering for any of the session can do so
by e-mail at HRTrainingDevelopment@boisestate.edu or
online at http://cedar.boisestate.edu/hrs/workshops/.
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Athletic Director Gene
Bleymaier and the Boise State Cheerleaders
pose for an ESPN camera with their USA
Collegiate Nationals 2nd place trophy. The
trophy was presented for fans during half
time at the Boise State vs. Albany
basketball game last Friday. The Collegiate
Nationals Cheerleading competition was held
in Las Vegas on February 12th and Boise
State's 2nd place ranking is the highest in
the program's history.
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A Feb. 21 story on Bruce Newcomb’s appointment to teach and advise at
Boise State quoted both Newcomb and Public Policy and Administration chair
Les Alm. The story ran in the Statesman and across the state.
Gary McCain, Marketing and Finance, and Greg
Randall and Gary Craner,
athletics, were quoted in a Feb. 21 Idaho Statesman story on a new sports
drink product being marketed by a local entrepreneur.
A Feb. 21 Idaho Statesman story noting that Idahoans want local voters
to be able to tax themselves for transportation needs quoted a policy
briefing put together by the Social Sciences Research
Center. The briefing
used information from both the center’s annual public policy survey and
the energy policy survey.
other news
sources:
The
Idaho Statesman - The
Idaho Press Tribune - The
Boise Weekly - The
Arbiter - Boise
State Radio |
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