Monthly Archives: June 2009

Boise State’s Ziker Recipient of Fulbright Research Award

Boise State University anthropology professor John Ziker has been awarded a Canada-U.S. Fulbright award as Fulbright Visiting Chair in North American Studies at the University of Calgary.

Media Advisory: Banding of 10-day-old American Kestrels as Part of a Boise State University Field Study on Population Health and Potential Impacts on Environmental Stress

Most expectant mothers wouldn’t choose to give birth and raise their babies right next to busy roadways, but American Kestrels and many other bird species are doing just that in the Treasure Valley. With much of their natural habitat lost to urbanization, wild birds are taking advantage of manufactured nesting boxes, but the dynamic doesn’t always work. In recent years, continent-wide estimates of kestrel populations have shown a dramatic decline.

More than 2,000 Boise State Students Devote Nearly 52,000 Hours to Community Service-Learning Projects

More than 2,000 Boise State University students contributed nearly 52,000 hours to Treasure Valley non-profit agencies during the 2008-09 academic year through Boise State’s Service-Learning program. This year’s projects involved students from every college at Boise State.

Boise State Executive MBA Program Plans Final Information Session for Prospective Students, Companies

Due to increased interest, Boise State University’s Executive MBA program will hold a final information session on June 22 for prospective students. Classes begin in September 2009 and participants earn an MBA degree in two academic years of part-time class attendance.

Media Advisory: E-Camp and E-Girls will Introduce Junior High and High School Students to Engineering Through Robotics, Rockets, Electronics, Water Resources and More

Boise State University’s College of Engineering is providing opportunities for young people to get physically and mentally active while learning engineering basics with two popular summer camps in June, and both will be full of colorful photo, video and interview opportunities.

Boise State Center for Professional Development Offers Summer Leadership Course

Businesses report that communication is a top issue within organizations. In this competitive job environment, employees and managers who hone their communication and leadership skills will stand out in the employment pool. Boise State University’s Center for Professional Development will present “Prepare to Lead” from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 10-11.