“Pete Cenarrusa has long been an asset to the citizens of Idaho and to the Basque community here and abroad,” said Boise State President Bob Kustra. “Scholars across campus and throughout the nation will benefit from this invaluable gift that represents his life’s work. Boise State is honored to receive this extensive collection.”

Cenarrusa and his wife, Freda, have a history of collaboration with Boise State. The couple helped establish the Basque Studies Program, which builds on the work of the Cenarrusa Foundation for Basque Studies founded in 2003. The program is a multi-disciplinary course of advanced study that involves all aspects of the language, culture and history of the Basque people.

Thursday’s reception was attended by Boise State President Bob Kustra, Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, Boise Mayor Dave Bieter, Secretary of State Ben Ysursa, Department of Agriculture Director Celia Gould, other state and university officials and several Cenarrusa family friends and supporters. The ceremony concluded with an unveiling of the galley copy of Cenarrusa’s forthcoming memoirs, written with Quayne Kenyon.

The collection includes 100 boxes containing letters, clippings, photos, reports and memorabilia related to Cenarrusa’s long political career. The tens of thousands of items will take more than a year to catalog. In addition, both Pete and Freda Cenarrusa, and Roy and Miren Eiguren, made a gift of $5,000 each to assist the library in processing the papers.

The collection was donated in pieces, beginning in 2004 with papers related to Cenarrusa’s support of the Basque community in Idaho and ending with the bulk of the political materials received this September. Much of the content of the Basque collection can be found online at http://library.boisestate.edu/Special/ (search for Cenarrusa).

An exhibit on Cenarrusa will be available for viewing through the holidays in the Special Collections window display cases on the second floor of the Albertsons Library.

The son of Basque immigrants, Cenarrusa began his career as a high school educator. He served as a naval aviator during World War II, then in the Marine Ready Reserve squadron, retiring as a major in 1963. He has been an ardent supporter of Basque-American cultural issues over many years, as
evidenced by his dedication to Basque concerns during his political career. He also has been a lifelong sheep rancher and has championed agricultural causes in all facets of government.

He served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 1950-1967, then as secretary of state from 1967-2002.

For more information about the Cenarrusa papers, contact Alan Virta, head of Special Collections, at 426-3958, or Marilyn Moody, dean of university libraries, at 426-1234.

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Media Contact: Kathleen Tuck, University Communications, (208) 426-3275, kathleentuck@boisestate.edu

THE NEW U RISING: Boise State University has been selected among the nation’s “top up-and-coming schools” in U.S. News and World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” issue. Recognized for its striking improvements and innovations, Boise State is ranked No. 3 in the West among master’s degree institutions.

The first Power Pack is set to begin on Dec. 8 and will address efficiency. The schedule is as follows:

• Avoiding E-mail Overload, 9-11 a.m.
• Converting Chaos into Clear Results, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Turning Team Conflicts into Teamwork, 2-4 p.m.

The center also will repeat the Foundations in Leadership workshops on Dec. 1. Sessions are as follows:

• Transitioning to Your New Role, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
• Dealing with Complications in Communication, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Turning Your Group into a Team, 2-4 p.m.

The sessions will be held in Room 206 of the College of Business and Economics Building on the Boise State campus. The fee for each workshop is $49.99. Those who sign up for three workshops get a fourth one at no charge.

For additional information and online registration, visit http://cpd.boisestate.edu or call (208) 426-3861. Sessions on communication, customer service and sales are planned for spring 2010.

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Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208) 426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu

THE NEW U RISING: Boise State University has been selected among the nation’s “top up-and-coming schools” in U.S. News and World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” issue. Recognized for its striking improvements and innovations, Boise State is ranked No. 3 in the West among master’s degree institutions.

A reception at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, will honor former Idaho Secretary of State Pete Cenarrusa, who has gifted his papers to Boise State University’s Albertsons Library. Cenarrusa’s 52 years of uninterrupted public service to Idaho, beginning with his election to the Idaho House of Representatives in 1950, is a record for the state.

In addition, Cenarrusa and his wife, Freda, collaborated with Boise State to establish the Basque Studies Program, which builds on the work of the Cenarrusa Foundation for Basque Studies, founded in 2003.

The reception, held in the McCain Room on the second floor of the library, will include a short program with remarks from Boise State President Bob Kustra, attorney and Cenarrusa family friend Roy Eiguren, and from Cenarrusa. Invited guests include Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter and other state and university officials. Remarks will be followed by a surprise unveiling related to Cenarrusa’s long history of service to Idaho.

The collection includes 100 boxes containing letters, clippings, photos, reports and memorabilia related to Cenarrusa’s long political career. The tens of thousands of items will take more than a year to catalog.

For more information about this donation, contact Alan Virta, head of special collections, at 426-3958, or Marilyn Moody, dean of university libraries, at 426-1234.

For more information, please contact Kathleen Tuck, University Communications, at 426-3275 or kathleentuck@boisestate.edu.

Writing can leave a lasting impression on readers, whether it is an e-mail, a report or a letter. The workshop is designed to help participants get back to the basics of business writing. Hands-on exercises will provide opportunities to fine-tune writing skills and receive individual feedback on writing style.

The workshop will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days in Room 206 of the College of Business and Economics Building on the Boise State campus. The fee is $450.

For additional information or to register online, visit http://cpd.boisestate.edu/courses/businesswriting.html or call (208) 426-3861.

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Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208) 426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu

THE NEW U RISING: Boise State University has been selected among the nation’s “top up-and-coming schools” in U.S. News and World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” issue. Recognized for its striking improvements and innovations, Boise State is ranked No. 3 in the West among master’s degree institutions.

Maria Mitkova

Maria Mitkova, an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Boise State University, has been awarded $973,536 by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Nuclear Energy University Programs (NEUP) to fund her research over the next three years.

Mitkova’s project proposes the development, design and testing of a device that would use the unique properties of chalcogenide glass to create a sophisticated radiation sensor. The technology has potential applications in issues ranging from national security to commercial safety.

“I hope the project will open new horizons in radiation control due to the richness of the effects occurring in chalcogenide glasses. This will give us a chance to cover a huge spectrum of sensing variations from personal radiation detection to control of nuclear waste,” Mitkova said. “I feel very honored to get this grant from the NEUP and perceive it as an important component in assuring the tremendous development in research Boise State is experiencing now.”

Mitkova received her B.S. in semiconductor materials and devices technology and Ph.D. in technical sciences from the Technological University in Sofia, Bulgaria. After teaching and conducting research at institutions in Bulgaria, Ohio and Arizona, she joined Boise State’s faculty in 2006. She holds six U.S. patents and is co-author of three books and more than 100 scientific papers.

In fiscal year 2009, the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy consolidated its university support in the NEUP, which administered Mitkova’s award on behalf of the National Nuclear Security Administration Office of Nonproliferation and International Security. The NEUP supports basic and applied research, human capital development through fellowships and scholarships, and infrastructure and equipment upgrades for university-based research reactors and laboratories. Its programs help universities such as Boise State answer a critical need as the nation moves toward greater use of nuclear energy to meet energy needs and address the global climate crisis.

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Media Contact: Erin Ryan, University Communications, (208) 426-4910, erinryan@boisestate.edu

THE NEW U RISING: Boise State University has been selected among the nation’s “top up-and-coming schools” in U.S. News and World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” issue. Recognized for its striking improvements and innovations, Boise State is ranked No. 3 in the West among master’s degree institutions.

EVENT OF SPECIAL NOTE:
Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 23-29.

EXHIBITIONS:
Through Nov. 29, “Interior/Exterior.” Student Union Gallery. Exploring the relationship between interior spaces, objects and environments, undergraduate art student Ben Browne presents mixed media works of art that consist of paintings, drawings and sculptures. Referencing phemenology, perception and the reciprocal relationship between object, environment and human presence, the artwork invites viewers to reacquaint themselves with everyday objects. For more information, visit http://finearts.boisestate.edu or call 426-5800.

Through Jan. 11, “Toast,” print portfolio. Special Events Center Lobby Gallery. In January 2009, artists Amy Nack and April Hoff opened Wingtip Press, Boise’s first independent printmaking studio and workshop. To celebrate, they invited 19 Boise artists to participate in a print exchange and complete an edition of prints based on the theme “Toast.” For more information, visit http://finearts.boisestate.edu or call 426-5800.

Nov. 14-Dec. 9, “Resound.” Visual Arts Center Gallery 1 (Liberal Arts Building) and Gallery 2 (Hemingway Western Studies Center). Bachelor of fine arts students present their thesis exhibition, “Resound.” Utilizing an impressive range of media, including large-scale installations, printmaking, illustration and painting, “Resound” addresses themes of community, history and identity. Artists include Gwendolyn Downs, Deb Jones Yensen, Kathrine Jones, Le Schrock, Kristi Marshall, Marissa Nobody, Erin R. Phillips, Sarah Rapatz, Jacob Rowe, Suzanne Tornow and Jin You. Free. Galleries are open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and  noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Contact gallery director Kirsten Furlong at kfurlong@boisestate.edu. More information on Art Department exhibitions can be found at http://artdept.boisestate.edu/VAC/.

Dec. 4-Jan. 12, “High School Juried Art” exhibition. Student Union Gallery. The “High School Juried Art” exhibition is a display of artwork created by talented local high school students. Light refreshments will be available during the opening reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in the Student Union Gallery. Awards will be announced during the reception. Free. For more information, e-mail Holly Gilchrist at hollygilchrist@boisestate.edu.

EVENTS:

Monday-Sunday, Nov. 23-29
Thanksgiving Break. Classes will not be in session this week. University offices closed Nov. 26-27.

Friday, Nov. 27
Bronco Bash Tailgate Party. Alumni Center Parking Lot. 6-8 p.m. Gather with Bronco fans for food and fun before the University of Nevada, Reno game. Free. Call 426-1698.

Boise State Football vs. University of Nevada, Reno. Bronco Stadium. 8:08 p.m. Call 426-4737.

Upcoming Events: Nov. 29-Dec. 19

Monday, Nov. 30
Junior Piano Recital, Daniel Warns. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 5 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.

Junior Guitar Recital, Craig Kaufman. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.

Tuesday, Dec. 1

World Aids Day. Student Union Gipson Room. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Confidential HIV oral swab testing (no blood draw necessary) and counseling in less than 30 minutes. Drop-in, registration is not required. Free. Call 426-4636.

Senior Violin Recital, Jessie Youngblood. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.

Wednesday, Dec. 2
“Fall Jazz Bash.” Special Events Center. 7 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

Thursday, Dec. 3
“The Time Traveler’s Wife ”(PG-13). Special Events Center. 7 p.m. A romantic drama about a married Chicago librarian with a gene that causes him to involuntarily time travel. $1 general, free for all Boise State students. Contact Samantha Wilkelman at SamanthaWilkelman@u.boisestate.edu.

Rothko Piano Trio. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

Freeknik. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 8 p.m. Freeknik is a celebration of African and African American dance, music and food promoting diversity and shared culture. The event features reggae band Candread and the Rising Resistance. Presented by the Black Student Alliance. Free. For tickets, e-mail davidandrews@u.boisestate.edu.

Friday-Saturday, Dec. 4-5
“Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Morrison Center. 10:30 a.m. Dec. 4; 7 p.m. Dec. 5. The Herdmans’ terrible children attend the church Christmas pageant tryouts, to the horror of everyone. $9 general. Tickets available at the Morrison Center box office, by phone at 426-1110, at any Select-A-Seat Outlet, or online at idahotickets.com. Call Karen Stucker at 426-1034.

Percussion Ensemble Concert. Business Building Room 125. 7:30 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

Saturday, Dec. 5
Bronco Bash Tailgate Party. Alumni Center Parking Lot. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Gather with Bronco fans for food and fun before the New Mexico State game. Free. Call 426-1698.

Boise State Football vs. New Mexico State. Bronco Stadium. 1 p.m. Call 426-4737.

“Tuba Christmas.” Centre on the Grove, 850 W. Front St., Boise. 3:30 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 950 W. State St., Boise, 4:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Senior Percussion Recital, Yuko Sato. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 5 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.

Senior Tenor Recital, Justin White. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.

Sunday, Dec. 6
Holiday Concert. Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. $8 general, $6 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

Thursday, Dec. 10
Junior Piano Recital, Matt Durrant. 5 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.

“Four Christmases”(PG-13). Special Events Center. 7 p.m. A couple struggles to visit all four of their divorced parents on Christmas Day. $1 general, free for all Boise State students. Contact Samantha Wilkelman at SamanthaWilkelman@u.boisestate.edu.

Junior Vocal Soprano Recital, Maria Gubbels. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.

Friday-Saturday, Dec. 11-13
“The Nutcracker.” Morrison Center. 8 p.m. Dec. 11; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 12; 2 p.m. Dec. 13. Ballet Idaho continues a holiday tradition with the family classic “The Nutcracker.” $10-$50. Tickets available at the Morrison Center box office, by phone at 426-1110, at any Select-A-Seat Outlet, or online at idahotickets.com. E-mail Virginia Treat at virginiatreat@boisestate.edu.

Monday, Dec. 14
“The Guy Fieri Road Show.” Morrison Center. 7 p.m. Guy Fieri, star of three television shows on the Food Network, is taking American food culture to new heights by combining the world of food with rock ‘n roll. $45-$250. Tickets available at the Morrison Center box office, by phone at 426-1110, at any Select-A-Seat Outlet, or online at idahotickets.com. E-mail Virginia Treat at virginiatreat@boisestate.edu.

Friday-Saturday, Dec. 18-19
“Christmas Carol.” Morrison Center. 8 p.m. Dec. 18; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec.19. Charles Dickens’ enduring Christmas story, “A Christmas Carol,” illustrates the necessity of brotherhood and unselfishness in the age of the Industrial Revolution. $25-$45. Part of the Fred Meyer Broadway in Boise season. Tickets available at the Morrison Center box office, by phone at 426-1110, at any Select-A-Seat Outlet, or online at idahotickets.com. E-mail Virginia Treat at virginiatreat@boisestate.edu.

Friday, Dec. 18
Commencement. Taco Bell Arena. 10 a.m. For more information, visit http://academics.boisestate.edu/provost/commencement/.

“Messiah.” Valley Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, 150 S. Maestra St., Meridian. 8 p.m. Boise Master Chorale presents Handel’s “Messiah.” $20, general, free for students. Call 426-3980.

Saturday, Dec. 19
NorthWest Regional Leadership Summit. Student Union Simplot Ballroom. 6 p.m. Spend a weekend with young professionals from all around the Northwest learning about leadership and inclusion within the community. Presented by the Boise State University Vietnamese Student Association and the Union of North America Vietnamese Student Association. Registration is required for this event. Cost TBA. For more information, contact dung.phan@unavsa.org.

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Media Contacts: Kathleen Tuck, University Communications, kathleentuck@boisestate.edu, (208) 426-3275; Leah Sherwood, University Communications, nsintern@boisestate.edu, (208) 426-3196.

THE NEW U RISING: Boise State University has been selected as one of the nation’s “top up-and-coming schools” in U.S. News and World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” issue. Recognized for its striking improvements and innovations, Boise State is ranked No. 3 in the West among master’s degree institutions.

Join the Boise State University Department of Music in a celebration of the season during the annual Family Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 in the Morrison Center Main Hall.

The Family Holiday Concert is a tradition for music lovers throughout the Treasure Valley. This year’s program features selections from Tchaikovsky’s iconic “Nutcracker Suite” and Beethoven’s “Choral Fantasy,” classic carols such as “Silent Night,” “Jingle Bells” and “Joy to the World,” plus an audience sing-along threaded throughout the evening.

KTVB news anchor Dee Sarton will emcee the event, which includes performances by Boise State’s Symphony Orchestra, Faculty Brass Quintet and percussion, clarinet, flute, trombone and choral ensembles. Department of Music chair Mark Hansen will provide accompaniment for the popular sing-along, and carol books will be provided.

All proceeds benefit the Boise State University Music Department Scholarship Fund, which is indispensable to the quality of the department and its programs.

“In these intense and challenging economic times, our talented student body needs the community’s generous support more than ever,” said Hansen. “By attending the Family Holiday Concert, friends and patrons of Boise State can enjoy a rich tradition while giving back to the individuals behind the music.”

Tickets are $1 for non-Boise State students, $6 seniors and $8 general by calling Select-a-Seat at (208) 426-1494, online at www.idahotickets.com or through any Select-a-Seat outlet. Boise State students, faculty and staff will each receive one free ticket with ID by visiting the Student Union Info Desk or the Morrison Center or Taco Bell Arena box offices. Advance purchase is recommended due to the high sell-out rate. For more information, call the Department of Music’s information line at (208) 426-3980 or office at (208) 426-1596.

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Media Contact: Erin Ryan, University Communications, (208) 426-4910, erinryan@boisestate.edu

THE NEW U RISING: Boise State University has been selected among the nation’s “top up-and-coming schools” in U.S. News and World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” issue. Recognized for its striking improvements and innovations, Boise State is ranked No. 3 in the West among master’s degree institutions.

The Japan Club of Boise State University will present Japan Night from 2:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the Student Union Lookout Room. The public is invited to stop by anytime during the celebration, which includes free pizza and drinks. While there is no admission fee, participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Idaho Foodbank.

The Japan Night schedule is as follows:

• 2:40 p.m. — Showing of “American Pastime,” a 2007 film set in the Topaz War Relocation Center, an internment camp in Utah that housed thousands of Japanese Americans during World War II.

• 4:40-5:20 p.m. — Guest speaker Shelton Woods, associate dean of Boise State’s College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, will give a talk titled “Japanese-American Relations Before World War II.”

• 5:30-7 p.m. — Panel discussion on several generations of perspective on Japanese-American culture in Idaho.

• 7:10-7:40 p.m. — Okinawa slideshow and shamisen (traditional three-stringed instrument) performance.

• 7:40-8 p.m. — Mainland shamisen performance.

• 8-8:30 p.m. — Participants can take part in activities from observing a martial arts display to trying calligraphy or origami.

For more information about Japan Night, e-mail bsujapanclub@gmail.com.

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Media Contact: Erin Ryan, University Communications, (208) 426-4910, erinryan@boisestate.edu

THE NEW U RISING: Boise State University has been selected among the nation’s “top up-and-coming schools” in U.S. News and World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” issue. Recognized for its striking improvements and innovations, Boise State is ranked No. 3 in the West among master’s degree institutions.

Global Entrepreneurship Week will connect young people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. Students, educators, entrepreneurs, business leaders, employees, non-profit leaders, government officials and more will participate in a range of activities.

Boise State’s Center for Entrepreneurship, Office of Technology Transfer and the Idaho Small Business Development Center have developed events for students, faculty and the public to learn more about entrepreneurship and how Boise State can engage in the economic development of the community.

The schedule is as follows:

Nov. 16 — Mentoring Madness, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Boise State Student Union Building, Simplot Ballroom. This national webcast offers aspiring entrepreneurs advice from a panel of experts that includes rapper Snoop Dogg; Blake Mycoskie of TOMS Shoes; Barry Sternlicht, chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital; and Stephen P. Hanson, founder and president of B.R. Guest Restaurants.

Nov. 17 — Start Your Business During Class, 10:40-11:55 a.m. Boise State Student Union Building, Hatch CD. Three entrepreneurs share how they started their businesses while in school. They will address the challenges, trials and successes of starting and growing their own company. Featured panelists are: Jenna Strong-Haener, founder and partner, The White Space; Valice Alex Livingston, founder and CEO, R2EV; and Josh Woodard, founder and partner, Valitics.

Nov. 18 — Invention to Venture, 12:15-1:30 p.m. Boise State Student Union Building, Hatch AB. Panelists include Peter Midgely, patent attorney, who will discuss top 10 intellectual property considerations; Tony Hauser, serial entrepreneur with latest start-up, Booklamp, who will cover top 10 tips for entrepreneurs; and John Hanousek, active angel investor, who will address top 10 tips for start-ups.

Nov. 18 — Entrepreneurship from Soup to Nuts, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Watercooler, 1401 W. Idaho St. Community-focused panel discussion on entrepreneurship topics.

Nov. 20 — Elevator Pitch Competition and Business Plan Competition, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Boise State Student Union Building Lookout Room and Bishop Barnwell Room. In the elevator pitch Boise State students will have two minutes to present their ideas for a new product, service or business concept and compete for prizes. The business plan competition will allow teams of undergraduate and graduate students to compete for start-up cash.

For more information about Boise State’s entrepreneurship week activities, visit http://cobe.boisestate.edu/ent/gew/

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Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208) 426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu

THE NEW U RISING: Boise State University has been selected among the nation’s “top up-and-coming schools” in U.S. News and World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” issue. Recognized for its striking improvements and innovations, Boise State is ranked No. 3 in the West among master’s degree institutions.

Late in the second quarter of the football game against San Jose State Oct. 31, Boise State University scored a key touchdown. The hometown crowd literally shook the ground under Bronco Stadium, and Matt Haney and Andrew Nies have the seismogram to prove it.

Nies is a senior undergraduate student and president of Boise State’s Geophysics Club. Haney is an assistant professor in the Department of Geosciences who worked at the Alaska Volcano Observatory before joining the College of Arts and Sciences faculty this fall. They are the masterminds behind the Boise State Football Seismology Team, a new group dedicated to digitally recording ground motion resulting from large crowds at Bronco Stadium. October 31 was a test run for the group’s first full experiment, which will take place during the highly anticipated matchup between longstanding rivals Boise State and the University of Idaho at 1:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.

“The stadium is, in many ways, like a volcano. A lot of energy will be released during this game, and we’re going to capture the eruption,” Haney said. “Undergraduate and graduate students will participate in the experiment and learn how to use instruments utilized in field research, and data collected should yield subsurface information relevant to detailed mapping of earthquake hazards on campus.”

Haney said similar studies recently have taken place at the University of Wisconsin and Louisiana State University. Thanks to Boise State’s experiment, the WAC will join the Big 10 and the SEC as the only conferences engaged in the exciting field of football seismology.

“I hope for the sake of the experiment that the game isn’t a blowout,” said Nies, who came up with the idea for the project during the season opener against Oregon, which could be heard (and possibly felt) throughout campus. “It will be a scientific way of watching the game.”

Watching scientifically will involve eight instruments that detect and record seismic waves — two accelerometers and six broadband seismometers — buried or positioned in and around Bronco Stadium. One accelerometer inside the stadium will record ground motion at close range while the other will provide a real-time visual display in a booth on the east side of the Kinesiology Building. By inviting the public to view the collection of seismic data as it happens, the Football Seismology Team hopes people will better relate to and learn about the experiment.

“There is significant interest in such urban geophysics now, and I am confident we’ll be able to present these data at future scientific meetings,” Haney said. “As the project moves forward, it will give students critical hands-on research experience and a chance to seek out and explore earth-shaking events.”

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Media Contact: Erin Ryan, University Communications, (208) 426-4910, erinryan@boisestate.edu

THE NEW U RISING: Boise State University has been selected among the nation’s “top up-and-coming schools” in U.S. News and World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” issue. Recognized for its striking improvements and innovations, Boise State is ranked No. 3 in the West among master’s degree institutions.