|
News Release
EVENT NEWS RELEASE / April 1, 2009
This Week at Boise State
The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of
April 5-11. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated
information on all events, visit
www.bsuevents.com.
EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
Canada Week. See April 6-9.
“We Shall Remain: Native American Awareness Week” See April 6-12.
EXHIBITIONS:
Through July 23. Artwork by Charles Gill. Special Events Center Lobby.
Gill’s artwork will appear courtesy of the Stewart Gallery. For more
information about the Fine Arts Program at the SUB, visit
http://finearts.boisestate.edu
or call 426-5800.
Through April 25. Art Metals Silent Auction. R. Grey Jewelry Gallery.
15 students chose the theme of “Change/Hope” and then worked
collaboratively, exchanging pieces every 45 minutes. This process created
the “Change/Hope” jewelry for the auction. The donation of artwork for
charitable causes is a regular part of an artist’s career and this project
is an introduction to this process. All proceeds go to Boise State’s Art
Metals program to purchase new tools and to fund visiting artists. For more
information or to see images of the objects in the auction, contact Anika
Smulovitz at 426-4060.
Through April 26. The Body Paradox. Student Union Gallery. Reception
is 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, April 24. Free parking for the reception will be
available in the Liberal Arts parking lot. This solo exhibition by recent
MFA graduate student Angela Katona-Batchelor centers on the tradition of
flap anatomy as a vehicle for discussing the relationship between body and
soul. The combination of printmaking techniques with sculpture introduces
innovative uses of materials and media as well as visually connecting
familiar scientific formats to abstract ideas, symbolic associations and
historical references. For more information, call 426-5800.
Through April 30. Silent Print Auction. Flying M Coffeehouse, 500 W.
Idaho St. The auction features hand-pulled and photographic prints including
etching, woodcut, linocut, polyester plate lithography, serigraphy and
digital work. Red Circle Press, a student organization, will host the
auction. For more information, e-mail Benjamin Love at
b.morganlove@gmail.com.
April 10-May 5. See Horse: BFA Thesis Exhibition. Visual Arts Center
Galleries 1 and 2. The opening reception is from 6-8 p.m. on April 10. Free.
This exhibition showcases a wide range of works displaying the breadth and
depth of Boise State University’s Art Department. This stunning body of art
features 16 BFA degree candidates and several disciplines of art. Free
parking available for the reception between the Liberal Arts and the Student
Union buildings. For more information, contact Kirsten Furlong at 426-3994.
Sunday, April 5
Senior Piano Recital, David Tomasini. Morrison Center Recital Hall.
1:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.
Graduate Violin Recital, Jenny Jones. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4
p.m. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.
Graduate Piano Recital, Rebecca Clark. Morrison Center Recital Hall.
7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.
Monday, April 6
Canadian Pancake Breakfast. Boise State Quad. 7:45-9:45 a.m. Enjoy a
pancake breakfast complete with Canadian maple syrup. Free. For more
information about Canada Week or Boise State’s Canadian Studies program go
to
http://polisci.boisestate.edu/Canadian/events.shtml
Fun Facts about Canada Challenge! Marketing Booth, first floor, Boise
State Student Union Building.10 a.m.-2 p.m. Win Canadian prizes from the
Consulate and local restaurant gift certificates. Free. For more information
about Canada Week or Boise State’s Canadian Studies program go to
http://polisci.boisestate.edu/Canadian/events.shtml
Screening of “Trudell.” Boise State Student Union Brink Room. 5 p.m.
Filmmaker Heather Rae will be on hand to discuss the documentary she created
about Native American activist John Trudell. Part of “We Shall Remain:
Native American Awareness Week.” Free. For more information about any of
these events, contact Tai Simpson at 514-7062 or
taisimpson1@gmail.com.
Meeting North America’s Evolving Energy Needs: Integrating Climate and
Clean Energy Interests. Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. 7-8:30 p.m.
A panel presentation by Andy Ridge, Alberta Environment; Sandra Locke,
Alberta Energy; and Travis McLing, Idaho National Laboratory. Canada is a
major energy supplier to the United States. This presentation will address
some of the clean energy initiatives that are being undertaken to provide
for North America’s energy needs. Free. For more information about Canada
Week or Boise State’s Canadian Studies program go to
http://polisci.boisestate.edu/Canadian/events.shtml
Tuesday, April 7
O’ Canada: Books By and About Canadians. Albertsons Library. Come and
enjoy a display of books and images about Canada. The display will be
located on the second floor in the Special Collections display windows.
Free. For more information about Canada Week or Boise State’s Canadian
Studies program go to
http://polisci.boisestate.edu/Canadian/events.shtml
Ready, Set, Eat Right! Game Plan for Good Nutrition for the Amateur
Athlete. Student Union Forum. 12:10-12:50 p.m. As an athlete, the nutrition
you put into your body has drastic effects and can make or break your
fitness goals. Bring your brown bag lunch and instructor Hilary Horton-Brown
will address how to enhance your diet to best suit your exercise demands and
goals. Free. For more information, call 426-1459.
An Emerging Portrait: The Role of French Speaking Quebec in the
Demographic Transformation of Canada. Student Union Bishop Barnwell
Room. 3-4:30 p.m. This presentation by Andre Senecal, professor of French
and Quebec Studies at the University of Vermont, will focus on the changing
demographics of Quebec and Canada and the efforts to protect French culture
and language. Free. For more information about Canada Week or Boise State’s
Canadian Studies program go to
http://polisci.boisestate.edu/Canadian/events.shtml
Historical Impact of the “S” Word: From One Generation to the Next.
Student Union Brink Room. 5 p.m. Facilitated by Sonya Rosario. Part of “We
Shall Remain: Native American Awareness Week.” Free. For more information
about any of these events, contact Tai Simpson at 514-7062 or
taisimpson1@gmail.com.
Wednesday, April 8
Examining Canadian Foreign Policy: Canada’s Approach to Iraq,
Afghanistan, and the New Obama Administration. Student Union Bishop Barnwell
Room. 10-11:30 a.m. Presentation by Ross Burkhart, Boise State political
science professor. The talk will focus on principles of Canadian foreign
policy and how they are applied to Iraq, Afghanistan and Canadian-U.S.
relations. Free. For more information about Canada Week or Boise State’s
Canadian Studies program go to
http://polisci.boisestate.edu/Canadian/events.shtml
Native Americans in Higher Education. Student Union Cultural Center.
10:30-11:25 a.m. Viviana Lopez of the Department of Bilingual Education will
address Native Americans’ participation in higher education and what it
means for Native Americans to attend Boise State. Part of “We Shall Remain:
Native American Awareness Week.” Free. For more information about any of
these events, contact Tai Simpson at 514-7062 or
taisimpson1@gmail.com.
Native American Health care. Student Union Grand A Ballroom. 1-1:45
p.m. Merrell “Beck” Simpson will discuss her experience as the nursing
supervisor for the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Emergency Room.
Simpson is a health care provider for the Nez Perce Tribe and also will
address general Native American health care issues. Part of “We Shall
Remain: Native American Awareness Week.” Free. For more information about
any of these events, contact Tai Simpson at 514-7062 or
taisimpson1@gmail.com.
An Interactive Approach to Discuss Race and Ethnicity: Through Native
American and Mexican American Eyes. Student Union Grand B Ballroom.
3-3:45 p.m. Martin “Mike” Cutler of the Department of Psychology and Ro
Parker of the Cultural Center will facilitate this workshop focusing on
questions and answers about race and ethnicity from both a Native American
and Mexican American perspective. Part of “We Shall Remain: Native American
Awareness Week.” Free. For more information about any of these events,
contact Tai Simpson at 514-7062 or
taisimpson1@gmail.com.
Native American Mascots. Student Union Grand B Ballroom. 5-5:45 p.m.
Melanie Fillmore, a senior at Boise State and a member of the Hunkpapa
Lakota Band of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation of South Dakota, will
facilitate this workshop. Fillmore was nominated as Head Woman for the Seven
Arrows Pow Wow this year. The workshop will focus on the affect Native
American mascots have on Native American peoples across the United States
and why the use of them is an issue. Part of “We Shall Remain: Native
American Awareness Week.” Free. For more information about any of these
events, contact Tai Simpson at 514-7062 or
taisimpson1@gmail.com.
Tribal Sovereignty. Student Union Grand B Ballroom. 7-7:45 p.m.
Facilitated by Sonya Rosario, a local film director, and Tai Simpson, a
Boise State McNair Scholar and member of the Idaho Nez Perce Tribe. This
workshop will preview Rosario’s film “Idaho’s Forgotten War” and will
include a lecture by Simpson, who will share her research about Native
American political identity in the United States and what tribal sovereignty
means for indigenous peoples. Part of “We Shall Remain: Native American
Awareness Week.” Free. For more information about any of these events,
contact Tai Simpson at 514-7062 or
taisimpson1@gmail.com.
Legislative Power and Responsibilities in the U.S. and Canada: Comparing
Possible Actions in a Time of Economic Crisis. Student Union Bishop
Barnwell Room. 7-8:30 p.m. Idaho Senator Kate Kelly, Idaho representatives
Brent Crane and Max Black and Alberta legislator Alana DeLong. The panel,
moderated by Boise State director of government relations and former Idaho
Speaker of the House Bruce Newcomb, will compare the two systems of state
and provincial government and their different powers and responsibilities in
this time of economic crisis. Free. For more information about Canada Week
or Boise State’s Canadian Studies program go to
http://polisci.boisestate.edu/Canadian/events.shtml
Thursday, April 9
What Native Students Want: Native American Student Panel. Location to
be determined. 9-9:45 a.m. A discussion of the resources necessary to create
a more successful academic community for Native American students. Part of
“We Shall Remain: Native American Awareness Week.” Free. For more
information about any of these events, contact Tai Simpson at 514-7062 or
taisimpson1@gmail.com.
Native American Advisory Board Discussion and Developing Strategy.
Student Union Grand B Ballroom. 10-11:30 a.m. A discussion for faculty and
administration about developing resources for Native American students and
creating support and commitment. Part of “We Shall Remain: Native American
Awareness Week.” Free. For more information about any of these events,
contact Tai Simpson at 514-7062 or
taisimpson1@gmail.com.
Decolonizing Education and Debrief. Student Union Grand B Ballroom.
1-2:15 p.m. Addressing issues that negate or marginalize Native American
students and the cultural inappropriateness of some methods of testing or
curriculum. Part of “We Shall Remain: Native American Awareness Week.” Free.
For more information about any of these events, contact Tai Simpson at
514-7062 or taisimpson1@gmail.com.
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games: Creating Lasting Legacies from
Hosting the World. Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. 2:30-4 p.m. This
will feature a presentation by Ray LeBlond, director of Corporate
Development and Communications, Tourism B.C. LeBlond will give a
comprehensive update on the 2010 Olympics, including the importance of the
Games and their lasting impact on Vancouver and the Northwest generally.
Free. For more information about Canada Week or Boise State’s Canadian
Studies program go to
http://polisci.boisestate.edu/Canadian/events.shtml
The Canadian-US Border: Trends in Cross-Border Crime and the Growing
Integration of Security. Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. 7-8:30 p.m.
This will feature presentations by members of the Integrated Border
Enforcement Team: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant Ralph Ehlebracht,
and Larry Shields of the U.S. Border Patrol. Free. For more information
about Canada Week or Boise State’s Canadian Studies program go to
http://polisci.boisestate.edu/Canadian/events.shtml
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” Student Union Grand Ballroom.
7 p.m. Benjamin is cursed to live life backwards; he was born into an aged
and old body that slowly transforms into a body resembling a baby. Even
though Benjamin ages differently, a romantic connection develops and turns
this curious case into a love story. Rated PG-13. Free for students, $1 for
non-students. Sponsored by Student Programs Board. For more information,
e-mail SPBfilms@boisestate.edu.
Thursday, April 9-Sunday, April 12
“Full Throttle.” Student Union Special Events Center. 8 p.m. This
show features Idaho Dance Theatre’s latest collaboration with Boise composer
David Alan Earnest. An original score is performed live on stage by the
Verde Percussion Ensemble, accompanied by pianist Del Parkinson. The
performance also features choreography by IDT alumna Kelli Brown and
repertory from artistic director Carl Rowe and IDT alumna Lauren Edson. $28
for general, $20 for seniors and $14 for students Get tickets by visiting
http://www.idahotickets.com.
Friday, April 10
Native American Student Recruitment Day. Student Union Grand A
Ballroom, Student Union Hatch C Ballroom, Student Union Hatch D Ballroom.
9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. A series of discussions, activities, speakers and workshops
for Native American high school students and their parents. For more
information or a full schedule, contact Tai Simpson at
taisimpson1@gmail.com.
MFA Reading Series: Keston Sutherland and J.H. Prynne. Student Union
Bishop Barnwell Room. 7:30 p.m. The MFA Reading Series brings nationally
renowned authors ad poets to the Boise State campus. Free. For more
information, contact Jacob Powers at 426-2669 or
jacobpowers@boisestate.edu.
Senior Trumpet Recital, Ben Aird. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30
p.m. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.
Saturday, April 11
Beat Coach Pete Fun Run for Student Scholarships. Student Recreation
Center. 9:30 a.m. Early registration and pricing ends April 9. Join the race
to help students and help your ego by beating Coach Pete in this fun race.
Last year $15,000 was raised for the general scholarship fund from the race.
Coach Pete has agreed to pay $5 for every person who finishes the race
before him. If you have question regarding the race, e-mail
atlstuppy@boisestate.edu or
for volunteering information, e-mail
alainrodrique@boisestate.edu.
Junior Percussion Recital, Yuko Sato. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 2
p.m. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.
Senior Tenor Recital, Jonathan Collins. Morrison Center Recital Hall.
5 p.m. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.
Senior Composition Recital, Ed Stumpp. Morrison Center Recital Hall.
7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.
Saturday, April 11-Sunday, April 12
Seven Arrows Pow Wow. Student Union Grand Ballroom. 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
April 11, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 12. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for
students with ID. Admission is free for seniors and children 6 and younger.
This annual event will feature a grand entry at noon April 11, including the
Honor Guard unit from the Mountain Home Air Force Base and an invocation by
Michael Pavel of Washington State University, a member of the Skokomish
Tribe. Events will continue with intertribal and contest dancing, the Miss
Seven Arrows contest, student organization performances, drumming and
another grand entry at 7 p.m. The grand entry on April 12 will be at noon.
Part of “We Shall Remain: Native American Awareness Week.” Free. For more
information about any of these events, contact Tai Simpson at 514-7062 or
taisimpson1@gmail.com.
Saturday, April 11-Sunday, April 12
Birds of Prey/Snake River Canoe. Meet at Outdoor Programs Office.
Registration ends April 4. Pre-trip meeting at 7 p.m. April 8. Spend one
night camping on the river and float from Black Butte to Swan Falls Dam.
This stretch is suitable for canoeing and is a great place to check out the
natural history and beauty associated with the Snake River. Additionally,
the raptors in this area include everything from golden eagles and kestrels
to northern harriers. $75. Register at Boise State Campus Recreation by
calling (208) 426-1946 or visiting
http://rec.boisestate.edu/outdoor/adventure/index.cfm.
Upcoming Events: April 13-May 22
Monday, April 13
Academy of St. Giles, Early Music Ensemble. Morrison Center Main
Hall. 7:30 p.m. $5 for general, $3 for students and seniors available by
calling 426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box
office or http://www.idahotickets.com.
Wednesday, April 15
Guitar Ensemble. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. $5 for
general, $3 for students and seniors available by calling 426-1110, at all
Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or
http://www.idahotickets.com.
Thursday, April 16
Rail Jam. Intramural Field. 1-5 p.m. Fake snow and a rail will be set
up on the Intramural Field, giving more then 70 riders the chance to show
what they’ve got. In order to compete, a tryout will be hosted at Bogus
Basin. Other activities include 20 snowboarding themed booths. For more
information, e-mail
spbspecialevents@boisestate.edu.
“Yes Man.” Special Events Center. 7 p.m. “Yes” is the new “No” for
Carl Allen, played by Jim Carrey. Carl is a man who always says no to life,
but decides to go to a seminar that changes his life forever. Rated PG-13.
Free for students, $1 for non-students. Sponsored by Student Programs Board.
For more information, e-mail
SPBfilms@boisestate.edu.
Friday, April 17
The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion. Morrison Center Main Hall.
7:30p.m. The Spencers have redefined the art of illusion and are shattering
the stereotype of the traditional magician and assistant. They are the only
artists in history to be named Performing Arts Entertainers of the Year for
a record-breaking six years in a row and have twice been named America’s
Best Entertainers. $25 for general, $15 for students available by calling
426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or
http://www.idahotickets.com.
Sunday, April 19
Spring Music Concert, “Songs of Earth.” Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m.
“Songs of Earth” features the Boise State Meistersingers, University
Singers, Chamber Singers and the Vox Angelis Women’s Choir, directed by Dr.
Phil Theodorou. $5 general, $3 faculty, staff and students. For more
information, call 426-3980.
Wednesday, April 22
Spring Vocal and Instrumental Jazz Concert. Special Events Center.
7:30 p.m. $5 for general, $3 for students and seniors available by calling
426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or
http://www.idahotickets.com.
Thursday, April 23
“Paul Blart: Mall Cop.” Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Safety never
takes a holiday and Paul Blart lives by this motto. Even in the face of
extreme danger from vicious bank robbers, Blart protects his mail. Rated PG.
Free for students, $1 for non-students. Sponsored by Student Programs Board.
For more information, e-mail
SPBfilms@boisestate.edu.
Friday, April 24
“American Stars in Concert: Spring Break Tour.” Morrison Center. 8
p.m. The Idol concert features four “American Idol” finalists, Melinda
Doolittle (season 6), Jon Peter Lewis (from Rexburg Idaho, season 3), Rickey
Smith (season 2) and Carly Smithson (season 7). A select number of $40 seats
are available in the “Gold” seating area. $25 general tickets and $15
student tickets (plus applicable service fees) are available by calling
426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or
http://www.idahotickets.com.
MFA Reading Series: Rusty Morrison. Student Union Bishop Barnwell.
7:30 p.m. The MFA Reading Series brings nationally renowned authors ad poets
to the Boise State campus. Free. For more information, contact Jacob Powers
at 426-2669 or
jacobpowers@boisestate.edu.
Saturday, April 25
Death Cab for Cutie. Morrison Center. 7 p.m. Death Cab for Cutie,
formed in Bellingham Washington a decade ago, stretches the artistic
boundaries and refuses to pander. Now on its sixth studio album, Death Cab
for Cutie continues to surprise and create an album described by Narrow
Stairs, guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Chris Walla as “having teeth.” $36
(plus applicable service fees) available by calling 426-1110, at all
Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or
http://www.idahotickets.com.
Thursday, April 30
“Art Insight: Alexis Rockman.” Student Union Grand Ballroom. 6 p.m.
Rockman is a contemporary artist know for his paintings depicting the
precarious relationship between man and nature; his works examine how our
culture perceives and interacts with plants and animals, and the role
culture plays in influencing the direction of natural history. Free.
Sponsored by the Boise State College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of
Art and the Visual Arts Center in partnership with the Boise State Art
Museum and the Boise City Department of Arts and History. For more
information, contact Kirsten Furlong at 426-3994 or
kfurlong@boisestate.edu, or
visit
http://artdept.boisestate.edu/VAC.
Saturday, May 2
Rachael Sage, “Behind the Curtain.” Morrison Center. 8 p.m. Social
hour begins at 7:30 p.m. Multi award-winning New York songwriter Rachael
Sage has penned quirky, melodic pop songs since she was old enough to reach
the piano keys. Configurations feature Wurlitzer, drums, trumpet and string
quartet. “Behind the Curtain” as the name suggests, takes place with both
the artist and patrons on the Morrison Center stage in a cabaret-style table
seating layout. Entry is make through the backstage access doors and patrons
are issued a backstage pass in lieu of the normal ticket. $25 tickets (plus
applicable service fees) available by calling 426-1110, at all Select-a-Seat
outlets, the Morrison Center box office or
http://www.idahotickets.com.
Monday, May 18-Friday, May 22
Wilderness First Responder Class. Meet at Outdoor Programs Office.
Registration continues until 7 p.m. May 1. Take the industry standard for
wilderness medical training. The course topics include (but are not limited
to): wound management, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised
splinting techniques, allergies, hypo- and hyperthermia, gastrointestinal
distress, infections, cardiac and respiratory conditions, patient monitoring
and long-term management and care. All attendees must finish an online
component prior to the course. Wilderness First Responder costs $495 for
members and $515 for non-members. Register at
http://rec.boisestate.edu/outdoor/adventure/index.cfm. For more
information, call 426-1946.
-30-
Media Contacts: Julie Hahn, University Communications,
juliehahn@boisestate.edu.
(208) 426-5540; John Lewis, University Communications,
nsintern@boisestate.edu. (208)
426-3196.
Boise State University is “The New U Rising” with record student
enrollment, new academic buildings, additional degree programs and a growing
research agenda. Learn more at
www.boisestate.edu.
The Office of Communications and Marketing - Boise State
University
1910 University Drive - Boise Idaho 83725-1030
Located in Capitol Village, 2225 W. University Drive
email
communications@boisestate.edu
Last reviewed on
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
|