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News Release
Event News / October 24, 2007
This Week at Boise State
The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of
Oct. 28- Nov. 3. Please note that all events are subject to change. For
updated information on all events, visit
http://www.bsuevents.com.
EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
Tuesday, Oct. 30. Hypnotist C.J. Johnson. See Oct. 30 for details.
Monday, Oct. 29. Monster Bash. See Oct. 29 for details.
EXHIBITION:
Through Oct. 31. “Courageous Voices.” Student Union Gallery. With
more than 50 examples on display, the artistic expressions of movements for
social change come to life in this dramatic traveling poster exhibition from
the Center for the Study of Political Graphics. This exhibition is on
display in conjunction with Human Rights month. Free. Call 426-4636.
Sunday, Oct. 28
Armchair Football. Student Union Brava stage. 5 p.m. Can’t make it to
the out-of-state Bronco football games? Armchair Football is the next best
thing to the sidelines. Refreshments will be provided. Free parking will be
available at Parking Structure #2 at the corner of Lincoln and University.
Free and open to the public. For more information, call the Student Union
Information Desk at 426-4636.
Monday, Oct. 29
Monster Bash. Student Union Building. 5:30-8 p.m. Celebrate Halloween
with kid-friendly festivities. Featuring games, food, drinks and prizes.
Other activities include a haunted hallway, take-home crafts and pumpkin
decorating. The event is free for Boise State families with student ID and
$5 for Boise community families. (Price includes entire family.) Presented
by Student Programs Board. For more information, contact Christa Rowland at
426-3835 or e-mail
spbfamily@boisestate.edu.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Hypnotist C.J. Johnson. Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Johnson has
hypnotized Boise State students in the past and is popular in the college
market. In addition to performing at campuses across the United States, he
has also been featured on Showtime, CMT, ABC and other nationally televised
events. His show blends hilarious antics and audience amazement. Presented
by Student Programs Board. Free. For more information, call Jorge Cardenas
at 426-3835.
Thursday, Nov.1
Fettuccine Forum. Rose Room. 5:30 p.m. Peter Lutze, a professor of
Media Studies at Boise State University, has degrees in filmmaking and law
and a Ph.D. in communication arts. Lutze was a founding member and chair of
the board of TVTV from 1997-2003. His lecture, “Boob Tube: News, Sports and
Less,” examines the ins and outs of television. Doors open at 5 p.m. Free.
For more information, call 426-3701.
Free Movie, “Super Bad.” Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. The hit comedy smash
of the summer, this rated R tale highlights the dorky life of two best
friends and their pursuit to be cool, at least in their eyes. Free popcorn
and soda will be provided. Free. Sponsored by Student Programs Board. For
more information, call 426-4636.
Friday, Nov. 2
Rock Star 101 Ballroom Blitz. Jordan Ballroom. 7-11 p.m. This will be
the last event hosted in the Jordan Ballroom before the renovations. To kick
off a farewell to the Jordan, four bands will come together and put on a
show. Kamphire Collective, Discoma, Uncle Bud and Jupiter Holiday are the
current line-up. This show is free and open to the public. Presented by
Pulse Student Radio and the Arbiter and produced by Student Programs Board.
For more information e-mail Jason at
spbconcerts@boisestate.edu.
Saturday. Nov. 3
Football vs. San Jose State. Bronco Stadium. 1 p.m. Call
426-4737.
BroncoBash Tailgate Party. Alumni Center. 11-1 p.m. Free. Call
426-1698.
Upcoming Events Nov. 5-16
Monday, Nov. 5
Canadian Glaciologist Hester Jiskoot. Engineering Technology Building
Room 110. 7-8:30 p.m. Jiskoot will speak on environmental sustainability and
the effects of climate change on glaciers. Jiskoot is an assistant professor
of physical geography at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada,
with a background in physical geography and glaciology. She also has studied
how different cultures deal with environmental sustainability and their
perspective on the subject. Free. For more information call 426-3275.
Inside Criminal Minds. Special Events Center. 7 p.m. America’s most
wanted, Ed Miller, has a collection of experiences about getting inside the
mind of a criminal. Free. For more information, e-mail
sbplectures@boisestate.edu.
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Award-winning Author Charles Baxter. Multipurpose Classroom Building
Room 101. 7:30 p.m. Charles Baxter, author of four novels, “Saul and Patsy,”
“Shadow Play,” “First Light,” and “Feast of Love,” a National Book award
finalist that was recently adapted into a film. His fifth novel, “Soul
Thief,” is due out in February from Pantheon Books. Baxter is also the
author of four short-story collections, has released three collections of
poetry and a book of essays, and has edited or co-edited a number of books.
Free. For more information, contact Jacob Powers at
jacobppowers@gmail.com.
Friday/Saturday, Nov. 9-10
‘Tunnel of Oppression.’ Student Union Hatch Ballroom. 10 a.m.
Returning to Boise State University for the third year, the Tunnel is a
visual, theatrical and interactive production that helps raise consciousness
about various forms of oppression. Visitors pass through a series of
dramatic vignettes and learn about the many forms of discrimination. This
year’s theme is “Question Everything,” directed by Steven Wells of Boise
State’s Gateway Center. After the presentations there will be discussions
about the program’s content and how to get involved in the community.
Presented by the Boise State University Cultural Center. Free. Participant
sign-ups are available at
http://culturalcenter.boisestate.edu. For more information or to
volunteer, call 426-4317.
Monday, Nov. 12
Veterans Day. University in session.
Flag Ceremony. Quad. 12:30 p.m. ROTC cadets will lower and then raise
the flag while Apache helicopters provide a flyover. Call 426-3500.
Fall Funk. Nov. 12-16. For more information, e-mail
spbannualevents@boisestate.edu.
Free Hot Chocolate. Quad. 11 a.m-1 p.m. The Student Programs Board is
giving out free hot chocolate to students and the public, part of fall funk
festivities. For more information, call 426-4636 or e-mail Ahmad at
spbannualevents@boisestate.edu.
Chainsaw Juggling Mad Chad. Hatch Ballroom. 7-8 p.m. A juggler and
risk taker from age 13, Mad Chad has juggled it all. Mad Chad has appeared
on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Last Call with Carson Daily” and even
“The Donny and Marie Show.” Mad Chad puts on a wild show that is bone
chuckling and bone chilling. Free. For more information, call Jorge Cardenas
at 426-3835.
Tuesday, Nov. 13
An Unreasonable Man. Lookout Room. 5:30 p.m. Diverse Perspectives
Film Series. Free and open to the public. West Campus Nov. 17.
Oxygen Bar. Student Union building Brava/Dining Room Stage. 11 a.m.-
3 p.m. The relaxing effects of an oxygen bar can be mesmerizing. The bar
comes with colorful tubes of oxygen, coupled with many flavors. The
beneficial health effects makes this bar perfect for health week. Free.
Presented by Students Programs Board. For more information, call 426-4636 or
e-mail Ahmad at
spbannualevents@boisestate.edu.
Wednesday, Nov. 14
11th Annual REACH Health Fair. Recreation Center. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
“Activate Wellness, No Membership Required.” Free and open to the public.
For more information, call 426-5636.
Free Chili Feed. Student Union Building Brava/Dining Stage. 11 a.m.-1
p.m. Delicious warm chili will be served. Sponsored by Student Programs
Board. For more information, call 426-4636 or e-mail Ahmad at
spbannualevents@boisestate.edu.
Thursday, Nov. 15
Free Movie, “Sicko” Lookout room. 7 p.m. Going along with health
week, Student Programs Board is showing Michel Moore’s “Sicko.” This
documentary brings to light our heath-care system and its consequences.
Michel Moore adds his sarcastic wit to ease the journey of exploring our
health-care system, while highlighting other countries’ health-care systems.
Free. For more information, call 426-4636.
Henna Tattoo Artist. Student Union Lounge. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free. For
more information, call 426-4636 or e-mail Ahmad at
spbannualevents@boisestate.edu.
Friday, Nov. 16
Up All Night and Rock Star 101. Student Union building first floor. 9
p.m.- 1 p.m. Free food, games, activities. Live music will be preformed by
Dedicated Servers and Building a Better You. Also DJ’s from University Pulse
spinning until 1 a.m. Sponsored by Student Radio and Student Programs Board.
For more information, call 426-4636 or e-mail Ahmad at
spbannualevents@boisestate.edu.
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Media Contacts: Julie Hahn, University Communications,
juliehahn@boisestate.edu.
(208) 426-5540;
John Lewis, University Communications,
nsintern@boisestate.edu
(208) 426-3196.
For the 10th time in the last year 11 years, Boise State University has set
an all-time record for Idaho higher education institutions with an
enrollment of 19,540 – an overall increase of 3.5 percent. A record freshman
class of 2,280 students is also the most academically talented group ever to
enter Boise State, including 12 National Merit finalists.
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