June 12, 2002
Plenty of Summer Workshops Available at Boise State
A variety of summer workshops are still available through Boise State University’s Division of Extended Studies. Registration is ongoing through the summer; participants need only be admitted and registered before the workshop begins.
Workshops address a range of issues, from education to science to art. To see a current class schedule, visit http://broncoweb.boisestate.edu/. Following is a sample of what’s available:
 | Ecology of Raptors in the Snake River Area, June 25-26, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The ecology of birds of prey. Field trip the second day. |
| Carving Folk Art Fish Decoys, June 26-27, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Designed to introduce folk art to middle and high school art classes. Taught at Meridian High School. |
| Directing High School Debate, July 8-11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Teaching speech and debate as competitive, co-curricular or extracurricular activities. |
| Strength and Conditioning Training for Coaches, July 8-31, 7-10 p.m. Principles of speed training, agility drill, weight lifting, squatting, etc. |
| Philosophy in Children’s Fiction, July 11-18, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Analyze and learn about basic philosophical content in children’s stories. |
| Outdoor Adventure Education, July 15-16 (water-based) and July 17-18 (land-based), 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Educational benefits, safety management issues and group processes of using outdoor activities for education programs. |
| Criminal Mediation, July 16-Aug. 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mediate court-appointed misdemeanor cases, deal with defendants and victims of crime. Taught at Canyon County Center. |
| The African Woman, July 24-25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Examines her changing role in response to western influences and foreign religious perspectives. |
| Choral Music Reading, July 24-26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Focuses on performing new and selected choral pieces, application of technique for effective rehearsals. |
| Successful(educational) Grant Writing, July 29-Aug. 1, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Practical experience in finding and funding grants for educational projects. |
Costs include a one-time $20 undergraduate admission fee for new students, $130.85 per credit for undergraduates or $162.85 per credit for graduate students and an additional workshop fee beginning at $15 per workshop.
Workshops are available either for credit or audit, but the cost is the same for both. For more information or assistance in registering, contact Extended Studies at (208) 426-1709.
Contact:
Catherine Harris
Extended Studies
(208) 426-4092
Media Contact:
Kathleen Craven
communications and marketing
(208) 426-3275
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