May 15, 2003

Boise State Moves to 4 1/2 Day Week to Reduce Summer Energy Use

Beginning Monday, May 19, Boise State University will move to a four-day academic schedule and will close most of its buildings on Friday afternoons to conserve energy and reduce cooling expenses through the summer. By not offering classes on Fridays, reducing building operation hours and incorporating similar energy conservation efforts, Boise State saved $67,000 in summer 2002. Class times will be lengthened to accommodate for the shorter week. Employees will continue to work a 40-hour week by extending their work day one hour on Mondays through Thursdays and working four hours on Fridays. Most university business offices will close at 11:30 a.m. on Fridays through Aug. 15. Auxiliary units such as the Student Union and The Pavilion are exempt from the reduced hours because they generate revenue from off-campus clients who use the facilities. -30- Contact Larry Blake Facilities Planning 208 426-4133 Media Contact Kathleen Craven News Service 208 426-3275

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