November 5, 2003

Boise State Brings Students Out Of Fall Funk

Just as Boise State University students reach the halfway point in the semester, Student Programs Board comes forward with a week’s worth of fun activities to bring students out of the mid-semester blues. The following is a list of activities for Fall Funk. Tuesday, Nov. 18: Ambassadors of Comedy, 7 p.m., Special Events Center This event will feature stand-up comedy routines by four of America's funniest foreign comedians talking about life in America from a foreigner's perspective. Admission is free to Boise State students, faculty and staff. General admission is $5 through Select-a-Seat. Ambassadors of Comedy is sponsored by the Student Programs Board, the Cultural Center, the International Programs Office and the International Student Association. Wednesday, Nov. 19: REACH Health Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Jordan Ballroom Free health screenings and information on health alternatives will be available. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend, as there will be valuable educational booths for all ages. The Health Fair is sponsored by REACH (Recreation, Education, and Awareness Through Community Health), a group of students in the Boise State department of kinesiology’s health promotions program, and Student Programs Board. Admission to the REACH Health Fair is free. For more information call 426-3656. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 20-21: Homeland Security Conference, 6-9 p.m., Jordan Ballroom This two-day conference strives to provide answers in the midst of so many unanswered questions concerning the Department of Homeland Security. The event will feature speakers covering both sides of the Homeland Security debate. Conference tickets are $5 general, $10 at the door and free for Boise State students. This conference is sponsored by Student Programs Board; call 426-1223 for more information. Speakers for Thursday’s portion of the conference include Boise Police Chief Don Pierce discussing the protocol, procedures, and vision of the Boise Police Department; Congressman C.L. (Butch) Otter (R – Idaho), speaking as a representative of the House; and Nadine Strossen, president of the National American Civil Liberties Union. Speakers for Friday’s portion of the conference include Boise Fire Department Battalion Chief Bruce Rankin, addressing incident first response; and Danny Coulson, founder of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Counter Terrorism Force and Hostage Rescue, speaking on the threats facing Americans. Friday, Nov. 21: “Pirates of the Caribbean,” midnight, Special Events Center (PG-13; action; Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom; 2003). Captain Jack Sparrow rescues Elizabeth Swann, the governor’s daughter, beginning an adventure that combines Elizabeth’s mysterious medallion and a legendary pirate ship, the Black Pearl. The Pearl's captain wants her medallion necklace and kidnaps her in an attempt to end a curse placed upon him and his crew. Admission is $1 for students, faculty and staff and $1.50 general. Popcorn and soda will be available for an additional $1. Sponsored by Student Programs Board; call 426-1223 for more information. -30- Contact Autumn Haynes Student Activities 208 426-1223 Media Contacts Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275 Angela Jones communications and marketing 208 426-3196