July 28, 2004

Boise State Invites Community To Help Welcome Students To Campus

Boise State University offers incoming students a big Bronco Welcome with events ranging from barbecues, pep rallies and live entertainment to service opportunities and educational workshops. The community is invited to participate in many of these events. A complete schedule is available at broncowelcome.boisestate.edu Highlights of the first two weeks include: Friday, Aug. 20, 4 p.m. Bronco Stadium — Bronco Fan-Fest is billed as the “world’s largest tailgate party and Bronco scrimmage game.” Free. Enjoy activities for the whole family before catching the Broncos in action. Saturday, Aug. 21, 8:30 p.m. The Quad — Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship concert. Free. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Student Union Patio — Noon Tunes, featuring live music by pianist Jill Cohn. Free. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m. Special Events Center —Brian Brushwood entertains with his unique brand of bizarre magic. Watch him eat fire and pound nails into his head. Free. Thursday, Aug. 26, 4-6 p.m. Cultural Center — Intercultural Remix, a welcome reception. Free. Friday, Aug. 27, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., REC; midnight-4 a.m., Student Union — “Up All Night” is an extended party with activities starting at the REC and moving to the Student Union Games Center. The night features fitness activities, casino and interactive games, a midnight movie, karaoke, a dance party, free food and fun for all. Free with Boise State ID, $5 general. Admission covers both venues and includes $1 per game/hour at the Student Union Games Center from midnight-4 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m. Student Union Gipson Room — Service Saturday activity. Meet at the Student Union to receive a service assignment in the community. Free. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Student Union Patio; 4-7 p.m. REC patio — Health and Recreation Day offers healthy activities and fitness and nutrition information. Free. Thursday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. Special Events Center — Faculty and Staff Variety Show. Enjoy the creative talents of Boise State’s faculty and staff, and participate in a raffle to benefit the Boise State Student Emergency Relief Fund. Free; donations accepted. Saturday, Sept. 4, 4-6 p.m. North Field —Bronco Blitz features live music, games, face painting, “mocktails” and more before the football game against the University of Idaho Vandals. Free. -30- Contact Autumn Haynes Student Activities 208 426-3049 Media Contact Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275