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Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Education Building, #726
Boise Idaho 83725-1030
208-426-1577
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August 25, 2004
New Center At Boise State Focuses On Idaho History and Politics
The State Board of Education recently approved the formation of the Center for Idaho History and Politics at Boise State University. The Center applies the methods and insights of history to political and ecological problems currently facing the region and state. Sponsored by the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, the new Center will promote the study of history and politics through publications, exhibitions, forums, workshops and tours. More information can be found at www.boisestate.edu/history/idaho.
Organizers hope to broaden the community-based scholarship of a non-academic audience and use historic downtown Boise as a laboratory for the study of changes in the urban landscape. Projects sponsored by the Center include workshops, books, lectures and historical exhibits.
Upcoming events include:
Sept. 14: The Nature of the Boise River � A Renaissance Institute walking tour. Meet at the Friendship Bridge connecting Boise State University with Julia Davis Park at 6:30 p.m. Free for Renaissance Institute members; enrollment required. Call 426-1709.
Sept. 30: Launch of Idaho Issues Online � A Web-based publication focusing on features, news and events related to a specific issue in Idaho public affairs. Reach it through a link at www.boisestate.edu/history/Idaho.
Oct. 7: First Thursday Fettuccine Forum � Address by Mayor Dave Bieter on the state of the city. Doors open at 5 p.m., lecture is at 5:30 p.m. This free monthly event will be held in the Rose Room in the historic Union block at Eighth and Main streets. Villano�s Specialty Market will sell food and drinks.
Oct. 14: �Trial of the Century� Exhibit � Premiere of a slideshow and exhibit about one of the Idanha Hotel�s most notorious events. The exhibit is open to the public from 3-7 p.m.; the slide lecture begins at 4 p.m. at the Idanha, 928 W. Main.
Nov. 4: First Thursday Fettuccine Forum � �Understanding how America votes.�
Dec. 2: Idaho Yesterdays � On sale at bookstores and newsstands
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Contact
Todd Shallat
Department of History
208 426-3701
Media Contact
Kathleen Craven
communications and marketing
208 426-3275
Last reviewed on Thursday, July 21, 2005