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September 22, 2004

This Week At Boise State - (Sept. 26 - Oct. 2)

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The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Sept. 26-Oct. 2. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, go to http://events.boisestate.edu. Events of special note: SEPT. 27-OCT. 2 HOMECOMING WEEK. �Envisioning More in 2004.�   For a list of events, see http://homecoming.boisestate.edu. SEPT. 24-OCT. 13 (Photo Op) �Dog Head Stew.� Liberal Arts Building Gallery. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Presenting personal and political expression honoring or criticizing past and present representations of Native American culture, the �Dog Head Stew� print portfolio, comprised of work by 24 artists, celebrates Native American traditions and cultural persistence.  The title is based on a story in which Indians throwing a feast pretend to live up to the �savage� stereotype in order to rid themselves of unwanted white dinner guests. Opening reception from 7:45-9:30 p.m. on Sept. 24. Call 426-3994. SEPT. 24-NOV. 3 (Photo Op) Tibetan Paintings-Kumar Lama exhibit. Original work by Kumar Lama will be on display at the Sacred Art of Tibet exhibition in the Boise State University Student Union Gallery. The exhibit will be available for viewing from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. An opening reception will be held at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 24, followed by a lecture at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Kumar Lama is a master artist of classical Tibetan scroll painting, or Thangka, who has exhibited work in Nepal, Europe and the U.S. For more information, call 426-4636. MONDAY, SEPT. 27 �Monster Garage with Jesse James.�  The Cultural Center presents the Discovery Channel�s �Monster Garage with Jesse James,� featuring Boise State Welding Instructor Juan Martinez, at 6-8 p.m., in the Student Union Farnsworth Room.  Admission is free, RSVP to 426-5950. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29 �China Through the Eyes of Faith,� Renaissance Institute Seminar Series with Boise State history professor, Shelton Woods. The Flicks, 646 Fulton St. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Presented by the Division of Extended Studies. $40 plus membership for four-part series. Call 426-1709. Study Abroad Fair. Check out all the academic opportunities available to Boise State students, faculty and staff throughout the world. Students can talk with faculty, program representatives, advisors and returned study abroad students. Financial aid and scholarship information will be available. Faculty and staff can learn about teaching abroad and international development grants. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Call 426-3652. THURSDAY, SEPT. 30 An Evening with Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, from �Whose Line is it Anyway?�  A night of extraordinary improv in the Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Select-a-Seat. Part of Boise State Homecoming events. http://homecoming.boisestate.edu. �The Decline of Values in America and What We Can Do About It.� 11 a.m., at The Flicks, 646 Fulton St. What do we mean by the term �values,� and how and why are they changing? Philosopher Andrew Schoedinger lectures on shifting culture and values in contemporary American society and discusses related causes, impacts and solutions. Renaissance Institute Lecture Series, presented by the Division of Extended Studies. Free for members; RSVP a week in advance for guests. Call 426-1709. Mentor Program Kick-off. Be a mentor for first generation college students, or sign up to receive a mentor. Cultural Center. 6 p.m. Call 426-1449. FRIDAY, OCT. 1 Jeanne Belfy, oboe. Faculty Artist Series. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980. Homecoming Street Festival. Basque Block, 6-10 p.m. Featuring the bands Illusion 33 and Crash Four and family activities. Presented by Student Programs Board. Free. Part of Boise State Homecoming events. http://homecoming.boisestate.edu. Happy Hour. Cultural Center. 3-5 p.m. Enjoy games, karaoke, snacks, music, videos, dancing and more. Free. Call 426-5950. Community Climb. Non-REC members can enjoy the climbing wall in the Campus Recreation Center for $5.30. Rentals and basic skills clinic are also available. Call 426-1131. SATURDAY, OCT. 2 Education symposium. �Growth in a Fragile Environment: Bridging the Divide Over Western Environmental Conflicts.� 10:30 a.m., Business Building Room 105. Featuring Keith Allred, the Frank Church Distinguished Professor of Public Policy for 2004-2005. Part of Boise State Homecoming events. Free. See http://homecoming.boisestate.edu. Stampede in the Streets Homecoming Parade. South on Broadway Avenue, west on University Drive. Grand Marshals are the 1994 football team players, Big Sky champions and 1-AA national finalists. 3 p.m. The team will also be recognized at the football game. Part of Boise State Homecoming events. See http://homecoming.boisestate.edu. UPCOMING EVENTS SUNDAY, OCT. 3 Craig Purdy, violin, and friends. Faculty Artist Series. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980. OCTOBER 5-10 �Life is a Dream.� Morrison Center Stage II. Oct. 5-9, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 9-10, 2 p.m. Presented by Theatre Arts Department. $10 general; $9 non-Boise State students, Boise State alumni and seniors; free for Boise State full-time students, faculty and staff through Select-a-Seat. OCTOBER 5-6 �Rent.� Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30 p.m. Presented by Broadway in Boise. Tickets through Select-a-Seat. Clothesline Project. A visual display of t-shirts created by survivors of physical, sexual and emotional violence. Quad. Presented by the Boise State Women�s Center and the Women�s and Children�s Alliance. Free. Call 426-4259. WEDNESDAY, OCT 6 �Principled Leadership in a Time of Turbulence.� 21st annual Frank Church Conference on Public Affairs. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. Free. Call 426-2941, or visit www.frankchurchinstitute.org. Literature for Lunch. �The Crimson Petal and the White.� 12:10-1 p.m. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. Presented by the Department of English. Free. Call 426-1233 or 426-1179. OCTOBER 8, 10 Del Parkinson, piano. Faculty Artist Series. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8; 4 p.m. Oct. 10. Call 426-3980. OCT. 8 Fall Choral Festival. St. John�s Cathedral, 775 N. 8th St., 7:30 p.m. $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980. Filipino Heritage Month entertainment. Student Union Brava Stage. 12:30-1 p.m., JAR acoustic rock duo; 1-1:30 p.m. Filipino Dance Showcase, Free. Presented by FILAMO and Boise State Cultural Center. Call 426-5950. Poetry reading, Michael Palmer. Hemingway Center. 7:30 p.m. Michael Palmer will read from his collection of poems, The Lion Bridge. Presented by the MFA Program in Creative Writing. Free. Call 426-2669. SATURDAY, OCT. 9 Fred Garbo Inflatable Theatre Co. Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets through Select-a-Seat. Into the Streets. Student Union. 9 a.m. Presented by Volunteer Services Board. Call 426-4240. -30- Media Contacts: Kathleen Craven, communications and marketing, (208) 426-3275 Rachel Bonilla, communications and marketing, (208) 426-3196

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