October 12, 2004

Boise State Hosts Free Web Lecture By American Alliance Scholar On 'Treating Nicotine Dependence' Oct. 27
Continuing education credits offered

Nationally recognized health education scholar Dr. Elbert Glover will present a lecture on “Treating Nicotine Dependence” at a Web conference from 1-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Room 210 of the Simplot-Micron Instructional Technology Center, next to the Business Building on the Boise State University campus.  The lecture is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend.   Glover, a professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine, is the 2004-05 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Scholar. AAHPERD is sponsoring the Web conference nationally.  The Boise State Department of Kinesiology, Department of Community and Environmental Health, and Center for Health, Wellness and Counseling Services, along with the Idaho Regional Alcohol Drug Awareness Resource Network Center, are sponsoring Boise State’s participation.   Glover’s talk will focus on nicotine addiction and the rationale behind treating nicotine dependence, including the latest treatment options and nicotine replacement products. Community members, as well as Boise State faculty, staff and students, are encouraged to come and listen to one of the most highly recognized and outstanding scholars in the field of health education.    The American Association for Health Education is offering 1.5 hours of Category I continuing education credits for Certified Health Education Specialists. Individuals interested in receiving continuing education credits can sign up on the roster provided at the conference at no cost.    Questions regarding the conference can be directed to Becky Meyer at 426-3366.    -30-   Contact: Lynda Ransdell, Department of Kinesiology, (208) 426-4270, lyndaransdell@boisestate.edu                                                              Media Contact: Pat Pyke, communications and marketing, (208) 426-1987, ppyke@boisestate.edu Online at: http://news.boisestate.edu.