October 13, 2004

This Week at Boise State (Oct. 17-23)

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Oct. 17-23. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, go to http://events.boisestate.edu. Event of special note: Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, is the Distinguished Lecture Series speaker. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. Tuesday, Oct. 19. 7 p.m. SEPT. 24-NOV. 3 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. Call 426-4636. OCT. 4-22 T-shirts to benefit charity. Student Union. The InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is raising money for the International Justice Mission by selling t-shirts and buttons in the Student Union from 9 a,m,-2 p.m.. The goal is to raise enough money to liberate one child from forced prostitution and two people from bonded slavery. For more information on the International Justice Mission, visit www.ijm.org. SUNDAY, OCT. 17 Boise State Flute Choir will perform ensemble music, old and new, for two to nine players. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980. TUESDAY, OCT. 19    Mary Robinson, distinguished lecture. Former President of Ireland and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights will speak on “Social Responsibility and Ethical Globalization” as part of Boise State’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.Free and open to the public. Free parking available at the Student Union visitor’s lot, Bronco Stadium lot and Bronco Lane. Call 426-1790. Early Music Ensemble Concert, Academy of St. Giles. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. The eight-member Academy of St. Giles presents a program of Italian and English music covering all early music periods. Instrumental and vocal secular music of the 14th century from the Middle Ages, features the lute, vielle, crumhorn, cornamuse, recorder and percussion. Composers include Giovanni de Perugia, Maestro Piero and Francesco Landini. Music from the Renaissance includes lute songs, recorder and string consort music of the 16th century featuring John Dowland and Thomas Campion. From the Baroque, trio sonatas and symphonies from Girolamo Frescobaldi and John Jenkins.  Instruments include the viola da gamba, keyboards, lute, recorder and violins. $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980. Afghanistan Unveiled, Diverse Perspectives Film Series.  Cultural Center. 5:30 p.m. Free. Presented by the Cultural Center, Student Activities, Independent Television Service (ITVS), International Programs Office and Idaho Public Television. Call 426-5950. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20 Public forum. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Two panel discussions on security and the economy. Presented by ASBSU and The Idaho Statesman. Free. Call 426-1223. OCT. 22-NOV. 4 Malynda Poulsen-Jones, Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition. Gallery 1, Liberal Arts Building. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday; noon-5 p.m., Saturday. Free. Call 426-3994. FRIDAY, OCT. 22 U.S. Marine Band. Established by President John Adams, this band is America’s oldest professional music organization. Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30 p.m. presented by Boise State Music Department. Free with Idaho Statesman mail-in coupon. Call 426-3980. Tagalog workshop by Chris Kirkman. Student Union Barnwell Room. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Workshop includes listening/repeating and a game of Pictionary. Free. Call 426-5950. “Seek Justice, Rescue the Oppressed.” Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 7-9 p.m. Speaker Larry Martin, vice president of the International Justice Mission, will speak on the mission’s campaign to rescue people from oppression. Presented by the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. For more information on the International Justice Mission, visit www.ijm.org. Culture, music and dance night, featuring salsa lessons. Student Union Hatch Ballroom. 7-11 p.m. $2 general, free with Boise State ID. Presented by Boise State Cultural Center. Call 426-5950. SATURDAY, OCT. 23 Ju-Young Baek, violinist, Boise Philharmonic. The Boise Philharmonic presents violinist Ju-Young Baek. Morrison Center Main Hall. 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $12-$49 through the Boise Philharmonic Association, 344-7849. 10 a.m. dress rehearsal, $5/$10 at the door. Free pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m., Morrison Center Recital Hall. Discussion, with Boise State professor Ann Campbell and Boise Contemporary Theater artistic director Matt Clark, following the play Dracula at 2 p.m. in the Boise Contemporary Theater. Tickets available at the theater box office, 331-9224. UPCOMING EVENTS SUNDAY, OCT. 24 Michael Fischer, tuba and James Cook, piano, Faculty Artist Series. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. $5 general, $3 for seniors and free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980. “Music Inspired by the Gypsies.” Boise State Orchestra. Morrison Center Main 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. OCT. 25, 26, 28 Octubafest. 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. TUESDAY, OCT. 26 “Find Out Why We Want to Boot the Bell.” Informational lecture presented by the Idaho Progressive Student Alliance. Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Free. Call 426-4056. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27 Sherman Alexie, lecture and book signing. Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Free. Presented by Student Union and Activities Global Expressions Series. Call 426-1223. THURSDAY, OCT. 28 Coffee House Concert Series. Student Union Brava Stage. 5-7 p.m. Presented by Student Activities. Free. Call 426-1223. OCT. 28-NOV. 2 Day of the Dead Altar Display. Student Union Fireplace Lounge. Free. Call 426-3038. FRIDAY, OCT. 29 Filipino Lecture by Shelton Woods, Boise State professor of Southeast Asian history. Student Union Brink Room. 3 p.m. Free. Presented by FILAMO and Boise State Cultural Center. Call 426-5950. David Abel and William L. Fox, poetry reading. Student Union Farnsworth Room. 7:30 p.m. Presented by the MFA Program in Creative Writing. Free. Call 426-2669. SATURDAY, OCT. 30 Lynn Berg, baritone, Faculty Artist Series. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors and free for students and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980. Steven Curtis Chapman. Taco Bell Arena. $31.50, $26.50, $20.50 through Select-a-Seat. Nightmare on University Drive. Special Events Center. $3 per family for Boise State students, faculty and staff; $5 per family general. Call 426-1223. -30- Media Contacts: Kathleen Craven, communications and marketing, (208) 426-3275 Rachel Bonilla, communications and marketing, (208) 426-3196 Web Site:   http://news.boisestate.edu