January 31, 2005

Former Pro Ball Player Mariah Burton-Nelson To Speak At Boise State for 'Everybody Is Beautiful Week'

As part of “Everybody is Beautiful Week” Feb. 14-17, Boise State presents former Stanford and professional basketball player Mariah Burton-Nelson. Burton-Nelson will speak on “We Are All Strong, Smart and Sexy” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Student Union Jordan Ballroom. Her address is free and open to the public.   An outstanding (6 feet 2 inches) professional speaker, Burton-Nelson uses sports stories, “life lessons from the playing fields” and current events to show people how to achieve meaningful goals. This presentation will focus on bringing courage, confidence and peak performance into our everyday lives, examining how to accept ourselves for who we are.   Everybody is Beautiful Week, presented by various departments at Boise State, is designed to educate and promote a positive self-image among the campus community. In addition to Burton-Nelson’s presentation, the week features interactive booths that will challenge individuals to become critical viewers of the media, incorporate fitness into their busy lives, understand the benefits of exercise and learn how not to use food as an emotional crutch.   -30-   Contact: Rhiannon Avery, Health, Wellness and Counseling Services, (208) 426-5685                 AnnMarie Kaus, Athletics, (208) 426-1103 Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Relations, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu