News Release

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THIS WEEK AT BOISE STATE
Issue date: Aug. 25, 2005

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Aug. 28-Sept. 3. 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: Latino Heritage Month.

SUNDAY, AUG. 28

Welcome Whitewater Raft Trip. Outdoor Center/river. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Transportation, lunch and all equipment will be provided by the Outdoor Center. Registration is $22 per person. Sponsored by Campus Recreation’s Outdoor Program. Call 426-1946 for more information.

AUG. 28-SEPT. 30

Latino Heritage Month. A full slate of events including guest speakers

and interactive presentations celebrates the Latino/Latina tradition. Contact the Cultural Center for more information. Call 426-5950.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31

Campus REC Day. Student Union Patio Dining Area and Intramural Field.

11a.m.-2p.m. Learn more about fitness programs, intramural and club sport opportunities, outdoor adventure clinics and the climbing gym. Games, prizes and snacks will be provided. Contact Campus Recreation at 426-2628.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 1

Intercultural Remix. Boise State Student Union Cultural Center. 4-6 p.m.

Includes food, fun, performers and activities from all over the world. There will be door prizes, raffles and opportunities to visit with people from all backgrounds. Sponsored by the Cultural Center. Free. Call 426-5950.

Birdsall-Dreiss Distinguished Lecture. Engineering Technology Building Room

E110. 6 p.m. University of Montana’s William W. Woessner discusses “Examining the Exchange of Groundwater with the Stream/Floodplain System: Physical, Thermal and Geochemical Approaches with Ties to Stream Renaturalization.” Presented by the Boise State hydrologic sciences program. Free. Call 426-5707 for more information. †

 

SATURDAY, SEPT. 3

Armchair Football. Student Union Brava! Stage. 5 p.m. Watch the

Broncos play the Georgia Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. Food, prizes and entertainment. Sponsored by the Student Union Information Desk and ASBSU. Free. Call 426-4636.

 

 

SEPT. 3-5

Labor Day Backpacking Adventure. Outdoor Center. Depart 9 a.m. Sept. 3,

return 4 p.m. Sept. 5. Get on the trail this holiday weekend and experience the beauty of fall colors in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. The $25 fee includes leadership and group camping equipment. Personal equipment can be rented from the Outdoor Program for 50 percent off regular prices. Sponsored by Campus Recreation’s Outdoor Program, 426-1946.

Upcoming Events

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7

Literature for Lunch. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. 12:10-1 p.m.

Discussion of Small Island by Andrea Levy. Free. Call 426-1179 or 426-

1233.

Volunteer Expo. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit with

local volunteer agencies and sign up for volunteer work. Sponsored by the Volunteer Services Board. Free. Call 426-1223.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9

Faculty Artist Series. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Del Parkinson

will give a piano concert with an encore performance Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, free for Boise State faculty, staff and students of all ages. Call 426-3980 for more information.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 10

Armchair Football. Student Union Brava! Stage. 3 p.m. Watch the Broncos play

the Oregon Beavers. Food, prizes and more. Free. Call 426-4636.

Service Saturday. Student Union Brava! Stage. 8 a.m. Choose from volunteer

projects and spend your morning helping others. Sponsored by the Volunteer Services Board. Free. Call 426-1223.

Classical Performance Series. Special Events Center. 8 p.m. Vassily Primakov,

pianist. Tickets are $10 general, $5 for students, faculty and staff.

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Media Contacts: Julie Hahn, University Relations, (208) 426-5540

Bill Schnupp, News Services, (208) 426-3275

 

 


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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005