News Release
THIS WEEK AT BOISE STATE
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Issue date: Aug. 31, 2005
The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Sept. 4-10. 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.
SEPTEMBER
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.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 6
Idaho Politics: History, Culture and Ideology. Lecture. First of a four-part seminar series, also on Sept. 13, 20 and 27. The Flicks, 646 Fulton St. 10 a.m.�noon. Boise State�s Renaissance Institute brings adult learners together in a social context to expand their intellectual horizons and enrich their lives. $40 plus Renaissance Institute membership. For more information, call Extended Studies at 426-1709.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7
Literature for Lunch. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. 12:10-1 p.m. Discussion of Andrea Levy�s Small Island, an account of the difficulties encountered by the first wave of Caribbean immigrants to Britain following World War II. Free. Call 426-1179 or 426-1233.
Volunteer Expo. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit with various community service agencies and find out how to become involved in volunteer work. Sponsored by the Volunteer Services Board. Free. Call 426-1223.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8
Impact of Technology on a Global Society. Lecture. The Flicks, 646 Fulton St. 10 a.m. �noon. Many things drive globalization, but nothing more than information technology. Discussion of change management in government and business sectors. Free with $50 Renaissance Institute membership. For more information, call Extended Studies at 426-1709.
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.
Post-genomic Applications of the Human Genome Project.
Lecture by Phoenix Eagleshaw of the University of California-Santa Cruz. Micron Engineering Center Room 106. 4 p.m. Free. Call 426-4432.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 a full schedule of volunteer projects and spend your morning assisting others. Sponsored by the Volunteer Services Board. Free. Call 426-1223.
Classical Performance Series. Special Events Center. 8 p.m. Pianist Vassily Primakov. See the internationally recognized virtuoso, hailed in a recent performance by the New York Times as � . . .bold, expressive, and dramatic.�
Tickets are $10 general, $5 for students, faculty and staff. Call 426-1233.Upcoming Events
SUNDAY, SEPT. 11
Faculty Artist Series. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Del Parkinson will give an encore performance of his Sept. 9 show. $5 general, $3 seniors, free for Boise State faculty, staff and students of all ages. Call 426-3980.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 13
Student Organization Fair. Quad. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit with more than 50 student organizations and learn what campus involvement has to offer. Refreshments provided. Free. Call 426-2540 for details.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14
Ethnic Student Luncheon. Student Union Hatch B Ballroom. Noon. Continue celebrating Latino Heritage Month and take advantage of this opportunity to interact with students from a variety of backgrounds. Free. Call 426-5950.
Poetry Slam. Location TBA. 7 p.m. Sponsored by Student Activities. Call 426-1223.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 15
Healthy Community Access Program (HCAP) Conference. Student Union Hatch Ballroom. 8:45-11:45 a.m. Call 426-3929.
The Latino Profile. Boise State Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. 10 a.m.-noon. As part of the Latino Heritage Month celebration, representatives from the Idaho Council on Hispanic Affairs will present their findings about the Latino population in Idaho. Call 426-5950 for more information.
Volunteer Services Board Open House.
2 p.m. Student Union Farnsworth Room. Take part in this meet and greet for all students, faculty and staff interested in learning more about the Volunteer Service Board�s mission. Refreshments will be provided. Free. Call 426-1223.FRIDAY, SEPT. 16
Fiesta Independencia. Student Union Patio. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebrate Mexican Independence Day. Food, music and performances are a part of this celebration of campus diversity. Sponsored by the Cultural Center. Free. Call 426-5950.
Advances and New Developments in Fusion Energy Research Using the Tokamak. Lecture by Charles M. Greenfield of General Atomics Fusion. Multi-Purpose Building Room 106. 7:30 p.m. Presented by Physics Department. Free. Call 426-3691.
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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