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