The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, go to http://events.boisestate.edu.

Through Oct. 6: “Idaho Commission on the Arts’ Visual Arts Fellowship.” Liberal Arts Building Gallery 1. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Free. Call 426-3994.

Through Sept. 28: “Ward Hooper Exhibit.” Student Union Gallery. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Free. Call 426-4636.

Through Nov. 5: “Boise Scavenger Show.” Student Union Gallery. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Free. Call 426-4636.

First Aid/CPR Workshop. Student Union Boyington Room. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration required; $45 for students, free to Boise State faculty and staff. Presented by Wellness Services. Call 426-5686, or go online at http://wellness.boisestate.edu.

“Idaho Politics: History, Culture and Ideology.” The Flicks, 646 Fulton St. 10 a.m.–noon. Final installment of a four-part lecture series. 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.

Meditation Group. Student Union Barnwell Room. Noon-1 p.m. Take part in this brief introduction to meditation and enjoy the emotional, physical and spiritual benefits of the discipline. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate. Free. Call 426-1720.

Introduction to Dutch Oven Cooking. Outdoor Program. 7-9 p.m. Learn how to create delicious Dutch Oven meals for home or outdoor entertainment. This hands-on seminar requires participants to come with an appetite. Register by 5 p.m. Sept. 22; $20. Call 426-2628 for more information.

Diverse Perspectives Film Series. BSU West Second Floor Lounge. 5:30-7 p.m.

Featured film, “Race is the Place.” Co-sponsored by the Cultural Center, Student Activities and The Women’s Center. Free. Call 426-5950.

Study Abroad Fair. Student Union Jordan D and Boyington Rooms. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Visit with students who have studied abroad as they share the benefits of international study. Free. Contact the International Programs office at 426-3652, or go online at www.boisestate.edu/international.

Book discussion: Karen Armstrong’s The Spiral Staircase. Log Cabin Literary Center, 801 South Capitol Blvd. 7 p.m. Free. Discussion will be led by Boise State English professor Bruce Ballenger. Attend this advance discussion of Armstrong’s acclaimed memoir in anticipation of her Oct. 4 appearance as part of Boise State’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Call 331-8000.

“Unfinished Business: The Return of the Warrior.” Taco Bell Arena. 7 p.m. Middleweight champion Cleveland “The Warrior” Corder defends his title in the main event. $15-75. Call 426-1766, or go online at www.idahotickets.com.

Faculty Artist Series. Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30 p.m. Jeanne Belfy will give an oboe concert. $5 adults, $3 seniors and free for Boise State faculty, staff and students of all ages. Call 426-3980.

Women’s Backpacking Trip Registration Deadline. This excursion begins with an orientation in the REC from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 6. The trip runs from 9 a.m. Oct. 8 to 6 p.m. Oct. 9. Get outside and experience the beauty of the mountains with a great group of women. $25; fee includes leadership and equipment. Transportation and meals are to be arranged by group members. Call 426-1946 for details.

“Accident or Abuse? The Danger of Low-Level Falls.” Multi-Purpose Classroom Building Room 106. 7:30 p.m. Lecture by Richard Reimann, chair of the Boise State Physics Department. Free. Call 426-3961.

Introduction to Fly Fishing Registration Deadline. Class runs 7-9:45 p.m. Oct. 7 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8. Participants are not expected to have any familiarity with fly-casting or fly-fishing techniques. Instruction takes place in the REC and on the scenic Boise River. $25. Call 426-1946.

Into the Streets. Student Union Hatch Ballroom. 8 a.m. Take advantage of this opportunity to get involved with one of more than 30 community service agencies in the Boise area. Activities last three hours and breakfast will be provided. Open to students, faculty, staff and the community at large. Free. Sponsored by the Volunteer Services Board. For more information, contact Maria Rollins at 426-4240 or at vsbasst@boisestate.edu.

Armchair Football. Student Union Brava! Stage. 5:30 p.m. Watch the Broncos play Hawaii. Sponsored by the Boise State Info Desk. Free. Call 426-4636.

Faculty Artist Series. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the vocal stylings of Lynn Berg, baritone. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students, faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

Global Expressions. Student Union Special Events Center. 8 p.m. Featured film “Los Cenzontles” (The Mockingbirds). $10 general, $5 for Boise State students, faculty and staff. Call 426-1766.

Toilet Bowl Co-ed Flag Football Tournament. Bronco Stadium. 3-10 p.m. Everyone has fun at the annual Toilet Bowl, whether participating or watching others battle it out on the “Smurf Turf.” Free. Call 426-2447.

The Clothesline Project. Oct. 4-5 on the Quad and Oct. 6 in the west courtyard of BSU West. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Join the Women’s and Children’s Alliance and The Women’s Center as they honor the survivors of domestic violence and advocate an end to violence in our community. Free. Call 426-4259, or go online at http://womenscenter.boisestate.edu.

Introduction to Lead Climbing Registration Deadline. Class runs from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 5 at the REC Center Climbing Gym. Lead climbing is a great way for individuals to expand their range of climbing experience. Prerequisite: Basic Climbing Skills and/or Belay Check. $20. Call 426-1946.

Distinguished Lecture Series Student Union Building Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Karen Armstrong, Nobel Prize winning religious historian and author of The Spiral Staircase, will present her lecture “The Battle For God.” Free. Call 426-1328 or go online at http://news.boisestate.edu/dls.

Literature for Lunch. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. 12:10-1 p.m. Discussion of The Middle Passage by V.S. Naipaul, an account of the author’s travels to Trinidad and four adjacent Caribbean societies. Free. Call 426-1179 or 426-1233.

Introduction to Lead Climbing. The REC Center Climbing Gym. 6-8 p.m. Lead climbing is a great way for climbers to expand their range of experience. The clinic will focus on optimal clipping stances, proper clipping technique, rest techniques, lead belay techniques and communication between climbing partners. Prerequisite: Basic Climbing Skills and/or Belay Check. $20. Call 426-1946.

“Religion and Politics.” Boise City Hall Foothills Room, 150 N. Capitol Blvd. 4 p.m. Presented by the Office of the City Historian, featuring Boise State professors Jill Gill and Todd Shallat. This workshop focuses on the controversial Table Rock Cross and Ten Commandment plaque, examining the role of religion and morality in municipal government. Call 426-1709.

Property Tax Summit. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $95 fee includes registration, parking and lunch. Presented by the Center for Public Policy. Call 426-1476 for more information.

Fettuccine Forum. Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho Street. 5:30 p.m. Boise State history professor Jill Gill presents “Under God: The Politics of Church and State.” Presented by the Idaho Center for History and Politics. Free. Call 426-3701 for more information.

“3D Creativity: Lessons from Theater, Software and Football.” Boise State Alumni Center. 7-8:30 p.m. What makes an organization limited by resources, located in a mid-sized and relatively remote location, successful? International Business professor Nancy Napier asked that question of three successful local organizations: the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, ProClarity and Bronco Football. Attend as she presents her interesting findings. Free. Presented by the Renaissance Institute. Call 426-1709.

Blood Drive. Student Union Building Hatch A and B Ballrooms. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by the Volunteer Services Board. Call 426-4240, or go online at healthcare@boisestate.edu.

Introduction to Fly Fishing. Class runs 7-9:45 p.m. Oct. 7 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8. Take part in this introduction to fly-fishing. Participants are not expected to have any familiarity with fly-casting or fly-fishing techniques. Instruction takes place in the REC and on the scenic Boise River. $25. Call 426-1946.

Community Climb. REC Center Climbing Gym. 7-9:45 p.m. Community Climb nights are bonus climbing sessions for REC members and a chance for non-members to experience Boise State’s state-of-the-art climbing gym. Route setting class offered prior to the Community Climb. $5 non-members, free for members. Call 426-2628.

Stampede Into the Streets/Homecoming Parade. Corner of Broadway Avenue and University Drive. 2 p.m. Call 426-1590.

Homecoming game. Bronco Stadium. 6:05 p.m. Boise State vs. Portland State. Call 426-4737 or go online at http://broncosports.com/tickets.asp.

“La Traviata.” Morrison Center. 8 p.m. Enjoy one of Giuseppe Verdi’s definitive works, hailed by critics as one of the greatest operatic love stories of all time. Presented by Opera Idaho. $29-$74. Call 345-3531.

Make Coming Home Safe rally. North end of Julia Davis Park. 2 p.m. Join volunteers in a vocal rally to remind our community that domestic violence will not be tolerated. Register at The Women’s Center or call 426-4259.

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