News Release
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October 5, 2005
This Week at Boise State,
Issue date: Oct. 5, 2005
The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of
Oct. 9-15. 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: Pilipino Awareness Month.
EXHIBITIONS
Through Nov. 5: “Boise Scavenger Show.” Featuring works from the Boise
Camera Club. Student Union Gallery. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Free. Call
426-4636.
Through Nov. 4: “Art Department Faculty Exhibition.” Liberal Arts Building
Gallery 1 and Hemingway Center Gallery 2. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday,
Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Free. Call 426-3994.
SUNDAY, OCT. 9
Faculty Artist Series. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. Boise State
music professor Michael Fischer will give a tuba performance. $5 general, $3
seniors, free for Boise State faculty and staff and students. Call 426-3980.
MONDAY OCT. 10
“Africa and The World: The Collision and the Aftermath.” Log Cabin Literary
Center, 801 South Capitol. 1:30-3:30 p.m. First installment of a four-part
lecture series, also on Oct. 17, 24 and 31. Delve into this troubled
continent with historian Peter Buhler, chair of Boise State’s History
Department. $40 plus Renaissance Institute membership. For more information,
call Extended Studies at 426-1709.
March to the Capitol. March to the Statehouse with the Intertribal Native
Council as part of Indigenous Peoples Day. Meet at 2 p.m. at the Student
Union Fireplace Lounge to make signs; march will be from 4-6 p.m. Featuring
Native American speakers and a drum group. Call 426-4317.
“Lifesong Tour.” Taco Bell Arena. 7 p.m. Concert by Casting Crowns,
recipient of seven Dove Awards, and the most-played group on all Christian
radio formats in 2004. Youth evangelist Tony Nolan will act as master of
ceremonies. $14-34. Call 426-1766, or go online at
www.idahotickets.com.
TUESDAY, OCT, 11
Concert at The Core. The Core, 1124 W. Front. 7 p.m. Enjoy music from The
Temptation of St. Anthony and Knives Millions. $6; free for Boise State
students with ID. Sponsored by the Student Programs Board. Call 426-1223.
“Mamma Mia!” Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11-13; 8 p.m. Oct. 14; 2 and 8
p.m. Oct. 15; noon and 5 p.m. Oct. 16. This heartwarming tale, part of the
Fred Meyer Broadway in Boise series, features more than 20 classic ABBA
songs. $33.50-$53.50 Call 426-1766, or go online at
www.idahotickets.com.
THURSDAY, OCT. 13
Visiting Artist Workshop: Tom Coleman. Boise State University Clay Studio.
9:30-5:00 p.m. Oct. 13-14. $25; free for Boise State staff, faculty and
students. Call 426-3994.
Idaho Manufacturing and Innovation Conference. Boise Centre on The Grove,
850 Front St. Oct. 13-14. Hosted by TechHelp, Idaho’s Manufacturing
Extension Center, the 2005 Idaho Manufacturing & Innovation Conference will
focus on the tools and information needed for Idaho manufacturers,
processors and innovators to compete more effectively and win in the global
economy. Featuring keynote speaker Ken Schmidt, former director of
communications for Harley-Davidson Motor Company. $250. Call 426-3767 to
register, or go online at www.techhelp.org.
Visiting Artist Series: Katy Stone. Idaho Historical Museum, 610 N. Julia
Davis Drive. 6 p.m. Presented by the Boise State University Department of
Art and the Visual Arts Center’s Visiting Artist and Scholar Series. Free.
Call 426-3994.
Community Meeting: Prison and Community Corrections Concerns. Business
Building Room 105. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presented by the Idaho Department of
Corrections, state legislators and Boise State. Free. Call 426-3776.
The Bra Project. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. This evening of art
and entertainment is designed to raise awareness about breast cancer and
breast cancer research. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales and
auctioned art will benefit Breast Cancer Action, a non-profit fundraising
agency. $10 general, $8 with Boise State ID. For more information call
426-4259, or go online at
http://womenscenter.boisestate.edu.
Student Duo Piano Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Enjoy
this exhibition of skill by Boise State students. Free. Call 426-3980.
FRIDAY, OCT. 14
Voice Area Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4:45 p.m. Free. Call
426-3980.
Introduction to Outdoor Climbing. Outdoor Program and City of Rocks. The
trip runs from 5 p.m. Oct. 14 to 7 p.m. Oct. 16. Experience the City of
Rocks, one of the world’s premier climbing destinations. Trip fee includes
leadership, transportation, equipment and campsite fees. $55; register by
Sept. 7. Call 426-1946.
Pilipino Awareness Month: Karaoke Night. 7 p.m. Brava! Stage. Free. Call
426-4259 for details.
Women That Rock. REC Climbing Gym. 7-9:45 p.m. Women-only climbing session
for climbers of all levels of experience. Fee includes instruction and
equipment rental. Climbers with demonstrable experience may climb free of
charge. $5. Call 426-1946.
“An Evening with Anne Murray.” Taco Bell Arena. 8 p.m. Award-winning
country/pop singer Anne Murray will perform with string orchestra
accompaniment. $29.50-$49.50. Call 426-1766, or go online at
www.idahotickets.com.
SATURDAY, OCT. 15
Bronco Football. Watch the Broncos battle it out with San Jose State
University. Call 426-4737, or go online at
http://broncosports.com/tickets.asp.
Upcoming Events
MONDAY, OCT. 17
“Africa and The World: The Collision and the Aftermath.” Log Cabin Literary
Center, 801 South Capitol. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Second installment of a four-part
lecture series, also on Oct. 24 and 31. Delve into this troubled continent
with historian Peter Buhler, chair of Boise State’s History Department. $40
plus Renaissance Institute membership. For more information, call Extended
Studies at 426-1709.
TUESDAY, OCT. 18
Diverse Perspectives Film Series. Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. 5:30-7
p.m. This series, offered on the third Tuesday of each month, examines
diversity through a range of films. This month’s film, “Girl Trouble,” is a
profile of three girls entangled in San Francisco’s juvenile justice system,
and their individual experiences with poverty, parenthood, violence and
homelessness. Discussion and refreshments follow the film. Co-sponsored by
the Women’s Center, the Cultural Center, Student Activities and the
Independent Television Service. Free. Call 426-1223.
Anchor Building Registration Deadline. Class runs 6-8 p.m. Oct. 19 in the
REC Climbing Gym. This clinic demonstrates the basic techniques for
constructing climbing anchors on both natural and bolted sites.
Prerequisite: basic climbing skills clinic and/or belay check. $10. Call
426-1946
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19
BSU West Diverse Perspectives Film Series. Boise State West Campus. 5:30-7
p.m. This series, offered on the third Tuesday of each month, examines
diversity through a range of films. This month’s film, “Girl Trouble,” is a
profile of three girls entangled in San Francisco’s juvenile justice system,
and their individual experiences with poverty, parenthood, violence and
homelessness. Discussion and refreshments follow the film. Co-sponsored by
the Women’s Center, the Cultural Center, Student Activities and the
Independent Television Service. Free. Call 426-1223.
Anchor Building Clinic. REC Climbing Gym. 6-8 p.m. This clinic demonstrates
the basic techniques for constructing climbing anchors on both natural and
bolted sites. Prerequisite: basic climbing skills clinic and/or belay check.
$10. Call 426-1946.
THURSDAY, OCT. 20
Centennial High School Chamber Orchestra Benefit Concert. Morrison Center
Recital Hall. 6 p.m. $10; $5 for Boise State faculty, staff and students.
Call 426-3980.
Visiting Artist Series: Caroline Gore. Student Union Building Farnsworth
Room. 7 p.m. Presented by the Boise State University Department of Art and
the Visual Arts Center’s Visiting Artist and Scholar Series. Free. Call
426-3994.
FRIDAY, OCT. 21
Pilipino Awareness Month: Speak Tagalog Workshop. Student Union Barnwell
Room. 1:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-4259 for more information.
SATURDAY, OCT. 22
Visiting Artist Workshop: Caroline Gore. Boise State University Art Metals
Studio. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct 22-23. Presented in partnership with The Idaho
Metal Arts Guild. Call 426-4060.
Armchair Football. Student Union Brava! Stage. 1 p.m. Watch the Broncos play
Utah State. Sponsored by the Student Union Info Desk. Call 426-4636.
Pilipino Awareness Month: Pilipino Dance Night. Student Union Hatch
Ballroom. 7 p.m. $3. Call 426-4259.
Fall Choral Concert. St. John’s Cathedral, 775 N. 8th St. 7:30 p.m. $5, free
to Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3980.
Classic Performance Series. Special Events Center. 8 p.m. Enjoy this
performance by violinist Kristin Lee. A student of music since the age of
five, Lee is the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards for
excellence, including the Excellent Achievement in Musicianship Award from
the Pre-College Division of The Juilliard School. Tickets are $10 general,
$5 for students, faculty and staff. Call 426-1223.
BSU West Service Saturday. Academic Building Second–Floor Lounge. 11 a.m.
Students, staff, faculty and community members can choose a volunteer
project with one of four different community agencies in Canyon County.
Projects last for three hours and free food is provided. Sponsored by
Volunteer Services Board. For more information, contact Taylor Newbold at
426-4248.
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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