News Release

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October 6, 2005

Boise State University Celebrates 'Pilipino Awareness Month'

Boise State University is celebrating “Pilipino Awareness Month” with a series of programs from Oct. 7-28. Pilipino Awareness Month, which celebrates the culture and history of the Philippines, is sponsored by BARCADA, Boise State’s Filipino student group, and the Boise State Cultural Center.

This year’s events include:

• Pilipino Martial Arts demonstration. Noon-1 p.m. Oct. 7, Student Union Brava! Stage. The Kent Martial Arts Institute of Nampa will perform. Free.

• Karaoke Night. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 14, Student Union Brava! Stage. Free.

• Speak Tagalog Workshop. 1:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. Participants will learn a few basic greetings in Tagalog. Free.

• Dance Night. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22, Student Union Hatch Ballroom. $3. Includes a free salsa dancing lesson.

• Lecture. 3 p.m. Oct. 28, Student Union Forum. Shelton Woods, associate dean of the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, will give a lecture about the history and culture of the Philippines. Free.

For more information on Pilipino Awareness Month, call 426-5950.

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Contact: Evangeline Beaver, Cultural Center, (208) 426-5950
Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Relations, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu












 

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