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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