News Release

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October 12, 2005

THIS WEEK AT BOISE STATE

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Oct. 16-22. 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: Classic Performance Series-see Oct. 22.

EXHIBITIONS
Through Nov. 5: �Boise Scavenger Show.� 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.

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 at the REC Climbing Wall. 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.

Feature Film Night. Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Join Student Programs Board as they screen the hit movie Forrest Gump. Free. Call 426-1223 details.

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 Wall. 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 Farnsworth Room. 7 p.m. Lecture presented by the Boise State 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�s �Kumboo: Gold and More.� Boise State University Art Metals Studio, Liberal Arts Building Room 157. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct 22-23. Students will learn how to use the Korean surface embellishment process of Kumboo, Presented in partnership with the Idaho Metal Arts Guild. Call 426-4060 for more information.

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, $5 for Boise State 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 three hours and free food is provided. Sponsored by Volunteer Services Board. For more information, contact Taylor Newbold at 426-4248.

Upcoming Events

SUNDAY, OCT. 23
Orchestra Concert. Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff.

MONDAY, OCT. 24
Health Care Issues Awareness Week. Student Union Building. Oct. 24-28. Take part in this week-long series of events designed to raise awareness about health care issues at the local, national and international level. Sponsored by Volunteer Services Board. For more information, call Allison Storck at 426-4240, or go online at healthcare@boisestate.edu.

�Africa and The World: The Collision and the Aftermath.� Log Cabin Literary Center, 801 South Capitol. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Third installment of a four-part lecture series, also on Oct. 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.

Fall Funk: Monday Night Laughs. Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Mad TV�s Aries Spears will host a stand-up comedy competition. The winner will become the opening act for comedian Gary Owen. $5. Sponsored by Student Programs Board. Call 426-1223.

Octubafest Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Enjoy this tribute to the tuba and other orchestral instruments. Free. Call 426-3980 for more information.

TUESDAY, OCT. 25
Fall Funk: Film Screening. Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Student Programs Board will screen The Dukes of Hazzard. Free. Call 426-1223 for details.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26
Treasure Valley Concert Band: �Red, White and Blue Concert.� Meridian Middle School. 7:30 p.m. Free. Attend this tribute to our military, featuring the Meridian Middle School Band and the Boise Highlanders Pipes and Drums ensemble. Sponsored by the Boise State Music Department and Farmers & Merchants State Bank. Call 426-3980.

THURSDAY, OCT. 27
Neal McCoy. Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Country singer Neal McCoy will give a concert in support of his new album That's Life. $19.50-$30. Call 426-1766.

FRIDAY, OCT. 28
Happy Hour with Opera Theatre. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4:45 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, free for Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3980.

Poetry Reading. 7 p.m. The Record Exchange, 1105 W. Idaho. Adjunct instructor and poet Norman Weinstein, author of �No Wrong Notes,� will give a reading and share rare jazz and Caribbean recordings. Free. Call 344-8010 for more information.

Senior recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Soprano Elizabeth Batey will give a performance. Free. Call 426-3980.

SATURDAY, OCT 29
Bronco Football. Watch the Broncos battle it out with Nevada. Call 426-4737, or go online at http://broncosports.com/tickets.asp.

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Bill Schnupp, News Services, (208) 426-3275

 

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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005