News Release

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November 15, 2005

This Week at Boise State   
Issue date: Nov. 15, 2005

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Nov. 20-26. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, go to http://events.boisestate.edu .

OF SPECIAL NOTE: Boise State will not hold classes Nov. 21-27. Campus offices will be closed Nov. 24-25.

EXHIBITIONS
Through Nov. 28: “Book Arts Exhibition: Fairytales.” Liberal Arts Building, first floor display cases. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Free. Call 426-3994.

Through Dec. 3: “Crazy Eight: BFA Thesis 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.

Through Dec. 7: “Claudio Beagarie Exhibition.” Beagarie’s work, a photographic record of the migrant labor movement, will be shown in the Student Union Gallery. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. Call 426-4636.

Through Dec. 13: “Book Arts Exhibition: Scrapbooking.” Liberal Arts Building, first floor displays cases. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Free. Call 426-3994.

SUNDAY, NOV. 20
Student Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. Boise State student musicians Dan Cross and Jarod Sorum will give a trumpet performance, accompanied by Rodney Zuroveste on saxophone. Free. Call 426-3980 for details.

Angel Tree Drive. Donate gifts to needy kids in support of the Salvation Army Angel Tree Drive. Presents may be left at designated points across campus for collection by Volunteer Services Board. Gifts collected through Dec. 15. Contact Kristin Ziemer at 426-4240, or e-mail http://youthed@boisestate.edu .

NOV. 20-22
Hymns of Thanksgiving. Morrison Center. 7:45 p.m. Presented by Celebrations in Music. $1. Call 426-1110, or go online at http://mc.boisestate.edu .

TUESDAY, NOV. 22
Nutrition and Weight Management Consultation. REC Fitness Testing and Wellness Room. 4:15-5:15 p.m. This event is an opportunity to address concerns about nutrition and weight management issues. Free. Call 426-1459 for details.

FRIDAY, NOV. 25
“The Forgotten Carols.” Taco Bell Arena. 7:30 p.m. One of Utah’s most beloved musical productions, this show features traditional “forgotten” carols, as well as new holiday carols. $12-$18. Call 426-1766 for ticket information.

SATURDAY, NOV. 26
Armchair Football. Student Union Brava! Stage. 4:30 p.m. Watch the Broncos battle Louisiana Tech. Free. Call 426-4636.

Upcoming Events

MONDAY, NOV. 28
Sexual Health Issues Awareness Week. Student Union. Through Dec. 2, a variety of educational programs designed to raise awareness about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases will be offered. This week coincides with World AIDS Day activities like the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. For a full list of events, contact Taylor Newbold at 426-4240, or e-mail vsbdirector@boisestate.edu .

TUESDAY, NOV. 29
“The Two Faces of Democracy.” The Flicks, 646 Fulton. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Final installment of a four-part lecture series. In this workshop, participants will analyze and compare the world’s first modern democracy, the United States, with the world’s largest democratic nation, India. Discussion will be led by Dr. Mohan Limaye, a Fulbright scholar and emeritus professor in the College of Business at Boise State, and Dr. Ross Burkhart, chair of the Department of Political Science at Boise State. $40 plus Renaissance Institute membership. For more information, call Extended Studies at 426-1709.

(Photo op) AIDS Memorial Quilt Display. Student Union Jordan A and B Ballrooms. Opening reception at 7 p.m. Eight panels of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display through Dec. 2. The quilt, started in San Francisco in 1987, is an assembly of individual panels created by those who have lost a loved one to AIDS or HIV. Free. Call 426-5540.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30
Vocal Area Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4:45 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980 for more information.

Native American Heritage Month: Speak Up Forum. Student Union Jordan D Ballroom. 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend this discussion of the use of Native American mascots in sports. Free. Call 426-5950.

Theatre Majors Association Showcase. Morrison Center Stage II. 7:30 p.m. Through Dec. 3, Boise State theatre majors will perform works written, produced and directed by students. $7. Call 284-4512 for more information.

THURSDAY, DEC. 1
World AIDS Day Awareness Programs. Student Union. This day-long event will include a display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt and film screenings. For more information, contact Taylor Newbold at 426-4248, or send e-mail to vsbdirector@boisestate.edu .

International Connections Seminar. Student Union Lookout Room. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Join Daniel Harkness, James Knapp and William Whitaker of the School of Social Work as they present “Teaching Strategies for Strengthening Language and Cultural Competence: Shared Experiences from Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico and Spain.” This event, part of the monthly brown bag luncheon seminar series, is sponsored by the International Programs Office and the Albertsons Library. Free. Call 426-2311.

Student Chamber Music Ensemble Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. $5; free to Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3980.

Senior Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Student trumpet artist Mike Robinett will give a performance. Free. Call 426-3980.

FRIDAY, DEC. 2
Blood drive. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sponsored by Volunteer Services Board. Contact Allison Storck at 426-4240, or e-mail healthcare@boisestate.edu .

Percussion Ensemble Concert. Morrison Center Room B125. 7:30 p.m. $5; free to Boise State faculty, staff and students.

“A Christmas Carol.” Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3. This holiday season, The New Heritage Theatre Company will present “A Christmas Carol,” the endearing story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s midnight journey to rediscover the meaning of Christmas. This production combines music, dance and a touch of magic to deliver a delightful evening for the entire family. $25; $15 for children under age 15.

SATURDAY, DEC. 3
Senior Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. Student violinist Shanna Fehrs will give a performance. Free. Call 426-3980 for more information.

Tamarack Resort’s Rock-n-Racquets. Taco Bell Arena. 7 p.m. Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, James Blake and doubles team Bob and Mike Bryan will showcase their skills on the tennis court. $15-$85; $5 discount available for Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-1766 for ticket information.
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Media Contacts: Julie Hahn, University Relations, (208) 426-5540
Bill Schnupp, News Services, (208) 426-3275
Online: http://news.boisestate.edu .

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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005