News Release
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January 25, 2006
This Week at Boise State
Issue date: Jan. 25, 2006
The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of
Jan. 29-Feb. 4. Please note that all events are subject to change. For
updated information on all events, go to
http://events.boisestate.edu.
EXHIBITIONS
Through Feb. 10: �kNOw Hate.� This exhibition, presented as part of
this year�s Martin Luther King Jr./Human Rights Celebration, examines
derogatory and exploitive imagery in everyday objects. With items assembled
from local collections and recent purchases, the display examines the
origins of ethnic stereotyping and asks each viewer to evaluate their own
point of view. Student Union Gallery, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, noon-5 p.m.
Saturday. Free. Call 426-4636.
Through Feb. 12: �The Works: 2005 Juried Student Exhibition.� Student
work in any media will be considered for inclusion in this exhibition.
Liberal Arts Building Gallery 1. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m.
Saturday. Free. Call 426-3994.
MONDAY, JAN. 30
First Aid/CPR Training. Student Union Alexander Room. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
This class is open to Boise State students, faculty, and staff. $45
students; free to faculty and staff members. Call 426-5686.
Winter Acoustic Series: Adam Gates. Student Union Brava! Stage. 5 p.m.
Presented by the Student Programs Board. Free. Call 426-4239.
TUESDAY, JAN. 31
Nutrition and Weight Management Consultation. The Student Recreation
Center 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.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1
Strength Training 101. The Student Recreation Center Classroom. 6-7
p.m. This session will focus on general strength training and workout
principles. Free. Call 426-1459.
THURSDAY, FEB. 2
Fettuccine Forum. Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho Street. 5:30 p.m. Join
Boise State sociology professor Leslie Martin as she presents �Won�t You Be
My Neighbor? How and Why Neighborhoods Work.� Presented by the Idaho Center
for History and Politics. Free. Call 426-3701 for more information.
Backcountry Avalanche Safety Registration Deadline. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 2,
in the Student Recreation Center Classroom and 9-5 p.m. Feb. 4 at a
wilderness site. This seminar provides the basic knowledge and judgment
required for remote winter travel, skiing, and snowshoeing. Emphasis will be
on assessing snow pack stability, route selection, group leadership, hazard
assessment, rescue and evacuation procedures. All technical equipment will
provided by the Outdoor Program. Transportation to be arranged by
participants. $40; register by Jan. 31. Call 426-1946.
FRIDAY, FEB. 3
Boise Chamber Music Series. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 8 p.m. As
part of the Boise Chamber Music Series, violinist Carolyn Huebl, cellist
Felix Wang and pianist Amy Dorfman of the Blakemore Trio will join Boise
State violist Linda Kline Lamar for a performance of Brahm�s G minor piano
quartet. $10. Call 426-3980.
SPB Up All Night. Student Union Building. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Join the
Student Programs Board for an evening of music, games, cash prizes and more.
Free. Call 426-1223.
SATURDAY, FEB. 4
Family Engineering Day. Engineering and Technology Building, on the corner
of Manitou and University. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This family oriented event will
include fun and exciting engineering activities for all ages. Presented by
the College of Engineering and a variety of government and business
sponsors. Free. Call 426-4432.
Classic Performances Series: Charles Neidich. Special Events Center.
8 p.m. Considered one of the most versatile clarinet soloists performing in
the world today, Charles Neidich was the first American to receive a
Fulbright grant for study in the former Soviet Union. He has won numerous
top honors in national and international competitions as a soloist, and is a
member of the New York Woodwind Quintet. Neidich has made a range of
recordings on both modern and historical instruments. Sponsored by Boise
State Student Activities. $10; $5 for Boise State faculty, staff and
students. Call 426-1494.
�Little Bear & The Enchanted Wood.� Morrison Center. 1 p.m. and 5
p.m. Little Bear is a gentle, curious and inventive children�s character
that has captivated the imagination of children for more than 50 years. This
90-minute, audience interactive musical production will feature Little Bear,
Duck, Owl, Cat and Emily. Presented as part of the Cable One Family Series.
$13 adults, $6 youth, $3 lap seats for children 18 months and younger. Call
426-1110, or go online at
www.idahotickets.com.
Upcoming Events
SUNDAY, FEB. 5
College Ski Weekend at Tamarack Resort. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Join the
Outdoor Program on this trip to the first Annual College Days event at
Tamarack Resort. Rip up the slopes with your friends and watch the Idaho
Winter Games. Transportation and discounted lift tickets will be available.
Transportation $10; lift ticket $28. Call 426-1946.
MONDAY, FEB. 6
Winter Acoustic Series: Peregrines. Student Union Brava! Stage. 5
p.m. Presented by the Student Programs Board. Free. Call 426-4239.
Brandt Foundation Lecture: �Freedom and Its Enemies.� Student Union
Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Join John Stossel, New York Times best-selling
author and co-anchor of �20/20,� for this intriguing lecture. Free. Call
426-1335.
TUESDAY, FEB. 7
SPB Films. Special Events Center. 2:30 and 7 p.m. Join the Student
Programs Board as they screen the hit film �Elizabethtown.�
�42nd Street.� Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7-9. �42nd Street,�
presented as part of the Fred Meyer Broadway in Boise series, is the
second-longest running American musical in Broadway history and a 2001 Tony
Award winner. $23.50-$45.50. Call 426-1110, or go online at
www.idahotickets.com.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8
Climbing Skills Series. The Student Recreation Center Climbing Wall.
6-8 p.m. The Outdoor Program invites climbers who have passed a belay check
to participate in this progressive climbing skills clinic. Skills addressed
will include edging, flagging, lay backs, mantles, matching, smearing,
stemming and more. $10; registration required 24 hours prior to class. Call
426-1946.
Blood drive. Student Union Building. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Volunteer
Services Board invites all members of the campus community to take part in
this life-saving event. Call 426-4240 for more information.
THURSDAY, FEB. 9
Faculty Author Recognition Reception. Albertsons Library. 3-5 p.m.
This event is an intriguing exhibition of articles and books by Boise State
authors. Call 426-5902 for more information.
FRIDAY, FEB. 10
Intro to Route Setting. Student Recreation Center Climbing Wall. 4-7
p.m. The Outdoor Program invites participants to learn the skills necessary
for setting quality climbing routes: route design, hold and bolt selection,
optimal placements and rope ascension techniques. Free. Call 426-1946.
Meistersingers Valentine Soiree. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30
p.m. $5; free for Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3980.
SATURDAY, FEB. 11
�Buck Off� Indoor Climbing Competition. Student Recreation Center
Climbing Wall. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Outdoor Program invites all members of the
campus community to test their climbing skills at the 2006 �Buck Off.�
Climbers will be judged for speed and technique on boulder, top rope and
lead climbing routes during this all-day climbing festival. There will be
categories for youth, beginner, intermediate and advanced climbers. Entrance
fee includes a shirt and raffle prizes. $20 pre-registration; $25 at the
door. Call 426-1946.
Service Saturday. Student Union Brava! Stage. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Join
the Volunteer Services Board and volunteer with one of several local
charitable organizations. Free breakfast will be provided. Call 426-4248.
International Food, Song and Dance Festival. Student Union Jordan
Ballroom. 7-10 p.m. This annual festival, celebrating its 28th year, will
feature a buffet of delicious international recipes and an evening of
international performance arts. Call 426-3652 for more information.
Global Expressions Series: Obo Addy. Special Events Center. 8 p.m.
This event is a celebration of authentic African traditions of drumming,
music and dance. $10; $5 for Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call
426-4636.
Honor Band Clinic Evening Concert. Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30
p.m. $5; free for Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3980.
Graduate piano recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 2 p.m. Boise
State student pianist Julie Barson will give a performance. Free. Call
426-3980.
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Media Contacts: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540
Bill Schnupp, University
Communications, (208) 426-3275
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Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190
undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within
eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise
State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and
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Last reviewed on Wednesday, January 03, 2007