News Release
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This Week at Boise State
Issue date: Feb. 14, 2006
The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of
Feb. 19-25. 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: College Bowl, Feb. 24; Africa Night, Feb. 25
EXHIBITIONS
Through March 8: Mexican American Studies Conference Exhibition.
Featuring the work of conference keynote speaker Yreina Cervantez. Student
Union Gallery, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Free. Call 426-4636.
MONDAY, FEB. 20
Every Body is Beautiful Week. This week long series of workshops and
discussions is designed to raise awareness and offer resources for those
struggling with body image and eating disorders. Events will be held at
various locations across campus. Sponsored by Health, Wellness and
Counseling. Call 426-5686.
TUESDAY, FEB. 21
Diverse Perspectives Film Screening. Student Union Bishop Barnwell
Room. 5:30 p.m. The Diverse Perspectives Film Series, offered on the third
Tuesday of each month, examines diversity through a range of films. This
month’s feature, “Troop 1500” is a profile of a Texas-based Girl Scout troop
that does not meet in the typical comfort of a troop leader’s home, but
instead gathers at Gatesville Prison to unite troop members with mothers who
have been convicted of serious crimes. Facing steep sentences from the
courts and tough questions from their children, the mothers struggle to
rebuild relationships with the daughters who must endure a childhood without
them. Co-sponsored by the Boise State Women’s Center, the Cultural Center,
Student Activities, Idaho Public Television and the Independent Television
Service. Free. Call 426-1223.
Introduction to Winter Camping. Outdoor Programs Office. 7-9 p.m.
Feb. 21 for orientation and training. An accompanying camping trip will be
conducted in the Idaho City area from 9 a.m. Feb. 25 to 5 p.m. Feb. 26. This
seminar will provide the basic foundation of knowledge and experience
required for winter travel and camping. Emphasis will be placed on trip
planning, shelter construction, food preparation, route selection and group
leadership. All transportation, group camping and technical equipment will
be provided by the Outdoor Center. Meals, personal safety equipment and
thermal clothing are participants’ responsibilities. Register by Feb. 17;
$45. Call 426-1946.
Guest Artist Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Pianist
Josh Archibald-Seiffer will give a performance. $5; free for Boise State
faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3980 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22
Black History Month: Lamin Kinteh Lecture. Student Union Jordan C
Ballroom. 1 p.m. Lamin Kinteh, a member of the third household of Kintehs in
Juffuruh, Gambia, will discuss West African empires, Pan-Africanism and
recount his 1969 meeting with Alex Hailey. Free. Call 426-5950.
International Connections Seminar. Student Union Lookout Room. 12:30
p.m. Join Corrine M. Henke as she presents “No Fear, Less Gear: How to
Travel the World!” This event, part of the monthly brown bag luncheon
seminar series, is sponsored by the International Programs Office and the
Albertsons Library. Free. Call 426-3652.
Boise State West Diverse Perspectives Film Screening. Boise State
West Campus Second Floor Lounge. 5:30 p.m. The Diverse Perspectives Film
Series, offered on the third Tuesday of each month, examines diversity
through a range of films. This month’s feature, “Troop 1500” is a profile of
a Texas-based Girl Scout troop that does not meet in the typical comfort of
a troop leader’s home, but instead gathers at Gatesville Prison to unite
troop members with mothers who have been convicted of serious crimes. Facing
steep sentences from the courts and tough questions from their children, the
mothers struggle to rebuild relationships with the daughters who must endure
a childhood without them. Co-sponsored by the Boise State Women’s Center,
the Cultural Center, Student Activities, Idaho Public Television and the
Independent Television Service. Free. Call 426-1223.
Climbing Skills Series. Student Recreation Center Climbing Gym. 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 techniques for leading indoor and outdoor sport climbing
routes. Call 426-1946. $20; registration required 24 hours prior to class.
Call 426-1946.
Family Snowshoe Trip. Outdoor Programs Office, 7-8 p.m. Feb. 22 for
orientation. An accompanying day trip to the Idaho City area will be held
from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 25. This popular annual event is a collaborative
effort between Outdoor Programs and the Student Programs Board to introduce
families to outdoor winter sports. The trip fee includes all group technical
equipment, a light lunch snack and transportation. Register by Feb. 17; $10
per family. Call 426-1946.
THURSDAY, FEB. 23
Student Piano Ensemble. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. An
ensemble of Boise State student musicians will give a performance. Free.
Call 426-3980.
FRIDAY, FEB. 24
College Bowl. Student Union Building. 7:30-10 p.m. Feb 24, 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Feb. 25. All members of the campus community are invited to attend and
show their support for the Boise State College Bowl team. The College Bowl
is a trivia quiz competition between teams from eight different colleges.
Questions are drawn from a variety of disciplines, including history,
geography, science, pop culture, sports, religion, literature and the arts.
Free. Call 426-2877
“The Vagina Monologues.” Special Events Center. 8 p.m. Feb. 24-25, 3
p.m. Feb. 26.
This play, written by Eve Ensler, provides the audience the opportunity to
examine some of the lessons that women are taught about their bodies and
their sexuality. $10; $8 for Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call
426-4259.
SATURDAY, FEB. 25
Black History Month: “Africa Night.” Student Union Jordan Ballroom.
7-10 p.m. This event will include African cuisine, dancing, drumming and a
native costume fashion show. Sponsored by the Black Student Alliance, Umoja
and the Cultural Center. $10; $5 for Boise State faculty, staff and
students. Call 426-5950.
Boise Philharmonic. Morrison Center. 8:15 p.m. Flutist Francesca
Arnone will perform with the Boise Philharmonic in a program that includes
Alexander Borodin’s “On the Steppes of Central Asia, Joaquin Rodrigo’s
“Concierto Pastorale” and Cesar Franck’s “Symphony in D Minor.” $23-$49. A
dress rehearsal will be offered at 10 a.m. $10; $5 for students and seniors.
Call 344-7849.
Upcoming Events
SUNDAY, FEB. 26
Faculty Artist Series. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. Boise
State faculty violinist Craig Purdy will give a performance. $5; free for
Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3980.
MONDAY, FEB. 27
Boot Camp. Student Recreation Center. 6:15-7:15 a.m. The REC invites
the campus community to improve their endurance, strength, speed and mental
stamina in this eight-week fitness program. Fitness tests will be conducted
before and after the program to track progress. Call 426-1592 for more
information.
TUESDAY, FEB. 28
SPB Films: “Scarface.” Special Events Center. 2:30 and 7 p.m. Join
the student programs board for a screening of the hit Al Pacino film “Scarface.”
Free. Call 426-1223.
Boise State Tuba Ensemble and Idaho Tuba-Euphonium Society Concert.
Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-3980.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1
“Measure for Measure.” Morrison Center Stage II. 7:30 p.m. March 1-4;
2 p.m. March 5; 7:30 p.m. March 8-11; 2 p.m. March 12. One of Shakespeare’s
most topical and contemporary plays, “Measure for Measure” examines the
corruptive temptations of power and the ambiguous nature of justice. $12;
free for Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3957.
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
Fettuccine Forum. Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho Street. 5:30 p.m. Boise
State philosophy professor Tony Roark presents “Corruption and Civic Duty:
Why Good People Can Make Bad Leaders.” Presented by the Idaho Center for
History and Politics. Free. Call 426-3701 for more information.
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
Sawtooth Mountain Film Festival. Boise State Special Events Center.
7:30-10 p.m. This event will feature a collection of juried outdoor
adventure films from both international and local filmmakers. All attendants
will be eligible for raffle prizes and giveaways. Tickets are available
through March 2 through Outdoor Programs. $5; $8 at the door. Call 426-1946.
Paris Piano Trio. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 8 p.m. This event is
presented as part of the Boise Chamber Music Series. $20; $15 for Boise
State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3980 for more information.
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
Wilderness First Aid Course. Student Recreation Center Outdoor
Programs Classroom. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. March 4-5. Whether you’re a
backpacker, hunter, weekend warrior or professional guide, the information
presented in this seminar could prove invaluable if you or someone in your
party is injured in the outdoors. Open to the public. $135 student; $150
non-student. Call 426-1946.
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Media Contacts: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208)
426-3275
Bill Schnupp, University Communications, (208) 426-3275
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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