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February 15, 2006
March Fettuccine Forum Looks at the Ethics of Leadership
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The March Fettuccine Forum, a lecture series on the future and past of Boise
and the Treasure Valley, will be First Thursday, March 2, in the Rose Room
in the historic Union Block, 718 W. Idaho Street. Doors open at 5 p.m. and
the lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. Admission and appetizers are free; a
cash bar will be available. Fettuccine will also be available to purchase
for $5. Call 426-3701 for more information.
This month’s speaker is Tony Roark, an assistant professor of philosophy at
Boise State University. Roark’s presentation is titled, “Corruption and
Civic Duty: Why Good People Can Make Bad Leaders.” His talk will include
comment on the moral and ethical character of Boise, including the City Hall
scandal that led to the resignation of former Boise Mayor Brent Coles.
Roark teaches courses at Boise State in a variety of subjects, including
ancient philosophy, ethics and logic. He has published articles in medieval
philosophy, ancient philosophy and philosophy of law, and is currently
working on a book addressing Aristotle’s temporal theory. In February 2005,
he was appointed to a four-year seat on the City of Boise Ethics Commission
by Mayor David Bieter.
The Fettuccine Forum is cosponsored by the Center for Idaho History and
Politics at Boise State University and the Boise City Office of the Mayor.
Lively and informal, the monthly event invites the public to interact with
politicians, artists, historians, activists, advocates and professionals who
treasure life in the booming Treasure Valley and strive to make it a better
place. Unless otherwise noted, each forum also features research and
displays from local authors and artists centered on that month’s theme, as
well as a companion workshop. The forum will be rebroadcast on Public Access
Television (TVTV) Channel 11.
Upcoming forums include:
April 6 —Janie Harris, co-author of Elegant Soul: The Life and Music
of Gene Harris: “Jazz 2006: A Forum for Improvisation.” (No companion
workshop)
May 4 —Charles Hummel, Hummel Architects: “Boise’s Buildings: Good,
Bad and Ugly.” Companion workshop on community design by Jon Barrett of
Idaho Smart Growth.
Sponsors: City of Boise Office of the Mayor; Boise State Center for Idaho
History and Politics; College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs at Boise
State University; Boise State Radio; Boise State Philosophy Club.
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Contact: Todd Shallat, director, Center for Idaho History and
Politics, (208) 426-3701,
tshalla@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208)
426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu
Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in
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
public service.
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Last reviewed on Wednesday, January 03, 2007