News Release

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This Week at Boise State                     Issue date: Feb. 21, 2006

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Feb. 26-March 4. 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: Mexican American Studies Conference, March 6-7

EXHIBITIONS
Through March 8: Mexican American Studies Conference Exhibition. Featuring the work of conference keynote speaker Yreina Cervántez. Student Union Gallery, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Free. Call 426-4636.

Through March 25: “The Grambo Report.”Isaac Grambo MFA thesis exhibition. Liberal Arts Building Gallery I, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Free. Call 426-3994.

“Postures and Parts: Composing the Male Nude.” Candace Nicol MFA thesis exhibition. Hemingway Center Gallery II, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Free. Call 426-3994.

Through April 5: Women’s History Month National Juried Exhibition. Student Union Gallery, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Free. Call 426-4636.

SUNDAY, FEB. 26
Faculty Artist Series. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. Boise State faculty violinist Craig Purdy will give a performance. $5; $3 seniors; 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.

Outdoor Programs Spring Break Trip Registration Deadline. Registration for the Moab Mountain Bike trip and the Surf Safari trip must be completed by Feb. 28. Call 426-1946 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1
“Measure for Measure.” Morrison Center Stage II. 7:30 p.m. March 1-4; and March 8-11; 2 p.m. March 5 and 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 at the Student Union Info Desk. 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 Center for Idaho History and Politics. Free. Call 426-3701 for more information.

FRIDAY, MARCH 3
“Idaho Sustainability: What Will It Take?” Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Join Alan Thein Durning, founder and executive director of the Seattle-based Northwest Environment Watch for this lecture. Sponsored by the Boise State department of biology and Sustainable Idaho, a non-profit organization that promotes understanding and the adoption of sustainable environmental practices in Idaho. Presented as part of the Idaho Environmental Education Summit. Free. Call 426-3838.

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, presented as part of the Boise Chamber Music Series, features renowned French musicians Regis Pasquier, violin, Roland Pidoux, cello, and Jean-Claude Pennetier, piano. $20; $15 for Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3980 for more information.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4
Women’s History Month: Money Wise Women Conference. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. This event offers financial strategies and advice for women. Free. Register online at www.moneywisewomen.net.

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. Register by Feb. 28; $135 student; $150 non-student. Call 426-1946.

Upcoming Events

MONDAY, MARCH 6-7
Mexican American Studies Conference. March 6 and 7 in the Student Union Building. Boise State University will celebrate its sixth Mexican American Studies Conference with a full slate of events. The keynote speaker for this year’s conference, “Nuestra Historia, Nuestro Futuro,” is Jorge Mariscal at 7:30 p.m. March 7. Other featured conference speakers are Yreina Cervántez, Max Delgado, Erasmo Gamboa and Perla Rodríguez. The conference is free, and free parking is available near the Student Union. Call 426-4056.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7
Nutrition and Weight Management Consultation. Student Recreation Center Fitness Testing and Wellness Room. 4:15 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. The campus community is invited to drop by to ask questions and chat with qualified staff about nutrition and weight management issues. Free. Call 426-1459.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
International Connections Seminar. Student Union Lookout Room. 12:30 p.m. Join Christy Babcock Quintero as she presents “Gender Roles in Cultures Around the World.” An accompanying panel of international students will offer discussion about the roles they play in their own cultures compared to those they fulfill in the United States. This event, part of the monthly brown bag luncheon seminar series, is sponsored by the International Programs Office and the Albertsons Library. Light refreshments will be provided. Free. Call 426-3652.

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 anchor building techniques for both natural and bolted sites, proper usage of quick draws, carabiners, cordelletes, webbing ropes, knots, hitches and more. $20; registration required 24 hours prior to class. Call 426-1946.

Moab Mountain Biking Trip. Student Recreation Center Classroom. 5-8 p.m. March 8, 15, and 22 for orientation. Participants will depart from the Outdoor Programs Office at 8 a.m. March 26, and will return to Boise State by 8 p.m. March 31. Moab, in southern Utah, is one of the world’s premier mountain biking destinations. Participants will spend their time mountain biking over slick rock, exploring slot canyons and eating meals beneath the desert stars. Bikers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Trip fees include transportation, meals, group camping equipment and leadership. Personal effects and bikes are participants’ responsibilities. Register by Feb. 28; $350. Call 426-1946.

Surf Safari trip. Boise State Pool. 7-9 p.m. March 8 and 23 for orientation. Participants will depart the Outdoor Programs Office at 6 a.m. March 26, and return to Boise State by 8 p.m. April 1. This trip is a chance to spend a week in San Onofre, California, learning to surf. Activities include surfing instruction, whale watching and exploring the coastline around the beach base camp. Trip fees include transportation, meals, surfing equipment, instruction and group camping equipment. Register by Feb. 28; $385. Call 426-1946.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Kinesiology Building, room 216. 4:40- 6:30 p.m. Participants are invited to learn how to consciously and systematically work out the stress, pain, and challenges of everyday life. Sponsored by Health Wellness and Counseling Services. Call 426-3089 or 426-2752 to register.

Women’s History Month: Women and Resistance. Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Participants will view and discuss a screening of the film “Daring to Resist: Three Women Face the Holocaust.” Free. Call 425-4259.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10
Autism Educational Conference. Special Events Center. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. This day long conference is intended to provide educators and professionals with current information on the best practices for working with individuals with autism. Sponsored by the department of education, the BSU Center for Health Policy and AutismCares. Go online at www.autismevents.org for registration information

Introduction to Route Setting. Student Recreation Center Climbing Gym. 4 -7 p.m. The Outdoor Program invites climbers who have passed a basic climbing clinic or skills check to participate in this workshop on setting quality routes. This introductory session will teach the basics of route design, hold and bolt selection, placement and safety. Free. Call 426-1946.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11
Lazer Vaudeville. Morrison Center Main Hall. 2 p.m. This family show combines high-tech laser magic with the traditional art of vaudeville, complete with juggling, black light illusion, acrobatics, zany comedy and audience participation. Presented as part of the Cable One Family Series. $13 adults, $6 youth 15 and under through Select-a-Seat. $3 lap seats for children 18 months and younger available only at the Box Office. Call 426-1494.

Faculty Artist Series: Nicole Molumby, Morrison Center Recital Hall. 3 p.m. Boise State flute instructor Nicole Molumby will perform pieces by composers from Russia, France, Latin America and Israel. The program also features James Cook and Jerry Jensen on piano and Mariah Devereaux Herbeck as a guest speaker. $5; free for Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3980.

Senior Guitar Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Boise State student guitarist Tracey Raybourne will perform. Free. Call 426-3980.

Classic Performances Series: Moscow String Quartet. Special Events Center. 8 p.m These Moscow Conservatory graduates gained international acclaim after winning the Leo Weiner International Quartet Competition in Budapest and the International Quartet Competition in Evian, France. $10; $5 for Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call 426-4636.

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Media Contacts: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208) 426-3275
Bill Schnupp, University Communications, (208) 426-3275

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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