News Release

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March 27, 2006

Boise State Volunteer Services Board Hosts Prime Time Reading Night

The Boise State University Volunteer Services Board invites children and their families to enjoy a TV-free night at 7 p.m. April 18 in the Student Union Hatch Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public.

Prime Time Reading Night, which will be held in conjunction with the VSB’s Earth Week activities, encourages children and their families to turn off their TVs and enjoy and evening of books and activities with an environmental twist. The Hatch Ballroom will be transformed into four wildlife areas with corresponding hand-on learning stories and projects.

Boise State students will be on hand to serve as reading or activity buddies for the night. Free snacks and goodies will be provided for everyone who attends. Prime Time Reading Night is recommended for children in grades kindergarten through sixth.

To attend, RSVP with Kristin Ziemer at 426-4240 or youthed@boisestate.edu.

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Contact: Kristin Ziemer, (208) 426-4240, youthed@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@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