News Release
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April 18, 2006
This Week at Boise State
The following are upcoming events at Boise State
University for the week of April 23-29. Please note that all events are
subject to change. For updated information on all events, go to
http://events.boisestate.edu.
EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE: Jeanne Wakatsuki Lecture April 27; Fettuccine
Forum May 4.
EXHIBITIONS
Through April: “O Canada: An Exhibit of Canadian Books.” Books by
Canadian authors and on Canadian topics will be on display in the windows
outside of Special Collections on the second floor of the Albertsons
Library. Books highlighting the carvings, prints and sculptures of Haida
artist Robert Davidson will be featured. 8 a.m.-5 p.m, daily. Free. Call
426-1816.
Through April: “Peephole: Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition.”
Liberal Arts Building Gallery I and Hemingway Center Gallery II. 10 a.m.- 6
p.m. daily. Free. Call 426-3994.
Through May 10: “Contribution: Essence of Life.” Student Union Art
Gallery, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. This juried exhibition, presented in
partnership with Boise State and the Suicide Prevention Action Network of
Idaho (SPAN), features works in all media, including music, theater,
literature, painting, illustration, sculpture and photography. Free. Call
426-4636.
SUNDAY, APRIL 23
Symphonic Winds Concert. Morrison Center. 4 p.m. This performance by
the Boise State Symphonic Winds features “Symphony No. 2” by Frank Ticheli
and music from Tielman Susato’s “Danserye.” Contact the music department at
426-3980 for ticket information.
Student Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Student
violinist Aaron Eagan performs. Free. Call 426-3980.
MONDAY, APRIL 24
Volunteer Recognition Banquet. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 6 p.m.
The Boise State Volunteer Services Board honors outstanding individual
volunteers and community agencies. Contact Amber Wendt at 426-4240 for
ticket information.
SPB Films. Student Union Lookout Room. 7 p.m. Join the Student
Programs Board for a screening of “The Invisible Children,” a documentary
about child abduction and conscription into guerilla warfare in Africa.
Free. Call 426-4239 for more information.
Student Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Student
trumpeter Mike Robinett performs. Free. Call 426-3980.
TUESDAY, APRIL 25
Take Back the Night 2006. Various locations across the Boise State
Campus and the Flicks Theater, 646 Fulton Street. This annual event, hosted
by the Boise State Women’s Center, is designed to raise awareness about
violence against individuals, particularly women. Activities include a rally
at the Boise State Centennial Amphitheatre featuring Boise Police Chief Mike
Masterson at 5:30 p.m., a screening of the film “Searching for Angela
Shelton” at 7 p.m., and a student event, “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes at 10
a.m.” Co-Sponsors for Take Back the Night include Planned Parenthood of
Idaho, Boise State Health, Wellness and Counseling Center, Idaho Coalition
Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, Boise State Student Code of Conduct
Office, Women’s and Children’s Alliance, Idaho Women’s Network, Men Today
Men Tomorrow, Boise State Student Housing, and the Organization for Gender
Equality and Education. Contact the Women’s Center at 426-4259 for more
information.
Nutrition and Weight Management Consultation. Student Recreation
Center Fitness Testing and Wellness Room. 4:15 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. Participants
are invited to drop by and speak with qualified staff about nutrition and
weight management issues. Free. Call 426-1459.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
Vocal Jazz Solo Night. Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, 4903 Overland Road. 5-8
p.m. Join the Boise State Vocal Jazz Choir for an evening of solo
performances. Free. Call 426-3980 for more information.
Student Organization of the Year and Campus Recognition Ceremony.
Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 6 p.m. This event, dedicated to honoring
outstanding student organizations, is free and open to the public. Free
parking is available in the Student Union visitor lot. Contact Molly George
at 426-2540 for more information.
Theatre Showcase. Morrison Center Stage II. 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an
eclectic evening as the Boise State Theatre Major’s Association takes over
Stage II and produces its own brand of contemporary theater. $7; $5 for
Boise State students with ID. Call 426-3957 for more information.
THURSDAY, APRIL 27
Jeanne Wakatsuki Lecture. Student Union Lookout Room. 7 p.m. Jeanne
Wakatsuki Houston, a former resident of the Manzanar Japanese internment
camp in California, presents an account of her experiences. Sponsored by the
Department of History, College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs,
Cultural and Ethnic Diversity Board and the Cultural Center. Free and open
to the public. Call 426-3777 for more information.
MFA Reading Series. Hemingway Center. 7 p.m. Author John Keeble
presents a reading of his work as part of the Boise State MFA Reading
Series. Keeble is the author of four novels, including “Yellowfish” and
“Broken Ground.” A fifth novel, “Guide to Insurrection,” is in the works. A
collection of his stories, “Nocturnal America,” is a winner of the Prairie
Schooner Award Series in fiction and will be issued in the fall. Free and
open to the public. For more information contact Elizabeth L. Barnes at
elizabethlester@boisestate.edu.
Tuba Euphonium Concert. 7 p.m. April 27 in the Morrison Center
Recital Hall; 7 p.m. April 29 in the South Junior High School Auditorium,
805 Shoshone. The Tuba Euphonium Mass Ensemble features more than 50
players, including Boise State tuba professor Michael Fischer and University
of Oregon tuba professor Michael Grose. Free. Call 426-3980 for more
information.
FRIDAY, APRIL 28
Collaborative Student Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 5 p.m.
Student vocalists Kristin Vanderstelt, soprano, and Amy Wickstrom,
mezzo-soprano, perform. Free. Call 426-3980.
Percussion Ensemble. Morrison Center Room B-125. 7:30 p.m. This
program features a three-movement piece based on the whole-tone scale made
famous by Debussy, “Kotrah,” a snare drum solo and “Parading Parrots,” a
marimba ensemble. $5; $3 for Boise State faculty, staff and students. Call
426-3980.
Music Week School Night. Taco Bell Arena. 7:30 p.m. This event
features more than 1,500 instrumental and vocal students, ranging in age
from elementary to high school. Presented as part of Music Week 2006. Free.
Call 375-4711 for more information.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
Student Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 1 p.m. Student pianist
Angela Kopshy performs. Free. Call 426-3980.
Meistersingers Season Finale. St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral, 518
N. 8th Street. 7:30 p.m. The Meistersingers finishes its year with a
celebration of diversity in a kaleidoscope of languages, including French,
Finnish, Hebrew, Spanish, Mongolian and Tiriki. $5; $3 for Boise State
faculty, staff and students. Call 426-3980.
Upcoming Events
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
Asian/Pacific Islander Awareness Month: Tibetan Festival. Special
Events Center. Noon-7:30 p.m. This event is highlighted by a screening of
“His Holiness the Dalai Lama Children’s Day ‘Event’” at 1 p.m. Additional
screenings will be offered at 2:30, 3:45 and 7 p.m. $5; free for Boise State
students with ID and children under 18. Call 426-5950 for more information.
Student Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 2 p.m. Student
clarinetist Katie Matsuura performs. Free. Call 426-3980.
Student Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. Student
trumpeter Jared Sorum performs. Free. Call 426-3980.
Student Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Student
bassoonist Laura Davis performs. Free. Call 426-3980.
MONDAY, MAY 1
Qigong Class. Student Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room 1.
4:15-5:15 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. Qigong, or “cultivating energy,” is an
ancient Chinese discipline designed to teach participants how to mirror the
movements of nature to help increase energy and reduce stress. $54 for REC
members; 84 for nonmembers. Call 426-1131 for registration information.
Community Bicycle Congress. May 1-5 at various locations across
campus.
Join fellow students, staff and faculty who have discovered bicycling as a
satisfying and healthy alternative to the high price of fuel and the stress
of gridlocked traffic. Learn to make simple repairs and mechanical
adjustments to your bicycle. Free. For more information, go online at
http://www.boisestate.edu/bicyclecongress.
TUESDAY, MAY 2
SPB Films. Special Events Center. 2:30 and 7 p.m. The Student
Programs Board presents a screening of “Dust to Glory.” Free. Call 426 1223
for more information.
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 and speak with qualified staff about
nutrition and weight management issues. Free. Call 426-1459.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
Introduction to Lead Climbing. Student Recreation Center Climbing
Gym. 6-8 p.m. This clinic highlights skills for leading indoor and outdoor
sport climbing routes, including optimal clipping stances, proper clipping,
rest techniques, lead belay techniques and enhanced communication between
partners. $20. Call 426-1946 for more information.
Student Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Student
pianist Robert Hatvani performs. Free. Call 426-3980.
THURSDAY, MAY 4
“Kiss Me Kate.” Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. May 3-5; 2 and 7:30 p.m.
May 6. Tickets for this Cole Porter classic are free with a coupon offered
in the April 12 Idaho Statesman. Call 426-1424 for more information.
Fettuccine Forum. Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho Street. 5:30 p.m. Join
Charles Hummel of Hummel Architects as he presents “Boise’s Buildings: Good,
Bad and Ugly.” A companion workshop on community design will be presented by
Jon Barrett of Idaho Smart Growth. Presented by the Idaho Center for History
and Politics, the Boise City Office of the Mayor and Smart Growth. Free.
Call 426-3701.
FRIDAY, MAY 5
Relay For Life. Bronco Stadium. 6 p.m. May 5, 8 a.m. May 6. At this
overnight relay, teams of people alternate walking or running laps to raise
money for the fight against cancer. This event represents the hope that
those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer
will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated. For more
information contact Amy Ortmann at 860-2693 or Donna Yule at 208-344-4609.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
Spring Fling. Julia Davis Park. Noon-9 p.m. The Student Programs
Board invites the campus community to take part in this year’s Spring Fling.
Events include music by James Orr, All Dressed Up For Nothing and Jupiter
Holiday, food vendors, a jump house and other family-friendly activities.
Call 426-1223 for more information.
“Doing Time, Doing Vipassana.” Special Events Center. 6:30 p.m.
“Doing Time, Doing Vipassana” is a remarkable 52-minute documentary that
profiles how Kiran Bedi, India’s inspector general of prisons, brought
Vipassana, a therapeutic ancient meditation technique, to India's Tihar
Prison. An open discussion follows the film. Free and open to the public.
Call 866-0847.
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Media Contacts: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540
Bill Schnupp, University Communications, (208) 426-3275
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Last reviewed on Wednesday, January 03, 2007