News Release

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April 28, 2006

Boise State Honors Organizations, Individuals During Student Organization Awards Ceremony

Delta Beta Nu Sorority was recognized with the Organization of the Year Award during the annual Boise State University Student Organization Awards Ceremony this week at the Student Union.

DBN has been the leader on campus in the fight against breast cancer, raising more than $2,000 for St. Luke’s Breast Care Services Center. The group also has hosted events to honor breast cancer survivors and has participated in the Race for the Cure benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. DBN also raises awareness about other issues, including responsible drinking. The sorority received $300 in recognition of its service.

Other awards included:

• The David S. Taylor Service to Students Award was given to Helen Lojek, who has been a two-time winner of the outstanding student organization adviser award. Lojek is an English professor and the assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

• Jenna Clark received the Marj Billings Award for her selfless dedication to Boise State.

• Andrew Giacomazzi received the Student Organization Adviser of the Year award. Giacomazzi, a criminal justice administration professor, is the adviser for the Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society. He will received $300 from Student Activities.

• Student group award winners included the Organization of Student Social Workers, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlan, Women’s Softball, Alpha Kappa Lambda, Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society, Baptist Campus Ministries and the Hand Talk Sign Language Club. Each club will receive $100.

The evening also included staff awards for members of the Student Programs Board, the Volunteer Services Board, University Pulse and the Arbiter. The Meistersingers and members of the Hui-O-Aloha club entertained attendees.

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Contact: Mike Esposito, Student Activities, (208) 426-5951, mesposit@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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